20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Kool & The Gang

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Total Tracks: 11   Total Length: 40:54

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Kool & the Gang’s 20th Century Masters collection gathers a bare-bones assemblage of their hits, from the funky “Hollywood Swinging,” “Get Down on It,” and “Jungle Boogie” to their later, smoother R&B singles like “Fresh,” “Cherish,” and “Joanna.” Though it’s not an extensive compilation, the album does provide a decent sampling of the band’s work. – Heather Phares