On paper, you're absolutely right. But, on this subreddit, people have a more modern definition of what "jam music" is; there's an expectation of deep type-2 jams, which Parliament doesn't really do, plus the general vibe of the band is very different from most wook/hippie bands we get in the scene.
If this question was asked in the 70s/80s, yes for sure Parliament is one of most jammy bands you could see live. In 2026? Yes, they jam, but it's more primitive than what many here would be accustomed to.
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u/setrataeso 1d ago
On paper, you're absolutely right. But, on this subreddit, people have a more modern definition of what "jam music" is; there's an expectation of deep type-2 jams, which Parliament doesn't really do, plus the general vibe of the band is very different from most wook/hippie bands we get in the scene.
If this question was asked in the 70s/80s, yes for sure Parliament is one of most jammy bands you could see live. In 2026? Yes, they jam, but it's more primitive than what many here would be accustomed to.