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The essential James Brown records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1Sex MachineJames BrownStart here
Sex Machine
A sprawling, groove-locked document of the Godfather of Soul at his rhythmic peak. Relentless and influential. A funk cornerstone.
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2Live at the ApolloJames BrownClassic
Live at the Apollo
An electrifying live document that captured Brown's raw command. Thrilling and historic. One of the great live albums.
Essential James Brown tracks
- Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine from Sex Machine · on Best Funk Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Funk & Disco Songs
Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.