Funkadelic [Original recording remastered]

Track Listings

1. Mommy, What's a Funkadelic?

2. I'll Bet You

3. Music for My Mother

4. I Got a Thing, You Got a Thing, Everybody's Got a Thing

5. Good Old Music

6. Qualify and Satisfy

7. What Is Soul

8. Can't Shake It Loose [*]

9. I'll Bet You [Single Version][*][Version]

10. Music for My Mother [Single Version][*][Version]

11. As Good as I Can Feel [*]

12. Open Our Eyes [*]

13. Qualify and Satisfy [Mono Version][*]

14. Music for My Mother [Instrumental 45 Version] [Instrumental Version][*]

Editorial Reviews

Funkadelic's ground-breaking 1970 debut - remastered from original tapes for the first time in 15 years. Includes everything recorded by the band during the sessions for the first album - the original 7-track album plus 7 bonus tracks from 1969. Includes the radically different single versions of "I'll Bet You" and "Music For Our Mothers", and the non-album B-sides for both those singles - "Music For Our Mother Instrumental" and "Open Your Eyes". Also includes the unreleased Westbound single "Can't Shake It Loose" and "As Good As It Feels", united with this album for the first time. The booklet includes sleeve notes by Funkadelic expert Dean Rudland, giving an in-depth look at the events leading up to the recording of Funkadelic's debut album. Full color reproduction of the original artwork and lots of pictures and contemporary memorabilia. Westbound U.S.

Funkadelic,Funkadelic,Westbound Records,Funk,Pop,Psychedelic Soul,Rock,Soul/R & B

Tracks:

Maggot Brain
Can You Get to That
Hit It and Quit It
You and Your Folks, Me and My Folks
Super Stupid
Back in Our Minds
Wars of Armageddon
Whole Lot of BS [*]
I Miss My Baby [*] - Funkadelic, U.S. Music
Maggot Brain [Alt Mix][*]

Album Description

Funkadelic's ultimate early classic (from 1971) remastered from the original masters for the first time in 15 years. "Maggot Brain" is rated by, amongst others, Mojo Magazine as an all-time classic. Their critics voted it the fourth greatest guitar album ever, beaten only by Jimi Hendrix and the Who. Guitarist Eddie Hazel's playing on the title track is nothing short of stunning. This 2005 reissue includes the original seven track album plus a bonus alternate mix of the album's title track. It also includes "Whole Lot Of BS", the non album B-side of the album's third single, "Hit It And Quit It", and the 45 "I Miss My Baby" recorded by US Music with Funkadelic, a copy of which recently sold among collectors for $150. The booklet includes in-depth sleeve notes by funk expert Dean Rudland, with details of the history of the band and this recording. The package includes a full color reproduction of the original artwork, contemporary memorabilia and copies of advertisements. Westbound U.S.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing Guitar Work.......2007-02-02

I didn't realy know what to expect when I first heard this album in the early 70's. What realy surprized me was the Guitar solos. The best lead riff on this album can be heard on a number called Super Stupid. It's a gem. I must have replayed this song a million times just to hear that lead riff. This album contains a lot of heart and a whole lotta soul. Eddie Hazel is amazing.

Funkadelics Maggot Brain is a CLASSIC.......2007-01-11

George Clinton's crew.WOW!! Black-funk-soul rock!!! Guitar solos with funk-filled soul!!! Funkadelic was the REAL FUNK before any generation could lay claim to it!!! Now that's the truth! Buy this for your collection, if you don't own MAGGOT BRAiN, then your collection is so imcomplete. Sit back and enjoy, Free your mind.....

New unreleased Eddie Maggot brain Hazel cd "Home" is available.......2006-03-31

Go to the official Eddie Hazel page here to order a copy
http://www.myspace.com/eddiehazel
This album will be available on cdbaby.com soon as well!

Interpsychestellar funk........2006-01-29

If Hawkwind had listened to nothing but Herbie Hancock's Blue Note records, then I have a hunch that they would've sounded like Funkadelic or like Miles Davis, ca. 1975. Either way, they would have been just as good -- only much, much different. But the differences between heavy Funkadelic and electric Miles are not that many or that great. The point is that Funkadelic cherry-picks elements from rock, funk, jazz, heavy metal, and space rock, and they do so very, very well. Unlike records that simply sample a diverse number of styles or genres, this record seemlessly combines, mixes, and matches those genres. The end result is a wonder to behold, and so this record should appeal to many people with different musical tastes. If the Jimi Hendrix Experience had covered CAN, then they would have sounded like this. Soul music meets Krautrock. While that may sound contrived, it's not so difficult to imagine how sensuous would be just such a sound.

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Good Prince Instramentals
Better than the rest!
Smooth Experimentation
Awesome Directions in Music
POWER FANTASTIC

N.E.W.S
Prince
Manufacturer: Npg (Big Daddy)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000A5BY9
Release Date: 2003-07-29

Tracks:

North
East
South
West

Amazon.com

Recorded in a single day at Paisley Park, Prince has confounded audiences yet again by recording a progressive jazz album with only four cuts--each named for a point on a compass--and clocking in at 14:00 minutes. If that wasn't enough, there isn't a single lyric on the almost hour-long disc. Like many before him, the musical savant has decided to let the music do the talking. But in Prince's case it does so, brilliantly. He has fashioned a musical lattice of fascinating conversations that are both compelling and eccentric--veering from the anxious and menacing to the soothing and deeply rhythmic--at times conjuring the specters of Sun Ra, at others, strangely Metallica. Begun as a mere jam session among the latest members of NPG, Prince has made his most collaborative record ever as he mostly plays guitar and leads his deft-handed band from the One Nite Alone tour into uncharted territory. They make seamless swings from "North's" ambient cohesiveness--led masterfully by Rhonda Smith's liquid bass--to the almost head-banging lumbering beast of "East," into the smooth elegant jazz of "West," which freefalls from a sinuous rhythmic R&B groove into a majestic and almost funereal slice of brainy pomp rock, before scaling the slippery slope of space rock on "South." It would be tempting to say that this is Prince's homage to his recently-deceased parents' stint in the Prince Rogers Trio, but it is far too forward sounding to only be a tribute. This is a brave step and it sounds remarkably like the future. --Jaan Uhelszki

Album Description

The master releases a full length instrumental jam known as N.E.W.S. North, East, West, South - music that rips in every direction! Previously available only through the NPG record club. NPG.

Album Details

Prince Delivers Four Instrumental Tracks, Each One 14 Minutes Long. Unbelieveable Packaging that is Designed to Mimic a Compass Opening Up to the Four Points. The Concept is that Information is Moving in all Directions Going to all Parts of the World. All Written, Produced and Directed by Prince and Recorded at Paisley Park Studios February 6, 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Good Prince Instramentals.......2007-05-31

This was definitely worth the money. At first I was a little skeptical but as I listened to it over and over again I found a deeper appreciation. I think that I was expecting something else at first. This was similar to One Night Alone but just instrumental.

Better than the rest!.......2006-08-31

As a long time Prince fan, this doesn't disappoint me at all, especially after his Madhouse CDs in the 80s! Prince continues to shine on here with four instrumentals of pure jazz!

Smooth Experimentation.......2006-05-07

The problem with critics in general, is that they tend to always try to compare and completely define what they are critiquing. Take a different approach and start by accepting and feeling what is there. Prince is roguishly experimenting on this album; having a great time and sharing some musical statements with those that would listen. Laid back, smooth, soulful, jazzy, fun and moderately engaging. Shed any concept of genre and simply enjoy.

Awesome Directions in Music.......2006-04-02

This is a 60 minute terrific cd. I listen to Prince's music for a long time but I have been impressed for this smooth, jazzy, funky joint. Especially recomended to listen to at night with a fine bottle of wine and a cigar.

POWER FANTASTIC.......2006-03-31

N.E.W.S is an incredible showcase of instrumental jam-fest. John Blackwell, Rhonda Smith, Renato Neto and Eric Leeds join Prince in this 56 minute opus! Prince's N.E.W.S is a 4 track instrumental jazz style album with no lyrics. Perfect album when you have a hard day at work and want to relax. Eric Leeds delivers amazing saxophone depth! Rhonda Smith lays down some infectious bass grooves. John Blackwell is on point with solid drum beats. Renato Neto's beautiful piano will take you to cloud 9. Prince makes his guitar gently weep! N.E.W.S. is a power fantastic journey. Allstar musicians come together to create beautiful instrumental music. Quality album...I just wish there were more tracks. Prince's N.E.W.S will take you away!

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Yet Another Funkadelic Best
One Nation Under a Groove
good for your mind... good for the dance floor
So many great records
Pledge Allegiance to the Funk!

One Nation Under a Groove
Funkadelic
Manufacturer: Priority Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000069CLB
Release Date: 2002-07-16

Tracks:

One Nation Under a Groove
Groovallegiance
Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!
Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers)
Into You
Cholly (Funk Gettin' Ready to Roll)
Lunchmeataphobia (Think, It Ain't Illegal Yet!)
P.E. Squad/Doo Doo Chasers ["Going All-The-Way-Off" Instrumental Version]
Maggot Brain

Amazon.com essential recording

George Clinton's post-bicentennial message to those in the "chocolate cities" was that America could be theirs, too, without any loss of their own black, regional identities. One Nation Under a Groove remains Funkadelic's most provocative release, as well as one of the funkiest long-players released in the disco era. The band vamps on a world where people of different color play each other's songs ("Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!"), lose their inhibitions (the classic title track), and bond together with the glue of shared secrets (the wonderful "Groovallegiance"). Standout: the slow-grooved "Into You," in which a lover vows to stay true or a patriot pledges devotion to a new flag--take your pick. You might think that a complex and moving ode to commitment is out of place on an album with such political overtones, but it's not. It's really the quiet-storm centerpiece. --Don Harrison --This text refers to an out-of-print edition of this title.

Album Description

Great price for this 5 star album originally released in 1978. Digitally remastered. Priority Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Yet Another Funkadelic Best.......2006-09-15

This was too hot to handle if you were not into funk but the ever danceable "One Nation" made you get up. It was a National anthem for "us folks" and gave us some pride in knowing that we are "One Nation Under A Groove" and we had a voice. We had "Lift Every Voice " and now we got "One Nation" what more can you ask for. You have a wonderfully written dance song with the team of george Clinton, Gary Shider and the multi-talented Walter "Junie" Morrisson. "Grooveallegience" is another well done song withe the bass of Rodney "Skeet" Curtis..Another revamp of the funk mob but not noticeable only great music. The are puffing out their chests and saying "Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?"--The "Promental............enemasquad" was a hilarious treat and I am glad that they put the instumental on the album as it is a good music track--They just lacked the backing vocal tracks that was on "Promental". "Maggot Brain' the live version was very good Eddie or Mike I don't remember but excellent all of the same. This was the year for the Parliament/Funkadelic as they put a flag on the earth and then went underwater---I said it before, and I'll say it again, what a funk mob!!!

One Nation Under a Groove.......2006-07-20

This is one of the most important albums for this group. Though many are aware of the title track,( One Nation Under a Groove" THE Funk Anthem) much of the rest of the album has been over looked. The strong blues background, mixed with bits of reggage and soul make this not only a funky dance album, but also a great album to relax to. It it not to be missed.

good for your mind... good for the dance floor.......2006-05-23

there's plenty of stuff to groove to on this album. it's an awesome blend of funk, disco, rock, reggae, jazz, and messages about unity. if you can get past the outer space stuff, poo humor, and the "bonus EP", you're in for a real treat. get the album Maggot Brain, too. it'll blow your mind.

So many great records.......2006-05-22

There are some many good funkadelic records I happen to own this on vinyl and is an essential in any record/cd collection. If you are thinking about buying this get it on vinyl instead. If you don't have a record player then invest sucka.

Pledge Allegiance to the Funk!.......2005-12-20

Each and every member of Funkadelic HAD to have been high as a kite to come up with the songs on this album. Aside from that, this album showcases some really great musicians. I enjoy listening to it every time.

Free Your Mind...And Your Ass Will Follow

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Free your mind!
The kingdom of heaven is within...
Pharmecutical Explanation.
I Know That It Must Have Been Good To You Baby

Free Your Mind...And Your Ass Will Follow
Funkadelic
Manufacturer: Westbound Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AXWV36
Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow
Friday Night, August 14th
Funky Dollar Bill
I Wanna Know If It's Good to You?
Some More
Eulogy and Light
Fish, Chips and Sweat [*]
Free Your Mind Radio Advert [*]
I Wanna Know If It's Good to You [*]
I Wanna Know If It's Good to You [*][Instrumental]

Album Description

The legendary second album (1970) from Funkadelic - remastered from original tapes for the first time in 15 years. This album's title track is the sort of spaced-out acid-funk that is a big influence with artists such as Spiritualized and Primal Scream. This 2005 CD features the original six track album plus the non-album B-side "Fish Chips And Sweat", "Free Your Mind Radio Advert", and the radically different single versions - vocal and instrumental - of "I Wanna Know If It's Good To You". The booklet includes in-depth sleeve notes by funk expert Dean Rudland, with details of the history of the band and this recording, and an interview with eyewitnesses to their 1971 UK tour. The booklet includes lots of pictures, memorabilia and adverts related to this release. Westbound U.S.

Customer Reviews:

Free your mind!.......2007-07-25

I know George and company had to been blowed out of their mind when they recorded this album back in 70. But you still can't take away the fact that it was a very good recording. Not to mention, there was a message in Funkadelic's music even if it did sound somewhat bizarre. George Clinton was quite politically aware of what was going on during that era, which was why a lot of their music along with his other group Parliament was so great. I'm proud to have this title along with all of the others in my collection.

The kingdom of heaven is within..........2007-04-21

This album broke some barriers between rock and soul music that Jimi Hendrix had only begun to break down before his untimely death. No worries, Eddie Hazel was doing similar things on the guitar, though with another approach, and the vision of George Clinton to play through. If you think Neil Young's 'Tonight's the Night' captured a mood of drug/alcohol-addled redemption, you really should listen to this song cycle [song-psycho?]. Clinton nails acid-rock and the band bursts through it, full of raw power, humor, and divinely-inspired re-alignment of the planets. This stuff can be enjoyed in one long monster jam, or song-by-song, and the desired effect is what you'll find when you improve your interplanetary funksmanship. Dig!

Pharmecutical Explanation........2006-10-20

When i first heard this album, i was hypnotized by the funk. Honestly, this album was recorded while the fellas was all high on acid. (That's what George Clinton said). My fav is "Some More" with Bernie rockin' the Hammond B3. It's a bluesy type of song, but oh so funky! The late Eddie Hazel in my opinion was the greatest guitarist (other than the late Jimi Hendricks. If you like rock, and I mean acid rock, cop this peice here. The title cut is also a good song to just listen to ...as a matter of fact, put ur headset on and I guarentee, you will think you're trippin on some stuff! I can't believe how far these guys have come. Tiki Fullwood (Drums)(RIP) Eddie Hazel (Guitar) (Rip), Tawl Ross (Guitar), Bernie Worrell (Keyboards), George Clinton, Calvin Simon, Grady Thomas, Ray Davis. (Parliament) Get this album along with Live @ Meadowbrook.......

I Know That It Must Have Been Good To You Baby.......2006-09-15

"cause you're still buying Funkadelic albums! This album was out there!! "Friday Night" is a hard jam as well as "Free Your Mind". this is all rock baby! "I Wanna Know If It's Good" the "Funkadeletts" give you a taste of their sensual yet strong voices--George really knows how how to pic 'em. This album I did not appreciate when i first heard it but, as I grew up I was like wow! This stuff is tight!! The funk is in your face and these musicians really rock a house--The original Funkadelics should be inducted again into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Very excellent work for some very young musicians. The Parliaments are truly doing their thing with the vocals and this album has a lot of energy. Funkadelic set a tone and my hat's off to Bernie Worrell! He rocked those keys like Eddie and Tawl rocked those guitars! There is no other keyboard player like Bernie Worrell in rock music ---probably never will be. These are very innovative people who moved a world--they are still rockin' and funkin' all over the planet.

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Good times funk album.
CAUTION! Truncated versions of some tracks
Great CD, One Major Screwup

Standing on the Verge of Getting It On
Funkadelic
Manufacturer: Westbound Records Us
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ASIN: B000AXWV4A
Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

Red Hot Mama
Alice in My Fantasies
I'll Stay
Sexy Ways
Standing on the Verge of Getting It On
Jimmy's Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him
Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts
Vital Juices [*]
Standing on the Verge of Getting It On [Single Edit][*]

Album Description

Astounding Eddie Hazel-dominated Funkadelic album (from 1973), remastered for the first time in 15 years from the original master tapes. This is probably the tightest and most accessible of Funkadelic's Westbound albums, featuring track after track of incredible music. The CD includes the original seven track album plus the sharp-as-tacks edit of the title track, released as a single, and the wonderful guitar duel of "Vital Juices", which was the B-side and continuation of "Red Hot Momma". In-depth sleeve notes from funk expert and series consultant Dean Rudland, including details of the band's history and the recording of this album. Full color booklet, which reproduces the classic sleeve art by Pedro Bell, as well as contemporary memorabilia, ads and photos. Westbound U.S.

Customer Reviews:

Good times funk album........2007-05-16

"Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" is one of the best songs I've ever heard. This album is a great feel-good funk album with lots of funny improvs and great songs.

CAUTION! Truncated versions of some tracks.......2006-03-06

Note that this reissue has shorter versions of at least two key tracks. Both "I'll Stay" and "Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts" are each cut short by about three minutes. It's a real bummer for the serious P-funk fan... While the sound on this reissue is cleaner, the EQ seems soft and lacks the strong 'punch' of the previous issue of this title. I am unsure if this is a result of too much high end, not enough bass, or what... While the artwork is an improvement, the bonus tracks do not offer anything that was not already available on Music For My Mother.

This is an awsome album - however I cannot recomend this version... Seek out the previous issue. On Amazon this older listing does not include 'remastered' in the title (however the sound is great).

Great CD, One Major Screwup.......2005-12-12

Funkadelic is certainly an underrated band-And not only in the R&B world, but in the rock world as well. Regardless of the name of the band and the fact that you usually find them in the R&B or Soul section of the store, Funkadelic is actually a rock band, especially the early to mid-70s albums like this. You get some pretty rocking songs, guitar solos and even a tad of progressive rock. They easily earn a spot along side of any classic rock band from the 70s. Of course it's funky as well! Don't buy a Funkadelic album thinking it's gonna sound like the theme music to Shaft, but it's definitely got a groove to it. It's great to see these cds finally getting the remaster treatment coz some of the original cds sounded pretty bad. This particular album is excellent and a great intro to the band, unless of course you want the more dancey sound, then I'd suggest One Nation Under A Groove or Uncle Jam Wants You. I must give a warning to anyone who wants to ditch their original cd copy for the new remaster. Yes, it does sound better and there are a few bonus songs, but I was very disappointed when it got to track 3(I'll Stay) and the song ended halfway through! I remember this song being at least 3 minutes longer. This really bummed me out coz the whole song is good. Imagine listening to Time from The Dark Side Of The Moon and having it fade out halfway through. There is really no reason for this, it's totally unacceptable, and that is why I give this 4 stars and not 5. It is a 5 star album all the way for sure. Those not familar with the album won't be aware of anything, but fans will be like, "What the hell?". I mean, it's not like there isn't enough space on the cd, it's a 37 minute album to begin with. With minor edits(including the last song too actually) and two bonus tracks, it's now 38 minutes!! So you may not want to toss your old cd if you want to keep the entire song. Still a great album though.

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YOUR HONOR! I DIDN'T DO IT!!!!

Cosmic Slop
Funkadelic
Manufacturer: Westbound Records Us
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ASIN: B000AXWV2W
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Tracks:

Nappy Dugout
You Can't Miss What You Can't Measure
March to the Witch's Castle
Let's Make It Last
Cosmic Slop
No Compute
This Broken Heart
Trash a Go Go
Can't Stand the Strain
Cosmic Slop [Single Version][*]

Album Description

This classic Funkadelic album (from 1973) has been remastered from its original master tapes for the first time in 15 years. This is the first album with Gary Shider and marks the beginning of the tighter, more commercial, Funkadelic albums of the later Westbound years. It includes a number of dance floor favorites such as the title track "Cosmic Slop" and the much-sampled "Nappy Dugout". This 2005 CD includes the full nine tracks of the original album plus the substantially different single edit of the title track. The in-depth sleeve notes by funk expert and series consultant Dean Rudland include details of the history of the band and this recording, including information taken from an exclusive interview with original Parliamentarian Fuzzy Haskins. The CD booklet includes a full color reproduction of Pedro Bell's classic album art and contemporary adverts, pictures and memorabilia. Westbound U.S.

Customer Reviews:

YOUR HONOR! I DIDN'T DO IT!!!!.......2007-05-23

Cosmic slop means to "dance with the devil to pay your bills". Do what you don't want to do but you have to do something to survive. Bottom line. The liner notes talk about prostitution and how pimps lure young women into selling themseles. Deep liner notes.
This 5th installment with Westbound records is an all time classic. No two Funkadelic albums are alike. The opening song "Nappy Dugout" is a nice slow jammin groove with a little taste of DC in there! "You Can't Miss What U Can't Measure" is actually a cover song. It was originally by thier alter ego "THe Parliament" from a song named "Heart Trouble". The opening line was a catchy one "Worryations got a hold on me". "Witches Castle" Is about not only the nightmare of the vietnam war, but the nightmare many of the fellas' came home too. For instance. You come home to your wife, but she had remarried becaue she was under the impression that he was dead. It's an overal great album. My favorite is "Trash a go go". Don't know why it has that title but it's a song of a pimp in court sayin "Your honor, I did not do it"...lol. As another writer put it. It's HOlland Dozier HOlland on some acid. Great album.

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The Pleasure of Great Funk
I guess it's about time

By Way of the Drum
Funkadelic
Manufacturer: Hip-O Select
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000O590NE
Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

Nose Bleed
Sunshine Of Your Love
Freaks Bearing Gifts
Yadadada
By Way Of The Drum
Jugular
Some Fresh Delic
Primal Instinct
By Way Of The Drum
By Way Of The Drum
By Way Of The Drum
By Way Of The Drum

Customer Reviews:

The Pleasure of Great Funk.......2007-08-05

Hey funk fans, I just had to write in an report on this album. I was only able to find one other review available on this album before purchasing it, and am i glad that i did not let that lukewarm review stop me from copping this product. Being a long time funk fan, especially Parliament and Funkadelic I was etremely happy when I saw this title finally available. All I can say is Wow what an excellent addition to the Funkadelic empire of Awesome Records.

This album features an evolving sound for George and Funkadelic. There is not a bad song on this entire album. Starting with the excellent sounding Nose Bleed which even still might be the weakest song here. There is just quality all the way through this product. The second song "Sunshine Of Your love" is an update and definately upgrade of an old Eric Clapton led Cream classic of the same name. This song rocks in ways that the original could only imagine.

Freaks Bearing Gifts and Primal Instincts are Dance Floor Gems without a modern audience. Both of these cuts would have ruled the Dance clubs in a more Parliament/Funkadelic friendly club era. This CD also contains a few different variations of the Title track "By Way Of The Drum", all are funky, some feature the PFunk Mob showing just how they would stank up and shake up Modern sounding Electronica. But perhaps my favorite track on the set is just some good old fashion Funkadelic axe magic titled "Fresh Delic". THIS SONG IS WHAT eDDIE hAZEL WOULD STAND FOR IN THE 90'S Wow, what a treat. To sum up my review of this CD, let's use Georges own words "AHH That Is Good, it is nasty".

I guess it's about time.......2007-04-25

Well, I guess after digging deep into the vaults, this was bound to be released at some point. "By way of the Drum" is a pretty lackluster effort from the once glorious Funkadelic. What made this album so desireable was its unavailability. I was fortunate enough to come across a low generation copy of this album a few years back. I suppose the most essentail track is the "Sunshine of your Love" with vocals. An instrumental version of this track has been available for some time on George Clinton's collection of rarities released sporatically.

The album pretty much sucks, due to overproduction and lackluster songwriting, but it is still something of interest to anyone who obsesses over the funkmob's output like I do.

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Funk used to be a bad word.
This is good for your collection
Back & Forth
So good to your earhole...
Get Off Your WHAT And Jam?

Let's Take It to the Stage
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ASIN: B000001TUZ
Release Date: 1992-04-04

Tracks:

Good To Your Earhole
Better By The Pound
Be My Beach
No Head No Backstage Pass
Let's Take It To The Stage
Get Off Your Ass And Jam
Baby I Owe You Something Good
Stuffs & Things
The Song Is Familiar
Atmosphere

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Funk used to be a bad word........2007-07-01

This is another example of how creative the music was in the 1970's. "Chocolate City" was already doing something. Funkadelic's album was a little more "coarse". With intense guitars, booming bass', pocket drum beats. Slick vocals, they were at thier best here. The album cover almost made me not buy the album. Every song here is a favorite. The opening song "Good To Your Earhole. I love Eddie Hazels guitar solo. Better By The Pound was also a great dance number with "Billy Bass" Nelson on the bass. "No Head" is a funny song about a girl trying to get backstage but the bouncer told her "No head, no backstage pass" (blush). Be My Beach is a slow song but it's a hot one. Bootsy Collins on bass & Lead vocals who sounds a lot like the late Jimi Hendricks. He's sharing vocals with George Clinton, the late Sting Ray (Bass singer) Davis & Calvin Simon, who sounds like Walter from the O'Jays. Title Cut is slammin'. "Get off your ...& Jam" was the song. Eddie Hazel sho nuff plays a hysterical guitar. "I Owe U Something GOod" WIth Garry & Calvin on vocals, they are holding it down, while the guitars sounds like some middle eastern play! Stuff & Thangs is great. Bernie Worrell is holding it down. "The Song IS Familiar" sounds real churchy. Garry Shider again, singing that song with so much soul. "ATmosphere" Bernie takes a stab at the Hammond B3& other keyboards, while George is obviously saying something "common" in the intro. This is one of the best albums that was ever released. RIP Eddie, Ray, & Tiki Fulwood!
THis album concept was actually the stuff going on backstage at the time. Who's going to go on first, equipment being sabatoged...stuff like that. I heard that some times fist fights happened. Funk says....Let's Take It To The Stage......

This is good for your collection.......2006-09-15

You cannot have a Funkadelic collection without "The Stage" album. It totally works in the chronicological order of things and Funkadelice let's you know, "We don't care what you think, if you can do better, let's take it to the stage". They would win the battle hands down! I saw an interview with Earth, Wind and Fire and when they were descibed as a funk band they said they thought they could funk but Parlaiment/Funkadelic could funk! What does that tell you? They put out some good stuff here. "Baby I Owe You Something Good" with lead vocals by Gary Shider was superb and "Get Off Your A__ And Jam" just let you know as they always said, "Ain't nuthin' but a party baby"."Let's Take It To The Stage" is a ribbing of other groups and it was good advertisement for the Funk Mob. Read all the liner notes you can and you will see that the U.S. Funk Mob were "musical thugs" who could back up all that they spewed out. Nice "in your face music George".....

Back & Forth.......2006-08-26

I go back & forth between this album and Standing on the Verge being my favorite Funkadelic albums. Gun to my head, I'd probably say "Let's Take It To The Stage" most days. My father brought this home for me on 8-track (I was 14), and to this day I still don't know if he had any idea... The album smokes from start to finish, from Earhole to Atmosphere. More accessible than the earlier stuff, not as commercial as the later stuff, this is the band at the peak of its powers.

So good to your earhole..........2006-03-02

It bothers me when Parliament and Funkadelic are lumped together as the same entity. For example, VH1 claims that the 99th greatest rock act of all time is Parliament/Funkadelic. Although both groups, spearheaded by George Clinton, had rotating line-ups of musicians that usually overlapped, each band had their own sound and boasts an impressive catalogue of music that is not related to the other in any way. In my opinion, BOTH Parliament and Funkadelic should be included separately in any "Greatest" list, and both in at least the top 20! I just had to get that off of my chest. On to the review.

Let's Take it to the Stage is easily a top-3 Funkadelic album, maybe even the best. It opens with the rocking one-two punch of "Good to Your Earhole" and "Better by the Pound". I've always considered Funkadelic a rock band that is extremely funky, not vice versa, and these two tracks add credence to that way of thinking. Next is "Be My Beach" which is one of the most unique, trippy songs they have ever made. Bootsy's vocals are fantastic. Fourth is Clinton's updated take on Sly and the Family Stone's "Jane is a Groupie". "No Head, No Backstage Pass" is hilarious, sleazy, biting and to the point. It's also on the verge of heavy metal, a concept that was being invented by Black Sabbath and, to some extent, Led Zeppelin at the time. Next is the title track which is the biggest "hit" off of the album. Memorable for the funk mob's playful skewering of their contemporaries, this statement of dominance doesn't hold up as well, to me, as the wonderfully crafted tunes that surround it. One track that holds up exceedingly well, however, is "Get Off You're A$$ and Jam". Fueled by Michael Hampton's frenzied guitar solos, this live staple practically assaults you when you listen to it. Hampton (along with his predecessor and inspiration, Eddie Hazel) still ranks among rock's greatest guitarists, and his performance on this album is one of the reasons why. "Baby I Owe You Something Good" is an epic track with tremendous vocals by Gary Shider (I think...). "Stuffs and Things" is a ludicrously suggestive and goofy track that lampoons traditional R&B's less than subtle use of innuendo to talk about sex. It literally cracks me up every time I hear it ("I'm gonna do my utmost to your stuff..."). Musically, its the funkiest track on the disc with Bernie Worrell's synths doing crazy things in the background. Alas, Funkadelic can't quite keep up the incredible pace, and the last 2 songs are somewhat of a drop-off. "The Song is Familiar" is a nice-enough ballad, and "Atmosphere" is an eerily catchy little keyboard experiment.

While Let's Take it to the Stage doesn't get the recognition of Maggot Brain or One Nation Under a Groove, it is every bit as essential. Clinton and company were at a song-writing apex, giving us several 2-5 minute blasts of brilliance. The assertion that Funkadelic is the "black Beatles" is not far off base. Strip away the psychedelia, the dark humor, the monstrous bass of Bootsy and the general Funkadelic craziness, and you've got a perfectly crafted pop album. Of course, strip all of that away, and you don't have Funkadelic.

Get Off Your WHAT And Jam?.......2004-09-12

I personally believe that Funkadelic were hitting a peak when they made 'Let's Take It To The Stage".They had certainly perfected their mix of funk and psychedelic rock and
had it down to a science.And in the pure funk-rock idion
"Good To Your Earhole","Stuffs And Things" and the unforgettable
"Get Off Your Ass And Jam" are the real deal!The zany title track and the cryptic "Better By The Pound" are P-Funk basics with the latter featuring a brilliant percussion section.And the
whole shabang ends off with the dirty,dirty "Atmosphere",nothing
but gospel organ and a filthy lyric-it so sacreligious I LOVE it!
"Be My Beach" is one of those psychedelic Bootsy ballads that just punches you out (at least it does me) and
"No Head,No Backstage Pass" is trashier then anything I've
heard Aerosmith or Sabbath or ANY groovy hard rock band do!
"This Song Is Familiar" is yet more of Funkadelic at their
irreverant best-almost acapella gospel of sorts!To me this is
one Funkadelic album that got pretty overlooked at first but that the years have treated VERY kindly!This is the kind of music that Digital Underground and Outkast have cut their teeth on and as it is it's still out and out FUNKY!Not to mention how
it steers out of the long winded jam band style that had become a Funkadelic clishe'.I'd actually recommend this to anyone as the Funkadelic album to start with-their first album is at the
same level but this is somewhat easier to get into!

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Manufacturer: Westbound Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AXWV2C
Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

You Hit the Nail on the Head
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Album Description

Funkadelic's wild 4th album (from 1972) remastered from the original tapes for the first time in 15 years. This 2005 single CD contains the full double album, plus the single version of 'Loose Booty' and the previously commercially unavailable radio edit of Bernie Worrell's instrumental masterpiece 'A Joyful Process'. Westbound U.S.

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Same time as Goodbye Yellow Brick Road..........2007-06-02

If you listened to no other Funkadelic album before this, you'd be astonished at the wide stylistic range this band covers. They cover the blues, classic R & B, the psychedelic rock era, Motown, and the social-political upheaval of American culture that started in the 1960's. They cover just about every controversial issue in the culture, and soak it all in some invigorating music. It's a dense record throughout, and worthy of taking in a little at a time, or blasting loudly all the way through. Wonderful playing, serious and humorous lyrics all blended together--you get your money's worth with this batch of tunes.

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