Magnum - Fully Loaded
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Magnum – Fully Loaded (1974)
A superb, often overlooked funk and soul album from Magnum, an eight-piece band from California whose sole LP has since become a highly sought-after rarity among funk and rare groove collectors. Originally released on the Phoenix label in 1974, Fully Loaded brings together deep funk, jazz-rock fusion, Latin rhythms and psychedelic soul, creating a wonderfully adventurous sound that occasionally recalls Sly & The Family Stone, Parliament and early-'70s Miles Davis.
Opening track "Evolution" is an absolute standout, combining punchy horns, distorted guitar, rolling percussion and infectious funk rhythms. "Your Mind" takes a darker, more atmospheric direction, while "Natural Juices" ventures into the eccentric, psychedelic territory associated with George Clinton's P-Funk universe.
Elsewhere, "Witch Doctor's Brew" and the nearly ten-minute "Composition Seven" explore jazz-funk and fusion, with extended instrumental passages, electric keyboards and Latin-influenced percussion. "Funky Junky" delivers another irresistible groove, while "It's The Music That Makes Us Do It" adds a more soulful touch.
Featuring the songwriting and organ work of Michael Greene alongside Harold Greene's bass playing, this is a fascinating meeting point between funk, soul and experimental jazz.
A genuine rare groove discovery, and an essential album for anyone drawn to the deeper, more adventurous side of '70s funk