Funk Blog 1

Lolicat is really into his funk at the moment, and was shocked to discover that Krusnik Yoshiki likes to indulge in a bit of funk too. So, in honour of a great man, I've decided to put up a nice big series of funky post for y'all to shake yo asses to!

The Sound Stylistics, 'Play Deep Funk'
A brilliant modern funk (2007) album, I'd highly recommend this. It's mostly instrumental, but it's groovy as Hell and definately worth a listen. 'The Player's Theme' is a particular favourite of mine.

Funkadelic, 'One Nation Under a Groove'
This is a Rapidshit link, but well worthwhile. This is perhaps Funkadelic's best album, with their melding of rock/funk and various other styles of music coming to a head.

Daft Punk... sort of!

So you thought Daft Punk were true originals, did you now? Well, enjoy this and find out otherwise! A load of funk and disco tunes sampled by Daft Punk in their songs.

01. Breakwater - Release The Beast (Robot Rock)
02. George Duke - I Love You More (Digital Love)
03. Edwin Birdsong - Cola Bottle Baby (Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger)
04. Cerrone - Supernature (Verdis Quo)
05. Tata Vega - Get It Up For Love (Da Funk)
06. Karen Young - Hot Shot (Indo Silver Club)
07. Chaka Khan - Fate (Music Sounds Better With You by Stardust)
08. Sister Sledge - Il Macquillage Lady (Aerodynamic)
09. Oliver Cheatham - Get Down Saturday Night (Voyager)
10. Eddie Johns - I Put A Spell On You (One More Time)
11. Little Anthony & The Imperials - Can You Imagine (Crescendolls)
12. Jerry Goldsmith - The Rec Room (Around The World)

The Original Slowhand & the Evil Minions

Artist: The Original Slowhand & the Evil Minions
Album: Bring Back The Funk. Please.
Genre: Funk, Blues, Soul

The Original Slowhand & the Evil Minions is a funk/blues band formed by Kiuas vocalist Ilja Jalkanen. It's rather odd, I think, that a power metal vocalist created an amazing funk album. The sound is an odd form of funk. Ilja plays guitars on the album in addition to playing the kazoo. The bass is funky but not slapped. Notable tracks include Why I Rule, You're Still Breathin', and Have You Ever Hated Yourself. This is an unexpectedly amazing album from a great power metal vocalist.

Tracklist:
1. "." (0:28)
2. Why I Rule (3:10)
3. Shelter From The Rain (3:43)
4. My Baby (3:25)
5. I've Got To Go (3:54)
6. You're Still Breathin' (4:17)
7. ".." (0:35)
8. Ever Since I Was A Young Boy (4:08)
9. I Don't Know The Man (3:43)
10. Sometimes It's Good To Be Mistreated (3:13)
11. Should Have (3:39)
12. Have You Ever Hated Yourself (3:54)
13. "..." (0:28)

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Nuclear Rabbit

$1.69 for a spatula
A head of lettuce, broccoli souffle
Heavy metal fire, my deep desire
To meet James Hetfield at the supermarket.












Artist: Nuclear Rabbit
Album: Vicuna
Genre: Funk
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/nuclearrabbitofficial

Nuclear Rabbit is one of the strangest bands I've ever listened to. They combine funk and metal into one crazy-ass mix, much in the vein of Primus, to which they get compared to often. Bassist Jean Baudin is insane on his bass, using slap and tap techniques to great effect on his 11-string basses and is, in essence, the leader of the band. Greg Parrish's vocals are so weird, but they fit into the crazy music they perform so well that it seems impossible to imagine anyone else putting out those screeches, whoops, growls and other strange noises. Vicuna is their first CD, and is a real treat to anyone. Notable tracks include Secretly Meaty, Supermarket, and A Little Squirrel and His Crack Pipe.

Tracklist:
1. Moth-Chew-Moth (0:10)
2. Secretly Meaty (3:03)
3. Soup (4:36)
4. Spork (1:35)
5. Phat Pig Phong (1:09)
6. The Cross-Dress Crusade (2:59)
7. Franchise (2:21)
8. Moth-Chew-Moth-Again (0:12)
9. A Little Squirrel and His Crack Pipe (6:55)
10. Family Jamboree (1:00)
11. Bowling For Midgets (4:47)
12. Ballad of Moth-Chew-Moth (0:34)
13. Sadboy (3:23)
14. Pogoniasis II (0:39)
15. Gazelle (3:39)
16. Ballad of Moth-Chew-Moth V1.5b (0:30)
17. Santa Clause is Selling Crack (3:50)
18. Supermarket (3:40)
19. Subliminal Smurf (3:30)
20. Chernobyl Hamster (4:25)
21. Three-Legged Bunny (2:08)
22. Parkay (1:40)
23. Cup O' Maggots (0:57)
24. Molly Ringworm (3:53)
25. The Realities and Misconceptions of The Hair Club For Men (3:20)
26. Dead Things Come In Pairs (4:40)
27. Acid Chicken (3:04)
28. San Francisco Treat (4:05)

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