This amazing 27-song retrospective gloriously traces Brown's gradual transformation of soul music ("Let Yourself Go," "Out Of Sight") into the propulsive, hard-slammin' funk ("Cold Sweat," "Give It Up Or Turnit Loose") eventually appropriated by the, literally, thousands of bands who've since attempted to follow in the man's sweaty footprints. In addition to a comprehensive 24-page booklet that includes a well-written history, rare photos and detailed track credits, the digitally remastered disc features several recently unearthed, unedited live performances (the nine minute take on "Mother Popcorn" is da shit!), a few alternative takes, unreleased tracks, longer versions of most songs and a definitive, extended romp through "I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door I'll Get It Myself)" that firmly cements Brown's reputation as the king of all things funk.
