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is there a consensus of what is THE BEST PARLIAMENT album?? just wondering
im in the process of buying all the back catologue! | |
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I think 'Mothership Connection' is their best album.That one is essential to any P-Funk collection. | |
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Yeah, I can agree with that with Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome and Motor-Booty Affair tied for second best. I gotta admit that Osmium is probably my favourite just because of how weird it is! | |
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To truly understand the what who where and how of P-Funk lol ya gotta start with the first albums on Westbound.....
Funkadelic Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow Maggot Brain America Eats It's Young Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On Cosmic Slop Let's Take It To The Stage | |
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Computer Games
You're so glam, every time I see you I wanna slam! | |
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yup..... | |
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Yep. | |
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If you're speaking purely of the PARLIAMENT side of P-Funk, I'd say that certainly "The Mothership Connection" is the most famous, but my favorite Parliament album would be a toss-up between "The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein" and "The Motor Booty Affair". And between those two, I lean toward "Clones" more for it's overall theme (and awesome cover!), and lean toward "Motor Booty" probably more for the music (Aqua Boogie, Water Sign, Deep, & Rumpofsteelskin).
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It probably is to most fans but my favorite is Motor Booty Affair. Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint | |
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Mothership Connection. | |
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Go Wiggles! Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint | |
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As far as Parliament goes, their finest moment was this:
[img:$uid]http://henpantha.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/funkentelechy-cover.jpg[/img:$uid] | |
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I really dig the Clones of Dr. Funkenstein. Motor Booty Affair is a trip. | |
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Co-sign, Tim. But if it were me?......I'd buy em ALL just to be safe Funk Is It's Own Reward | |
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That would be the best thing to do
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Motor Booty Affair was a concept album of Underwater Funk from the slick bebop of Mr. Wiggles to the funk of Rumpofsteelskin, Aqua Boogie, One of those Funky Thangs, Liquid Sunshine, and Deep. This album was brilliant from beginning to end. It was the last of their classic period. I'll always cherish this album as my favorite. I have my uncle's vinyl copy and the cd.
Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint | |
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i agree Free Your Mind...And Your Ass Will Follow | |
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Oh and another thing....not sure how the other "old guard" funk-o-nauts feel bout this, but....
The loss of original cover-art in the industry as a whole has been a travesty...and honestly, with P-Funk in particular, I think the cover-art / original enclosed posters / comics...etc are kinda crucial to the P-Funk Experience.
I mean......can you dig "Motor Booty" the same way without that gatefold COVER? The classic GC dust jacket? Or with Funkedelic....I think Pedro's work is EVERY bit the genius that the music ever was.
I'd recommend to those new to P-Funk to try to get the vinyl when possible. It's the "visual" half of the funk thang....be a shame to miss that. Funk Is It's Own Reward | |
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My thoughts exactly. | |
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No. | |
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for me it's a tie between Funkenteclechy and Mothership Copnnection
but I chime in with the masses, buying all the back catologue is a good idea Vanglorious... this is protected by the red, the black, and the green. With a key... sissy! | |
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The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein:
Personnel:
This album follows directly from Mothership Connection in terms of concept, but not in its musical daring. The tone is lighter, friendlier, one might even say more commercial. George has even admitted as much. Horns and vocals dominate this album, with guitars being mostly an afterthought, and the jazzier inclinations of Bernie & Bootsy being reigned in somewhat. That being said, it's still an incredibly funky album that in many ways is an excellent starting point for new P.Funk fans. The songs are full of lyrical and musical hooks, the lyrics are clever, and the band is still at their peak. Starchild's mentor, Dr. Funkenstein, is introduced, and we are told that aliens laid the secrets of funk in the pyramids, and they are now returning to set us free. "Prelude" basically gives us the whole premise of the album, which is most closely followed on the first few songs. "Gamin' On Ya" has the keyboards and horns way out front, with the vocalists chanting a line from the earlier Parliament song, "Come In Out Of The Rain": 'People keep waitin' on a change, but they ain't got enough sense to come in out of the rain.' Dr. Funkenstein's name is invoked, as though this was the warm up act for the Doctor himself. The song features precise and tasteful horn arrangements, and it's catchy without being overly repetitive. "Dr. Funkenstein" features some more of that squirmy- sounding keyboard from Bernie, with another of Clinton's best vocal performances, as the Doc is 'preoccupied and dedicated to the preservation of the motion of hips.' It features another great horn arrangement, with some irresistable hooks. For all that, it still sounds 'light', as though it were trying to hard to be a hit; it sounds like some of the more challenging parts of the song were toned down on the musical end. "Children Of Productions" is the closest thing to a message song on the album, continuing in the same theme. The Children are the Doc's clones, created to 'blow the cobwebs out your mind.' This is an early references to the divisions in society created by those in power, in order to keep people fighting each other. The song features a nice horn solo and fine singing. "Gettin' To Know You" deviates from the theme, but is one of the best songs on the album. The bass is much more out front on this one, but the song's real star is vocalist Garry Shider. "Do That Stuff" was the album's hit, obviously the most commercial song there, but it's still chock full of little touches that make it a gem. There's a driving guitar riff, excellent drumming & percussion, great singing, and the upfront but still tastefully restrained horns. "Everything Is On The One" is my favorite song, an absolutely irresitable, cheerful tune. It features some an addictive and catchy horn arrangement, funky bass playing (listen hard and you'll be amazed just how funky), and more synth madness from Bernie for variety. The message is one of harmony, remembering that we're all part of life's rhythm. "I've Been Watching You" is another Glen Goins vocal tour-de-force, beginning with a fuzzy guitar intro unusual on Parliament albums. It's propelled by the usual suspects: drummer Jerome Brailey and the horn section. "Funkin' For Fun" is a revisitation of the harder dance-funk of earlier albums, building up to furious and funky pace by the end of the song. This album is similar to Chocolate City in that most of the songs sound pretty similar and that there's not a lot of lyrical depth, but these flaws are quickly forgiven because of the fantastic skill and soul of the musicians and vocalists. The album deserves to be considered as one of Parliament's best albums. | |
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