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Kool and the Gang

The Albums Vol. 1

The Albums Vol. 1

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  • Released Date: 08 Jul 2022

  • Genre: R&B/Soul

Our Take

KOOL & THE GANG The Albums Vol. 1 (1970-1978)

In a world where funk reigns supreme and disco balls are the ultimate accessory, Kool & The Gang are here to remind us why they are the ultimate party starters. This collection of albums is a time capsule of groovy beats, soulful melodies, and infectious energy that will transport you straight to the dance floor of Studio 54.

From the classic hits like "Jungle Boogie" and "Hollywood Swinging" to the underrated gems like "Funky Stuff" and "Love the Life You Live," this box set has something for everyone. The band's ability to seamlessly blend funk, soul, and jazz is nothing short of masterful, and each track is a testament to their musical prowess.

But what really sets Kool & The Gang apart is their ability to make you feel like you're part of the party, even if you're just listening from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're dancing in your kitchen or grooving on the bus, these albums will transport you to a time when disco was king and the funk never stopped.

So grab your bell-bottoms, dust off your disco ball, and get ready to boogie down with Kool & The Gang. This box set is a must-have for any music lover looking to inject a little funk into their life. Go on, give it a spin - you won't be disappointed.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Kool & the Gang
2. Breeze & Soul
3. Chocolate Buttermilk
4. Sea of Tranquility
5. Give It Up
6. Since I Lost My Baby
7. Kool's Back Again
8. The Gang's Back Again
9. Raw Hamburger


Disc: 2
1. What Would the World Be Like Without Music/Let the Music Take Your Mind
2. Walk On By
3. Chocolate Buttermilk
4. Trying to Make a Fool of Me
5. Who's Gonna Take the Weight Part 1 & 2
6. Pneumonia
7. Wichita Lineman
8. I Want to Take You Higher
9. Funky Man
10. The Touch of You


Disc: 3
1. N.T.
2. Ricksonata
3. Sombrero Sam
4. Ronnie's Groove
5. Ike's Mood/You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
6. Lucky for Me
7. Dujii


Disc: 4
1. Music Is the Message
2. Electric Frog (Part 1)
3. El Máximo Solar
4. Soul Vibrations
5. Love the Life You Live (Part 1)/Love the Life You Live (Part 2)
6. Stop, Look & Listen
7. Blowing With the Wind
8. Funky Granny


Disc: 5
1. Good Times
2. Country Junky
3. Wild Is Love
4. North, East, South, West
5. Making Merry Music
6. I Remember John W. Coltrane
7. Rated X
8. Father, Father


Disc: 6
1. Funky Stuff
2. More Funky Stuff
3. Jungle Boogie
4. Heaven at Once
5. Hollywood Swinging
6. This Is You, This Is Me
7. Life Is What You Make It
8. Wild and Peaceful


Disc: 7
1. Street Corner Symphony
2. Fruitman
3. Rhyme Tyme People
4. Light of Worlds
5. Whiting H. & G.
6. You Don't Have to Change
7. Higher Plane
8. Summer Madness
9. Here After


Disc: 8
1. Spirit of the Boogie
2. Ride the Rhythm
3. Jungle Jazz
4. Sunshine and Love
5. Ancestry Ceremony
6. Mother Earth
7. Winter Sadness
8. Caribbean Festival


Disc: 9
1. Love & Understanding
2. Sugar
3. Do It Right Now
4. Cosmic Energy
5. Hollywood Swinging
6. Summer Madness
7. Universal Sound
8. Come Together


Disc: 10
1. Open Sesame
2. Gift of Love
3. Little Children
4. All Night Long
5. Whisper Softly
6. Super Band
7. L-O-V-E
8. Sunshine


Disc: 11
1. A Place in Space
2. Slick Superchick
3. Just Be True
4. The Force
5. Mighty Mighty High
6. Oasis
7. Life's a Song
8. Free


Disc: 12
1. Everybody's Dancin'
2. Dancin' Shoes
3. Big Chief Funkum
4. I Like Music
5. You Deserve a Break Today
6. At the Party
7. Stay a While
8. It's All You Need
9. Peace to the Universe


Disc: 13
1. Raw Hamburger
2. Let the Music Take Your Mind
3. Can't Stop (Doing It to You)
4. Kool It (Here Comes the Fuzz)
5. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8
6. Who's Gonna Take the Weight (Part One)
7. Pneumonia
8. The Penguins
9. Higher Plane
10. Spirit of the Boogie
11. Caribbean Festival
12. Caribbean Festival (Disco Version)
13. Get Down With the Boogie
14. Open Sesame (Groove With the Genie)
15. Love & Understanding (Come Together)
16. Super Band
17. Slick Superchick
18. Everybody's Dancin'

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