Released 54 years ago this June
America Eats Its Young
Funkadelic · 1972
70 min · 14 tracks · funk
A cosmic blend of funk and rock, layered with social commentary and experimental soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- thought-provoking lyrical exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 1, 1972, 'America Eats Its Young' was Funkadelic's fourth studio album and followed their successful breakthrough with 'Maggot Brain.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity in the funk genre while exploring deeper themes of societal issues and personal struggle through music. This album marked a shift towards more ambitious arrangements and lyrical complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Parliament· Sly and the Family Stone· George Clinton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Hit the Nail on the Head 7:13
- 2 If You Don't Like the Effects, Don't Produce the Cause 3:48
- 3 Everybody Is Going to Make It This Time 5:57
- 4 A Joyful Process 6:16
- 5 We Hurt Too 3:51
- 6 Loose Booty 4:53
- 7 Philmore 2:35
- 8 I Call My Baby Pussycat 5:09
- 9 America Eats Its Young 5:54
- 10 Biological Speculation 3:09
- 11 That Was My Girl 3:47
- 12 Balance 5:32
- 13 Miss Lucifer's Love 5:58
- 14 Wake Up 6:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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