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.
Why this album works
'America Eats Its Young' is significant for its critical exploration of American culture and politics, reflecting the socio-political tensions of the early 1970s. The album received positive reviews from critics, showcasing Funkadelic's innovative approach to funk, and contributed to their growing influence on the developing funk scene and later hip-hop artists.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Hit the Nail on the Head Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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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