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| Thunderpuss | ||||
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| Released | 19 March 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Tribal house | |||
| Length | 73:08 | |||
| Label | Tommy Boy Records | |||
| Producer | Barry Harris, Chris Cox | |||
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Thunderpuss is a compilation album mixed by DJs and producers Barry Harris and Chris Cox, better known under the moniker Thunderpuss. Released in 2002, it comprises their remixes of other artists' work as well as their own music.
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