Parliament – “Mothership Connection” MoFi

Description

Do not attempt to adjust your radio. The instruction that beginsParliaments Mothership Connection prepares you for an ecstaticjourney and establishes the setting for a cosmic trip into galaxiespopulated with galactic grooves, joyous vibes, cheeky humor, andstreetwise slang. This is nearly 39 minutes of some of the best,sweatiest, most enthusiastic funk devised all laid down by anall-star band bolstered by Bernie Worrell, Bootsy Collins, FredWesley, and Maceo Parker. A perfect storm of creativity, chemistry,and composition overseen by leader George Clinton, the 1975 effortties together Parliaments then-burgeoning blend of bulbous funk,psychedelic soul, rule-breaking rock, science-fiction fantasy, andAfrofuturism themes in seamless fashion. Having spawned threeiconic singles, the record later proved a massive influence on theWest Coast hip-hop movement that swept through popular culturein the 90s.

Sourced from the original analog master tapes, pressed at FidelityRecord Pressing, and housed in a Stoughton gatefold jacket, MobileFidelitys numbered-edition 180g 45RPM 2LP presents MothershipConnection in audiophile sound for the first time. Parliamentsbenchmark benefits from the wide groove space by playing withtauter bass, enhanced definition, and more realistic presence thanprior editions. Everything from the brassiness of the horns to thecrisp slap of the snare to the fleshy snap of handclaps comes acrossin full-range perspective. On this reissue, the bands dynamics,hooks, and hip-shaking verve practically explode. No matter whereyou turn, Mothership Connection grabs and holds your attention. Awhole lotta rhythm goin round, indeed.