Funk rock releases, week 37

This week in funk rock, The Rasmus offer a fresh take on Alphaville's 'Forever Young,' while Prince's estate addresses claims surrounding overdubbed tracks on the release of Timeless. Meanwhile, archival material from Funkadelic receives a remastered reissue, and Primus discuss the creative balance behind their whimsical, goblin-themed album. A retrospective interview with Slade's Noddy Holder provides insight into his thoughts on influential rock and alternative acts.

1. 01

   The Rasmus, Alphaville

   THE RASMUS Shares Cover Of ALPHAVILLE's '80s Classic 'Forever Young'

   Sep 10 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Prince, Timeless

   Prince’s estate clears up controversial overdubbing claims on Timeless

   Sep 9 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Slade, Oasis, The Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nick Cave, Noddy Holder

   "Whatever they're on, I want some!" That time Slade legend Noddy Holder reviewed Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Nick Cave and more for a UK music magazine

   Sep 13 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Funkadelic

   SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: FUNKADELIC – MAGGOT BRAIN (REMASTERED)

   Sep 11 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Primus, Tenacious D

   “The biggest challenge was not to come off like Tenacious D. It could easily be interpreted as some form of parody”: How Primus made an album about goblins and rainbows while trying not to mention goblins and rainbows

   Sep 7 · 1 outlet

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