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There's a Riot Goin' OnThere's a Riot Goin' On by Sly & the Family Stone
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Sly made his best music when he wasn't worried about selling records.
Maggot BrainMaggot Brain by Funkadelic
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"Super Stupid" is heavy metal 15 years before Living Color tried it.
Superfly (1972 Film)Superfly (1972 Film)
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Maybe the best movie soundtrack ever. Very song oriented.
Let's Get It onLet's Get It on by Marvin Gaye
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Marvin's most consistent record.
Al Green - Greatest HitsAl Green - Greatest Hits by Al Green
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His vocal talent is and was unsurpassed.
FreshFresh by Sly & the Family Stone
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Sly scores again because he's not worried about pleasing anyone but himself.
CurtisCurtis by Curtis Mayfield
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Curtis might be the best soul songwriter ever.
Everything Man, The: Best Of Jimmy Castor BunchEverything Man, The: Best Of Jimmy Castor Bunch by Jimmy Castor Bunch
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F-U-N. Put this on when you want to party.
War - Greatest Hits [United Artists]War - Greatest Hits [United Artists] by War
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This is the best collection of their stuff. Hard to find though.
INSPIRATION INFORMATIONINSPIRATION INFORMATION by Shuggie Otis
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Jazz Funk Soul all rolled in to one masterpiece.
Iron Leg: The Complete Mickey and the Soul GenerationIron Leg: The Complete Mickey and the Soul Generation by Mickey and the Soul Generation
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More Jazz Funk. Mostly instrumental but it will move you.
Sly & the Family Stone - Greatest Hits [Epic]Sly & the Family Stone - Greatest Hits [Epic] by Sly & the Family Stone
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Sly's hits all on one disc. A bargain for sure.
The Way I FeelThe Way I Feel by Remy Shand
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This guy has it figured out. he synthesizes everything good about classic R&B into one seemless record.
Shaft: Music From The Soundtrack (1971 Film)Shaft: Music From The Soundtrack (1971 Film)
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Great blaxploitation grooves. Mostly instrumental stuff but it's all great.
What's Going OnWhat's Going On by Marvin Gaye
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Marvin's most important record is a little inconsistent.
Dirty MindDirty Mind by Prince
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This is where Prince discovered himself. New Wave, Rock, Funk is all synthesized perfectly.
Spirit of the BoogieSpirit of the Boogie by Kool & the Gang
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Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! by Bootsy's Rubber Band
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Funky Good Time: The AnthologyFunky Good Time: The Anthology by The J.B. Horns
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If you would like to Remove James Brown and just be left with some funky grooves, then you will want this.
The Very Best of the MetersThe Very Best of the Meters by The Meters
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The Funk equivalent of the Grateful Dead.
Music from the Motion Picture "Purple Rain"Music from the Motion Picture "Purple Rain" by Prince & the Revolution
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Prince discovers Jimi Hendrix.
Dance, Dance, Dance: The Best of ChicDance, Dance, Dance: The Best of Chic by Chic
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This is disco but its the best disco ever made and this is a real band.
Off the WallOff the Wall by Michael Jackson
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Once upon a time Michael actually used to be known for making good records.
19991999 by Prince
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Prince discovers Parliament.
Mothership ConnectionMothership Connection by Parliament
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Parliament's most consistent. Also try Funkentelechy vs the Placebo Syndrome.