Shuggie Otis's second and perhaps best solo LP (from 1971) includes the phenomenal Strawberry 23. A must for any psychedelic collector. Shuggie also famously turned down an offer to join the Rolling Stones as a guitarist on tour in 1974!
A co-founder of the P-Funk movement, Clarence Eugene "Fuzzy" Haskins was born in West Virginia in 1941 and started as a singer in the doo-wop vocal group The Parliaments, led by George Clinton in the late 1950s.
Repressing of this classic album by George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and the gang NO LONGER packaged with the 2015 limited CD cover. Just the beautiful Mother Ship Cover. The Library of Congress added the album to the National Recording Registry in 2011!
A critically acclaimed album known for its unique blend of psychedelic funk, soul, and rock influences, showcasing Otis's exceptional talent as a multi-instrumentalist and producer.
Following last year's "triumphant live album" (Pitchfork), and 2022's surprise breakthrough Boat Songs, Manning Fireworks is an instant classic of an LP. MJ let's us in on his observations on the intersection of wit and sadness.