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1.1 P?Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)1.2 Mothership Connection (Star Child)1.3 Unfunky Ufo1.4 Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication (The Bumps Bump)1.5 Handcuffs1.6 Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)1.7 Night of the Thumpasorus Peoples |
 | | Description: | â??Mothership Connection" ist das ultimative Parliament-Funkadelic-Album, auf dem George Clintons wechselnde Bandbesetzungen, unterschiedliche musikalische Ansätze und zunehmend thematische Albumaussagen einen Idealzustand erreichen. Die musikalische Besetzung ist unvergleichlich: Neben dem Keyboard-Zauberer Bernie Worrell, Bootsy Collins, der nicht nur Bass, sondern auch Schlagzeug und Gitarre spielt, dem Gitarrentrio Gary Shider, Michael Hampton und Glen Goins sowie den Brecker Brothers (Michael und Randy) an den Bläsern sind die ehemaligen J.B.'s Fred Wesley und Maceo Parker (ebenfalls an den Bläsern) zu hören. Es gibt keinen besseren Einstieg in den riesigen P-Funk-Katalog als "Mothership Connection", das zweifellos zu den besten der Funk-Ă?ra gehört. - Vinyl LP repressing of this classic album by George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and the gang NO LONGER packaged with this 2015 limited CD cover. Just the regual beautiful Mother Ship Cover. Mothership Connection was the fourth album by funk band Parliament. Mothership Connection became Parliament's first album to be certified gold and later platinum. The Library of Congress added the album to the National Recording Registry in 2011, declaring "The album has had an enormous influence on Jazz, Rock and Dance music." Continuing with it's Respect The Classics campaign UMe are reissuing this classic back on vinyl with a limited edition 3D cover that's mind blowing! Includes 'Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)' and more.Limited pressing with 3D (lenticular) cover.
Released under the [l680916] campaign by Universal Music Enterprises.Parliament - *Mothership Connection* (LP, Album, Re) on Vinyl Maxi is one of the defining cornerstones of 1970s funk, a visionary concept album that blends deep grooves, cosmic themes and a larger-than-life sense of humor. Across its extended tracks, the record lays down thick basslines, tight horn arrangements and call-and-response vocals that turned songs like "Mothership Connection (Star Child)" into enduring anthems. This reissue on high-quality vinyl captures the warmth and punch of the original recordings, making it ideal both for dedicated collectors and new listeners who want to experience the album in its proper analog glory. The format emphasizes long, flowing cuts that are perfect for immersive listening sessions or for DJs seeking authentic funk energy on wax. The artwork and overall presentation reflect the record's iconic "space funk" aesthetic, underscoring its status as a must-have in any serious soul, funk or classic-black-music collection.
Parliament, led by visionary bandleader George Clinton, are among the pioneers of the P-Funk sound that redefined funk music in the 1970s. Known for their extravagant live shows, elaborate mythology around the "Mothership" and an unmistakable mix of funk, soul and rock, Parliament influenced generations of artists in R&B, hip-hop and beyond. Their work has been widely sampled and celebrated, and *Mothership Connection* is often cited as one of their most important and influential albums.
The release comes via Mercury, a long-standing record label with a strong legacy in popular music across multiple genres. Over the decades, Mercury has been associated with numerous significant artists and has built a reputation for professional production standards and wide distribution. This reissue benefits from that experience, offering a solid, reliable pressing aimed at audiophiles, vinyl enthusiasts and fans of classic funk alike. | | | No. of tracks: |
7 |
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B002299401 |
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