Lonnie Dreams (Leroy's Latin Lament - Medley) (3:10)
The Way We Feel (0:54)
La FIesta (3:24)
Lament (2:28)
Smile Happy (7:20)
So (4:56)
Low Rider (3:12)
In Mazatlan (2:54)
Why Can't We Be Friends? (3:43)
Zorro (bonus track) (5:35)
Don't Let No One Get You Down (Unedited mix) (6:31)
Roam & Ramble (bonus track) (9:07)
Low Rider (9:28)
So (Unedited mix) (9:47)
Oatmeal Box (bonus track) (5:50)
Heartbeat (16:55)
The Making Of "Why Can't We Be Friends?" (22:54)
Review: This special Anniversary Edition celebrates the groundbreaking band War's 55th year with a remastered version of the original album by legendary engineer Bernie Grundman. The iconic, multi-million selling, Billboard 200 Top Ten original has plenty of seminal WAR classics such as 'Low Rider' and the title track 'Why Can't We Be Friends?' and next to this eon disc one is a second disc filled with unreleased tracks from the original sessions, along with unedited mixes that offer deeper insight into the group's creative process. Blending funk, soul, jazz, pop and Latin influences, this genre-defying band has remained a cornerstone of Los Angeles's scene for over five decades.
War Is Coming! War Is Coming! (LP1: Platinum Funk)
I Got You
LA Sunshine
River Niger
Slowly We Walk Together
Platinum Jazz
Galaxy (LP2: Galaxy)
Baby Face (She Said Do Do Do Do)
Sweet Fighting Lady
Hey Senorita
The Seven Tin Soldiers
The Music Band (LP3: The music Band)
Corns & Callouses (Hey Dr Shoals)
I'm The One Who Understands
Good, Good Feelin'
Millionaire
All Around The World
You Got The Power (LP4: Outlaw)
Outlaw
The Jungle (Medley): Beware It's A Jungle Out There/The Streets Of Walls/The Street Of Lights/The Street Of Now
Just Because
Baby It's Cold Outside
I'm About Somebody
Cinco De Mayo
Peace Sign (LP5: Peace Sign)
East LA
Wild Rodriguez
I'm The One (Who Understands)
UB OK
Smile For Me
What If
Angel
Review: The Vinyl 1977-1994 is the latest special edition box set celebrating WAR's 50+ years of music. This collection includes Platinum Funk and Galaxy, both from 1977, The Music Band from 1979, Outlaw from 1982 and Peace Sign from 1984 and also features newly remastered tracks by Bernie Grundman and original artwork by Dave Van Patten. Spanning from the vibrant 'L.A. Sunshine' to the cosmic 'Galaxy' and diving into the depths of 'The Jungle' and 'All Around the World,' this set captures WAR's signature, genre-defying sound. Each album is unique and together this collection showcases the band's famous evolution.
Review: War's signature sound blends rock, funk and r&b and is best exemplified by hits like 'The Cisco Kid' and the iconic anthem 'Why Can't We Be Friends?' Each track showed the group have great versatility and enduring appeal across genres as well as a fine ability to write catchy hooks and lay down infectious grooves. This compilation is a tribute to War's legacy and one that showcases their unique ability to meld different musical styles into an array of unforgettable hits. It comes on a nice translucent red vinyl, too.
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