What makes First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate by Funkadelic notable?

This album was notable for reviving interest in Funkadelic's innovative sound while also addressing contemporary issues through its lyrics. It received positive critical reception, with reviewers highlighting its experimental nature and relevance to the modern music scene, reaffirming Funkadelic's legacy as pioneers of funk. When 'First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate' was released in 2014, Funkadelic had not released a studio album in over a decade. This album marked their return after the 2005 release 'Steal This Album,' showcasing a band still committed to pushing boundaries within funk and rock genres. The band navigated changes in personnel and music landscape while maintaining their signature eclectic style.

Who is First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate for?

First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, exhilarating grooves for dancing and dynamic journey through sound.

How many songs are on First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate?

First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate has 33 tracks, running approximately 207 minutes.

First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate

Funkadelic · 2014

207 min · 33 tracks · funk

An exhilarating blend of psychedelic funk and experimental grooves that defy categorization.

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Why this album works

This album was notable for reviving interest in Funkadelic's innovative sound while also addressing contemporary issues through its lyrics. It received positive critical reception, with reviewers highlighting its experimental nature and relevance to the modern music scene, reaffirming Funkadelic's legacy as pioneers of funk.

Best for: wave-like pacing with peaks exhilarating grooves for dancing dynamic journey through sound
Context: When 'First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate' was released in 2014, Funkadelic had not released a studio album in over a decade. This album marked their return after the 2005 release 'Steal This Album,' showcasing a band still committed to pushing boundaries within funk and rock genres. The band navigated changes in personnel and music landscape while maintaining their signature eclectic style.
Stylistic neighbors: The Roots· War· Tim Maia

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

1 Baby Like Fonkin’ It Up 9:36
2 Get Low Standout 5:44
3 If I Didn’t Love You 4:00
4 Fucked Up 7:43
5 Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You? Standout 5:30
6 I Mo B Yodog Fo Eva 5:13
7 In da Kar 8:49
8 Radio Friendly 6:16
9 Mathematics of Love 12:09
10 Creases 3:11
11 Not Your Average Rapper 3:17

Disc 2

1 first ya gotta Shake the Gate 9:06
2 Roller Rink 11:34
3 Jolene Standout 7:51
4 Nuclear Dog, Pt. II 6:42
5 Dirty Queen 3:45
6 You Can’t Unring the Bell 3:00
7 Old Fool 3:33
8 Pole Power 7:01
9 Boom There We Go Again 2:56
10 As In 6:49
11 Bernadette 5:09
12 Meow Meow 6:45

Disc 3

1 Catchin’ Boogie Fever 5:57
2 The Naz 5:38
3 Talking to the Wall 4:44
4 Where Would I Go? 4:26
5 Yesterdejavu 7:56
6 Zip It 3:35
7 The Wall 9:09
8 Snot n’ Booger 10:44
9 Yellow Light 4:34
10 Dipety Dipety Doo Stop the Violence 5:13

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