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Contents: [SHM-CD] [Includes Japanese Bonus Tracks] Tank and the Bangas, a four-piece band from New Orleans, won the Tiny Desk Contest unanimously in 2017 and were nominated for Best New Artist at the 2020 Grammy Awards. They have also participated in works by Norah Jones, Jacob Collier, and Robert Glasper. Their style, which blends elements of funk, hip-hop, gospel, and rock to deliver a powerful and positive message, has garnered rave reviews from major US newspapers, being called "America's greatest live band" and "a beacon of hope for the music world." This album is their long-awaited second album, released three years after their major-label debut, "Green Balloon," which was released in 2019 and nominated for a Grammy Award. Created during the time when their tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it retains the power and positivity of their previous work while evolving into a more pop and happy sound. The album is a masterpiece that wraps the world's anxieties and chaos in hope. The participation of renowned guests such as Jacob Collier, Lalah Hathaway, Questlove, and Trombone Shorty is also not to be missed. Furthermore, the Japanese bonus track "Black Folk" features saxophonist/singer/rapper Masego, a pioneer of trap house jazz and known for his collaboration with FKJ, "Tadow," which has garnered over 300 million streams, and Alex Isley, a new-generation diva and daughter of Ernie Isley of the Isley Brothers. This track is also sure to become a hot topic. Regarding the album, the band commented, "We think we were able to express the unity of the band best this time around. 'Red Balloon' is music that goes straight to the hearts and minds of listeners. We hope that people who listen to the album will dance, think, and love someone different from themselves!" From a band that has appeared at prestigious festivals such as Coachella, Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival comes a highly anticipated release of 2022. Media reviews and more: Welcome to the happiest sound in the universe! From the Grammy-nominated and critically acclaimed "most amazing live band," comes their masterpiece second album, wrapping anxiety and chaos in hope! (C)RS
