Reviews (page 10 of 16)
Pre: Hell yeah! Parliament on a Friday --- this is going to be a good day. Yup, still really good.
Pretty fun, I never really listened to funk before, 7/10.
II truly enjoyed Mothership Connection, and one of the things that makes it such a rewarding listen is the experience of uncovering its original grooves and riffs that have been sampled countless times over the years. It’s like hearing the roots of so much modern music come alive. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, in particular, have leaned heavily on the Parliament-Funkadelic catalog, and Mothership Connection is a goldmine of foundational beats, hooks, and vibes that shaped the sound of hip-hop and beyond. A Cosmic and Cultural Milestone Released in 1975, Mothership Connection was more than just an album; it was an event. George Clinton and Parliament crafted a unique universe where funk wasn’t just a genre but a cosmic force. The concept of the “Mothership” created a space-age mythology that drew on Afrocentrism and Afrofuturism, presenting funk as a vehicle for liberation and transcendence. The lyrics, drenched in humor and double entendre, invite listeners into a world where grooves reign supreme, and the music is both escapist and deeply rooted in cultural commentary. A Treasure Trove for Sampling The album’s tracks, like "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)" and "P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)," have been sampled by countless artists, especially in hip-hop. Dr. Dre’s The Chronic (1992) is practically a love letter to Parliament-Funkadelic, with Mothership Connection serving as a primary source for its laid-back West Coast sound. Snoop Dogg’s iconic "Who Am I (What’s My Name)?" borrows liberally from the Parliament track "Atomic Dog" (another Clinton masterpiece). Listening to Mothership Connection feels like discovering the blueprint for much of modern music—it’s thrilling to recognize the iconic riffs and grooves that have been reimagined across decades. Musical and Cultural Legacy Beyond the sampling, Mothership Connection established a new standard for funk music. Its synthesis of gospel harmonies, rock-infused solos, and jazz-inspired improvisation created a sonic palette that was as innovative as it was infectious. George Clinton and his collaborators, including Bootsy Collins and Bernie Worrell, weren’t just making dance music; they were creating art that spoke to a larger cultural movement. The album’s impact extends far beyond funk. Its Afrocentric, science-fiction-infused narrative inspired future artists like Janelle Monáe, who embraced Afrofuturism in her albums like The ArchAndroid. Even OutKast’s ATLiens owes a debt to Mothership Connection for paving the way for Black artists to explore alternate identities and storytelling methods through music. Why Mothership Connection Endures There’s something timeless about Mothership Connection. It’s not just the grooves or the funk—it’s the audacity of the album’s vision. Clinton and his crew didn’t just make music; they made an experience. Whether you're a fan of funk, a hip-hop enthusiast tracing the origins of your favorite beats, or someone just looking for a good time, Mothership Connection delivers on all fronts. For me, one of the most enjoyable aspects of the album is how it rewards attentive listening. Hearing the origins of a beat you recognize from Snoop or Dre is like uncovering a hidden piece of musical history. It’s a reminder of how innovative Clinton and Parliament were, crafting music so ahead of its time that it continues to fuel creativity nearly five decades later. If you haven’t given Mothership Connection a spin, do yourself a favor—climb aboard the Mothership and let George Clinton take you on a journey you won’t forget.
-wow it’s so… funky… -I was unfamiliar with Parliament’s non-Funkadelic work, but I think I like it. It’s an insane fuckin vibe and accomplishes its goal of making me feel like I’m riding on a spaceship in the 70s. Maybe a little bit same at parts but what more could I ask for -Favorites are Unfunky UFO, Handcuffs, and Give Up The Funk
The camp factor is off the charts with this one, which I enjoy. I'm just not that much of a soul/funk guy.
Bring in the funk! So fun. Really enjoyed this, have listened to parliament before but not as familiar with this album.
Wow, I liked this much better than anticipated! Straight-up funk only usually goes so far with me, and I get nervous whenever I see a "funk" album that's been released later and later into the 70's (don't try to dress up the word "disco," we all know what it is). But this shit is *real* funk, only ever as repetitive as it needs to be with just the right amount of variation. And, of course, top notch playing. Great shit. 4/5
I mean it is funky, no false advertisement here.
Groovy!
muy entretenido de escuchar, me encantó
funky, groovy, fabulous! i really enjoyed this one.
finally, some good fucking music. this album is a funk classic and give up the funk is a time-tested banger. i love the vibes, the album artwork, the space theme, the sound and production, the number of unnecessary parenthetical phrases in the song titles, just... everything. five stars, no notes. favorites: p-funk, mothership connection, unfunky UFO, handcuffs, give up the funk
Gotta love some funk, nice happy record throughoy
Really love some of Parliament's albums but this one isn't in that collection. After a while, the word funk starts to grate on you.
Funky AF
very funky not my personal favorite genre of music something to listen to in the background
Listening to Parliament brings up fond memories of my ‘20s. I had the chance to see the P-Funk All-Stars at the Fillmore and it was an insane show in which after the management cut the lights and electric the band kept going until security physically pushed George Clinton off the stage. I still have a love of funk but I have to admit that I am a different person and place. This album is a classic, taking the funk genre started by the JB’s and moving forward (rumor is fueled on a lot of cocaine). Night of the Thumpasorus and Handcuffs were my key tracks, especially Bootsy Collins wahwah bass. Always a pleasurable flashback.
Make my funk the P-Funk! I want my funk uncut! George Clinton is a funk godfather. I don't know what title he has but it should be something like that. This music is just plain fun. There is definitely a civil rights/black movement element here but who doesn't want to get down when you hear this music. Iona was in the car while we were listening to "Give Up the Funk" and she said"Isn't this song famous or something?" I said yes it was but that also dad plays it frequently because he likes to get down. :) She also queried: "Why are they called Parliament? Are they from England?" lol
FUNKY FUNK!
Excellent Psychedelic Funk from the masters. Insanely funky, to be honest.
It's funky, it's fun, it's silly. It's everything I want funk to be.
não sei, não é muito o estilo de música que eu gosto mas eu gostei do conceito do álbum.
Funk, bonne ambiance mais ça ne fait pas vibrer
I've got a soft spot for Parliament. Incredible embodiment of everything funk is. George Clinton is an all-timer. 7.5/10 (3.75/5)
Funky WE WANT THE FUNK! I'd actually forgotten this was George Clinton's band.
One of my all-time favorite records. From the opening line "Good evening. Do not attempt to adjust your radio" to the grand fadeout of baby talk on Night of the Thumpasaurus Peoples and everything in between, this is a great example of an album that is greater than the sum of its songs. Once upon a time called now!
If we're only getting one Parliament album in this collection (and it appears we are), then what a most excellent choice. (Technically we get more George Clinton with a couple of Funkadelic albums, but Parliament has its own magic, I'd say.) From start to finish, this album has a great, mostly mellow funk groove, and a fun listen especially with headphones. And the album cover is icing on the cake. It's a shame that this doesn't have my favorite Parliament song, "Chocolate city", nor my second favorite, "Get up for the down stroke", but you can't get everything, I suppose. And it was fun to hear a few new-to-me Parliament songs, although the endless farting in "Night of the Thumpasorus peoples" was a bit much.
listening to this album was a bright spot the day after the US election. it was released in 1975 when some horrible shit was going down yet Pfunk brightened everyone's day. I want the funk! Give me the funk!
FUNKY. This must be on here do to it's weight on the 70s funk scene. It's wild, and simply great.
The funk albums I'd had so far were starting to convince me that I didn't like funk, then this one arrived! Pure fun, from the instrumental to the lyrics to the concept. Well produced. Hard to stop myself moving to the music.
Echt leuk
I’m sure I’d enjoy this if I were in the mood, but unfortunately the mood didn’t strike
November 4, 2024 👽
Groupe totalement inconnu. Quel groove ! Les lignes de basse sont excellentes, la section de cuivre apporte beaucoup à l'ensemble. Par contre je suis plus perplexe sur les synthés, en particulier dans le dernier morceau avec un son assez désagréable. De plus l'autowah sur la basse pour certains morceaux est en trop. Et les morceaux sont souvent trop long, ils finissent par se répéter. Je n'y reviendrais pas. =>2/5
I bet this was INCREDIBLE to experience live. As it is, glad I heard it, but didn't change my life either.
I have it as their 2nd best album.....
Relentless, joyful, swinging funk
Super groovy. I really wanted to rate this one higher, but I found the "DJ" interludes annoying, they took away from the music. I bet it's sooo much fun live, but it's weird in a recorded format...
funk!
4.5☆/5 10.29.2024
though the funk is funky, it's too much funk for me
I once heard someone ask George Clinton about how drugs influenced his music, to which George replied that he believed his music influenced the drugs. I don’t have a lot of experience with recreational drug use, but I really want to believe that is true!
They funked me in the ear, and I liked it!
I do, in fact, want the funk. But not always. It's fun music, but I don't crave it very often. 3.5*, maybe 4 if I'm feeling particularly funky.
It was....Funky...and a good listen, but I cant see myself searching it out again
1. "P. Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)" 3,6 2. "Mothership Connection (Star Child)" 3,3 3. "Unfunky UFO" 3,3 4. "Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication" 3,6 5. "Handcuffs" 3,9 6. "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)" 3,7 7. "Night of the Thumpasorus Peoples" 3,6 Average 3,57
9.3/10. Great funky music.
2.75
Whose got the funk? We've got the funk!!!
…. Yes Now we’re talking
Great, funky album. Super fun and upbeat.
Joined this list hoping to find albums like this - something awesome that I'd never come across myself. I've heard Give up the Funk before, but the rest was all new. Super awesome.
It´s groovy, psychedelic and the lyrics are quite fun to listen to, but I don't like funk.
I guess I needs and wants the funk.
Man such a funky album. Was fantastic.
Good funk
It was great. Haven’t listened to much funk before, had heard great things about this album, and it lived up to the hype. Unfortunately the last song has what sounds like a fart playing throughout most of the song? Still a very strong album though.
Not for me.
Hella sick. Again with these old funk and jazz and other albums it’s very cool to hear and see where other artists get samples or inspirations from.
Dig the funk
Good album, ain’t going out of my way to listen to it.
“We want the funk”
Funk album
4 stars
Without this album the world wouldn't have a ton of hip hop. Tracks I enjoyed: "Give up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)" and "Night of the Thumpasorus Peoples".
Loved it
Funk, r&b, funk rock, disco, progressive soul
The opener P-Funk is great and there is the famous Give Up the Funk. Mothership Connection is pretty far out there maaaaannnn. Respect the creativity 5.2/10
Pretty good and fun.
before: very excited about this one, I love me some good 70s while listening: well, at least i know this is not my type of music. it’s not bad, but i can’t vibe on it. I only liked Unfunky UFO :)
I loved the vibe such a great album!!! Dont really have a favourite number they were all super cool!
A hit or two
The funk is so strong
Ah,,, groovy [4]. Also, a perfect album.
Funky, energetic and hit me at the right time. On the 4 side of 3.5 for me!
Lowkey fire, could have crazy samples for sure, funky, songs are to long. I wouldn't just turn it on
Infectious funk, can't be stopped can't not groove
For me, this is a playlist album. Although I really enjoy it, I really do, my patience is not made for 38 minutes straight of this
first funk album i’ve listened to
Boy oh boy Scoob! Was this funky. Zoinks!
Mothership Connection is Parliament's fourth album, and their first to find considerable success. This was the first of Parliament's recordings to include Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley, horn players from James Brown's band. This concept album had George Clinton and Bootsy Collins narrating their funk to an outer space theme. This album has been recognized as among the Parliament-Funkadelic collective's best work, and one of the best funk albums of all time. George Clinton's and Parliament's funk is a collective work, with a full band supporting the funk. The songs are bass-driven, engaging songs with outlandish narrative support. These are fun, danceable songs that are true to the funk that they talk about often; the funk draws you in because it is the convergence of a number of styles - R&B, soul, blues, with a good dose of afro-futurism.
I wanted to like it. I really did. I was hoping it was going to be down the lines of Funkadelic’s “Maggot Brain”. Technically, I guess it is down the lines of saying is that it is funk, but I thought maggot brain was brilliant where this one just feels repetitive. I understand groove, but repetition is not necessarily groove. I understand it’s importance and definitely recognize some of its influence to culture, but as a whole, this one’s not for me.
Very good groovy album
Favorite Track: Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)
Funk me that was cool
Really funky and I recognise a lot of samples used in later hip hop albums. Dr dre and Kendrick definitely used samples off this
Funky
That’s some fucking banging funk right there.
Very funky
01) P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up) - 6,0 02) Mothership Connection (Star Child) - 6,0 03) Unfunky UFO - 5,0 04) Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication (The Bumps Bump) - 5,0 05) Handcuffs - 5,0 06) Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Of The Sucker) - 7 0 07) Night Of The Thumpasorus People - 6,0 TOTAL: 5,71 (57/100)
Solid album.
We need the funk now more than ever!
Funky shit 7/10
funky but not funkadelic
My Funkometer EXPLODED and I got Funk particles (Funkocules) all over my room.
Great party listen.
2.5/5
this album was straight up incredible will be listening again
I know my dad loves this album. Never really got into funk but I actually recognized one of these songs from Always Sunny of All Places. It was alright but I don't see myself revisiting this any time soon. 6/10
P-Funk (Wants to get Funked up) - 8/10 OOH THIS IS GROOVY really needed this today. I like the faux radio show host commentary. Solid intro to the album Mothership Connection (Star Child) - 7/10 love the instrumental Unfunky UFO - 8/10 finally something with vocals! I mean mothership had some but I paid more attention to the instrumental Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication (The Bumps Bump) - 7/10 the wah wahs and synths tickle my brain lol Handcuffs - 6/10 this one is a little underwhelming for me Give up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker) - 6.5/10 I realized a lot of these songs are just repeating the same sentence over and over again Night of the Thumpasorus Peoples) - 7/10 first two seconds sounded a lot like give up the funk. I think this is a pretty solid outro overall: 7.1/10
One of those 'what's not to like/love about' albums. I got a kick out of the Merkavah reference on the title track ("swing down, sweet chariot. Stop, and let me ride."), which is based on an interpretation of Ezekiel's vision of God's throne and or chariot. Jewish mystics believed they we're able to ascend or descend into these other worldly locations, as well as various heavenly palaces, via meditation and special passwords to obtain secret knowledge. UFO enthusiasts would later refer to the same Ezekiel vision as a description of an alien spacecraft. I'm sure George Clinton was inspired by this and used this idea to describe a place where the party was at. He succeeded.
Это очень круто. Никогда не думал, что мне так зайдет фанк. Столько всегго, столько всего! Give up the funk -- самая мощная, прошло уже 3 дня, я все еще помню мелодии.
Nah
This is some fun funky funk for feeling fabulous... https://youtu.be/vdj5Ts8asdQ?feature=shared
Loved the funk, classic Clinton.
This was ok, but the last song just sounded farts
Well this was a very good time. Simpsons: Yes
Nice funky vibes, but not really that interesting to listen to.
good background, funk music
I like funk and this was good but it didn’t hit me in the soul like I want from funk. Well produced but felt a little heartless which was sad for me
Gotta have that funk
Listened Before? N Awwwww shit. This is some FUNKY shit right here. The 70s were a magical time, and this album is no exception. Funky, fun, not taking itself seriously, and seriously 70s. HEAVILY influential to the G-Funk movement later as well. This one was a blast! Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Give Up The Funk
Lot of cool riffs, thick bouncy bass and more funk than you can handle. Songs often drag for too long than they probably needed to. Funk might be the most aptly named genre though....
Yeah this slaps, but funk is not really a genre I'd sit and listen to a whole album of, if I'm looking for this sound, I'm gonna stick on funkadelic's 'maggot brain' everyday over this. Still good though, got me boppin'.
not for me
Þetta er alveg smooth, en ég var ekki í stuði fyrir þetta. Of mikið spjall og áreiti!
Känns som definitionen av "funk". Väldigt goa rytmer och skön musik. Dock för mycket prat för min del. Hade nog hellre haft jazzmusiken/funkmusiken utan pratat (eller med sång).
Nice funky mood the whole album long - but nothing that hooks me. 2,5
I am glad I have heard this
Not much here. 1 good song
Funktacular
If this album doesn’t get you moving, nothing will
Banger
So much in here that became foundations, lyrics, samples, themes. And really good!
Fantastic album. Very funky, great instrumentation, great vibe. 9/10
This albums is super funky and super weird and I love it. Excellent musicianship throughout, and I don’t know if it’s considered a concept album or not, but it’s damn close. Classic funk album.
Parliament, como también Funkadelic, fueron creaciones de George Clinton inspiradas en el sonido Motown. Las dos formaciones concentraron varias decenas de músicos y, sobre todo, un concepto de funk psicodélico único en los años 70. La diferencia estribó en que mientras Funkadelic practicó el rock psicodélico, Parliament de dedicó completamente al funk desenfrenado, mezclando las influencias de James Brown y Sly Stone, la cultura del ácido y la ciencia ficción de la década anterior. Mothership Connection fue su tercer álbum y un gran éxito comercial. Entre sus canciones encontramos clásicos del grupo como "P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)" y sobre todo "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)". También destacan "Mothership Connection (Star Child)" y la rítmica "Unfunky UFO". Y es que ritmo, lo que se dice ritmo, es lo que sobresale por todo este gran disco bailable.
Love a bit of funk. There is something joyful about it and it makes me want to move. One start off for being a wee bit on the repetitive side. What’s not to love though?
First couple songs were cool then just got funky af
Extremely repetitive. Every fourth word is "funk". We get it. You do funk music. Don't have to beat us over the head with it. Best song: Handcuffs
who doesnt want to get funked up????
Great tunes. Shorter than I wanted it to be!
Intergalactic funk plus MACEO. Fun record
We need to save this dying world from its funkless hell!
This album is absolutely amazing. Its an invitation to a new musical experience and a trip down a diferent type of music. Very complex arrangements, insanely talented musicians. A CD everyone has to listen casue the production value is top notch. Its a great narrative album that tales you travelling through their planet. Im amazed and can easily put this as a top 2 funk album in a heated race with James Brown at the apollo theater.
bom legal de ouvir
It was okay. Good funk album, and that is really all i can say about it.
I love this album from beginning to end . 5
Disco stu miau
Funky, indeed! Impossible not to get a little hippier listening to this.
Really great fun funk!
Great funky album, particularly P-Funk and Mothership Connection. Guaranteed to get you up and dancing
Funky. Probably great for the time but sounds a bit so so now
2 Not my cup of tea. I tend to listen to lyrics first, and these songs lyrics just promotes the band…telling us over and over how cool they are. Well, maybe they are. But I dont care. I do like the groove though, makes me want to dance.
Very funky, cool record
Love it, cool funk, weird alien roleplay, what a vibe.
Parliament is funky as hell...but they're no Don Simmons. 4.75
The Good: FUNK The Bad: FUNK The Ugly: FUNK As Flea from the RHCP stated that when you combine fucking with fun you get FUNK... well, after 1 1/2 songs I was done fucking. Yes, the album has great merit, and the groove is tighter than a virgins clam... but damnit, it's soooooooo repetitive that you just want to start hitting the skip button after 2 minutes instead of sitting out another 6-minute ode to the funk. 3* as I am note stupid
I got funked up
it ain't for me, sounded like the happy tune when the credits roll at the end of a movie
This album was a real treat. I absolutely adore albums that have elements of radio or tv show broadcasts. This was definitely outside of my normal taste but I'm a big fan of funk and I thought the space theme was a cool concept that tied the entire album together really well.
Funky and groovy tunes that make you feel good and sooth the soul. Fun and creative album that’s not to be missed.
Oh man. The coolest shit out there!! Beautiful and futuristic textures galore!
Thank you for the fun, Mr. Clinton.
c'mon now, this is the shit
Loved it!
A great funk album, if that's what you're looking for!
Enjoyed recognizing samples. Appreciate what it is to others but not for me.
Good and fun
Na
awesome
5/5? I'm feeling generous
Funky, but like it!
it was alright, something I wouldn’t listen to often but also didn’t not like
What a fun ride! This is such a great album from start to finish. My first introduction to the P-Funk was at 12 or 13 in the movie PCU. I loved it then, and I've only become more of a fan over the years.
I don’t know much about funk music, but this sounds prototypical to me. But it didn't really pick me up. Maybe I'll have to listen to it again sometime.
Five seconds in, I knew I was about to get my funk on...and I did. Listening to this album makes you feel like you're at an amazingly fun party. Liked Songs Added: - P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up) - Unfunny UFO - Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication - Handcuffs - Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)
So funky
Amazing album. My first funk album tbh it was pretty good
It feels a bit unfair to drop this badboy right after Stevie Wonder as it was never going to match up, but hey, I'm on a funk kick, why not extend the grooves. Enjoyed the vibes and had a good time with this on the rotation for a few days.
Funky
I bought this when it came out. One of my most played albums.
Rick James again? One too many on this list. He’s good, their stuff is funky, but the songs average about 3 minutes too long. Hard to dance too, but great if you’re trippin. This one has its moments, but gets a bit boring after a while.
Tanto Funk. Bello il Funk. Amo il funk.
FUNK FUNK FUNK! What a vibe!
Pretty ok.
GEORGE CLINTON YOU GENIUS
Cool and wacky funk album. Does get a bit repetitive at times with the choruses being constantly repeated and probably prefer the Funkadelic stuff over this but this is still a good listen
Enjoyed this while cleaning the house. Running the sweeper while shaving the groove thing is much more enjoyable.
Beam me up! The first track of this album is wasted space but the rest is Parkiament innovation and funk. George Clinton is a wacky dude but he gets art.
Best Song: Give Up The Funk. Classic, iconic, pure, funk. Worst Song: Night Of The Thumpasorus Peoples. Too little of the funk vocals and a bit too much of a reliance of that deep bass effect. Overall: What I love about P-Funk is that it always sounds like they're having fun, and that feeling is very infectious. Great, uplifting music that is suitable for so many contexts.
Listened to this four times. Didn't expect to see it on here but will take any excuse to listen to it.
Funky
I indeed got the funk
quite funky i liked it 3/5
Motherfuck disconnection 1/5 26/8/24
Funky but nah.
Sehr funkig.
Not for me, but this album does feature that famous We Want The Funk song.
Funk has quickly become one of my favorite genres via this project. This album is no exception. It predates most of the funk albums I’ve listened to so far this year, and I can hear its influence.
Decent. Probably paved the way for some other artists. But not for me
I've really enjoyed both Funkadelic albums I've heard so far, so I was looking forward to this one. Sadly, it was just okay. These songs aren't bad, they're just not super interesting, and most of them are way too long. It quickly becomes monotonous, and even though the album is only 38 minutes long it really drags. There's not enough variation, and some of the clavinet-heavy songs sound like Stevie Wonder outtakes that never made it to an album. Give Up the Funk is the only song I knew going into this album, and it's the highlight. Everything else is just ... fine. Funkadelic > Parliament 3/5
Not something I would always listen to, but its a classic in funk music.
Ohhhh yeahhhhhhhh. This is TASTY
Pretty awesome funk album. You can really see how early RHCP was influenced by this.
I doubt I'd ever come back to this but it was a FUN-ky listen.
I feel like there's a lot I could write about this album, but let's cut straight to the point: this is some the funkiest-ass funky ass funk I've ever heard. Grooves to interstellar degree. Jus', goodness me. Put this on, put on some sunglasses, and get the hell down. 'Nuff said.
Just some kick ass P-Funk from George Clinton and company (plus having a Daft Punk remix certainly helps out the stars for me). 4.5 bumped to 5.
It’s a 4.5 that I’ll bump up to a 5. It’s just funky as hell – the only reason I’m at a 4.5 instead of a flat 5 is because there’s a few tracks that are really fucking repetitive to the point of feeling stretched out to pad time, and I really don’t like the lyrics on Handcuffs. Besides that though, what a nice funky album. The first album we got as a group was One Nation Under A Groove, which came out after this – that album is funky as hell, but it relies a little more on a psychedelic sort of soundscape meant to hypnotize and zone out the brain a bit more than this does. What’s on this album has a lot more of a traditional feel, far more echoed in what was to come from say, Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall or Stevie Wonder’s Songs in The Key Of Life, and in that sense, I kinda like this album just a little more than One Nation Under A Groove, but they’re both great albums. This one is just more attuned to the soundscapes and styles that I love, and thus, it kept my attention for longer. I also didn’t realize just how damn much Dre took from this album for The Chronic (& Doggystyle, which I kinda hope is on the list), which was a nice happy surprise to my ears. I could keep going, but I just think this is funky as hell – I should’ve given One Nation Under A Groove a 5, but I’ll remedy that by giving this one a 5; it’s pretty deserved and pretty damn good. Certainly no less than a 4.
i dig it!!! very funky indeed
I’m case you couldn’t tell, is a funk album.
A funky good time
This is a pinnacle of funk. Dripping with space age sounds and other worldly beats, this album continues to take you to the mothership. Handcuffs feels a little aged with the line about trying to keep women from leaving by keeping them barefoot and pregnant, but otherwise a masterpiece. 5/5!
Über funky stuff. Super cool.
It's pretty hard to be in a bad mood listening to this album, and they kind of insist that you shouldn't either. The whole alien concept works pretty well I find. The music is interesting (and well done) and the lyrics are fun. 'Night of the Thumpasorus Peoples' basically has fart noises and somehow that kind of works. I can easily see how this would have inspired a lot of later artists. Standouts P. Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker) Handcuffs "Time to get funked-up"/5 (5/5)
From the first track , you can't stop bopping your head and the grooves are tight .
skemmtilegt. meira.
Funky Pop.
Amazing groove. Fun.
Another one that I have listened to 100's of times. Parliament/Funkadelic is a top 3 all-time favorite band. I am very biased in a positive way to all of their work.
This record is guaranteed to improve your interplanetary funkmanship.
7,625
9/10
Good "Funkadelic", took me back a few years!
Groovy! While I generally come down on the Funkadelic side of things, the other half of George Clinton's madness is a fun ride. Some of it doesn't age particularly well (Handcuffs!) -- but it's a great mashup of genres and a super party album. Unexpected bangers: Mothership Connection, Unfunky UFO
Super fico, una bella ricarica durante una mattinata smorta. Mi piace quando si sente che gli artisti si divertono mentre registrano e lo trasmettono a chi ascolta
Excelente disco
I love funk disco
Me when I’m in a sudden clashing synth sound competition and my opponent is a large ensemble band from the 70s:
It's damn funky.
Funk uncut
Cool Funk
Undeniably fun and groove-y.
Сложная музыка для восприятия, на данный момент уже устарела, сложно слушать. Долгие песни. Но очень качественно, можно подвигаться или включать на фоне
Funky and delicious. Solid grooves, great basslines, great melodies, awesome production quality. Five stars.
Incredible funk. Worthy of a 4 I think.
This album got me FUNKED UP!
Its a fun album. Lots of funk and happy music. Average hip hop, will probably never listen again
Like the funk factor in this album.
Liked Song Give Up The Funk
Zum Teil nett, aber doch sehr monoton.
Album that inspired a whole movement in hip hop. Still funky enough.
I'm not a big fan of Funk music, but this album is so much a classic, I can't even deny it. Also, I like that it is a little more chill than some of the later Clinton-style funk. Overall, I did enjoy it, and there are just so many songs on this album used for hip-hop and referenced in a lot of music later.
Funky 4.5
Ultimate demonstration of funk
Super groovy and pretty fun but I doubt I’ll return.
This was not for me but it’s hard to hate on. These guys just seem to be having too much fun.
The album feels in between with lots of verbals, not fully energetic but upbeat. The songs are rather lengthy. It is more like an enforced happy hour by yourself all alone on a Friday afternoon in your own office maybe a glass of spirit as well.
Probably will need to listen to it for a second time to really appreciate the music. So giving it expected 3 stars.
George is cool, but damn this is repetitive.
I have a tendency to grow tired of too much funk - but whenever George Clinton is involved, it doesn’t seem to be the case. I’m not as much in love with the Parliament side of P-Funk, but its groove is still unmatched.
I enjoyed PFunk, Unfunky UFO was fantastic, Handcuff was a very odd and concerning song, Give Up The Funk was fun I like to imagine it goes after Unfunky UFO.
Album's influence On Dre & West Coast hip hop Immeasurable. The Chronic is nearly a song-by song rip from this album. The creativity of these cats is unreal. Solid evidence to counter parents' dictum, "Don't do drugs."
Maybe it's that everything is on fire all the time, maybe it's more bad experiences with west coast hippies (funk concept album about outer space? white guy is it for me meme), maybe it's that I'm not fun, couldn't get that into this one. I tried turning it up louder. It sounds like it should be a lot of fun if you're receptive to it. ★ ★ ★ Here's my review of Harvest from yesterday, which was SABOTAGED. I can't imagine what I ever could have done to provoke such an act. It's Harvest. The folk rock band is the best folk rock band sound you'll ever hear. Then they do a couple rock songs with one of the best rock band sounds you'll ever hear. (For some reason there's also A Man Needs a Maid. There's A World at least fits in with the album alright.) The album cover is beautiful. Neil does the Neil Young thing with some pretty dumb lyrics that just float on by, and then all of a sudden there's something quite moving. "Did she wake you up to tell you that it's only a change of plans" over pedal steel is incredible, enough to make you ignore "dream up dream up let me fill your cup with the promise of a man" right after. The downside to hearing Harvest early in life is thinking other 70s folk rock might be near this good, big setup for disappointment there. Spotify sucks. Quit giving your money to vampires for a little bit of convenience. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
These guys are the kings of concepts albums, and I don’t have a politically correct way of saying why: the concept is always “What if there were a bunch of cool black guys from the 70s in an unexpected place?” This one’s a bit cleaner and more precise than the previous Funkadelic records we’ve encountered, which is neither better nor worse here, just different. I could listen to a thousand of these and enjoy every single one I think.
I can appreciate this is probably good, or better than. I just don’t like it.
Fantastic song titles, this is just a party. Bass playing off the charts.
It was my first time really listening to something from this genre of music, and I really enjoyed it. There was not a single bad song on the album. Very funky
Pure funk. I'd already heard a couple tracks off this one before and had enjoyed them a lot so I was really looking forward to taking the whole thing in and it did NOT disappoint, it genuinely feels like such a defining funk album and you get lost in this really cool world for about 40 minutes. A couple tracks went on a bit long in my opinion, but it doesn't affect my enjoyment too much. Good stuff.
Great funk grooves nothing else like Parliament, hoping there is some more on this list because I like some of the earlier albums more.
Funky ... mejor de lo que pensaba.
After hearing Funkadelic's maggot brain it opened me up to listening to more funk and soul genres I have only listened in passing before. There really is not a bad track on this album, the musicianship is incredible, jazz horns, solid riffs and none of it competing with each other. - P-Funk (wants to get funked up) - Mothership connection (star child) - Unfunky UFO - Handcuffs - Give up the funk (tear the roof of this sucker)
One song was okay. The rest were wayyyyyyy too long. 2/5
Pretty good album to be honest. I probably won't listen to it again, however, I liked the vibes. The whole album reminded me of 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' which is a great 'song'?. It was a generally happy and fun sort of album, not really my cup of tea but also really not a bad listen.
Great album
Funky and fun, danced the whole way through. You definitely got that funk, Parliament.
Give Up The Funk is a banger every time and it really surpasses everything else on this album. That's not to say there aren't other fun moments. The instrumentation on this set is crazy. Lots of funky sax grooves, baselines, and all the other sounds that accompany quality funk music. My chief complaint is the amount of times the album comes to a halt for speaking skits. A few skits aren't really a problem for me but it's a bit heavy handed on this one.
funky as hell - nothing much else to be said
Good
I suggest you give them the funk.
Not my thing. Again, skimping the review - I'll only give it if I resonate with it enough. 4/10
An immediate 5 star album.
I thought I would like this more than I did. I like the music and the vibe for the most part, but I wasn't as tuned into it as I thought I might be. It feels somewhat repetitive at times. Overall though I had a pretty good time. 3.5 rounded down.
A funk classic. Never fails to bring a smile to my face. 8/10
This funkd up my week
Super funky. Super fun. Super enjoyable
Bland, repetitiv, trying futuristic synths. It appears as though it can't decide if it's Rock or Funk.
Such a vibrant, colourful album. Can totally hear the massive influence this album has had over recent/current music. Clinton is a beast. Would have liked to hear more narratives running through but overall a really interesting listen. 8/10
more of that 70s funk goodness. this is a big interstellar themed one, having an introduction by, like... an alien or something? it's a nice album, but it has more of the typical funk stylings from this era, carefree tracks that go pretty long, funky solos but doesn't break far from the initial foundation. also what's with funk albums having incredibly long track names? seriously like half of these have a track that's named like "superdupergroovydanceyfunkamegaultrasuperebolatuberculosis". i like the clavinet that sounds like a wet fart.
Honestly not really something I would listen to but its still a good album and its vibey ngl so I will hundred percent listen to some of the tracks on it
Influences on music genre are clear. Really cool.
maybe it's because i listened back to back with the last album but this was a bit of a nothingburger
Definitely funky and creative, I enjoyed it but not enough to rank it higher.
i hope they made a billion dollars off the samples
I m an, Dre built a whole career sampling about 16 bars from this. It's great, just a party all day he way through.
This is a really fun and creative funk record, and while I know I gave it 3 stars, it was bridging the line between that and 4. I ultimately decided to give it a 3 because it’s not as captivating, relistneable, or…well…funky as other funk albums I love. Still, I’m very glad I heard it. George Clinton’s awesome
Slaps
groovy shit, funk, uplifting, fun
It’s fine, not particularly to my taste, but it’s good for what it is.
Итс окэй. Лучшая песня - Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker).
Easy to listen to, easy to dance to, played well, recorded well, but not memorable. Favorite song: give up the funk
Amazingly funky, was grooving all throughout the album. 5/5
I'm a funkaholic
Mothership Connection was honestly a really cool and funky album with a ton of personality. Apparently, this band had a lot (if not all) of the same members of Funkadelic in it. I can see this a lot since they do sound very similar. I do like this album more though since it feels slightly more coherent with less randomness. I also do like that this album had a few little touches including that whole section at the beginning which i thought was really cool. I do have quite the fondness for this album Best Song: Mothership Connection (Star Child) Worst Song: Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication (The Bumps Bump)
Shit y'all this is highly funky.
1975 - unglaublich wie wegweisend!!
Got to have that p funk.
fun :)
I loved almost every song. It is the perfect album to scratch your funk itch. I don't necessarily get a funk itch often though, so I don't know how much I'll revisit. That being said, this album obviously inspired Dr. Dre to create the G-Funk sound, which resulted in some of the first songs I have ever loved including Let Me Ride which samples Mothership Connection. I am sure I'll revisit whenever I want to get funked up.
funky jam machine p funk jammy jams that are gonna blow the roof off this sucker and bring the mothership down and make some noise. Bring your sunglasses!
I like funk music. I often think to myself I should listen to more funk. This is great funk music, at times, pushing the envelope with some of the funk levels. I did find myself thinking by the end of this, funk isn't something you can turn on or off, it's a lifestyle. The person who makes this music isn't funky sometimes, he's funky all the times. And while I do like this music sometimes, I don't like it all the time and I can get tired of it. I have a lot of respect for people who live for the funk.
I could listen to Bootsy basslines all day, the man is just a machine of effortless mastery. Every one of these songs has such an incredible drive and rhythm. I'm not sure it makes me want to dance, but it really makes me want to smoke a gigantic blunt in a room with blinky lights. I think it's impossible to feel bad while listening to this. The lyrics are mostly self referential nonsense, so there's nothing to process other than having a good time. Even the solos just kind of blend in to the groove, you barely notice that more than a few of them go on for minutes. I was mad this morning for various reasons and this picked me right up. What a mood booster. I didn't even want to skip the vastly overplayed "Give Up The Funk".
Parliament is great. I've seen them live before and it was a groovy time. My one critique of the style is the guy explaining stuff at the beginning of songs. We get it, we know who you are, we made this selection on purpose. Don't Mike Jones me.
I overall really enjoyed the album, they put a large gamble on having music that sounds so good, you won't care how repetitive it is because it's just so damn fun and satisfying, and that gamble pays off most of the time. I really think they could have shaved off 45+ seconds off of each song and put another song on the record, and that would have really hit the sweet spot for song length. It can feel a bit cheap to criticize on this point though, because it seems like if you're in the crowd dancing to this music, the fact that it's 7 min long per song matters a lot less. I mean, shit, I was walking home from work listening to this album, and I felt like I noticed the song lengths a lot less than when I was at home listening while doing homework. I think for the right context, the song lengths ultimately don't matter too much, so I'm deciding not to ding it for that really. Some albums just have a narrower context to listen to them in, and that shouldn't always count against it. I'm going to thank God everyday "give up the funk" is the worst track on the album. I've heard that song several times before today, and I don't know what it is about it, but it just does not hit almost at all for me. There's a small sense of gratefully being proven wrong about classic funk while listening to this album for me. They really do have the funk, and God, the lyrics make me bust laughing sometimes, they must've been some drugged up horny motherfuckers. I love the inclusion of brass and synths in the music, it really helps to dig into each loop and listen for different details several times over. In the right context, I see myself reaching for this album and enjoying it, and for that, I give it a 4.
I think it's hilarious that the 70s funk bands have to use the word funk in all of their songs. It's come up twice now between Parlinent and Funkadelic, just a week ago. Funk is pretty fun and it keeps me bobbing along. I think I liked One Nation Under a Groove by Funkadelic a little more, but this was cool too. Unfunky UFO was my favorite here.
Chill funk, not really my style but has a good rhythm! Was a little one dimensional though - all of the songs mostly sounded the same.
It really just didn’t have direction :(
Catchy and fun - quite liked this!
Parliament always brings the funk.
Hot, funky, uncut funk, the bomb Top tracks: Handcuffs, Give Up The Funk