Tear the Roof Off 1974–1980
Parliament · 1993
151 min · 25 tracks · funk · doo-wop
A vibrant tapestry of funk grooves and cosmic themes that redefine rhythm and celebration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing experiences
- celebratory dance vibes
- rich layered sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, 'Tear the Roof Off 1974–1980' captures Parliament's peak era, spanning their most influential years. This compilation showcases their evolution from experimental funk to mainstream success, particularly following their acclaimed album 'Mothership Connection' in 1975. By this time, Parliament had solidified their legacy as pioneers of funk music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Funkadelic· Sly and the Family Stone· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 P. Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) 7:43
- 2 Up for the Down Stroke 5:10
- 3 Bop Gun (Endangered Species) 8:32
- 4 Dr Funkenstein's Supergroovalistic Prosifunkstication Medley: Let's Take It to the Stage / Take Your Dead Ass Home (Say Som'n Nasty) (live) 5:06
- 5 Mothership Connection (Star Child) 6:15
- 6 Dr. Funkenstein 5:47
- 7 Testify 3:57
- 8 Mr. Wiggles 6:43
- 9 Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) 9:25
- 10 All Your Goodies Are Gone 5:05
- 11 Do That Stuff 4:51
- 12 Party People 4:46
Disc 2
- 1 Prelude 1:40
- 2 Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker) 5:48
- 3 Chocolate City 5:37
- 4 Funkentelechy 10:56
- 5 Theme From the Black Hole 4:36
- 6 The Big Bang Theory 7:11
- 7 Children of Production (live) 2:53
- 8 Flash Light 10:44
- 9 Ride On 3:36
- 10 Fantasy Is Reality 6:41
- 11 Rumpofsteelskin 5:36
- 12 Agony of Defeet 6:26
- 13 Funkin' for Fun 5:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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