Live: P-Funk Earth Tour
Parliament · 1977
76 min · 13 tracks · funk
A cosmic blend of funk rhythms and theatrical performances, weaving together playful narratives and electrifying grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) — This opening track sets the tone for the entire concert, encapsulating the band's ethos with its infectious groove and call-and-response energy that engages the audience from the start.
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Dr. Funkenstein (15:09) — As a centerpiece of the album, this extended track showcases George Clinton's visionary storytelling and the band's ability to fuse complex rhythms with theatrical flair, creating a memorable live experience.
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Tear the Roof Off the Sucker Medley: Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker) / Get Off Your Ass and Jam — This medley epitomizes Parliament’s impact on dance culture, combining two of their most popular songs into a high-energy performance that invites participation and celebrates communal joy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures Parliament's dynamic live energy with strong compositions and distinct funk sound.
What we noticed
- The album features extended medleys that blend multiple songs into cohesive performances, creating a continuous flow of music.
- The live recordings capture audience interactions and band banter, enhancing the theatricality of the performance.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- immersive groove-filled experiences
- wave-like pacing and flow
- theatrical and cosmic themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 1977, Parliament had already established itself as a leading force in funk music following their breakthrough album 'Mothership Connection' in 1975. 'Live: P-Funk Earth Tour' captures the band’s elaborate stage show and vibrant energy during their peak years, showcasing their unique blend of music and performance art that defined their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Funkadelic· Sly and the Family Stone· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) 6:13
- 2 Dr. Funkenstein's Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication Medley: Let's Take It to the Stage / Take Your Dead Ass Home 4:58
- 3 Do That Stuff 5:16
- 4 The Landing (Of the Holy Mothership) 3:07
- 5 The Undisco Kidd (The Girl Is Bad!) 7:02
- 6 Children of Productions 2:50
- 7 Mothership Connection (Star Child) 5:53
- 8 Swing Down, Sweet Chariot 5:07
- 9 This Is the Way We Funk With You 5:03
- 10 Dr. Funkenstein 15:09
- 11 Gamin' on Ya! 4:10
- 12 Tear the Roof Off the Sucker Medley: Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker) / Get Off Your Ass and Jam 4:57
- 13 Night of the Thumpasorus People 6:13
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