James Brown = Flat out Funk

This was my first real introduction to James Brown .... Forget Papa's got a brand new bag and all that. These tracks have a groove that wont quit. No wonder so many rap artists have sampled these songs. Sex Machine is here as well as more obscure stuff like Funky Drummer and Aint it Funky. I just love to hear James rap about everything from "Brand New Funky President." to "Neckbones and Candied Yams!"

Anyone who does not own a James Brown record should at least get this. Makes for sweaty smokin' party music too.

sorry, JB

now, obviously, my rating for this collection has little to do with the artist or even the songs on this disc. it's the collection itself that's subpar. some of the great ones are here, but the sound quality is poor and the whole thing is low on rhyme & reason. james is a genius, but this doesn't do his genius justice. there are oodles of better comps.

Used to be my #1 James Brown album until..............

.......I heard the original extended versions of these songs on "FUNK POWER: 1970 A BRAND NEW THANG"- if you can find this album I highly recommend it. I still give this disc 5 stars for songs like- "AINT IT FUNKY NOW", "FUNKY DRUMMER", and my favorite "THINK 73'". Not a bad track on this disc, but these are the edited versions. Funk on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!