album · August 1, 1981

The Electric Spanking of War Babies

Funkadelic

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Charly RecordsSee this day

funkpsychedelic rock

The Electric Spanking of War Babies marked a transition for Funkadelic, leaning into the burgeoning electro-funk sound with synthesizers and drum machines taking center stage, a departure from their earlier, guitar-driven psychedelic rock. This album featured a more polished production, reflecting the changing musical landscape of the early 1980s.

• The album was released on August 1, 1981, by Charly Records.
• It features the single "You'll Like It Too," co-written by George Clinton and Bootsy Collins.
• This release came after a period of significant personnel shifts within the Funkadelic collective.

Funkadelic was a pioneering psychedelic soul band founded by George Clinton in the early 1970s, known for their experimental sound and elaborate stage shows. By 1981, the band had gone through numerous lineup changes and was navigating a more electro-funk sound, distinct from their earlier, rawer output.