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  "slug": "average-white-band",
  "name": "Average White Band",
  "description": "Average White Band appears once in our Funk list, placing as high as No. 8. Hand-curated, with a reason for every pick.",
  "updated": "2026-08-29",
  "url": "https://waxonia.com/artist/average-white-band/",
  "appearanceCount": 1,
  "distinctRecordings": 1,
  "years": {
    "first": 1974,
    "last": 1974
  },
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    "rank": 8,
    "list": "Funk"
  },
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      "slug": "funk",
      "name": "Funk",
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    }
  ],
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    {
      "trackKey": "average-white-band--pick-up-the-pieces",
      "trackUrl": "https://waxonia.com/track/average-white-band--pick-up-the-pieces/",
      "title": "Pick Up the Pieces",
      "year": 1974,
      "label": "Atlantic",
      "isrc": null,
      "whyItMatters": "Six Scotsmen out-funk most of America and go to number one doing it. The arrangement is a masterclass in leaving gaps, and the gaps are why it still cuts through on a big system.",
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          "url": "https://open.spotify.com/search/Average%20White%20Band%20Pick%20Up%20the%20Pieces",
          "exact": false
        },
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      },
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      },
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  ],
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}