Today Marks The 31st Anniversary of The Parliament-Funkadelic’s Studio Album “Dope Dogs” Originally Released on November 25, 1994.
“Dope Dogs” is a studio album by Parliament-Funkadelic (also known as P-Funk All Stars) released in 1994 on P-Vine Records.
The album features core P-Funk elements like Hendrix-style guitar, horn arrangements, and the signature "on the one" grooves.
“Dope Dogs’” production seems to focus on modern production tricks, further use of drum machines and synth-horns, and sampling pieces of their old work.
The lyrics explore themes like government conspiracy, psychological manipulation, and the origins of existence, often using dog-related puns.
Some critics found the production held the album back, but others found the lyrics and virtuoso performances made it forgivable.
The album was released in Japanese, European and American versions. with three different configurations on three different continents; it's generally agreed that the UK and American versions are better than the Japanese one, but there's not enough difference between the three to really mess with the rankings.
The album showcases high-level musical skill, with great virtuosity on tracks that also feature new sounds like chicken-scratch banjo and fast-prattling rappers.
Tracklist:
1 Dog Star (Fly On) 8:13
2 U.S. Custom Coast Guard Dope Dog 4:54
3 Some Next Shit 6:13
4 Follow The Leader 5:32
5 Just Say Ding (Data Boy) 4:32
6 Help, Scottie, Help (I'm Tweaking And I Can't Beam Up) 5:04
7 Pack Of Wild Dogs 5:48
8 Fifi 3:47
9 All Sons Of Bitches 5:37
10 Dopey Dope Dog 4:55
11 Sick' Em 6:13
12 Kibbles And Bits 5:05
13 I Ain't The Lady (He Ain't The Tramp) 4:41
14 Tales That Wag The Dog Part 1 (Nigga, Pleeeeeze) / Part 2 (Is That Your Bark Or Your Bite?) 5:53
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©.
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