Game, Dames and Guitar Thangs
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If your circle of friends includes any guitar players, take this little test. Ask them if they are familiar with Eddie Hazel's Game, Dames and Guitar Thangs. Chances are their eyes will widen, followed by an exclamation something like "I thought I was the only one who knew about that record!" Indeed, knowledge of this relatively obscure album is something of a secret handshake among axe men, because the guitar work on it is flat-out incredible. But then, you had to be a bad mutha to be in a band with George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell and the rest of the Parliament/Funkadelic mothership, and that s where a 17 year-old Eddie Hazel found himself in 1967, as the new guitar player in the Parliaments. Over the next ten years, Hazel would become an instrumental mainstay in P-Funk, most notably on Fender Strat showcases like "Maggot Brain" and "Dollar Bill," which he co-wrote. By the time he recorded this album in 1977, however, Hazel was out of the band, beset by personal problems that led to his premature demise in 1992 and which also explain at least in part why this album never reached commercial liftoff. All of the aforementioned P-Funk notables are here, along with the Brides of Funkenstein on vocals, but this is Eddie's show, as he lets loose with one coruscating, psychedelic funk lead after another over a mixture of George Clinton-penned originals and covers of "California Dreamin'" and "I Want You (She's So Heavy)." Our Real Gone reissue features liner notes and photos inside a gatefold-style wallet. You don't have to be a guitar player to need this one. Review: A Masterpiece for all Times - Games, Dames and Guitar Thangs” by Eddie Hazel is pure, cosmic funk genius. Every note drips with soul and raw emotion, blending psychedelic rock and deep funk in a way only Hazel could. It’s criminally underrated. One of the top five funk albums ever made, slept on far too long. A true masterpiece that deserves legendary status. Review: Great Find... - Even better on CD!
A**K
A Masterpiece for all Times
Games, Dames and Guitar Thangs” by Eddie Hazel is pure, cosmic funk genius. Every note drips with soul and raw emotion, blending psychedelic rock and deep funk in a way only Hazel could. It’s criminally underrated. One of the top five funk albums ever made, slept on far too long. A true masterpiece that deserves legendary status.
A**R
Great Find...
Even better on CD!
M**S
Ode to "Smeero"
I grew up on Funkadelic music,having heard "Free your mind..." at the age of nine. For me, that album created a mystique about the original Funk Mob that to this day still exists. Part of the reason for that is that the group failed to stay intact for very long. But a more significant reason is Eddie's guitar playing. He created a searing, haunting sound that pierced the soul. As I grew older I became a stark, raving "Funkadelic Maggot", and as soon as I saw this solo album in the store, it was mine. I thought it was a slight deviation from the Funkadelic style, but it was still "cold-blooded ghetto rock". For a Black man, a bluesed-up version of "California Dreamin'" brought it home. Not only with his guitar playing, but also with his voice, Eddie made this song his own and turned it out! The entire album displayed his versatility and much-overlooked talent. I wish I had been old enough (or lived in the right town) to have witnessed him performing live. Fortunately now, there is video footage of him on You-tube (Bless you,Internet!). In conclussion, I'd just like to say that I will be a P-Funk Maggot and Eddie Hazel fan forever. FUNK ON,Y'ALL!!
A**N
So so good at guitar
Obviously every song has mind blowing guitar. The best being the end of Physical Love where Senor Hazel is playing some of the most intense guitar i've ever heard. The problem is that the guitar on that part is the least prominent instrument, but there is some sweet synth keyboard I think Bernie Worrell was playing his keyboard underwater. Anywho California Dreamin', Physical Love, and What about it? sell this cd. The "I want you (She's so heavy)" cover is fantastic and has a good little jam in between. Frantic Moment and So goes the story are odd, but who cares it's Eddie Hazel. For those of you who don't know Eddie Hazel is one of the greatest guitartists of all time, but unfortunately had a short life like many other musicians. Rest in P Eddie. PS. There is quote that describes funk perfectly in the liner notes.
P**R
Short & sweet
Eddie Hazel was a very underrated guitarist. Getting his start playing for the Godfather of funk George Clinton in Parliment/Funkadelic Hazel always shined. This was a great listen of Hazel preforming his funky brand on covers of other songs and original pieces.
A**R
ok
its ok
S**E
Awesome!
This review will be short and to the point. If you are a fan of Eddie Hazel and his work with funkadelic then this ablum is a must have. It is an awesome album and his version of California dreaming will leave you speechless.
J**K
Face melting
Eddie is a legend, praise be to he.
R**O
DISCAÇOOOO!
Esse álbum é sem dúvida alguma um dos melhores de todos os tempos. Não digo só do Eddie Hazel, digo da Músico como um todo. Disco com muita guitarra e muito groove, com doses generosas de funk e soul. Recomendadíssimo!
A**.
Funkadelic's guitarist's solo album
This album is a gem. If you're familiar with Funkadelic then you will know how good of a guitarist Eddie Hazel is.
'**R
Unkut FUNK from da heart...
Warner Solo-Album Reissue(1976)des legendären P-Funk gitarristen, eine wahrlich geniale Produktion, ein Amalgam aus purem Funk und fettem Rock'nRoll, insges. "catchier" als etwa vieles von Funkadelic aus jener Zeit(diese haben natürlich ihren eigenen, psychedelischen Reiz...!)Eddie "darf" hier unlimited fuzzige gitarren-gewitter entfesseln, ein magischer "one nation under a groove" stuff das ganze, ihr fahrt auf den gitarren-sound von "who's that lady" von Ernie Isley(Isley Bros.) ab?!...dann checkt Eddie...allein diese 9 Minuten Version des Lennon/McCartney Klassikers "I want you(she's so heavy)" ein track bei dem ich die "Luftgitarre" zum glühen bringe...(sic!) Erinnert euch an "Maggot Brain" und ihr wisst was Eddie'Smeero'Hazel vollbringen kann...arghh. Eddie(1950-1992) ist wohl der einzige adequate Nachfolger(in class&style!) von Hendrix, man mag ihn zu Recht mit jenem vergleichen! Das Rolling Stone Magazine hat ihn auf ihrer Shortlist der 100 besten Gitarristen(in time&space!) Leider ließen die Drogen ihn nur 42 werden, damn! Jerome'Bigfoot'Brailey, Cordell Mosson, Bernie Worrell und die Brides of Funkenstein an den background-vocals sind mit an Bord, Produziert von Dr.Funkenstein himself... Kurzum - U gotta have that guitar thang ! Gitarren-maniacs und Funkateers, souldudes etc.
S**R
Eddie Maggotbrain Hazel at the peak of his powers.
Eddie Maggotbrain Hazel at the peak of his powers.
E**E
Vergleiche...
...hinken hier. Eddie Hazel hat es sicherlich auch genervt,mit Jimi Hendrix verglichen zu werden. Er hat nicht versucht,genau zu kopieren. War einfach ein Top Gitarrero mit ähnlichen Motiven. Das eine oder andere bewußte Zitat kommt aber schon vor..Ich bin echt zusammengezuckt...Er kann es wirklich ! . Sehr schön,das ausufernde WahWah Gewitter und der stärkere Funk Einfluß. Schöne Ideen und Effekte auf dieser Solo LP. Der Sound ist gewöhnungsbedürftig. Feinste Höhen sucht man vergebens. 1976/77 konnte man das schon besser. Liegt aber an der originalen Produktion in den Siebzigern. Die Pressung ist gut. Keine Knackser oder Preßfehler. Top. Schnelle Lieferung aus UK.
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