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Cabaret is a groundbreaking musical that follows the hedonistic nightlife of the Kit Kat Klub and its inhabitants. Set in 1930s Berlin, the musical serves as a metaphor for the political turmoil in Germany as the Nazi Party began its rise to power. The 1972 film starred Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles, earning more than 42 million dollars at the box office and winning eight categories at the 45th Academy Awards, including Best Original Score.
Mr. Mean is an album released by the Ohio Players, a 1970s funk band best known for their risque album covers featuring nude or nearly nude women. This 1977 record was the soundtrack to the eponymous Mafia action film and was their first album cover to feature the entire band alongside a model.
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The Aberrant album is a remix of the Cabaret and Mr. Mean records. Aberrant is an adjective that refers to something deviating from the accepted standard. Both albums and their associated movies feature aberrant behavior, with the hedonistic club scene in Cabaret and the Mafia, hit man characters of Mr. Mean. Aberrant explores themes within nightlife and drinking culture, evident in the tracklist, studio, and band name, Bar Players.
