The 88 (album)

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The 88
MinuitThe88.jpg
Studio album by
Released2003
Recorded2003
Genre Electronic, Breakbeat
Length61.00
Label Tardus Music
Minuit chronology
Except You
(2002)
The 88
(2003)
The Guns EP
(2004)

The 88 is the debut album from New Zealand band Minuit. The album achieved gold certification in New Zealand.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "The Boy with the Aubergine Hair"
  2. "Claire"
  3. "Menace"
  4. "Species II"
  5. "Except You"
  6. "Queen 88"
  7. "Djordj"
  8. "Milk"
  9. "a.m. e.m."
  10. "Body-Shaped Box"
  11. "Nymphs"
  12. "Soviet Air Hostess"
  13. "Aires"
  14. "Jumble"

Chart performance

Chart (2003)Peak
position
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) [1] 21

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