Reviews (page 7 of 12)
Light a joint. Find a comfy chair. Put this on.
Fav: Who Says A Funk Band Can’t Play Rock?! Least Fav: Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers) Lyrics like the one about the fear of being eaten by a sandwich are why I enjoy albums like these
This is the second Funkadelic album that I have listened to. The first was Maggot Brain, which I didn't like apart from the title track, so I wasn't looking forward to One Nation Under a Groove. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be one of the most fun albums I have ever listened to. It put a huge smile on my face.
Očekivala sam više. Frendovi su me u srednjoj nahajpavali na takav funk i mislila sam da je to nekaj puno bolje. Baš ko da mi puni mozak sa sto tisuća zvukova i sve skupa mi ne paše. Blago iritantno. Samo za đuskanje jednom u sto godina, al ne za slušanje uz kavu ujutro. Dobra mi je ona Into you.
kaotički gusto, a u isto vrijeme šuplje. podnošljiva pozadinska glazba koja je na trenutke nepodnošljiva
A high 3
oki
Meh
i am vibing with the funk!!
Spotify didn't allow this to play on the web.
Funky fresh fmusic
Sucks
Aight
Could only listen to one song because this album is essentially nowhere online streaming.
Had to order the album and finally got to listen. What can you say about this album that hasn’t been said. Funk at its finest. You can hear their influence from Thundercat to Mononeon it’s everywhere!
Pretty amazing! There is almost as much rock on this album as there is funk. The bass and guitar work is outstanding.
4 stars because I got to listen to Maggot Brain again.
Very funky and fresh.
Not overtly funky
Do you swear to Funk, the whole Funk, and nothing but the Funk? 10/10
Freaking awesome!!!
Short but good
Good shi
This album was fun but forgettable. I don't listen to a lot of funk, but I respect how formative it was in music history and how many things came from it musically. I wasn't in love with any of the songs, but they sounded decent enough. The instrumentation was nice and the voices all melded together very well - it just didn't elicit any real feelings from me. Also, I couldn't recall a single song once the album was over. Also, I don't know if anyone else is having this issue but I couldn't stream this on Spotify...
look. it's kinda nice. but the length of each song makes me wanna cry. it doesn't progress or evolve into anything that i feel is very relevant to me. sry.
I like this. Musically, it's really on-point. It has a really cracking opening, with real energy and grooves, and it's just a lot of fun. There's some really funky bass-lines, and I love the squealing guitars. I did find myself getting less interested in the longer tracks that became quite repetitive, otherwise I would have rated this higher. However, when it's good it's really good. 3.5 rounded up.
Nunca tinha ouvido nada parecido, não desse jeito, creio que eles tenham pegado várias inspirações da época, e tenham sido inspiração para gerações futuras, no geral bem interessante ver esse pedaço da história e da cultura na forma de musica.
I really liked Maggotbrain, so i was pumped for this, but I was really not a fan of this.
Goddamn, do I love Funkadelic. I heard them for the first time watching the underrated and prescient movie "PCU" and fell instantly in love. I rarely go out of my way to listen to George Clinton or Parlament Funkadelic, but I always have the best time when I do. I'm listening to this album in my office at work at a standing desk and I have to stop myself from doing a little dance to the music. And I don't LIKE dancing. This music always puts me in a great mood no matter how I feel, and that is the best compliment I can give any artist. I'm so glad I could finally see George live last year. As I go through this project, even albums I like, I am done with by the time I get to the end. When this album ended, I wanted more. I pledge allegiance to the United Funk of Funkadelica.
Pet fav song: "Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!" I had only ever listened to Maggot Brain before this album. I say between the two this is better. But it's hard to dislike George Clinton. And why can't it be on Spotify? Pour one out for my playlists.
I listened to what seems to be the original 6 track listing, the Spotify link seems to go to a shorter version of the album Loved the first half, fun and funky and hard not to enjoy. Second half wasn't quite as engaging but still good
Impossible to find. Listened to the Clinton administration version instead
I don't really get funk. This looks like a tongue in cheek group though, so kudos for that.
This album is too funky for me.
Too much talking in songs. Didn’t mind overall
Ovo je čisto nabacano "vidite me kako dobro znam svirati" bez ikakve povezanosti, smisla, ili dopadljivosti. Vjerujem da ima puno boljih funk albuma i jedva čekam da ih čujem, ali ovaj me baš razočarao.
Byrjar ekkert sérstaklega vel. One nation under a groove er flottari titill en lag og reggaeskotið Grooveallegiance gerir ekki mjög mikið fyrir mig. En svo fer þetta í gang og er barasta ansi solid og vel það.
Fucking great album - Love it Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!
I liked what little of this spotify has
Wish Spotify wasn’t so weird with this album. Amazing though.
I usually like Funkadelic, but this was just okay. A few songs are longer than feels necessary, which makes the album feel the same.
Funky 😜
fajne
Astonishing - extremely fun the whole way through including the bonus 7" with a ripping live Maggot Brain. If I could do half stars I'd give it 4.5 just to make room for other the two other best P-Funk records, the doo doo song is the closest thing to a low light on this album but it still slaps regardless.
It was rather long, but it definitely grew on me as it went on - it started off a bit "yes we get it you're great musicians are you going to do anything meaningful though?", but got more interesting as it branched out and that. Also poop song was a highlight musically and definitely lyrically.
Nope, not for me.
What an album to start this off with! Not my first time hearing this but this time around it, it really clicked for me. Pure groovy funk that you just can’t help but bop along to!
Funk. Not too bad. Sounds like this was a major source of inspiration for Prince.
An absolute banger! I loved every song on this album and it lived up to its funky nature. Even if it was hard to find, I much prefer this to Maggot Brain. Great album that more people should know about.
Full album not available in Spotify.
Amazing. Sensational. A music experience unlike any other. I loved the entire album and will listen to it many times over. I hate that it isn't on any music streaming service, might shed a tear or two because of this but what are you gonna do?
Great funky stuff here. I was especially into "Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!" 7.5/10
This album sounded so aggressively 70's, and that's just not an era of music that speaks to me. Still, there were some very strong ideas here. My favorite moments were on tracks like "Groovallegience" when the bass just kinda seems to do their own thing, all while still keeping the heartbeat of the song driving. I dunno, I feel like this lands in a category of music where if someone told me it was their favorite album of all time I wouldn't fault them at all, even if I don't love it much myself.
This is peak P-Funk and a great companion to Mothership Connection. The album gives this energy of a collective with a clear vision of afro-futurism and unity. I would give anything to see the shows of that time, where yes, they were scat-obsessed even on stage (one of their guitarists, Shider, would only wear an oversized diaper), and even though Parliament/Funkadelic/George Clinton still perform live, it is not the same, and they are a bit SCAT(tered) in their booking and cancelling of venues (I have some recent experience tyring to go). Though some of the ideas seem outrageous and maybe just a shallow groovefest, there is a deeper sense of a connection of waste/rotting away and the earth. Maggot Brain (Hazel's guitar solo!!!) is my most favorite P-Funk output ever, and it is nice they included a live version on this album, along with "Think, it ain't illegal yet". When will we unite in our fun, sometimes outlandish/poopy ways, and rise up to the system that doesn't want us to think critically anymore?
Funk always sounds so strange to my ear since I listen to it so rarely. I love the vibes and the intentional care-free style of it. "Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!" is my favorite song with its cheeky lyrics and rocking sonics, "P.E. Squad / Doo Doo Chasers" was also a great jam song. I really liked how I was advertised nutrition bars during it since this album isn't on spotify and therefore requires an ad-filled listening experience. Like every time we listen to an album outside our usual genre, I'm gonna play this safe and give it a 3.5 because I don't have much to compare it to. Since I liked The World is a Ghetto more than this and that was a 4, I'll round this down to a 3.
Before listening: When I first got into Parliament/Funkadelic, I tried to listen while studying. It was my first encounter with music that was too dancey to work to. Ever since then I've loved the *idea* of P-Funk, but my actual listening is rare. Also I'm sour I had to play this on youtube (especially because for a few minutes I hit play on my computer which didn't recognize youtube and played Otis Redding on top of it--me: "I don't remember them being so dissonant"). Anyway, I worry that my (and this group's) having listened to this while working will impact our ability to fully appreciate it. It's not work music Okay, now I'm listening: Less bombastically funky than other of their stuff, more mellow more a fusion of rock and funk, with some great extended riffs that are just jamming. Really cool mixing in of crazy rock-style guitar solos. A little too much aimless jamming for 5 stars, but a worthy entry nonetheless.
You know, I would describe this as a good funk - in that it lifted my mood with the energy and playfulness that they brought to a bunch of their songs - but I would not describe it as great funk - in that it did not immediately make me want to start dancing.
any joy i had listening to this album was taken away by the extremely long interlude talking about shit. i didn't become a doctor for a reason!!!!!
Nice bit of funk nothing too exciting
Hip-shakin' energy! "Maggot Brain" - good guitar work.
Liked the first song. Is this album important? Would like to know. Didn't do much for me. But it gets 2 for being groovy and bringing me in a groovy mood.
Excellent
A great hang and a very fun listen!
Clear elements of funk and has a fun cowbell. Picks up towards the end but pretty slow
It's funk. I'll give it a three but it'll be a 2.5 in my book because it was a little long for my taste.
Side B is so much better than side A. The groove is immaculate. The lyrics are practically nonsense.
So link seems broken, pulled up what I think is proper album on Spotify and outright from the first song like definitely no. Was not expecting some weird ASMR smacked onto a song like that. Granted see why this was also flagged. Again first song is the same rift on the guitar that’s used in whole lotta love by Led Zepplin so hence why this album is getting flagged.
First and foremost, kudos to George Clinton himself for making this album available on his YouTube channel. Very cool move. I've heard a couple of Funkadelic songs in passing, including the title track for this album. One Nation Under a Groove flexes itself well, as George Clinton and his funk collective constructed some nasty danceable riffs and beats to illicit such blissful vibes. They even took note from the progressive rock movement in going for longer songs with multiple structures and a more aggressive edge, such as on "Groovallegiance" and "Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!" Be forewarned that this album gets lyrically weird in places. I was listening to "Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers)" where they sung about finding unity and taking collective action through metaphors related to eating lunch and going to the bathroom. I'm not sure what substances Clinton and company were on at the time of writing, but it does stand out. Also, I can't help but feel like giving the slight edge to Clinton's other P-funk group Parliament, as I remember enjoying Mothership Connection earlier on my journey with the more consistent space-age-themed songwriting. Still, One Nation Under a Groove was a great time and worth seeking out.
Funky! Really want something new next, though, please...
Звучание явно не моё... Я пыталась слушать фоном, даже тут как-то и почему-то было неловко. Пока не прочитала перевод треков, никакого идейного смысла не видела. Перевод пролил больше света на альбом и его идейность. В целом, наверное, альбом пережил своё время и своё поколение.
[7/10] Definitely was not expecting this to scatologically beat out Butthole Surfers
Good individual tracks but Funk'd out by the end.
One nation under a groove. Like the first track and the final couple however some of those middle ones were a hard old slog. Full respect for the whoever it was on lead guitar though.
4 out of 5. Not my favorite Funkadelic album but I have yet to hear a bad one.
very nice funk, low 5
Spotify wouldn't let me listen to the entire album without paying, but the two tracks that I was allowed to listen, (including the title track), sound so dated now.
actually so upset its not on streaming platforms i love funkadelic so much
Big and bold and fun. More rock than I expected
🎶 Gettin' down just for the funk of it 🎶 Gotta say, this really put a smile on my face!
full album not available in spotify
preddddy good
this is so fun and such a great culmination of the genres that preceded it. the funk + psychedelic is such a great combo. the ones that leaned more into smooth jazz were less compelling to me but i didn't dislike them. i liked hearing the periodic record scratches that foreshadow the way the genres will evolve into hip hop in the coming decades. really enjoyed this!! Fav tracks: Hit It and Quit It, (Not Just) Knee Deep
Fun and funky. Would listen to it again if it was on Spotify, but oh well. Still enjoyed it even with the youtube ads.
gloriously funky, uplifting, vibrant music.
Great music, smooth beats. a bit long. 9 out of 10.
"Wearing diapers onstage, mixing feedback guitar with songs about sex and body fluids, they've remained filthy for 38 years"
No
Not for me
nice groovy funk the 2015 remaster has a live version of Maggot Brain !
Great tunes, would have loved some shorter songs but great tunes
I actually enjoy this more than Maggot Brain. If only they could keep themselves from taking a stroll down noodling street at least ever other time.
whoooo says a funk band can’t play rock music?
Achei bom
Maggot Brain > Whatever the heck this is
good
Echt funky meine Güte
bangers
So way back in the olden days meaning around 99-00 my old pal Charlie introduced me to the P-Funk or at least what I knew of them beyond the classic film PCU. He had this album on CD and was nice enough to dub me a copy onto cassette. I think he put Sly Stone on the B side. He had what he thought was a hilarious joke of making a tape labeled Dave Matthew's Band but was only dave for like 30 seconds then Sly comes on. This presumably to freak out the squares or something. Anyway I love this album one of my true intros to Funk!
the answer to the age old question 'who got da funk?'
Maybe it is a little too long for a funk album but hell it is a very good funk album.
Me aburrí, pero no fue terrible. Nota: 2.9
In my highest of highs I never would have been able to come up with something like Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad. These cats are from another plane of existence. Maggot Brain also continues to be one of the greatest instrumental works of that decade.
Great great great album, the charisma of the band members could be heard though each and every song. Worth searching on YouTube and listening as a whole.
The lyrics of the first two songs are all about how funky the band is. Which would be a bit cringy if it wasn't undeniably true. In the middle it gets a bit weird. Overall too long, but it's a real foot-tapper for sure
I never said a funk band can't play rock. Why would I?
I love funk albums and this one was kinda psychedelic which was cool. Wish it was on Spotify in its entirety!
Американский ни то рок, ни то фанк. Это не совсем моя музыка, но не смотря на это, она звучит достаточно интересно
It's good, but not on Maggot Brain level.
8/10. I love the combination of rock and funk music. This is a really enticing listen!!! :)
They have better songs on other albums. Rather Standard disco.
I prefer the slightly more minimal earlier albums but it's Funkadelic!
2,5
Nunca he escuchado funk, pero este álbum me ha mantenido estudiando sistema jurídico administrativo, así que bueno es. ¿Me lo pondría normalmente? No.Pero bastante slay
Can't say I love an 11-minute song about doo-doo but that's just me. The rest of the album is pretty fun. I prefer Maggot Brain ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
did anyone else have this problem? listen to maggot brain instead
Title track is an all-time best bop, alongside several other very good ones. Potent analgesic for the Monday morning commute.
I listened to this a ton in high school and college but I don’t think I was ever wild about it. Weirdly it seems to not be available on Spotify. Three stars from memory.
Fun but not my favorite funkadelic
4.0
Not for me.
нормалек.
Given the state of the world and politics right now, I believe that thinking has indeed become illegal.
So much to love here - grooving bass lines, silly lyrics, funky guitar. This would have been a blast to see live. Going to play it again.
Decent.
Had my feet tapping from the first note. Not usually the kind of music I listen to but I'm going to seek out more Funkadelic.
My inner voice during my trignometry class: Getting bored by all those changes of the sin waves? your life is truly fucked up. So what will happen if you change the "fuck" to "funk"? Me: it will still be as fucked up as it was. 3.5/5
It's got everything you could possibly expect from a Funkadelic album. Which is to say that it is, indeed, funky. It's fine as fun party music, but doesn't hit on all cylinders like their album "Maggot Brain" does. Bandleader George Clinton keeps it between the lines (insert cocaine joke here), adding bits of Rock here and there. In the end, though, there just isn't enough variety to push this one into five-star territory.
The album was way too chaotic. It was really hard to gather any meaning from the songs. The music was really good, though. Maybe, if I saw this performed live, I would have a better appreciation for this material.
The album wasn't bad at all actually in the last songs the looong guitar riffs were pretty insane so I really loved that and the rest of the album was catchy and good but that's not the type of music I'll listen everyday.
Really nice i hadn't heard of them "One nation under a groove" super catchy super nice "Into you" that voice is insane! "Maggot brain" guitar parts are really cool
On first listen, I thought this was pretty decent. On second listen, I have decided to renounce my citizenship and pledge allegiance to the United Funk of Funkadelica. It's an oddysey. It's ethereal. It's psychedelic. It's stupid. It's hilarious. And, Jesus Christ, is it funky. Insanely good. Fried ice cream is a reality. Fav tracks: One Nation Under a Groove, Groovallegiance, Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis (The Doo Doo Chasers), Into You
It is very funky and I enjoyed it. But there is also a noticeable gap between the title track and the rest... the whole thing is just too playful to think too much or get serious about it. 3.5/5
Enfunkened to see so much belief in the one
Yup (4)
By this time, Parliament and Funkadelic were, to all intents and purposes, one entity, although I don't believe there are any horns on this album. This is incredibly funky but there is still a huge dose of heavy, swirling psychedelic, rock guitar. It's like James Brown playing Blue Cheer, or Vanilla Fudge playing Sly Stone. Loads of warbly synth lines and Bootsy's thumping bass accompany the vocals which range from Doo-Wop harmonies to shouts and barks. Love it. The P-funk tours must have been something to behold...
This is quite the trip, and it was an incredible journey, where people have the fear of being eaten by a sandwich and where fried ice cream is a reality! Liked Songs Added: Groovalegiance
Mit Funk macht man eigentlich nie etwas verkehrt. Aber Lieder sind zu lang und nachdem man die Lieder gehört hat erinnert man sich an keins mehr
2 sterne
I love the title track for this one, but the rest of the album didn't live up to that song.
Who says a funk band can't play rock? Funkadelic certainly can, and they sure as hell can play funk too.
Enjoyable but not quite what I wanted or expected. It's a lot more psychedelic and prog rock compared to funk in a lot of places and it absolutely has tracks that go on too long. Interested in trying some more from George Clinton but this isn't quite it for me. 11/02/25
C'est funky, c'est rigolo, tout est pas parfait mais c'est quand même très cool.
Loved this one, a lot of great guitar work, funky rhythms but also spacey and psychedelic at the same time; George Clinton rules. All the tracks are fun even though the song selection does feel like it lacks a little cohesiveness as an album, especially the bonus EP sides. Standouts for me were Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock? and the title track.
Had to listen on YT and made it hard to really breakdown song to song what I really enjoyed. Overall very funky and psychedelic. Which makes sense given the bands name.
I hadn't heard this but I've heard Maggot Brain which is really good. I feel like I should like this more but there's something about it I can't out my finger on. It just feels like there's not much for me to latch onto. I think the stupid tongue-in-cheek lyrics and humour puts me off a bit. It just feels a bit stupid My issue could be the sort of repetitiveness or lack of tracks changing it up a bit, those make the album feel like it's dragging on. I wasn't even halfway through Into You but it felt like it should've been nearly finished. There's some wacky guitar soloing going on on that one but it's faded into the background and so doesn't feel like the song is really going anywheren maybe like songs that contain good ideas but weren't actually completed It's definitely well performed though Decent enough, just didn't click with me Highlights: One Nation Under A Groove
Ok so the original was removed so I’m listening to the “re-groove. It’s really just some groovy shit.
Enjoyed parts of this album - some interesting ideas. But it was also bit sonically abrasive at times.
Nice mix of funk and rock
Enjoyed this.
Not for me
According to Wikipedia, the first six songs of the version we found on YouTube were the original LP, and the last two songs were part of a three-song “bonus EP” that came with the record. No word on that third song. Anyway, if it were just the first six songs, probably a 3 for me. They’re all fine. I especially have fond memories of Ice Cube’s “Bop Gun,” which heavily samples “one nation under a groove” and was a staple of high school cross country. But a little long, a little repetitive. But those last two songs, wow. Huge fan. Especially the final one, which sounds like a funk “Cortez the killer.” They were enough to boost this to four.
Ok album
soul 真棒 ，spotify 没资源不过。 偶尔可以听听，找到一张好的，买个黑胶，变成房间内的背景音乐。 播放时间要么是早上，要么是下班回到家，睡前和工作的时候应该不会听吧。 因为会不自觉的舞动身躯起来
George Clinton is a genius. When most artists are ecstatic if they can make themselves successful, have one or two hits, this guy was leading two genre-defining groups. And producing major hits with both, each with their own distinctive style. I didn’t realize how much depth the album has, being more than a dance vibe. Funkadelic pushes the buttons of conservative America by challenging limitations around music, politics and social norms, all while delivering the funk and Hendrix/inspired guitars. It’s an easy five stars for me.
Very Groovy But a bit short. But im Interessed in Hearing More Funk
I wanted to like this one. The title track is decent. I own a few other George Clinton albums, and they are all way better than this one. I'll give it a few more listens later; perhaps it will grow on me. Disappointing 2 Stars.
I dare you to try sitting still to this !!
In a nation divided by so many things only one thing can bring us all together … we ALL want the funk.
This was pretty fun to listen to. Very funky.
One nation under a groove
Goated. I love funk and I love this band!!!
Liked the title track. Sick guitar but Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad sent me into a psychosis
The funkiest.
If you like long funk songs then this will be right up your alley. Admittedly, this is groovy as funk, but especially 'Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers)' goes on for waaaay too long.
Funky funk for the funky bunch. Hard not to groove along to this. And why would you even try not to?
Yup
I love that what comes with Funkadelic is not only the illest funk, but a sense of pure spontaneity, creativity, and just hangin with the homies. So much fun. Some bad mothers ❤️
Cool. Much like Alec, this band understands that “The Funk” is a force of nature and that it cannot be defeated.
i will always dig these funk albums. give me some killer instrumentals and a beat to rock to, and its going to get at least a three from me. This one I don't think stood out to me as much as previous funk albums, but was certainly enjoyable to listen to and I had a good time with it.
Funky, but not in a super standout way. I enjoyed listening to a few songs, but don’t feel compelled to listen again.
Maybe I’m ignorant to the importance of the use of repetition in funk music, but eventually it gets to be too much for me. Solid grooves, but I’m sure this would be a much better experience in person. Probably wouldn’t be coming back to this one even if it were available on Spotify.
For an album as funky as this is, I thought it would be more fun. I never really found myself enjoying it. I probably wasn't in the best setting for it, but I expected more. Especially after listening to a few other funk albums on this list. I was going to make most of my review using a bunch of innuendos and curse words replaced with the word "funk", but this album already beat me to it.
Pretty sure George Clinton has never made an album I don’t love.
I had to find this album on YouTube to listen to it, so I’m hoping I didn’t miss much. I think I got the main part of the album. The little bonus EP, though, I’m not 100%. The times weren’t very accurate there. And honestly, it was a little forgettable. It didn’t have much of the steam from the main tracks. So I don’t really consider them part of this. Honestly, a funk album that isn’t on streaming and runs for about a hour sounds like a terrible time for me personally. A lot of the tracks have long times and somewhat rely on repetition. But believe it or not, I really dug this. There is a nice variety in the tracks so that the songs sound different. Groovalligence has a slight reggae influence and Who Says a Funk Band Can’t Play Rock convinces me that they can indeed play rock and play it well. And the funk itself is great too. If it weren’t for the EP, this would be a perfect package. And maybe it wouldn’t hurt to put this on Spotify or something. Favorite track: Who Says A Funk Band Can’t Play Rock Other hits: One Nation Under A Groove, Groovalligence, Into You
Funky as hell! I almost considered ordering a CD of this since it's not on streaming services for whatever stupid corporate or legal reason. I mean, it was Funkadelic's most commercially successful album! That kind of acclaim should make it a priority to stream for people. Whatever. Some of the tracks, particularly the slower ones or the rock-ish ones, didn't hit for me as much as the upbeat funk. Still, killer album. Must listen #71.
Short and sweet
++: One Nation Under a Groove, Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!, Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers), Cholly (Funk Getting Ready To Roll!) +: Groovallegiance, Into You 7,6/10
Gostei
Listened to this while playing Carnegie. I lost. A pretty darn enjoyable funk album. It grooves from the opening seconds, wasting no time. Not my favorite funk album, but still super fun!
Good and fun! Not too special tho
Nah bruh
Didn't really listen to much. The album is unavailable on Spotify as of January 2025.
Funky stuff but that one poo song has weird lyrics
Well I guess it’s danceable but the entire album is a repeat of one song so 1/5, what a ripoff.
Not as funky as I’d expected
Gonna give it a 3/5. Don’t have anything creative or analytical to write.
gotta f***** find this album on youtube to listen to it. actually listening to some japanese ripped FLAC files Lovin these basslines standouts: Who says a funk band Into You Liked it. 4
The album should have been the first song. It’s such a banger that it makes the rest of the songs incomparable. 4/10
Si ascolta volentieri
I really enjoyed listening to this (once I found it) but it might have been five stars if some of the tracks didn’t drag on a bit too long. Who says a funk band doesn’t know when to stop? Me, but I say it with love.
I had this record in on vinyl, and it burned in the fire. It’s not streaming. It’s got good jams on it, though isn’t my favorite Funkadelic album.
Unfortunately, the album was only available as an incomplete extended version and as a remix of one track from my streaming provider. So I couldn't get a complete picture of it. I liked what I heard. I want to listen to more Funkadelic, but unfortunately I can't rate the album completely. 4/5
Enjoyed this. Time will tell if it is really worthy of a place on this list.
was always a fan of funkadelic, always a great time
It was fine but I wasn't able to listen to the whole thing b/c of limited availability.
Wow, this one was hard to find! Once I finally found a way to listen to it (YouTube), I started out enjoying it, but got bored fairly quickly. The songs are so long! I liked them, but was ready for them to be over a long time before they actually ended. Could be somewhat enjoyable as background music, I guess? Nothing really stood out to me though. 3/5
Really good album. Just not my genre. Probably would have been a 4 or 5 if I was into classic funk.
This was fine. Rating probably would've been higher if the songs didn't drag out so long. Also it's always kind of annoying when I get an album that isn't available on streaming.
Ultimate outer-planetary funk. It don't get no funkier.
Good but had to listen to a full 58 min video on YouTube lol
Can’t beat a bit of George :)
One of the first albums I listened to for this project was Clinton's "Maggot Brain." Upon hearing the first track that gave the album it's name, my brain melted. Now we get more George Clinton and my brain is still melting. Amazing!
Maggot brain is echt 10x beter
1 funking me up fr 2 has a great instrumental around 13 minutes in groovy bass 3 is hot, stinky and groovy 4 fucking slaps omg
Disco and prog inflected funk from some of the best players of the 70s should be an instant five but unfortunately this album melts too far into the background for a band full of big, iconoclastic personalities. As promised the title track unites nations under a very groovy and fully fleshed out rythym section. Worrell's synthesizer flourishes add an edge to what is otherwise a very laid back track. Groovallegience invented calypso funk. Not necessarily surprised it didn't go any further than this song but the Belafonte indulgences are redeemed by some excellent bass and drum breaks. Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock? rocks with the confidence of the only bandleader ready to inherit Hendrix's legacy. The Doo Doo song would be a great interlude in a live performance but definitely drags a bit on the album. The album starts to drag after the highs of One Nation. Into You improves things by combining classic blues with some highly technical bass grooves from Collins and a wonderful baritone from Clinton. Cholly reprises the disco themes of One Nation Under a Groove and is a great little low-key tracks. One of my favourite things in a Funkedelic track are the murmurs and chattering that are woven through the backing vocals, they give every recording a wonderful 'playing in the backyard' feel and are in full effect in this song. Lunchmeatophobia goes hard and almost extends into Sabbath territory. P.E Squad (a reprise of the Doo Doo song) and the live version of Maggot Brain weren't really necessary. As you would expect there is lots of brilliant weirdness and crazy ideas that threaten to fall off the brink. The prog-influences are apparent with some of the breaks getting a bit noodly and song-lengths that will have you muttering 'feet don't fail me now'. If they'd taken a razor to the songs and maybe chosen some shorter cuts this would be an instant five.
Jammy, Funky, Rocking!
Just a glorious explosion of nonsense and funk. easy 5*s. George is life
Tasty
Not quite the same music I listened to, but I liked it, listen to something new. I definitely recommend this album.
It's mostly missing from Spotify. Two of original 6 LP tracks available. Still I listened to it all. Title track is one of Funkadelic best and there are a couple of other great tunes. I hate the "Rock" tune and the other two are fillers for me - although still head-nodding mildly groovy. So it's a 3. Which is liking but not in love.
Just did nothing for me and ended up a one and done.
Funky, bubbly, hanging by the beach with a margarita - Great blend of melodies and instruments, catchy and upbeat - Electric guitar is standout - I can see it as a precursor/inspiration behind some modern R&B - Nothing crazy special, listenable but not quite desirable
couldn’t listen to it not on spotify
Gotta groove and jump through hoops to hear
Not bad at all! I could listen to this again. I just wish it was available to listen to on Spotify instead of having to track it down on YouTube.
So groovy so funky yeaghhhh
first time listening to a funk album. having grown up on rock music, the first thing i noticed was that the guitar work is incredible, especially on the last track "maggot brain." some songs felt longer and more drawn out that im used to, but that's also probably because i havent been exposed much to this kind of music that feels more improvisational or 'jamming' oriented. i liked it.
Fun but not mad about it
Bit too funky for me, not my genre. Got a bit bored 😬 Enjoyed the first song
One Nation Under A Groove // Groovallegiance // Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad // 3.5/5
Great album, a bit of me. Funky fun, reminds me of uni! 5/5
Lovely stuff. Heard this before and it’s an absolutely a bit of me. Funky fun, would like some extra songs. Reminds me of uni!
Considering the title track is one of the best things ever, this album could have plummeted in quality almost immediately. Luckily it doesn't!
Not my fav Funkadelic album (Maggot Brain and Standing on the Verge both much better), but still solid
What can I say, funk's just not for me
Now Who Says a Funk Band Can’t Play Rock??
Loved it
Super weird and fun. Not what I was in the mood for but it made me enjoy it anyhow.
The funk is not in me.
song by the same name is cool, but album not available on spotify
Dobrej funk, ale zas tak me to nevzalo
C: 8.5/10. You'd think an album that combines funk, jazz, pop, rock, edm and even classical styles would turn out sounding a bit academic, besides being pretty good too. Instead, this album is incredibly joyful to listen to. It shows off just enough without sacrificing the cohesion and fun of it. Even when there are no lyrics, Funkadelic rebels simply by cohesively and cleverly incorporating different styles. The result is a clear political message against stereotypes and the genre drama of the music industry that continues to limit artists today. The fact that the album is so fun and engaging due to It's adventurousness is what makes it's message so effective. Why wouldn't you want a funk band to rock after hearing that?
fun
i didn’t mind it but i think two new genres back to back that are instrumental heavy was a little much. but this was fun! groovy! i see why the word groove was used to describe this haha
A funk album, full of funk music all about funk (and a few other things)...Funking awesome. A great new discovery and it's going in my funking Tidal collection.
mt bom
Very up and down album, wrote like d the funkiness but goes a bit novelty song here and there.
Undeniably both funky and groovy, with the most unapologeticly farty bass sound.
Absolutely tremendous and probably the coda of P-Funk's prime, more or less.
Slightly self indulgent but enjoyed it. Probably a 7/10
Good stuff and seminal title track. Although after almost 10 years across two Bands I think the P-Funk sound was starting to Run out of a little bit of steam by this point.
More R&B and less funk than I was expecting. Never really got into Funkadelic. File with The Pixies under bands I should have liked but never did.
ok
Engaging from top to bottom, my absolute favorite type of guitar work.
this was an amazing album to work to, had me grooving in my seat. That said, not the most perfect album, as I did skip a couple of songs when they started to sound samey gave me listening fatigue. 4/5
Sometimes you just need something to bring you joy. I haven't previously listened too much funk, but this had so many layers and is incredibly fun. I'll definitely listen again when I need a pick me up.
It’s got a funky vibe to it but it also goes around in circles and gets stuck in its own groove for long periods of time. I’m ok with a couple of tracks of directionless funk but after an hour it gets a bit old.
With the exception of the musical laxative, every song jams hard enough to make you shake your derriere. Delightful as funk.
had a great listening, gospel and punk at the best
Verry Nice groovy
This album is obviously a landmark in the funk/groove genre. It doesn't resonate with me the same as others in adjacent genres as I don't connect with the songwriting itself. There isn't a ton that feels memorable from a catchy standpoint. However, the vibes are immaculate. I read somewhere that it's "more progressive rock than critics like to admit" and I feel that for sure. Sometimes it feels like if Jimi Hendrix joined Pink Floyd. Unfortunately the repetitive nature doesn't vibe with me as strongly. But the bass and guitar playing and the groove generated by the drums make it engaging. The bass especially is just crazy good, not a ton of albums have that attribute but maybe in funk it's not possible to have a great album without great bass. For its instrumental mastery, vibes being created, bringing this kind of music forward, and the tight interplay of the band, along with what I'm sure was major influence on the genre, it's easy to see why this album is on the list. As far as something that moved me and makes me want to recommend it to others, it falls a little short of the others. I'm glad I listened to it, but I don't imagine returning very often.
Not for me...
Funkadelic getting down just for the fun(k) of it! One Nation Under A Groove is one funky, fun, and well crafted album. Songs run a bit long, lyrics are a bit weird, horns / drums are good, and guitar work is great. Didn’t know these funksters in ‘78, but know ‘em from the recent listen of Maggot Brain and like ‘em even more after this one. (3.9*s) Fried ice cream is a real thing. I’ve never had one so I’m gettin’ one next time I attend a county fair…
Not as familiar with this album as Maggotbrain but still a good listen. I'm a fan of anything Funkadelic so my reviews will always be biased. I enjoyed hearing these earlier releases although some of the lyrics get a bit strange and a few of the songs are a tad too long. This is pretty standard for them though. 3.35 for the pure, uncut funk on this one.
This funktastic Main Invasion Force can get down no doubt. For most of this album, I pledged full "Grooveallegiance" to the Funkadelic flag. The Throbbasonic Funkgeetarists shred cheese all over those Rotofunkie Percussionatin' Thumpasaurian bready basslines. Pepper in a little Keybo' Dans. Salt it up with a sprinkle of the Synthezoidees. Smother it all with some Blamgusta Vocaloids gravy and top it off with a sprig of that Banjo'd Muthaplucker. Spark up a fatty before you dig in. Some songs a bit too long but I'd hit this again. Pass dat shit! 3.48
Out of the gate this album sounded really promising. One Nation Under A Groove is a really fun song with a great bass line and tons of energy. Unfortunately, it's also the high point of the album. The rest of the of it is OK, and has a couple decent segments, but overall it overstays its welcome by the end of it. I'm glad I got some exposure to George Clinton and Funkadelic between One Nation and Maggot Brain. I appreciate that they bring something different to the table. Their weird unique vibe is fun and while I don't think I'll come back to these albums I'll likely throw a couple Funkadelic tunes on in the future. 2.71 stars
The instrumentals like the bass are really fun - it’s a vibe album that will get you in a good mood and it’s very short! Easy to listen to - had a good time listening to it.
Was surprised to have to listen to this on YouTube? Not available on Spotify or Apple Music. Fun and groovu
Found this one on YouTube. When it hits, it hits hard! Bells, synths, and funky bass lines. This was my second Funkadelic album after Maggot Brain, and I enjoyed it more. I can think of a million r&b cuts that owe their life to this album, at least spiritually.
Almost got a 4 star but I think there are better Funkadelic album so given there aren't any 1/2 stars - so this one gets a 3 for me.
I realize that it's the most commercially successful album they had, but it's not the best or the grooviest. Still a good intro to their sound.
Apparently I like the P of the P-Funk better. Funkadelic was a little too guitar heavy for me. I prefer the bass driven grooves from George, the Star Child Bootys Colins, and the rest of the Parliament stars from the Mothership. "Hey Baby Bubba"
It was OK. I did like it better than his Parliament stuff.
I couldn’t find this one on Spotify so did my best to find most of the songs. Certainly interesting.
A chill non-traditional funk album. Less dance tunes and more abstract art. I think I'd give this album a 3.5 but decimals aren't an option so I'm going to round it up to 4.
One of the greats
Fun but incredibly short? Not sure why I had to hear it
Possibly their best album, takes the best parts of their normal sound with the exploration of maggot brain. A
Possibly their best album, takes the best parts of their normal sound with the exploration of maggot brain. A
TIL fried ice cream is a reality! This is a perfectly fine funk album. The first half is better than the second half (which loses momentum), but the opening track "One Nation Under a Groove" is very fun. The band is clearly having a great time grooving together.
Album #1 - 3.5/5 I've never really listened to funk/psychedelic, so I wasn't sure what to expect, and also don't have much to compare it to. Overall, really enjoyed! I'd give the instrumentals alone a 4.5/5, but the vocals/lyrics brought down the overall rating for me. Standout songs that I really liked were "One Nation Under a Groove," & "Cholly (Funk Getting Ready to Roll!)" Also a huge fan of the instrumental/jam "P.E. Squad/Doo Doo Chasers" - this would definitely go in my regular rotation if it was on Spotify. Wacky lyrics throughout kind of took me out of the enjoyment. I'm all for silly-goofy, but a 10-minute song about poop ("Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad") was a bit much for me (though I'm now obsessed with the concept of sandwichphobia?) Too bad it isn't on Spotify, that probably would've improved my listening experience. Listening to the full album on youtube meant it was hard to tell when one song ended and the next started, plus ads. It's also confusing that there are multiple versions of this album (and a few of the songs) so I'm not completely sure what I listened to. This album makes me want to do more research & listening into Funkadelic, Parliment, & George Clinton! It's an entire universe of music I know nothing about!
I didn't like this, I just couldn't get into it, sorry
Another banger from Funkadelic. So weird, so funky, so fun. With the inability to stream this album, I forgot how amazing Who Says a Funk Band is, absolutely love that tune. Funkadelic again proving why they were such an undeniable force in the funk genre.
It's fun. Goes on a bit long on some songs.
Only the one tune is on Spotify for some reason. Love Funkadelic though…
Some of the songs were pretty good but the others were weird and I didn't really understand them. Overall fun experience though.
Decent guitar riffs
Eigentlich 3.5. Bin eigentlich nicht so der Funk Fan, doch zwischendurch wurde ich durchaus vom Groove gepackt ;)
phonky
off market
Sure, George Clinton's Funkadelic / Parliament P-Funk collective offers an important act in music history, and the title-track is a pretty groovy. The thing is, whether I'm right or wrong about this, I feel like Funkadelic's *Maggot Brain* and Parliament's *Mothership Connection* are enough to represent that particular corner of the music world in my own list of 1001 albums you must listen to before you die. I'm snowed under with work today, and I don't have the time to return to the album in details (especially given that Spotify link is pretty incomplete and I only have a Funkadelic compilation at home), so I'll leave the door open to *One Nation Under A Groove*. But when will I have time to return to it? It would be nice if my nation was under that groove indeed and that album played in supermarkets when I'm doing errands. Unfortunately, it's mostly Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter these days... Bummer. 3/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums 8/10 for more general purposes (5 + 3) Number of albums left to review: the 80-ish extra LPs listed on this app, included because different past editions of the book have mentioned albums that have since been dropped in subsequent editions. Number of albums I'll keep in my own list: half, approximately Number of albums I *might* keep: a small quarter, approximately (including this one) Number of albums I won't keep: a large quarter
Dumb album isn't on Spotify, starting it on Youtube to see if it's worth listening all the way through. Actually pretty sweet to be honest. So far it's two funk songs about funk. Yeah this is rad, bummer it's not on Spotify. Pretty awesome musicianship, obviously groovy as shit. Yeah that was a good album, I really liked it.
I'm not a particularly funky person but I enjoyed this -esp the title track. Side B gets a bit loose but still enjoyed it.
92% Best: One Nation Under A Groove; Who Says A Funk Band Can't Play Rock?; Into You; Cholly (Funk Getting Ready To Roll) Must-Hear? Fuck yes
Специфический фанк, местами с очень прикольным звучанием и приятной мелодией. Ударник играет очень по-современному. Возможно, семплы для рэперов взяты из треков этого альбома.
Unsurprisingly, very funky. Mid 70s. Some rock, some reggae. Chill. Quite boring, not unpleasant. Great guitar parts.
Ok. They have better.
Only listened to the title song because the album isn’t on DAMN Spotify but the one song is great.
Fine
This was a fun album, with some good textures and crazy guitar action.
Note: Not available on Spotify. Had to go to YouTube to find this one. Like most Funkadelic, it's all over the place. I mean, it goes *extremely* hard into the depths of funkiness, but sometimes forgets to breathe. 11 minutes of the PE Squad can be a little much, after all. But, in general, it'll make you want to dance your stoned ass right off. Unexpected bangers: Groovallegiance, Cholly, Lunchmeataphobia
2+ Stars (6/15)
Echt lekker, rare funk, af en toe wat jam-achtig.
It’s okay - it quickly gets tedious and repetitive though. Definitely not as strong as Maggot Brain
I could tell from the first song that this was something special. 4.4.
I want to be able to play bass like this. Personal enjoyment: 5/5 Relevance to this list: 5/5
Brilliant.
Funkadelic don't miss
Unfortunally the album wasnt on spotify anymore ,
Somehow I missed this album while stuck in a space time Continuum. I won't let this happen again! Feet don't fail me now, ha! First song I wanted to be rolling down the street in my skates grooving to the best with big sunglasses on and my dancers behind me following along. 😜🥳 🛼 🕶️ Love the artwork Can't beat nudity and comic strips fused together Track 2 lacked the energy that I expected and had a strange off beat mess of a production. Track 3 back to the funkadelly extreme that I expected. Can't understand what the fuck they're saying but I love it. Great psycho evil sounding guitar pedal steel. Track 4 was a bunch of drunk & disorderly spoken word stuff. Annoying...my God was it too long! Lol that's what she said! 🤣 Track 5-talking neutron bomb people! Can't take the lead singer on this one seriously but it's fun. Track 6 has a nice beat the kids can dance to. Track 7 had a Neil Young/crazyhorse raunchy guitar and I loved it Track 8 started with a bunch of yelling. But it got better, with some starsky and hutch '70s cop show music. More comic strip porn artwork. My mother wouldn't approve of. Last track more of the same Going 4 here because they dare to be different.