One truly righteous funk album and a must own for funk fans.
591314
This is among one of the all time best Kool albums. Funky Stuff, Jungle Boogie, Hollywood Swingin are among some of the funkiest tunes to have come out that year. Which makes this a gospel according to funk album. That means it's canon for funk fans. Own this and you shall forever enter the kingdom of funk.
3135603
My knowledge in funk music is very amateurish. One day I saw this CD in a sales in a HK Cd shop and I was attracted by the price, with the 6th sense that it is a good record... (of course I learnt from various information that it was really an overlooked classics in Funk) wow! Great groove! All of the music make you hip, and before listening I just wonder how could one re-interprete "Jealous Guy", which is already a classic... well, they do it well... ! The conga drum parts really make you feel that you can dance on "Jealous Guy"... The long jam "Ghetto" involve much seamless interaction with the audiences, it must be an extremely joyful experience to be there! From the 8 cuts in the album, I love "Hey Girl" most.
This album is already in my updated "favourite top 10" album... the 1st Funk album in the list (my favourite is progressive rock/krautrock, and Tim-Buckley style folk), image the power of good music.
1009067
you can't fake the funk.the drums,boards,guitar solos and the thumping bass and the fat horns  are real music.things that are badly missing from music today.i personally love all of the funk in your face series.the  original long versions are on time.but vol 4 is my fav by a fro  puff.hearing flutes&wah wah effects grooving to the funk is  fantastic.beautiful time of music.and no it ain't disco or looping or  sampling you either had the funk or you had to go.lots of fun.
2347418
if you love the blues as I do you will not be disappointed in this album it is simply put amazing. While I am not a fan of his funk output, more of a blues guy than a funk guy, Johnny's early blues stuff is top notch and not to be missed if you consider yourself a blues fan at all you should have this in your collection
2737806
This is classic west coast G-funk! A must have for any true hip hop aficionado. Favorite cuts from the album include Respect, New York, New York, Lets Play House, Smooth, Ridin, Slippin, and Slidin, and Dogg Pund Gangstas.
4719550
If you love funky music...no let me get this right...If you love "music", this is a must-have album..Like it's recent ablum "Mandrill Is" , "Composite Truth" showcases Mandrill's mastery of different cultures and styles.. Moroccan nights is a instrumental masterpiece, Polk Street Carnival puts you right on the Island, Hang Loose is cold blooded funk at it's best and Fencewalk is on a level by itself..Great Album....
3710152
A FUNK masterpiece. Make no mistake, THIS, is Deee-lite's finest moment (not Dewdrops, although Dewdrops is excellent).
832215
One of the best soul funk songs, ever! One of my classic favorites.
4730634
This was one funky album by the Funkmaster Mr. Clinton and his funk croonies.  I love the "Undisco Kidd and I'm Never Gonna Tell It".  Those are my two favorite tracks on the whole album. I copped this album on cd some 14 years ago when it was first released on compact disc along with the other Funkadelic titles. Definitely a good cd to have in one's collection.
988771
This CD is much more essential than the first "greatest hits" album because a Sly collection is not complete without two of the greatest funk/soul songs ever written - "Family Affair" (a wonderfully  poetic song that you won't get out of your head) and "Runnin'  Away" (with its unforgettable trumpet melody). While there is a lot  missing from this anthology, there is enough great material to make it a  perfect introduction to Sly's beautiful contributions to soul music.  Sly's  music is a combination of multi-layered horns, bass lines, vocals (almost  all the band members sang), and addictive melodies.  He was also one of the  first musicians to combine the hippie optimism of the 1960's with soul and  funk music. Sly was almost more of a musical director than a performer,  getting the most out of his tremendous musicians, especially the funkiest  bass player around, Larry Graham.  Sly's influence on soul music is  immeasurable.
This is a way to introduce yourself to his music.  It is a  highly recommended addition to a music collection.
3490628
I would have to say that this belongs in the bible of funk. Almost all of it is of the quick tempo danceable type funk. These guys displayed the perfect ability of blend simple grooves and intricate little passages which makes for killer "disco jazz" that I think anyone into danceable music would dig. Own this if you like funk because it is among one of the best funk albums out there.
117325
Ultra Rare Christian Funk!!!  Great Arrangements by Jimmie Haskell and drumming by John Guerin & Ron Tutt.  Contains awesome drum break on track called "Hallelujah".  Overall, album is funky with soulful vocals from Bob Moline and the message in his lyrics can be applied to life and the choices we make.  5 Stars all the way!!!
1666587
A fresh take on 70's funk...with the added suprise of both gospel and rap tracks included on one CD!
562935
Captures the essence of 70's funk like few songs do. Some of the tightest riffs ever, punctuated by crisp snare and an awesome bassline. It gets no better.
1475825
This album is simply amazing.

Even though almost every song is made by sampling p-funk, each one is unique and not a single one is skip-able. The bass loops are heavy and are splashed with other funky elements, it's a beautiful blend.

Both E double and Pmd spit in this crazy nonchalant, almost sleepy manner but it works very well. E's voice is very unique...he can make a very simple line sound complex.

"Please listen to my demo" has the best beat on the album. It's a slowed down p-funk type loop which totally reflects the mood of the song, kind of somber and almost sad. The song is about their initial trouble getting their name out.

I'd give the album 6 stars if I could.
3625356
Ive been a fan of funk for a while now, and this has got to be some of the best funk/soul that Ive heard in a really long time. I was first introduced to these guys when they worked with and backed Bobby Rushnow I get it, why they're a big deal. Id say if you're simply a fan of funk, soul, R&B or blues, then this is the album for you.

Ive streamed some of the songs online, recently saw the band live, and can definitely attest to the fact that the storytelling on the album is superb. Cant wait to get this baby in the mail~
2907660
Most people know Warren G for his track with Nate Dogg, "Regulate".  But the fact is this album is completely packed with westcoast classics!!  The name of the album describes the production well...totally fulla that G-Funk.  Any Hip-Hop fan can appreciate "Regulate the G-Funk Era", check it out.