Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome

by Parliament

Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome cover art

'Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome' is a cornerstone of the P-Funk mythology, a concept album that lyrically critiques consumerism and commercial disco while musically offering a dense funk tapestry of layered vocals and complex horn arrangements. Produced by George Clinton, the album's sound is famously anchored by the hit single "Flash Light," which features a pioneering Minimoog synthesizer bass line from Bernie Worrell that helped secure the record's platinum status and its place as a definitive 1970s funk statement.

Genres

  • P-Funk

Tracklist

  1. Bop Gun (Endangered Species)
  2. Sir Nose D Voidoffunk
  3. Wizard Of Finance
  4. Funkentelechy
  5. Placebo Syndrome
  6. Flash Light