MAGGOT BRAIN
Track Listing
Maggot Brain
Can You Get To That
Hit It and Quit It
You And Your Folks, Me And My Folks
Super Stupid
Back In Our Minds
Wars Of Armageddon
My Rating
9/10
Average Critic Rating
9/10
Overview
This is an absolute masterpiece of emotional depth and sonic experimentation. ‘Maggot Brain’ blends raw, Psychedelic Rock with Soul and Funk influences, creating a genre-defying soundscape that feels both otherworldly and deeply human. The musicianship is incredible, with searing guitar work that will melt your brain and layers of cosmic energy that push the boundaries of what Funk music could be. There’s a strong reflection on love, loss, and societal struggles here, capturing an immense sense of emotional intensity - the whole album exudes it. This is an album that absolutely deserves a listen from everyone and rewards listeners with its bold creativity and spiritual resonance. Essential.
Recommended for psychedelic guitar lovers looking for some Funk and insane guitar.
Featured Song
Maggot Brain
Most Streamed
Can You Get To That
Least Streamed
Wars Of Armageddon
Underrated
Super Stupid
TVV Top 3 Songs
Maggot Brain | Hit It and Quit It | Super Stupid
Singles
Can You Get To That | Hit It and Quit It | You And Your Folks, Me And My Folks
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Maggot Brain | Can You Get To That | Super Stupid
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
Yes
Album Artwork Rating
9/10
The image here is as incredible as the message - featuring a screaming Black woman's head emerging from the ground, representing powerful and raw emotion. This is often interpreted as a symbol of Black rage or pain, with the title referencing the "decomposing mind" of intense emotional turmoil. A cover that is striking in every sense.
Genre
Psychedelic Funk
RL
Westbound Records
Recording Studio
United Sound Systems Recording Studios (Detroit, Michigan)
