Keepin' dah Funk Alive 4-1995
89 min · 18 tracks · blues
A vibrant tapestry of funk grooves infused with playful narratives and cosmic themes that celebrate the genre's roots.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Nation Under a Groove — This track embodies the spirit of unity and celebration that defines funk music, featuring infectious rhythms and a call for communal joy that resonates throughout.
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P‐Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) — A classic anthem, this song showcases Bootsy's signature bass lines and exuberant vocals while paying homage to P-Funk's foundational principles.
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Night of the Thumpasorus Peoples — This track blends humor and social commentary with catchy hooks, capturing Bootsy's playful spirit while emphasizing funk's ability to address deeper themes.
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Keepin’ Dah Funk Alive 4–1995 — The title track encapsulates the album’s mission, celebrating the persistence of funk music through vibrant instrumentation and uplifting lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong funk compositions and maintains a cohesive flow while celebrating its roots.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken intro that sets a playful tone, followed by tracks that blend funk grooves with narrative elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- celebratory dance floor vibes
- playful engagement with rhythm
- community spirit and joy
- great for lively gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of quiet introspection
- prefer concise standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Keepin' dah Funk Alive 4-1995 came during Bootsy Collins's resurgence within the funk genre after a period of relative obscurity. This album follows his earlier work in the late '80s and early '90s, where he sought to revitalize and celebrate the P-Funk legacy established by George Clinton. At this point, Collins was reestablishing himself as a pivotal figure in funk music, leveraging nostalgia while pushing boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Clinton· Parliament· Funkadelic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 1:37
- 2 Ahh… The Name Is Bootsy, Baby 5:19
- 3 Bootsy? (What’s the Name of This Town?) 3:40
- 4 Psychoticbumpschool 2:42
- 5 The Pinocchio Theory 2:03
- 6 Hollywood Squares 4:11
- 7 Bernie Solo 3:07
- 8 One Nation Under a Groove 7:14
- 9 P‐Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) 9:38
- 10 Cosmic Slop 3:59
- 11 Flash Light 4:46
- 12 Bootzilla 1:16
- 13 Roto‐Rooter 3:09
Disc 2
- 1 I’d Rather Be With You 10:46
- 2 A Sacred Place (RIP) 7:43
- 3 Medley: Stretchin’ Out / Touch Somebody 11:20
- 4 Night of the Thumpasorus Peoples 2:22
- 5 Keepin’ Dah Funk Alive 4–1995 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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