Mutiny - Mutiny on the Mamaship

All Music Guide

One of 1979's overlooked P-funk goodies was Mutiny on the Mamaship, the debut album by George Clinton disciples Mutiny. Parliament/Funkadelic's influence is impossible to miss on this very derivative LP, which can hardly be called innovative and certainly won't win any awards for its originality. Some reviewers slammed Mutiny leader Jerome Brailey for going out of his way to emulate Parliament/Funkadelic; the thing is, he does it so darn well that you'll be patting your foot while you're commenting on the album's lack of originality. When Mutiny tears into goofy Clinton-esque numbers like "Lump," "Romeo (Hope You're Feeling Better)," and "Funk 'N' Bop," the P-funk grooves aren't mildly infectious -- they're extremely infectious. You might end up complaining about how Mutiny goes to such trouble to sound like Parliament/Funkadelic most of the time -- and your complaints wouldn't be unwarranted -- but you'll want to get up and dance while you're complaining. - Alex Henderson, All Music G...uide Read more Less