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Spirit of the Boogie
R&B / Soul · 1975 · 8 tracks

Spirit of the Boogie

Kool & the Gang

1975 · Polydor

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A high-octane celebration of rhythm that balances gritty street energy with spiritual, cosmic exploration.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
01
Spirit of the Boogie
4:52
02
Ride the Rhythm
2:56
03
Jungle Jazz
4:45
04
Sunshine and Love
3:48
05
Ancestral Ceremony
3:50
06
Mother Earth
5:39
07
Winter Sadness
5:16
08
Caribbean Festival
7:33
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive drum fill at the start of Jungle Jazz that became a foundational DNA strand for hip-hop production.
The shift into a breezy, syncopated West Indian rhythm during the extended jam of Caribbean Festival.
The haunting, slowed-down melodic departure of Winter Sadness providing a rare moment of vulnerability amidst the heat.
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