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description: Alexander Paul Kapranos (born 20 March 1972) is a Scottish musician. He is the lead vocalist and guitarist of Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand. He has also been a part of the supergroups FFS and BNQ
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track: Salt Air - Alex Kapranos Remix

Defribillator
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The World's Gone Mad
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Salt Air - Alex Kapranos Remix
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