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When did Ben Folds Five's first album release?

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Ben Folds Five's first album Jackson Cannery released in 1994.


Ben Folds Five is perhaps best described as a violently enthusiastic, curse-word keen Billy Joel analogue, representing the snider side of piano-rock. Despite this comparison, Ben Folds Five had little trouble finding their niche in the 90’s alternative scene, carving out a five year, three album career before their break-up in 2000.



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