Maggot Brain cover

Maggot Brain

Funkadelic · 1971

36 min · 7 tracks · funk

A cosmic journey through psychedelic funk, melding intense guitar solos with surreal lyrical narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 12, 1971, 'Maggot Brain' was Funkadelic's third studio album during a pivotal moment in their career. At this time, the band was beginning to carve out their unique identity within the funk genre, moving away from The Parliaments' more straightforward R&B roots. This album showcased their artistic experimentation, particularly with the extended title track that features a legendary guitar solo by Eddie Hazel.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Maggot Brain 10:20
  • 2 Can You Get to That 2:50
  • 3 Hit It and Quit It 3:50
  • 4 You and Your Folks, Me and My Folks 3:36
  • 5 Super Stupid 3:57
  • 6 Back in Our Minds 2:38
  • 7 Wars of Armageddon 9:42

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