Funk Overload

by Maceo Parker

Overview

Having steered the mothership and worked as a triggerman for the Godfather of Soul, storied sax man Maceo Parker now brings his own tight rhythm and soul sound to vinyl (er, plastic) in undeniable proof that he's still "got it." Combining his smoking horn with the backing of fellow legends such as trombonist Fred Wesley and new bloods such as son Corey (whose intermittent raps colorfully enhance the album's youthful vibrance), Maceo works through the familiar funk and soul lines of his Parliament and JB days and adds new twists to such classics as Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" and "Inner City Blues," Stevie Wonder's "Tell Me Something Good," and Sly Stone's "Sing a Simple Song," while offering a number of his own well-orchestrated and well-seasoned compositions. "Youth of the World" features Maceo on a lead vocal reminiscent of Kool Moe Dee or Kurtis Blow, while "Do You Love Me" rises like Tower of Power before the sultry Chicago lines of closer "Going in Circles." Though Maceo's original lyrical attempts may be a bit immature, his years of experience and hard work shine through with every brassy attack and smooth soul note. ~ Matthew Robinson

Product Details

Release Date:	08/25/1998
Label:	What Are Records?
UPC:	0744626003228
Rank:	78538

Tracks

1. Uptown Up
2. Sing a Simple Song
3. Maceo's Groove
4. Elephant's Foot
5. Let's Get It On
6. Tell Me Something Good
7. Youth of the World
8. We're on the Move
9. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
10. Do You Love Me
11. Going in Circles

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Maceo Parker   Primary Artist,Rap,Flute,Vocals,Percussion,Sax (Alto),Synthesizer
Vincent Henry   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Fred Wesley   Guest Artist,Trombone
Sweet Charles Sherrell   Vocals (Background)
Jamal Thomas   Drums
Jerry Preston   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Will Boulware   Synthesizer,Organ (Hammond)
Steve Conte   Guitar
Ron Tooley   Trumpet
Bruno Speight   Guitar

Technical Credits

Maceo Parker   Composer,Producer,Executive Producer
Natasha Maddison   Executive Producer
Michael Rucska   Composer
Michael Bianco   Photography,Art Direction
James Nyx, Jr.   Composer
Niko Plaitakis   Photography
Mike Segal   Photography
Corey Parker   Composer
Scott Hull   Mastering
Marvin Gaye   Composer
Anita Poree   Composer
Stevie Wonder   Composer
Sylvester Stewart   Composer
James Nyx   Composer
Robbie Gordon   Executive Producer
Jerry Peters   Composer
Daniel Wise   Engineer,Producer
Joachim Becker   Executive Producer