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    Gratitude We Are Here to Party

    Athens Of The North
    • Gratitude – We Are Here to Party
    • Gratitude – Loving You
    • 1. We Are Here to Party
    • 2. Loving You

    Reissue of Gratitude's super rare, 'We Are Here To Party', a driving disco-funk monster! Originally released on an elusive 12", Athens Of The North have cut this reissue on a 45 - for the first time! Essential release!

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