This is one of those albums that you look back on years later & realize that a major shift in music history was underway. The "Funkadelic" side of George Clinton's mighty army was on the rise along side it's "Parliament" alter ego and what they produced with this album is simply amazing! The album show cases, in my opinion, the Greatest Guitarist Ever to pick up the instrument, Edward Earl Hazel.
He has always in some ways lived under the shadow of Jimi Hendrix due to being a black guitarist playing with a "rock-n-roll" feel to his music. Most people consider these 2 to be somewhat different & unique cause rock is mostly associated with "white" acts. It must be remembered that rock is a child born of it's mother and father, jazz & blues. Eddie like Jimi was a master of both & the feeling he brought forth when he played was other worldly.
The title cut is a symphony of pure and passionate brilliance. His guitar tells a story of sadness, pain, renewal & ultimate joy. Prior to recording, George asked him to imagine that he found out his mother had died & then later realize that instead she was in fact still alive!
He has always in some ways lived under the shadow of Jimi Hendrix due to being a black guitarist playing with a "rock-n-roll" feel to his music. Most people consider these 2 to be somewhat different & unique cause rock is mostly associated with "white" acts. It must be remembered that rock is a child born of it's mother and father, jazz & blues. Eddie like Jimi was a master of both & the feeling he brought forth when he played was other worldly.
The title cut is a symphony of pure and passionate brilliance. His guitar tells a story of sadness, pain, renewal & ultimate joy. Prior to recording, George asked him to imagine that he found out his mother had died & then later realize that instead she was in fact still alive!
The ride he takes you on is simply amazing! Other notable tracks are "Hit it & Quit It" & "Super Stupid" where Hazel rips into a flurry of guitar glory complete with wah wah peddle & special effects! The additional tracks in this release are a nice addition to the original album. I highly recommend this album especially to anyone whose just getting into the wonder that is The Parliaments & The Funkadelics! M.Jones
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