Pure Funk

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Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1998-05-05
Music Label: Utv Records
Soundtracks:

Brick House
Pick Up the Pieces
Shining Star
Jungle Boogie
Lady Marmalade
Mr. Big Stuff
Kung Fu Fighting
Car Wash
Tell Me Something Good
Superfly
Theme from Shaft
Fire
Flash Light
(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again
Good Times
Forget Me Nots
Word Up!
Early in the Morning
Don't Stop the Music
Super Freak

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Free Music Review: Clams on the half-shell and roller-skates
Hit: 5 Stars

I don't use phrases like "instant party" lightly but this disc was an immediate hit from the moment it arrived! With the exception of "Tell Me Something Good" all the songs are upbeat, get up and dance grooves. All are `radio edits,' aka the short version. Collectors looking for long-play versions and rare tracks would want to look elsewhere. I've owned other disco/funk compilation albums that are available on Amazon and this one got the best response at parties by far. It's also excellent to listen to when I find myself getting tired and need to energize. It's a compilation for all the reasons you want a good compilation album; you couldn't mix one better yourself!

With all the subtlety of "not!" these Funk classics taught us a new vocabulary for getting down and getting across our nasty intentions. "Brick House," "Super Freak," and "Shaft," were just a few of the many reasons why momma didn't want us listening to the funk. Plus, don't say "Voulez vous coucher avec moi ce soir" to someone who speaks French unless you really mean to deliver!

For those not of the `clams on the half-shell and roller-skate' generation, you'll discover the origin of many samples from your favorite songs (you mean they didn't write that rif themselves?!?!) plus you'll discover how Will Smith's "Men In Black" is an exact replica of Patrice Rushen`s "Forget Me Nots," number 16 on this disc.

Not everything is from the 70's however, most notably the above mentioned "Forget Me Nots," Cameo's "Word Up," and "Early In The Morning" by The Gap Bad --no relation to the mall store. "Don't Stop the Music" by Yarbrough & Peoples, and Rick James' anthem and Hammer pleaser "Super Freak" also come right in at the turn of the decade.

This disc also has many of the slightly-harder-to-find yet still mainstream hits like "Kung Fu Fighting" and the theme from "Shaft" that aren't all available on other compilations. Overall a very well put together disco/funk compilation!

Don't fear the funk; enjoy the disco! Tear off the roof and get down!

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