Released 30 years ago
Funk Power 1970: A Brand New Thang
James Brown · 1996
78 min · 10 tracks · blues · funk · soul
An electrifying blend of funk and soul, pulsating with energy and infectious rhythms that compel movement.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious rhythms for dancing
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- pulsating energy throughout album
- extended tracks for deep engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek quiet, reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Themes
- 1970s funk revolution· social commentary grooves
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Funk Power 1970: A Brand New Thang' came during James Brown's later career, following the peak of his influence in the 1960s and early 70s. This compilation album highlights his transformative impact on the funk genre, serving as a retrospective look at his earlier work and reaffirming his status as a pioneer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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There's a Riot Goin' On by Sly and the Family Stone — Shares the same funk-driven grooves with social commentary, rich instrumentation, and a laid-back vibe.Mothership Connection by Parliament — Delivers infectious rhythms and elaborate funk soundscapes with playful themes of empowerment and cosmic exploration.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine 5:18
- 2 Super Bad 9:06
- 3 Since You Been Gone 5:01
- 4 Give It Up or Turnit a Loose 6:27
- 5 There Was a Time (I Got Move) 7:23
- 6 Talkin’ Loud and Sayin’ Nothing 14:44
- 7 Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved 7:09
- 8 Soul Power 12:08
- 9 Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine 10:33
- 10 Fight Against Drug Abuse – Public Service Announcement 0:34
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