My Astro - 天天好天 (2011) [FLAC]

Just uploaded a FLAC lossless album for 2011 CNY album by My Astro - Tian Tian Hao Tian. Enjoy the lossless quality~

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Album Title: My Astro - Tian Tian Hao Tian (天天好天）

Released Year: 2011

Log File included.
No Cover Art (Will upload soon when got scanner)

Disc #: 1
Total Tracks: 10

Track List:

01. 福气
02. 万鼓迎春到
03. 炮竹一声大地春+欢迎新年到
04. 又是一个好新年（福建）
05. 天天好天
06. 恭喜发财
07. 新年童趣
08. 欢乐年年+恭喜你（广东）
09. 大拜年+拜天公+庆元宵
10. 大家恭喜

Links:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=77FMT5EA
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DA4RSM8O
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XDMW7940

Enjoy! Lyrics will be uploaded upon request.

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