The Best of Parliament
Parliament · 2000
67 min · 11 tracks · funk · doo-wop
A vibrant tapestry of funk grooves and psychedelic soundscapes that invites listeners to dance and celebrate life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- danceable grooves that energize
- celebratory vibes for gatherings
- dynamic flow with wave-like pacing
- psychedelic soundscapes to explore
- feel-good rhythms for uplifting moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 25, 2000, 'The Best of Parliament' came during a resurgence of interest in funk music and the legacy of George Clinton. This compilation served as a gateway for new listeners to discover Parliament's groundbreaking contributions to the genre, following their peak years in the 1970s with influential albums like 'Mothership Connection'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Funkadelic· Sly and the Family Stone· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) 7:41
- 2 Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker) 5:47
- 3 Flash Light 5:48
- 4 Dr. Funkenstein 5:45
- 5 Up for the Down Stroke 5:09
- 6 Chocolate City 5:38
- 7 Bop Gun (Endangered Species) 8:31
- 8 Testify ('74 version) 4:05
- 9 Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) 6:43
- 10 Mothership Connection (Star Child) 6:14
- 11 Agony of Defeet 6:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.