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National Geographic - Deadly Instincts: Primal Urges (2016)
HDTV | 1280x720 | .MP4/AVC @ 3219 Kbps | 42mn 57s | 990 MiB
Audio: English AAC 160 kbps, 2 channels | Subs: None
Genre: Documentary

In the animal world, mating is serious business. Reproduction is key to passing on genes and keeping the species alive, so it’s no surprise that some animals go to astonishing lengths to find, keep and defend their mates. And the drama is unlike anything you’ve seen before. From elephant seals that engage in bloody battles for the right to mate, to insects that risk being decapitated if they put a single foot wrong, to lions that risk their lives to defend their cubs, these are the stories of dedication, intimacy and betrayal that make up the game of love. The stakes are high and winning is everything.

It was on this album that all of the Seekers' varied attributes – including Judith Durham's powerful vocals, the increasingly virtuoso-level playing (especially on the acoustic 12-string) and singing of Bruce Woodley, Athol Guy, and Keith Potger, and Woodley's burgeoning songwriting talent – kicked in at their peak at the same time.

Due to the title cut, this was a huge seller when it originally came out. Reissued on CD, this set from flügelhornist Chuck Mangione (which helped give guitarist Grant Geissman some fame) is actually stronger from the jazz standpoint than Mangione's subsequent dates. The leader has some good solos, as does Geissman and saxophonist Chris Vadala, and the quintet's ensembles are generally both sparse and attractive. Pity that in ways this was Chuck Mangione's last worthwhile release to date; success did stunt his artistic growth.