Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
R.I.P Louis Johnson
Acabei de ler na pagina oficial do William "Bootsy" Collins que não esta mais entre nós o sensacional Baixista Mr."Louis Johnson" (April 13, 1955 - May 21, 2015).
Como fã fico triste com esta grande perda para a musica mundial.
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Milton Banana Trio - Balancando com Milton Banana Trio (1966) Full Album
Antonio de Souza, mais conhecido como Milton Banana (Rio de Janeiro, 23 de abril de 1935 — Rio de Janeiro, 15 de maio de 1999) foi um baterista brasileiro, um dos principais da bossa nova.
Autodidata, aprendeu a tocar bateria sozinho e jovem começou a tocar na noite do Rio de Janeiro na década de 1950. Dada a sua habilidade, não foi difícil se enturmar com a turma da bossa nova. Por isso, acompanhou vários músicos, entre eles Luís Eça, Johnny Alf, Roberto Menescal, Carlos Lyra, Baden Powell, Sérgio Mendes, Luís Bonfá e Bola Sete. Em 1959 participou da gravação de Chega de Saudade, considerado o primeiro álbum da bossa nova, por João Gilberto. Tocou outras vezes com Tom e João, participando do show do Carnegie Hall em Nova Iorque em 1962. Também participou do histórico disco Getz/Gilberto, em 1963,[1] considerado um dos principais responsáveis pela internacionalização da bossa nova. Durante essa época namorou a cantora Elza Soares que estava no início de seu sucesso e pouco antes dela se apaixonar pelo fenômeno do futebol, Garrincha.[2]
Formou o Milton Banana Trio, que gravou mais de 20 discos, e era original por ser comandado por um baterista, algo incomum na época.
Fonte: Wikipedia
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
SOM TRÊS - Eu Só Posso Assim
Fonte:www.dicionariompb.com.br/som-tres/dados-artisticos
Jayme Marques - O Sapo
Jayme Marques é um guitarrista, cantor, arranjador e compositor brasileiro, conhecido por introduzir a música brasileira na Europa nas figuras de Bossa Nova e Samba Jazz, que se tornou ícone na Espanha, promovendo e ajudando a consolidar o Jazz no país desde então. Ao longo de sua carreira, ele publicou vários álbuns de estúdio, ao vivo, compilações, trilhas sonoras e outras contribuições e participou de vários comerciais de TV e recebendo vários prêmios em diferentes paisagens musicais. Ele colaborou e dividiu o palco com artistas internacionais, como Jacques Brel, Tom Jones, Maria Creuza, Pat Metheny, Josephine Baker, Matt Monro, Celia Cruz, Machito, Agostinho dos Santos, Lionel Hampton, Thad Jones, Cachao e Maysa Matarazzo, e com vários cantores espanhóis e músicos como Pedro Iturralde, Paco de Lucia, Augusto Algueró, Tete Montoliu, Ramon Sanchez Farran [carece de fontes] e Joan Manuel Serrat, entre outros. Durante os mais de 50 anos ele tem sido ativo no mundo da música para o presente, tem sido caracterizada por preferir performances ao vivo, seja acompanhado por músicos ou sozinho apenas com o apoio de sua guitarra, procurando uma cumplicidade com o público, o que já lhe rendeu grande respeito no mundo da música e tornou-se figura emblemática e indispensável em clubes de jazz em toda a Europa.
Dj Uilson - Selecta Funk # 2
01. super erotica – erotic rhythm (macumba)
02. super erotica – jungle fever
03. super erotica – le couple
04. waltel branco – meu balanço
05. joão donato ( a bad donato ) – straight jacket
06. free sound orquestra* – tarcisiu´s theme
07. ed kennedy * – i´ll never fall in love again
08. orquestra cbd – tema da zorra
09. raulzito & impacto 8 (raul de souza) – cantaloope island
10. azymuth – melô da cuíca
11. waltel branco – luar do sertão
12. claudia – vai baby (peter gunn)
13. bertrami e conjunto azimute (azymuth) – pela cidade
14. marcio montarroyos – makaha
15. airto – zuei
16. azambuja @ cia* – tema de azambuja
17. wanderlea – ginga da mandinga
18. airto fogo* – black soul
19. helio matheus – boi da cara branca
20. odair josé* – nunca mais
21. claudia – poeta do medo
22. trio mocotó – o xamego de iná
23. tamba 4 – samba blim
24. super som t.a – agora chega
25. tony bizarro – não vai mudar
26. marcos valle – mentira
27. eumir deodato – west 42nd street
28. paulinho da costa – toledo bagel
Mandrake Som - Eu Não quero Nem Saber
Ivanir do Nascimento (Guaratinguetá, 21 de maio de 1934 - Roma, Setembro de 1988) foi um cantor e percussionista naturalizado italiano, ativo brasileiro na Itália desde o final dos anos cinquenta e conhecido pelo nome de Mandrake (ou MandrakeSom).
Biografia O apelido vem da participação em um programa de televisão no Brasil, em 1959, que participou como maestro e arranjador Enrico Simonetti: durante um episódio dedicado à magia, Ivanir do Nascimento sendo a única orquestra de ter um bigode, vai jogar o mágico Mandrake, tendo então definitivamente o nome. Mandrake participa de shows e gravações com artistas de renome internacional, como Jair Rodrigues, Elis Regina, João Gilberto, Maria Bethânia, Chico Buarque, Vinicius de Moraes, Wilson Simonal, Piper Carlos, Roberto Carlos, Gal Costa. Em janeiro de 1970 ele tocou com o grupo de Elza Soares, com a qual, a convite de Franco Fontana, o grupo move-se para a Itália para uma turnê de 20 dias, que começa no Teatro Sistina, em Roma. Mandrake vai finalmente realizou seu sonho de infância, para ser capaz de ver o Coliseu. Não vou voltar para o Brasil. Com guitarrista Irio De Paula forma de antes do trio "Macumba" e mais tarde o quarteto "Balanco" com a participação do baixista George Rosciglione. Depois de quatro anos Mandrake formar seu grupo "Mandrake Som". Na Itália, ele logo se tornou famoso. Você deve a sua presença em vários programas de televisão e rádio, como convidado de honra. Em 1971, ele participou da Cantagiro; em 1972, em "The Studio" com Enrico Simonetti; Trabalhar com Gigi Proietti, Enza Sampo; Participa como convidado especial para o show "Two of a Kind", com Ornella Vanoni; joga com Blanche Dubois, Bardotti, Calabrese; está entre os artistas presentes na noite de gala em honra do Beato Angelico com Giulietta Masina. Junto com figuras influentes, como Giulio Andreotti e Rita Levi-Montalcini, é chamado, em dezembro de 1985, o programa "How to Colher River - 20 testemunhas depois que a bomba -. O dia seguinte" Primo do Pelé, colaborando há anos com músicos italianos, cantores e maestros de orquestra: entre outros para lembrar Toni Esposito, o perigeu, Irio De Paula, Ornella Vanoni e Gianni Ferrio. Entre os discos para lembrar uma raridade colecionável: Sambossa 1975. Ele trabalhou de 1983 até sua morte, com a cantora argentina Liliana Gimenez.
Fonte: Wekipedia - Italia
Monday, May 12, 2014
Seun Kuti & Fela’s Egypt 80 – A Long Way to the Beginning (2014)
Artist: Seun Kuti & Fela’s Egypt 80
Title Of Album: A Long Way to the Beginning
Year Of Release: 2014
Label: Because Music
Genre: Afrobeat, World, Funk
Quality: MP3
Bitrate: Lossless/320 kbps
Total Time: 45:24
Total Size: 310/105 mb
Tracklist:
1. IMF (5:00)
2. African Airways (5:12)
3. Higher Consciousness (7:34)
4. Ohun Aiye (5:17)
5. Kalakuta Boy (6:40)
6. African Smoke (6:49)
7. Black Woman (8:52)
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After Many Things, released in 2008, and From Africa with Fury: Rise in 2011, A Long Way to the Beginning is the third album by Seun Anikulapo Kuti with Egypt 80, the 14 musicians big band he’s been leading since the death of his father Fela Kuti in 1997. It’s actually the third part of a triptych in which Fela’s youngest son, direct descendant of the afrobeat music style created by his father at the end of the 60’s, is back on the offensive regarding injustice in his country, Nigeria, where it still grows, with an intact anger and a music more powerful than ever.
The ingredients that have contributed to the success of the first two albums are warring beats, triumphant brass sections and burning lyrics but A Long Way to the Beginning is also distinguished by jazz pianist Robert Glasper’s contribution as a producer. While opening the spectrum of the sound, Glasper has made the participation of guests from the conscious American rap scene such as M1 (Dead Prez) or Blitz The Ambassador, a Ghanaian in New York, possible. The voice of German-Nigerian singer Nneka can also be heard on the track “Black Woman”. Finally, the French vibraphonist David Neerman adds his personal touch on two tracks (“I.M.F.” and “Black Woman”), enhancing his attention to details that, allied to its firepower, allows “A Long Way To The Beginning” to be a sophisticated and strong album.
The message of this record is political. Its mood is offensive. When asked about his commitment, Seun answers: “Being African means being politically involved. From the moment he wakes up in the morning, an African has a political attitude as everything he’ll be doing during the day will have something to do with survival.” In his book “A Long Way To Freedom” published when he was let out of jail at the beginning of the 90’s, Nelson Mandela wrote: “Being African in south Africa means being politically involved at birth.”
Monday, January 27, 2014
Yo! Hot Latin Funk From El Barrio
Tracks
1. Yroco - Jimmy Sabater (2'48")
2. I'm Satisfied - Joe Bataan (3'33")
3. Sing a Simple Song - Mongo Santamaria (3'30")
4. 110th Street and 5th Avenue - Tito Puente (2'42")
5. Verdad (The Truth) - Cortijo & His Time Machine (5'37")
6. Cisco Kid - The Crema De New York (4'07")
7. You Need Help - Monguito Santamaria (2'23")
8. Yo - Bobby Valentin (3'29")
9. Somebody's Son - Eddie Palmieri and the Harlem River Drive (10'08")
10. Return to Spanish Harlem - Tony Middleton and Bobby Matos (2'25")
11. Besito Con Mozancha - Pete Rodriguez (5'30")
12. Lay an Oz on Me Baby - Luis Aviles (3'26")
13. New Breed - Louie Ramirez (4'56")
14. Ponte Duro - Roberta Roena Y Su Apollo Sound (9'31")
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Friday, November 08, 2013
VA - The Rough Guide To African Disco [Special Edition] (2013)
Artist: Various Artists
Title Of Album: The Rough Guide To African Disco
Year Of Release: 2013
Label: World Music Network / RGNET1296CD
Genre: Disco, Funk, Afro-Beat, Jazz
Total Time: 1:37:04
Format: Mp3 / FLAC (tracks +.cue, log-file)
Quality: CBR 320 kbps / Lossless
Total Size: 233 mb / 679 mb
Bonus CD: Vincent Nguini And Maloko, Soul On Fire. Hear the works of Wilson Pickett, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and James Brown as they have never sounded before! This vintage release sees Cameroonian guitarist Vincent Nguini arranging eight classic tracks in soukous style. The retro sound is complete with heavy, brassy horns. Players include Congolese guitarist Syran Mbenza and saxophonist Fredo Ndoumbe-Ngando.
TRACKLIST:
Disc 1
01. Mixed Grill – A Brand New Wayo 5:01
02. Pat Thomas – Yesu San Bra 3:51
03. The Lijadu Sisters – Come On Home 5:16
04. Mahlathini And The Mahotella Queens – Kazet 3:46
05. Yvonne Chaka Chaka – Kwedini 4:37
06. Sir Victor UwaifoFrankie Francis And Simbad Edit – Ohue 5:37
07. Bibi Tanga And The Selenites – Be Africa 4:15
08. Manu Dibango – Yekey Tenge 5:57
09. Osibisa – Dance The Body music 3:48
10. Mango Groove – Tsa-oo 4:15
11. Teaspoon And The Waves – Oh Yeh Soweto 4:14
12. Tony Allen And The Afro Messengers – Love Is A Natural Thing 9:08
13. Marumo – Toitoi 3:38
Disc 2 Bonus Cd – Vincent Nguini & Maloko – Soul On Fire
01. Vincent Nguini And Maloko – In The Midnight Hour (Medley I) 4:02
02. Vincent Nguini And Maloko – Stand By Me 3:22
03. Vincent Nguini And Maloko – Wonderful World 4:28
04. Vincent Nguini And Maloko – Words Of Love 2:39
05. Vincent Nguini And Maloko – In The Midnight Hour (Medley II) 4:24
06. Vincent Nguini And Maloko – Direct Me 5:51
07. Vincent Nguini And Maloko – Soul Man 3:45
08. Vincent Nguini And Maloko – Cold Sweat 5:02
Thursday, November 07, 2013
V.A - Afrika Underground - Jazz funk & fusion under apartheid
Sortie : 2002
Style : Jazz funk , Fusion
Tracklist :
1. Lament
2. Chapita - Dick Khoza
3. Half N Half - Zacks Nkosi
4. Thunder into Our Hearts - Jabula
5. I la I La
6. I Remember You - Mike Makhalemele
7. Way It Used to Be
8. African Live [Moto] - Dick Khoza
9. Wilderness - Zacks Nkosi
10. Musikana - Harari
11. Blues for Yusef - Lionel Pillay
Really wonderful stuff -- a collection of totally unique grooves that won't cross over with any of your other African funk compilations! The focus here is on jazz, not funk or soul -- and the set features a wealth of great tracks pulled from obscure South African records of the late 70s and early 80s. Funky fusion is definitely in command here -- and the overall feel of the tracks is similar to some of the best European funky fusion of the 70s, fused with elements of African percussion and instrumentation -- creating a true crossover of styles that crackles with a freshness that will have you coming back to this one again and again! Most tracks are instrumental -- and the grooves here are a lot more complicated than on your average James Brown-inspired African funk tracks, a mix of strident modal modes, and other choppier funkier riff-heavy tunes. Plus, the whole thing's put together with the righteous intelligence of all the other Counterpoint titles -- with great notes, incredible sound, and an approach that will easily take you to a whole new musical world! Titles include "I Remember You" by Mike Makahalemele, "Half N Half" by Zacks Nkosi, "Chapita" by Dick Khoza, "Lament" by Movement In The City, "Blues For Yusef" by Lionel Pillay, "The Way It Used To Be" by Pacific Express, and "La I La I La" by George Lee Larnyoh.permalink
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Ike Turner & The Kings Of Rhythm - A Black Man's Soul (2004)
Artist:Ike Turner & The Kings Of Rhythm
Title Of Album: A Black Man's Soul
Year Of Release: 2004 (1969)
Label: Funky Delicacies | 47
Genre: Funk, Soul, R&B
Tracklist:
01 Thinking Black
02 Black Beauty
03 Ghetto Funk
04 Black's Alley
05 Black Angel
06 Getting nasty
07 Funky Mule
08 Philly Dog
09 Scotty Souling
10 Up Hard
11 Nuttin' Up
12 Freedom Sound
13 Chain of Fools
14 No More Doggin' See All 3
15 Knock On Wood
16 Driftin' Blues
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Guitar – Jesse Knight
Trumpet – Mack Johnson
Guitar – Ike Turner
Percussion – Teasky Tribble
Piano – Fred Sample, Ike Turner, Billy Preston
Saxophone – Washee
Trombone – Jesse Heron
Vocals – Tina Turner
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Monday, November 04, 2013
VA - Red Hot + Fela (2013)
Artist: Various Artists
Title Of Album: Red Hot + Fela
Year Of Release: 2013
Label: Knitting Factory
Genre: Funk, Soul, Blues, World
Total Time: 1:18:19
Format: Mp3
Quality: CBR 320 kbps
Total Size: 188 mb
That artist listing is typical: Red Hot + Fela pays tribute to a man who typically hit the stage with a dozen pieces, so there’s a lot of teaming up here. There’s also the fact that Fela’s long grooves are perfect sites for making new connections as well as revisiting old pleasures. Nneka, Sinkane, Amayo and Superhuman Happiness transform “No Buredi” into driving synth-pop, losing nothing in the translation. And My Morning Jacket absolutely nails the groove on “Trouble Sleep,” with help from tUnE-yArDs’ Merrill Garbus and Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, achieving quiet, easy flight with quietly piercing solos. Part revue, part played-out mastermixing, this honors its musical source nicely, and proves how fecund Fela continues to be.
TRACKLIST:
01 Baloji & L’Orchestre de la Katuba [ft. Kuku]: “Buy Africa”
02 tUnE-yArDs, ?uestlove, Angelique Kidjo, & Akua Naru: “Lady”
03 Spoek Mathambo & Zaki Ibrahim: “Yellow Fever”
04 Nneka, Sinkane, Amayo & Superhuman Happiness: “No Buredi”
05 Just a Band & Childish Gambino: “Who No Know Go No”
06 My Morning Jacket, Merrill Garbus, Brittany Howard: “Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am”
07 Kyp Malone, Tunde Adebimpe, Kronos Quartet, Stuart Bogie: “Sorrow Tears and Blood”
08 Superhuman Happiness, Sahr Ngaujah, Abena Koomson, Rubblebucket: “ITT”
09 Tony Allen, M1, Baloji: “Afrodisco Beat 2013″
10 Just A Band, Bajah, Chance the Rapper: “Gentleman”
11 GendEr Infinity: “Hi Life Time”
12 Spoek Mathambo, Cerebral Cortex, Frown: “Zombie”
13 King: “Go Slow”
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Friday, November 01, 2013
War - War (1971)
Funk | EAC Rip | Flac + Cue + Log | covers
Avenue Records R2 71041 | 1992 | 260Mb
War's first album without Eric Burdon was a strange, imposing, and beautiful hybrid -- a bridge between their then-current work with Burdon and their roots, going back to the early '60s and their origins as the Creators and the Nightshift. Although it was never a hit -- topping out at number 190 on the charts -- or yielded any substantial AM radio hits, the album is musically imposing in its sheer breadth, and its boldness, melding the new and the best of the old update, incorporating songs, arrangements, and ideas that dated well back into the prior decade, and the group's origins as the Creators and the Nightshift. From the quietly soaring 1971-vintage opener "Sun Oh Son," the music drifts back into the heavily Memphis soul-influenced "Lonely Feelin'," updated slightly but basically a rousing '60s blues-cum-gospel number that somehow ended up a failed single off the album. From there the album goes totally into left field with the gospel-style "Back Home," featuring lyrics provided by no less a figure than the Animals' Hilton Valentine. "War Drums" is a killer showcase for Charles Miller's tenor sax, Dee Allen's percussion, and Lonnie Jordan's organ, and "Vibeka" is a haunting, slow, bluesy workout, inspired by romance, tragedy, and realization, showcasing composer Lee Oskar's blues harp and Howard Scott's guitar. "Fidel's Fantasy" gets into wholly experimental territory with its length, and the topical political message seems an oddity today, but there's no questioning its musical boldness. (allmusic)
Tracks:
1. "Sun Oh Son" – 5:57
2. "Lonely Feelin'" – 4:31
3. "Back Home" – 6:42
4. "War Drums" – 3:52
5. "Vibeka" – 8:03
6. "Fidel's Fantasy" – 11:03
Personnel
* "Papa" Dee Allen – conga, bongos, percussion, vocals (monologue on "Fidel's Fantasy")
* Harold Brown – drums, percussion, vocals
* B.B. Dickerson – bass, vocals (lead on "Sun Oh Son")
* Lonnie Jordan – organ, piano, percussion, vocals (lead on "Lonely Feelin'")
* Charles Miller – flute, alto sax, baritone sax,
Friday, October 25, 2013
Mandrill - Sunshine (2003)
Artist: Mandrill
Title Of Album: Sunshine
Year Of Release: 2003
Label: Wilson Bros. Records / 829154010426
Genre: Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Vocal, Funk, Soul
Total Time: 58:14 min
Format: Mp3 / FLAC (tracks +.cue, log-file)
Quality: CBR 320 kbps / Lossless
Total Size: 150 mb / 418 mb (Covers)
The legendary group MANDRILL presents its first love ballad compilation CD called "SUNSHINE." The title track features the sensual, powerful vocals of THE WILSON BROS and the sexy saxophone of special guest GERALD ALBRIGHT.
The single is also part of the eclectic score created by THE WILSON BROS for the award-winning Lions Gate film "Civil Brand" starring LisaRaye, Mos Def, Da Brat, MC Lyte, and Clifton Powell.
Another gem on the "SUNSHINE" album is the previously recorded classic "LOVE SONG," which is sampled by the group FLOETRY as the musical foundation for the beautiful collaboration entitled "HAVE FAITH."
Rounding out the strong offering on the "SUNSHINE" CD are other hits like "SOLID," "TOO LATE," and "GETTING IN THE MOOD".
Look for MANDRILL'S debut DVD and CD " MANDRILL LIVE FROM MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL" featuring their 90-minute performance, interviews, and other behind the scenes footage and musical surprises sure to please both old and new MANDRILL fans alike.
The Wilson Bros and MANDRILL are presently in the studio working on their seventeenth album featuring their signature sound of R&B, funk, bush, rock and Latin/Jazz and exciting new collaborations.
TRACKLIST:
01 - Sunshine
02 - Getting In The Mood
03 - Love Song
04 - Starry Eyed
05 - Moroccan Nights
06 - Too Late
07 - I Refuse To Smile
08 - Solid
09 - Sunshine (Instrumental)
10 - Lady Jane
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Mutiny - Collection 1979-2000
Artist: Mutiny
Title Of Album: Collection
Year Of Release: 1979-2000
Label: Columbia / Sequel Records
Genre: Funk, Soul, P.Funk
Format: Mp3 / FLAC
Quality: CBR 320 kbps / Lossless
Total Size: 449 mb / 825 mb
1979 - Mutiny On the Mamaship (Japanese Reissue 1994)
01 Go Away from Here
02 What More Can I Say
03 Lump
04 Funk - N - Bop
05 Burning Up
06 Voyage to the Bottom of the "P"
07 Everytime You Come Around
08 Romeo (Hope You're Feeling Better)
09 Sneakin'
1980 - Funk Plus The One - 320 kbps
01 Will It Be Tomorrow?
02 Anti-Disco
03 Don't Bust the Groove
04 Romeo, Take 2
05 Reality
06 Semi - First Class Seat
07 One on One
08 The Ballad of Captain Hymbad
09 Will It Be Tomorrow? (Reprise)
10 I'm Ready
1983 - A Night Out With the Boys - 320 kbps
01 In the Pocket
02 And You Know That
03 Hand Maid (Old Lady Mine)
04 Peanut Butter and Jam
05 A Night Out With the Boys
06 Child Support
07 Raise
08 Just So You Know
09 P. Moe
2000 - How's Your Loose Booty?
01. Go Away From Here (4:12)
02. What More Can I Say (4:33)
03. Lump (4:36)
04. Funk 'N' Bop (4:17)
05. Burning Up (4:08)
06. Voyage To The Bottom Of The "P" (4:02)
07. Romeo (Hope You're Feeling Better) (5:04)
08. Will It Be Tomorrow? (3:20)
09. Anti-Disco (4:32)
10. Don't Bust The Groove (4:08)
11. Reality (4:01)
12. Semi-First Class Seat (6:26)
13. One On One (4:37)
14. Funk 'N' Roll (4:20)
15. Just Want To Know (3:41)
16. How's Your Loose Booty? (5:28)
17. Electric Hot Dog (Red Hot) (4:23)
Don Muro - It's Time (1977) [Reissue 2013]
Artist: Don Muro
Title Of Album: It's Time
Year Of Release: 2013
Label: Flannelgraph/Landlocked Music
Genre: Electronic, Funk, Rock, Ambient
Total Time: 41:59 min
Format: Mp3 / FLAC (tracks +.cue, log-file)
Quality: CBR 320 kbps / Lossless
Total Size: 101 mb / 255 mb
TRACKLIST:
01 It's_Time
02 Current_Events
03 Sweet_Little_Thing
04 Leap_Frog
05 Squash
06 Island_In_The_Sky
07 Want_You_To_Know
08 Lay_Low_Day
09 Music_Box
10 Russian_Dream
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