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Shohail Ibne Mahbub (XTR)
I'm an avid Bangla music album collector in this hobby since 2012. Having grown up in the "Underground" era of Bangla band music, I took the initiative to archive and upload album artworks. Till now, I've been recognised and acknowledged by various artists, bands, streaming and label companies for my work on Bangla CD Covers. There's a high chance most artwork you see floating around the internet are scanned by me!

Hooray! [Band Mixed Album]

In 1990, the whole heavy metal music scene was completely revolutionized by the release of the first proper heavy metal band mixed album 'Hooray!'. At that time it was available as Cassettes and was very tough to get a hold of. Later however, CDs were made. This album deserves a huge credit because it upheld the then heavy metal scene in Bangladesh. Legendary bands like In Dhaka, RockStrata, Warfaze, Winning, Faith, Ark etc as well as the Pop Guru himself, Azam Khan made their appearances. It's still regarded as a pinnacle among the faithfuls of Bangla Music scene.

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Track List

01. Reshad - Ar Noy Shontrash [Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick in the Wall' Bangla Cover]
02. In Dhaka - Ei Raate
03. RockStrata - Shamanno Dusshopno
04. Azam Khan - Bangladesh
05. Warfaze - Shadhikar
06. Lesson 1 - Onnokeu
07. Winning - Nil Chokhe
08. Faith - Nishchup Majhraat
09. Prometheus - Dushtu Meye
10. Ark - Reshmi
11. Winds - Shedino
12. Symphony - Bhalobasha


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Excerpt from 'The Independent'
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  1. UnknownSeptember 27, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    I want this CD.

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    1. Shohail Ibne Mahbub (XTR)September 16, 2018 at 4:05 PM

      Should be available, it was re-released in 2008 by Sargam alongside many albums in "Silver" printed discs.

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  2. Arafat KaziOctober 22, 2018 at 1:32 AM

    This cassette changed my life.

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    1. Shohail Ibne Mahbub (XTR)October 23, 2018 at 6:01 PM

      Great to see you here, Arafat bhaiya! You were part of such an amazing generation who bridged the gap between the '80s-'90s and the underground era!

      Glad to know Hooray! changed your life as well!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 5, 2023 at 3:03 PM

    So this is the first album where warfaze has released their song

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