What is somewhat of transitional album in their discography, America Eats Its Young was both the longest and most experimental of Funkadelic's albums at the time it was released. While it has its problems with filler and incoherency, as most double albums do, the highs here are absolutely wonderful. "Loose Booty" is a stone-cold funk classic, and the sad, sexual feel of the title-track makes it an easy winner, especially with that gorgeous guitar. "Philmore" is for all intents and purposes the intro to Bootsy Collins, and "That Was My Girl" is one of the catchiest songs the group ever performed. Still, there's a bit of filler on here, with songs that don't really go anywhere with their ideas or are bereft of ideas to begin with. It's runtime exacerbates this, as the album could easily be cut down to forty minutes and be even better. It's definitely a worthwhile listen, though, as the highs outnumber the lows and funky pleasures can be uncovered.
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