What's your opinion on the top 3 Parliament albums out there? I'm starting a collection and I'm curious to know your thoughts on which ones are the best and why. Also, do you know the name of a song that references "3 Blind Mice" ? I don't know the proper name of the song. Thanks for your help!

I love P-Funk. I'm a bigger Funkadelic fan than a Parliament fan, though.

I think the song you're talking about is Sir Nose D'voidoffunk

...for 3 of the funkiest albums ever made, check out 'Funkentelechy vs The Placebo Syndrome', 'Mothership Connection' and 'Motor Booty Affair'. GC was sure popping some big pills back in the day...

dont forget the P-Funk Earth Tour live album! too funky

I'd say:

Osmium - 1970
Get up for the down stroke - 1974
The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein - 1976


peace

Sure am, I see them for second time next month.

Although I love all the P-Funk (Bar perhaps last two Parliament albums) early Funkadelic is my favourite era.

nicoleziggy said:

By the way the "three Blind mice" track is "Sir Nose" and you'll find that on Funkentelechy Vs The Placebo Syndrome. For Parliament Andy D's choices cover the peak commercial era although a live disc may be preferable to Motor Booty Affair as starting point.

Essence said:

Aaliyah and DMX sampled "Sir Nose" on their duet "Back In One Piece".

Of course there are!
I like

The first 3 FUNKADELIC albums:
FUNKADELIC
Funkadelic (1970)
Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow (1971)
Maggot Brain (1971)

These 3 PARLIAMENT albums:
Mothership Connection (1975)
The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein (1976)
Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome (1977)

These 3 BOOTSY albums:
Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band (1976)
Ahh...The Name is Bootsy, Baby! (1977)
Bootsy? Player of the Year (1978)

These 3 GEORGE CLINTON/PFAS albums
Some Of My Best Jokes Are Friends (1985)
Dope Dogs (1995)
T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M. (1996)

plus anything live and current by any PFUNK configuration past present and future

Seen em a million times, and never get tired. They'll be at the Apollo, Friday night, and so will I!

I've got to buy a few new cd's, I guess. I like them, but haven't heard enough. Seems I've been missing out. Which three do you guys recommend for starting off with?

AzureStar said:

My list was the EXACT SEQUENCE a newbie should follow.

PFunkjazz said:

Then I shall follow it exactly. Thanks.

Essence said:

I always thought Motor Booty Affair was one of Parliament's most underrated albums.

Supernova said:

No doubt, but as one of first three P-Funk albums? I dunno...

Jagjams said:

At the Apollo in Harlem?
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Essence said:

Not necessarily, no.

A big fan here. this goes way back but I
loved when george landed the mothership in the
Garden. Make my funk the pfunk. 8)

Gotta have that funk!!!

1. The Clones Of Dr. Funkenstein
2. Mothership Connection
3. Live, P-Funk Earth Tour!!!

Starmist7 said:

Yep, the one and only

Hey how many people have heard GOOSE.
doesn't the music in the background sound like
love and happiness.

theC said:

Naw not really, but if you think so, maybe it does.

Motor Booty Affair is the shit as well as Glory Hallastoopid. One Nation etc.Im debating to buy a new vinyl copy of Motor Booty..I desparately want that Sir Nose poster to frame. Im not sure this will actually have the poster from back in the day. Another fav is Pfunk Allstars live At The Beverly Center. Hass hipped me to that one and it has the best live version of Maggot Brain that features Eddie Hazel AND Michael Hampton.16 minutes with Maceo on flute opening.

rdhull said:

Ask somebody at the store. They may not know, but there's a chance they do.

Supernova said:

It is like a brand new vinyl perfectly shrinkwrapped..Im wondering if its like a second pressing...I'll ask. Hopefully one of those young college whippersnappers will know.