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    Strange Madness

    Athens Of The North
    Funk/Soul, Disco
    • Strange – Madness
    • Strange – If Your In Love
    • 1. Madness
    • 2. If Your In Love

    Christopher Spraggins & The Strange Band released a total of one record. A spaced out druggy disco band that had a hint of Rick James with a deep trippy vibe that was truly unique. Reproduced here and available for the first time since1978. Don't sleep on this one! 

    Other Releases on Athens Of The North

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    • – Song For My Father
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        Girls Of The Internet & James Alexander BrightSomeone Somewhere / Where Is Your LoveAthens Of The North
        Dynamic, multi-limbed house outfit Girls of the Internet have collaborated with Athens of the North for a special, limited edition two track tour 12”,...
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          We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
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          • – YSYSYS
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          • – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
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          Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
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          • – Viper Flames
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          Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
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          • – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
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          Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
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          • – If You Want My Love
          • – My Love
          • – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
          • – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
          • – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
          • – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
          • – You Talk Too Much
          • – It's You Girl
          Jerry BlacksheerDefectedAthens Of The North
          Reissue of this awesome, mega-rare modern soul bullet from 1986! Essential, party-starting reissue via Athens Of The North!
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          Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
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          Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
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          Mid-80s boogie/soul 45 from obscure Daytona act, Akira Freeze - big vibes on both sides!
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          Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
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