Ain't It Funky

by James Brown

Ain't It Funky cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1970
  • Label: King
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:28
  • Community rating: 3.61/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The 'Godfather of Soul' delivered this predominantly instrumental effort, showcasing his backing ensemble's unparalleled rhythmic tightness during a crucial transitional phase. It features deep groove workouts and extended reinterpretations of previous material, heavily emphasizing the syncopated brass and driving basslines that ultimately defined his revolutionary funk sound.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, instrumental, funky, groove-laden, bassy

Tracklist

  1. Ain't It Funky Now (Parts 1 and 2) (8:53)
  2. Fat Wood (Parts 1 and 2) (9:10)
  3. Cold Sweat - Instrumental (5:17)
  4. Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose (3:47)
  5. Nose Job (2:28)
  6. Use Your Mother (3:23)
  7. After You Done It (3:27)

Credits

  • The James Brown Band - primary artist, band
  • RG - lacquer cut by
  • Jimmy Nolen - written-by
  • Pee Wee Ellis - written-by
  • Charles Bobbit - written-by

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