The best Funk Metal albums
of the 1980s.
Where to start with 1980–1989 funk metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 1980s — funk metal
Top picks from 1980–1989, ranked by where we would start.
Living Colour
Vivid
A vibrant blend of hard rock and funk grooves, charged with socially conscious lyrics and explosive energy.
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Living Colour
Cult of Personality
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Extreme
Extreme
A vibrant fusion of hard rock and funk metal, layered with catchy hooks and theatrical flair.
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Fishbone
In Your Face
An exhilarating fusion of punk energy and funky grooves that challenges genre boundaries with unabashed creativity.
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Fishbone
Fishbone
A frenetic blend of punk energy and funk grooves, charged with social commentary and raw emotion.
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24-7 Spyz
Harder Than You
A vibrant fusion of funk grooves and metal riffs creates an energetic soundscape that is both eclectic and fiercely rhythmic.
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