Star Time
James Brown · 1991
294 min · 71 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A sprawling anthology of funk and soul that captures the raw energy of James Brown's groundbreaking performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- for dance parties
- engaging live performance energy
- nostalgic vibes of classic
- varied moods across tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer concise listening experiences
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- civil rights anthems· funk revolution· soulful performances
- Career context
- Released in 1991, 'Star Time' is a comprehensive box set encapsulating James Brown's illustrious career up to that point. At this stage, Brown was celebrated as the 'Godfather of Soul,' having influenced countless artists across genres. This compilation followed his 1988 album 'I’m Back,' showcasing his enduring legacy and highlighting pivotal moments from his extensive discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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There's a Riot Goin' On by Sly and the Family Stone — Shares a raw funk energy and social commentary, reflecting the spirit of civil rights and collective struggle.Mothership Connection by Parliament — Delivers high-energy funk with cosmic themes, aligning with the revolutionary spirit found in Brown's performances.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Please Please Please 2:45
- 2 Why Do You Do Me 3:00
- 3 Try Me 2:31
- 4 Tell Me What I Did Wrong 2:21
- 5 Bewildered 2:23
- 6 Good Good Lovin’ 2:19
- 7 I’ll Go Crazy 2:07
- 8 I Know It’s True 2:41
- 9 (Do the) Mashed Potatoes, Part 1 1:52
- 10 Think 2:46
- 11 Baby, You’re Right 2:59
- 12 Lost Someone 3:29
- 13 Night Train 3:39
- 14 I’ve Got Money 2:30
- 15 I Don’t Mind (live) 2:30
- 16 Prisoner of Love 2:26
- 17 Devil’s Den 4:49
- 18 Out of the Blue 2:16
- 19 Out of Sight 2:21
- 20 Grits 3:59
- 21 Maybe the Last Time 3:01
- 22 It’s a Man’s World 3:17
- 23 I Got You 2:28
- 24 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, Parts 1, 2 & 3 6:58
Disc 2
- 1 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, Part 1 2:08
- 2 I Got You (I Feel Good) 2:45
- 3 Ain’t That a Groove 3:32
- 4 It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World 2:47
- 5 Money Won’t Change You 6:02
- 6 Don’t Be a Dropout 4:32
- 7 Bring It Up (Hipster’s Avenue) 4:07
- 8 Let Yourself Go 3:53
- 9 Cold Sweat 7:32
- 10 Get It Together 8:58
- 11 I Can’t Stand Myself (When You Touch Me), Part 1 3:30
- 12 I Got the Feelin’ 2:38
- 13 Licking Stick‐Licking Stick 4:53
- 14 Say It Loud—I’m Black and I’m Proud, Part 1 3:01
- 15 There Was a Time (live) 4:58
- 16 Give It Up or Turn It a Loose 3:11
- 17 I Don’t Want Nobody to Give Me Nothing (Open Up the Door I’ll Get It Myself) 6:00
Disc 3
- 1 Mother Popcorn 6:16
- 2 Funky Drummer 7:01
- 3 Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine 5:16
- 4 Super Bad, Parts 1 & 2 4:27
- 5 Talkin’ Loud and Sayin’ Nothing 9:28
- 6 Get Up, Get Into It and Get Involved 7:04
- 7 Soul Power, Parts 1 & 2 4:24
- 8 Brother Rapp / Ain’t It Funky Now (live) 7:45
- 9 Hot Pants, Part 1 3:07
- 10 I’m a Greedy Man, Part 1 3:36
- 11 Make It Funky, Part 1 3:36
- 12 It’s a New Day (live) 3:49
- 13 I Got Ants in My Pants, Part 1 3:02
- 14 King Heroin 3:57
Disc 4
- 1 There It Is, Part 1 3:21
- 2 Public Enemy Number One, Part 1 5:09
- 3 Get on the Good Foot 4:08
- 4 I Got a Bag of My Own 3:48
- 5 Doing It to Death 5:15
- 6 The Payback 7:28
- 7 Papa Don’t Take No Mess, Part 1 4:24
- 8 Stoned to the Bone, Part 1 3:28
- 9 My Thang 4:38
- 10 Funky President (People It’s Bad) 3:58
- 11 Hot (I Need to Be Loved, Loved, Loved) 5:04
- 12 Get Up Offa That Thing (Release the Pressure) 6:15
- 13 Body Heat 4:31
- 14 It’s Too Funky in Here 5:41
- 15 Rapp Payback (Where Iz Moses) 4:38
- 16 Unity, Part 1 3:41
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