R&B Skeletons in the Closet cover

Released 40 years ago

R&B Skeletons in the Closet

George Clinton · 1986

43 min · 7 tracks · funk

A vibrant fusion of funk and R&B that showcases playful experimentation and rhythmic creativity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove exploration
  • playful rhythmic experimentation moments
  • suitable for upbeat gatherings
  • engaging in-order listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate high-energy tracks
  • seek short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'R&B Skeletons in the Closet' was George Clinton's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Somebody's Watching Me'. By this time, Clinton was already a prominent figure in funk music, having established himself as a leader with Parliament-Funkadelic. This album marked his continued exploration of genre boundaries while maintaining a distinct sound characteristic of his earlier work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hey Good Lookin' 6:02
  • 2 Do Fries Go With That Shake!? 6:32
  • 3 Mix-Master Suite: a. Startin' From Scratch, B. Counter-Irritant, C.Nothin' Left to Burn 8:39
  • 4 Electric Pygmies 6:31
  • 5 Intense 6:30
  • 6 Cool Joe 4:20
  • 7 R&B Skeletons (In the Closet) 4:45

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