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Gold

Parliament · 2005

148 min · 24 tracks · funk · doo-wop

A vibrant collection of funk anthems infused with theatrical flair and cosmic themes.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration throughout
  • theatrical flair in every track
  • for lively gatherings
  • wave-like pacing invites movement
  • cosmic themes spark imagination

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek quick, instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Gold' was released in 2005, Parliament was experiencing a resurgence in popularity following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. This album serves as a retrospective compilation showcasing their seminal hits from the 1970s and early 1980s, consolidating their legacy in funk music while reintroducing their sound to new audiences.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Up for the Down Stroke 5:11
  • 2 Testify 3:57
  • 3 All Your Goodies Are Gone 5:06
  • 4 Chocolate City 5:39
  • 5 Ride On 3:37
  • 6 P. Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) 7:43
  • 7 Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker) 5:48
  • 8 Mothership Connection (Star Child) 6:15
  • 9 Handcuffs 4:03
  • 10 Do That Stuff 4:50
  • 11 Dr. Funkenstein 5:47
  • 12 Funkin' for Fun 5:58
  • 13 Dr. Funkenstein's Supergroovalistic-Prosifunkstication Medley: Let's Take It to the Stage / Take Your Dead Ass Home (Say Som'n Nasty) (live) 5:10
  • 14 Fantasy Is Reality 5:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Flash Light (12" version) 10:48
  • 2 Bop Gun (Endangered Species) 8:33
  • 3 Funkentelechy 10:56
  • 4 Mr. Wiggles 6:46
  • 5 Aqua Boogie (A PsychoAlphaDiscoBetaBioAquaDoLoop) (12" version) 9:25
  • 6 Rumpofsteelskin 5:36
  • 7 Party People (single edit) 4:47
  • 8 Theme From the Black Hole 4:37
  • 9 The Big Bang Theory 7:11
  • 10 Agony of Defeet (single edit) 4:25

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