T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M.
George Clinton · 1996
75 min · 14 tracks · funk
A vibrant tapestry of funk grooves and eclectic rhythms celebrating the joy of dance and community.
Why this album works
T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M. is significant for its role in revitalizing Clinton's career, featuring a blend of contemporary funk that resonated with both old fans and new audiences. The album received praise for its energetic sound and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard R&B chart, showcasing Clinton's enduring influence in the genre.
- Best for
- danceable grooves for celebration wave-like pacing for engagement eclectic rhythms for diverse moods
- Context
- When T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M. was released in 1996, George Clinton was transitioning from a prolific run in the 1970s and 1980s to focusing on solo projects after the dissolution of Parliament-Funkadelic. This album marked his return to mainstream visibility after years of experimentation and served as his first major release since 1993's Hey Man, Smell My Finger.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aaliyah· The Roots· King Gordy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If Anybody Gets Funked Up (It's Gonna Be You) Standout 4:24
- 2 Summer Swim 5:37
- 3 Funky Kind (Gonna Knock It Down) 5:36
- 4 Mathematics Standout 7:12
- 5 Hard as Steel 5:09
- 6 New Spaceship 4:00
- 7 Underground Angel 4:28
- 8 Let's Get Funky 5:04
- 9 Flatman & Bobbin 3:31
- 10 Sloppy Seconds 6:59
- 11 Rock the Party 3:33
- 12 Get Your Funk On 5:16
- 13 T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M. (Fly Away) Standout 7:54
- 14 If Anybody Gets Funked Up (It's Gonna Be You) (Colin Wolfe mix) 6:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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