In 1973, if George Clinton lived in Indianapolis......Funkadelic might have sounded like this. The music is recorded between September 1973 and November 1973. Previously unreleased. The Funkadelic influence is here...but so is Earth, Wind, and Fire, Chicago (CTA version) - there is a prog rock feel to this - suprising political edge as well. These brothers eyes were open and their music reflected this.
The music follows the Funkadelic formula....spot on soul voices, gospel call and response, and harmony matched with rock guitars and brass.
Personnel: James "Red" Massie - bass; Kirk Alexander - drums; James "Gino" Johnson - saxophone; Herman Walker - trumpet, vocals; Calvin Williams - guitar, vocals; Raphael Barnes - percussion; Jospeh Trotter - vocals, keyboards, and percussion; Damon Malone - lead vocals and percussion.
Tracklist
Can I Help You?
Love Fades
Mister President
Free Your Mind
We Have Love
Lord Help Me
Three Cheers For My Baby
Trouble Will Remain
We've Come a Long Way
Liberty
Can I Help You? is the lead track on the release. It captures the sound perfectly of the group...the influences just come out. Wah Wah, horns, heavy bass, gospel vocals and harmonies.
Can I Help You?
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