Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology
The Meters · 1995
143 min · 43 tracks · funk
A vibrant tapestry of groove-driven rhythms and sharp, soulful melodies that define New Orleans funk.
Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology is an album by The Meters, released in 1995. A vibrant tapestry of groove-driven rhythms and sharp, soulful melodies that define New Orleans funk. The anthology not only brought attention to The Meters' significant contributions to funk but also helped introduce their sound to new audiences, contributing to a resurgence of interest in classic funk music during the mid-1990s. It has been critically acclaimed for its comprehensive collection of tracks, many of which are considered essential listening for funk enthusiasts. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of groove-driven rhythms and sharp, soulful melodies that define New Orleans funk. Rooted in funk.
What makes Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology by The Meters notable?
The anthology not only brought attention to The Meters' significant contributions to funk but also helped introduce their sound to new audiences, contributing to a resurgence of interest in classic funk music during the mid-1990s. It has been critically acclaimed for its comprehensive collection of tracks, many of which are considered essential listening for funk enthusiasts. Released in 1995, 'Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology' came at a time when The Meters were being recognized as pioneers of funk after their initial formation in the late 1960s. This compilation showcased their extensive catalog and highlighted their influence on later generations of musicians, solidifying their legacy in the genre.
How many songs are on Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology?
Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology has 43 tracks, running approximately 143 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Cissy Strut Standout 3:07
- 2 Here Comes the Meter Man 2:56
- 3 Live Wire 2:40
- 4 Sophisticated Cissy 2:57
- 5 Ease Back 3:15
- 6 Stormy 3:39
- 7 Look-Ka Py Py 3:19
- 8 Pungee 3:00
- 9 Thinking 1:42
- 10 This Is My Last Affair 2:55
- 11 Funky Miracle 2:28
- 12 Yeah, You're Right 2:46
- 13 Little Old Money Maker 2:41
- 14 Dry Spell 2:30
- 15 Chicken Strut 2:45
- 16 Same Old Thing 2:50
- 17 Darling Darling Darling 2:54
- 18 Tippi-Toes 2:27
- 19 Ride Your Pony 3:18
- 20 A Message from the Meters 2:43
- 21 Zony Mash 3:01
- 22 Stretch Your Rubber Band 2:44
- 23 Groovy Lady 2:46
- 24 (The World Is a Little Bit Under the Weather) Doodle-Oop 2:37
- 25 I Need More Time 3:16
- 26 Good Old Funky Music 2:20
Disc 2
- 1 Stay Away 5:22
- 2 Soul Island 3:10
- 3 Do the Dirt 2:36
- 4 Cabbage Alley 3:30
- 5 People Say Standout 5:16
- 6 Hey Pocky A-Way 4:04
- 7 Africa 3:58
- 8 Fire on the Bayou Standout 4:07
- 9 Talkin' 'Bout New Orleans 3:35
- 10 They All Ask'd for You 4:10
- 11 Running Fast (single version) 3:22
- 12 (Doodle Loop) The World Is a Little Bit Under the Weather 3:52
- 13 Trick Bag 3:20
- 14 Hang 'em High 2:20
- 15 Be My Lady 6:27
- 16 Funkify Your Life 5:42
- 17 Give It What You Can 4:35
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