Osmium
Parliament · 1970
79 min · 17 tracks · funk · doo-wop
A vibrant blend of funky grooves, soulful melodies, and playful lyrics that laid the groundwork for future funk innovations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with playful grooves
- wave-like pacing for dancing
- energetic vibes for social gatherings
- soulful melodies that uplift
- quirky themes for light-hearted fun
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1970, 'Osmium' marked Parliament's debut album under the production of George Clinton, showcasing their transition from a doo-wop group to pioneers of funk. This album introduced their signature sound, setting the stage for their subsequent success and influence on the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Funkadelic· Sly and the Family Stone· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Call My Baby Pussycat 4:27
- 2 Put Love in Your Life 5:08
- 3 Little Ole Country Boy 4:00
- 4 Moonshine Heather 4:07
- 5 Oh Lord, Why Lord/Prayer 5:01
- 6 My Automobile 4:47
- 7 Nothing Before Me but Thang 3:58
- 8 Funky Woman 2:58
- 9 Livin’ the Life 6:20
- 10 The Silent Boatman 5:54
- 11 Red Hot Mama 4:25
- 12 Breakdown 3:50
- 13 Come in Out of the Rain 2:43
- 14 Fantasy Is Reality 3:56
- 15 Unfinished Instrumental 5:10
- 16 Loose Booty 10:17
- 17 Breakdown (mono 45 version) 2:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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