Maggot Brain

Episode Details

Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Lisa Lambert and Ian O’Neill to discuss Maggot Brain, the third studio album from American funk band Funkadelic. This album ranked #136 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

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Runtime: 46 minutes

Who is Funkadelic?

Funkadelic was an American funk rock group that produced music from 1968 to 1982. Originally conceived as the backing band for Clinton’s vocal group - the Parliaments - Funkadelic eventually became its own entity that pursued a heavier, more psychedelic rock-oriented sound while Parliament - its sister act - pursued more commercial fare. In 1997, Funkadelic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 2005 the group was the subject of a full-length documentary called Parliament-Funkadelic: One Nation Under a Groove. Artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, MC Hammer and Tupac have all cited Funkadelic as a major influence. The group has two albums on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list, including Maggot Brain and One Nation Under a Groove.

What is Maggot Brain?

Maggot Brain is Funkadelic’s third studio album. Released in 1971, it is considered one of the cornerstones of the funk genre and is the final album recorded by the original Funkadelic lineup. The album was a critical and commercial success, hitting the charts in the United States and landing on numerous best-of lists, including being named the 17th best album of the 1970s by Pitchfork. Maggot Brain is a mainstay of the Rolling Stone Greatest Albums list, topping out at #136 in 2020.