1: Mommy, What's A Funkadelic (9:08) 2: I'll Bet You (6:13) 3: Music For My Mother (5:39) 4: I Got A Thing, You Got A Thing, Everybody's Got A Thing (3:55) 5: Good Old Music (8:07) 6: Qualify And Satisfy (6:18) 7: What Is Soul (7:39)
Description:
"Funkadelic" on CD presents the groundbreaking, self-titled debut album by Funkadelic, one of the most influential bands in the history of funk, soul, rock, and psychedelic music. Across this collection, the group fuses raw, guitar-driven rock with deep, groove-laden funk and soulful vocal work, creating a sound that was radically innovative at the time and remains timeless today. The tracks move between hypnotic, extended jams and tighter song structures, all built on heavy bass lines, swirling organs, and expressive, often improvisational guitar solos. The atmosphere is both gritty and cosmic, with lyrics that touch on social consciousness, spiritual searching, and late-60s/early-70s counterculture energy. This CD edition offers listeners an intense, immersive listening experience that showcases the early DNA of what would become the P-Funk universe.
Funkadelic, led by visionary bandleader George Clinton, became a cornerstone of modern black music and a direct influence on generations of funk, soul, rock, and hip-hop artists. Throughout the 1970s, Funkadelic (and their sister group Parliament) released a series of classic albums that helped define the sound and aesthetic of psychedelic funk, with a strong visual and conceptual identity and a fearless approach to experimentation. Their work has been widely sampled in hip-hop and revered by critics and musicians alike, earning them a lasting place in music history and an enduring cult following. This debut album captures the band in its raw formative phase, already brimming with ideas and musical risk-taking.
The CD is released by Org Music / Cargo, a label and distribution partnership known for high-quality, carefully curated reissues and catalog titles. Org Music focuses on presenting important recordings with respect for the original sound and intent, often working with quality pressings, solid mastering, and faithful artwork reproduction. In cooperation with Cargo, a well-established independent distributor, the release is positioned for collectors and discerning listeners who value both musical heritage and good production standards. This edition of "Funkadelic" reflects that philosophy, offering a classic, era-defining album in a form suited to both devoted fans and newcomers exploring the roots of funk and psychedelic soul.
