VA - Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Mind Blowin' Funk Hits (1999) [mp3@320)[mrtude42]

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Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Mind Blowin' Funk Hits
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REVIEW From the dailyvault.com
REVIEW BY: Christopher Thelen

If music can move your spirit and soul, then it's definitely done its job. But if
music can also make you get up and groove in your own unique way, only
then can music's true power be felt. The Deadheads who swayed along in time
with the music of Jerry Garcia and crew understand this. Anyone who has
gotten locked into some solid funk likewise knows what I'm talking about.
In that spirit, Funkdamentals: Mind Blowin' Funk Hits seeks to capture the
listener and put them into a 70-minute groove-a-thon that refuses to relent.
While some of the selections aren't always the best or most obvious choices,
this is still a great disc that is sure to liven up your millenium party.
Now, I don't claim to be an expert on funk, or many of the groups who appear
on this collection. But I know enough about the genre from both my life's
experiences and from some of the "greatest hits" compilations these bands
have put out to know what is a good definition of funk. With that in mind... is
K.C. & The Sunshine Band reallybim_ad_daily_vault_print_250
the best example one could think of when the word "funk" comes to mind? I'd
be more inclined to leave them off this collection, and label them a "disco"
band. But that's just my opinion.
It would not be a true funk party if George Clinton and "Atomic Dog" didn't get
things started. Still quite possibly Clinton's best known song, it remains a real
groove machine even today, and is a track that other funk artists have been
trying to emulate since its release. Likewise, "Fantastic Voyage" from Lakeside
is a track whose stripes were earned long ago, and is a welcome addition to
this set.
On that note, I have to wonder why "Sun Is Here" was selected for Sun, and
not "Wanna Make Love (Flick My Bic)" - a song that I think defines this band
much better, especially with the talkbox effects. And while Kool & The Gang
definitely belong in this company, why was "Hollywood Swinging" chosen?
Finally, where's the ultimate funkster - the Commodores's "Brick House"?
At first, I was all set to argue that "Super Freak (Part I)" by Rick James
belonged here in place of "Give It To Me Baby," but after giving this disc
another listen, I realized that this track has even a better groove than "Super
Freak," and is a much better selection. Try and not get locked into the rhythm
section that is laid down. Can't do it, can you? Neither could I.
There are a few artists on Funkdamentals: Mind Blowin' Funk Hits whom I had
forgotten about. Cameo's "Word Up" is simply a kick-ass track, and I can't
believe it had been so long since I last heard this song. Likewise, O'Bryan's
"Lovelite" isn't a track I was familiar with, but quickly claims a stake as a track
worthy of your attention.
Not everything on Funkdamentals: Mind Blowin' Funk Hits is a winner,
unfortunately. Peter Brown's "Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me" and The
Isley Brothers's "Live It Up (Pt. 1)" fail to live up to the high quality that the
rest of this set has. And you could question the inclusion of Earth, Wind &
Fire's "Boogie Wonderland," claiming it was a leftover from the disco era. I still
kinda like this song, though I admit I don't like the bridge.
Any time I DJ a party, I look for a disc that's sure to get the masses out of
their buffet-table chairs and on the dance floor to work off those fat-laden
cocktail wieners. Funkdamentals: Mind Blowin' Funk Hits is going to be a must
in my music arsenal this year, and is even just a great disc to kick back to at
home. But don't be surprised if you find you can't keep your butt in the
Barcalounger, and you're soon dancing in front of the stereo.

The Right Stuff Records, 1999

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Tracklisting
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1. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - And The Beat Goes On[04:53]
2. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Atomic Dog [04:17]
3. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Boogie Wonderland[03:35]
4. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Dazz [03:24]
5. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Do It 'Til You're Satisfied[03:13]
6. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me[03:44]
7. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Fantstic Voyage [04:19]
8. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Fire [03:32]
9. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Give It To Me Baby[03:54]
10. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Got To Be Real [03:44]
11. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Hollywood Swinging[03:29]
12. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - I'm Your Boogie Man[04:04]
13. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Live It Up (Pt. 1)[03:09]
14. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Lovelite [04:00]
15. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Movin' [03:50]
16. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Sun Is Here [05:06]
17. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Welcome To Our World (Of Merry Music)[03:55]
18. Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits - Word Up [04:18]

Playing Time.........: 01:10:34
Total Size...........: 162.24 MB

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Artist...............: Funkdamentals-Mind Blowin' Funk Hits
Album................: Mind Blowin' Funk Hits
Genre................: Funk
Source...............: CD
Year.................: 1999
Ripper...............: EAC (Secure mode) / LAME 3.92 & Asus CD-S520
Codec................: LAME 3.82
Version..............: MPEG 1 Layer III
Quality..............: Insane, (avg. bitrate: 320kbps)
Channels.............: Stereo / 44100 hz
Tags.................: ID3 v1.1, ID3 v2.3
Information..........: http://dailyvault.com/toc.php5?review=856
Ripped by............: Mrtude42 on 6/4/2013
Posted by............: Mrtude42 on 6/4/2013
Included.............: NFO, PLS, M3U
Covers...............: Front
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