Strange Universe (album)

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Strange Universe
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Studio album by
Released1975
RecordedTempo Studios, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1975
Genre
Length42:34
Label Nine Records / 20th Century Fox Records
Producer Frank Marino
Mahogany Rush chronology
Child of the Novelty
(1974)
Strange Universe
(1975)
Mahogany Rush IV
(1976)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Strange Universe is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Mahogany Rush, led by Frank Marino. It was released in 1975.

Contents

Track listing

All songs by Frank Marino.

  1. "Tales of the Spanish Warrior" - 4:57
  2. "The King Who Stole (...the Universe)" - 3:57
  3. "Satisfy Your Soul" - 3:17
  4. "Land of 1000 Nights" - 4:44
  5. "Moonlight Lady" - 4:08
  6. "Dancing Lady" - 3:11
  7. "Once Again" - 3:34
  8. "Tryin' Anyway" - 3:45
  9. "Dear Music" - 4:19
  10. "Strange Universe" - 6:58

Personnel

Charts

CountryDatePeak position
US197584 [2]

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References

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  2. "Strange Universe Billboard Albums". Allmusic . Rovi Corporation . Retrieved 2011-06-14.