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  "name": "Thomas Bangalter",
  "description": "Thomas Bangalter appears once in our French House list, placing as high as No. 4. Hand-curated, with a reason for every pick.",
  "updated": "2026-08-29",
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      "title": "Spinal Scratch",
      "year": 1994,
      "label": "Roulé",
      "isrc": null,
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