- Audio CD (Sep 16 2008)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Shanachie
- ASIN: B001C9X9AG
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #135,695 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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George Clinton and Some Gangsters of Love is a cover album by funk music pioneer George Clinton. The album includes guest appearances from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sly Stone, El DeBarge, System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian, Carlos Santana, RZA, and Gospel singer Kim Burrell.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's all about the "Love"
Sep 21 2008
By B. Bankson
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Format:Audio CD
This review stems from the Love of classic P-Funk, George, Parliament, Funkadelic whatever. I.E., I'm a funkateer from way back. First of all, this album is not a Funk affair. This is about paying homage to the art of the original Slow Jamz. From the 50's to the present. Don't fret, it still has some of that freaky unpredictable weirdness that permeates the best of the P-Funk output. Keep in mind , GC has been around awhile and time has taken it's toll on his voice. This is not 1978. That said, this is still fun stuff. Very forward thinking without pandering too much. Good stuff. Go ahead George! Check it out.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
George Clinton is #1!!!!
Sep 5 2012
By Amos,N.Y.C.
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A George Clinton album is a "Special Occasion". A fan of ALL his work I DEFINITELY say this album is a MUST BUY! George Clinton is #1! 'WOOF'!!!! Amos,N.Y.C.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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The Well Has Run Dry
Nov 12 2008
By Lee Blair
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have enjoyed over 30 years of George Clinton through most of his incarnations. Parliament, Funkadelic, on his own or with the P-Funk All Stars, Clinton has given his listeners much to savor and commend. "George Clinton and His Gangsters of Love" is not one of those efforts. On first listen this collection sounds like tracks that were rejected from other works. After listening to this twice it becomes clear these tracks would never have been made and rejected from any of his previous collections. I can barely recommend a track, even though "Gypsy Woman" has Carlos Santana on it.
It's hard to pan new work from an icon in the music business, but in this case, it's inevitable. Everything here seems done on auto-pilot, and since Clinton's charm revolves around improvisation, this lackluster effort cannot be touted. I am sorry I bought this CD, and I am sure most diehard P-Funksters would be disappointed. If you never listened to George Clinton or any of his groups and chose this collection to check him out, you would be making a huge mistake. Listen to "(Not Just) Knee Deep" and revel in the flavor of Funk.
It's hard to pan new work from an icon in the music business, but in this case, it's inevitable. Everything here seems done on auto-pilot, and since Clinton's charm revolves around improvisation, this lackluster effort cannot be touted. I am sorry I bought this CD, and I am sure most diehard P-Funksters would be disappointed. If you never listened to George Clinton or any of his groups and chose this collection to check him out, you would be making a huge mistake. Listen to "(Not Just) Knee Deep" and revel in the flavor of Funk.
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