Blasters of the Universe is a 1993 2 CD set by Bootsy's New Rubber Band

Bootsy Collins

William Earl "Bootsy" Collins is an American funk bassist, singer, and songwriter.Rising to prominence with James Brown in the late 1960s, and with Parliament-Funkadelic in the '70s, Collins's driving bass guitar and humorous vocals established him as one of the leading names in funk...

. The album was first released on the P-Vine record label and then by Rykodisc

Rykodisc

Rykodisc Records is an American record label. It is owned by Warner Music Group, operates as a unit of WMG's Independent Label Group and is distributed through Alternative Distribution Alliance.-Company history:...

 in the U.S. and the UK.
In terms of musical personnel, the album features more P-Funk

P-Funk

P-Funk is a shorthand term for the repertoire and performers associated with George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic collective and the distinctive style of funk music they performed...

 and Funk alumni than any other Bootsy Collins related release. It also contains one of the last tracks to feature original Parliament-Funkadelic

Parliament-Funkadelic

Parliament-Funkadelic is a funk, soul and rock music collective headed by George Clinton. Their style has been dubbed P-Funk. Collectively the group has existed under various names since the 1960s and has been known for top-notch musicianship, politically charged lyrics, outlandish concept albums...

 guitarist Eddie Hazel

Eddie Hazel

Edward Earl "Eddie" Hazel was a guitarist in early funk music in the United States who played lead guitar with Parliament-Funkadelic...

. The album also contains a lyric sheet and a comic book called "Back 'N' Dah Day: A Boot Tune Adventure".

Track listing

Disc 1:

1. Funk Express Card {W Collins} 5:53
2. J.R. (Just Right) {W Collins, B Worrell, Frankie Waddy, Don Davis} 6:48
3. Blasters of the Universe {W Collins, Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Richard Griffith, Rick Gardner} 6:45
4. Bad Girls {W Collins, Joel Johnson, Lawrence Cornett, Anthony Cole} 5:40
5. Back-N-The Day {W Collins, Phelps Collins, David Spradley, M Parker} 6:16
6. Where R The Children {W Collins, Cynthia Girty, Tony Walker, Carolyn Stanford} 4:36
7. Female Trouble's (The National Anthem) {W Collins} 4:33
8. Wide Track {W Collins, F Wesley, Mike Mitchell, Vince Campbell} 5:08
9. Funk Me Dirty {W Collins, G Clinton, Trey Stone} 5:39
10. Good Nite Eddie {W Collins, Eddie Hazel, Gary James} 6:59
11. A Sacred Place {W Collins, Greg Fitz} 3:36
12. Half Past Midnight {W Collins} 2:37
13. It's A Silly Serious World {W Collins} 5:17

Disc 2:

1. J.R. (Just Right) 5:05
2. Funk Express Card 4:50
3. Back N The Day 6:28
4. Bad Girls 4:59
5. Good Nite Eddie 4:24
6. Where R The Children 4:21
7. Funk Me Dirty 5:53
8. It's A Silly Serious World 5:09
9. A Sacred Place 4:21

Personnel

Musicians & Vocals: Catfish Collins

Catfish Collins

Phelps "Catfish" Collins was a rhythm guitarist known mostly for his work in the P-Funk collective. Although frequently overshadowed by his younger brother, Bootsy Collins, Catfish played on many important and influential records by Parliament, Funkadelic, and Bootsy's Rubber Band.In 1968, the...

, Razor "Sharp" Johnson, Bernie Worrell

Bernie Worrell

George Bernard "Bernie" Worrell, Jr. is an American keyboardist and composer best known as a founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic and for his work with Talking Heads. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 1997 with fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic...

, Eddie Hazel

Eddie Hazel

Edward Earl "Eddie" Hazel was a guitarist in early funk music in the United States who played lead guitar with Parliament-Funkadelic...

, David Spradley, Maceo Parker

Maceo Parker

Maceo Parker is an American funk and soul jazz saxophonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s, as well as Parliament-Funkadelic in the 1970s. Parker was a prominent soloist on many of Brown's hit recordings, and a key part of his band, playing alto, tenor and baritone saxophones...

, Frankie "Kash" Waddy, Fred Wesley

Fred Wesley

Fred Wesley is an American jazz and funk trombonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s and 1970s.-Biography:...

, Rick Gardner, Kush Griffith, The "Horny Horns", Mike Mitchell, Vince Campbell, Don "Tiger" Martin, "Sweat Band

Sweat Band

Sweat Band is the title of the 1980 debut album by the P-Funk spin off act the Sweat Band. The album was the first official release on the Uncle Jam Records label, formed by George Clinton and his business manager Archie Ivy, and distributed by CBS Records...

", Gary "Mudd Bone" Cooper, Robert P-Nut Johnson, George Clinton

George Clinton (musician)

George Clinton is an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and music producer and the principal architect of P-Funk. He was the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 1970s and early 1980s, and launched a solo career in 1981. He has been cited as one of the foremost...

, Anthony Cole, Buddy Miles

Buddy Miles

George Allen Miles, Jr. , known as Buddy Miles, was an American rock and funk drummer, most known as a founding member of The Electric Flag in 1967, then as a member of Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys from 1969 through to January 1970.-Early life:George Allen Miles was born in Omaha, Nebraska on...

, Wes Boatman, Ronni Harris, "Godmoma

Godmoma

Godmoma was a trio of female vocalists. The trio consisted of Cynthia Girty, Carolyn Myles, and Tony Walker.Godmoma released an album, Godmoma Here, in 1981, on Elektra Records...

", Cynthia, Tony, Carol, Bobby Byrd

Bobby Byrd

Bobby Byrd born Robert Howard Byrd was an American funk/soul/R&B/gospel musician, songwriter and record producer. He was born in Toccoa, Georgia, and is a 1998 winner of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's prestigious Pioneer Award...

, Casper, The Player, Fuzz Face, Trey Stone, Super-T, Ron Jenning, Pretty Fatt-Sheila & Cynthia, Kristin Gray, Greg Fitz, Dee "Dirty Mugg" James, David Cox, Anthony Goodin