Reviews (page 9 of 12)
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.
Good but had to listen to a full 58 min video on YouTube lol
Maggot brain is echt 10x beter
Tasty
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.
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.
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
Not my fav Funkadelic album (Maggot Brain and Standing on the Verge both much better), but still solid
song by the same name is cool, but album not available on spotify
Dobrej funk, ale zas tak me to nevzalo
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
Slightly self indulgent but enjoyed it. Probably a 7/10
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Fun but incredibly short? Not sure why I had to hear it
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.
It's fun. Goes on a bit long on some songs.
Decent guitar riffs
Eigentlich 3.5. Bin eigentlich nicht so der Funk Fan, doch zwischendurch wurde ich durchaus vom Groove gepackt ;)
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 KY 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
Unsurprisingly, very funky. Mid 70s. Some rock, some reggae. Chill. Quite boring, not unpleasant. Great guitar parts.
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
Trippy, title song was pretty goated, the rest was weird but pretty good
Some decent funk rocking. A bit odd in places, but still pretty fun.
Pretty funky.
Laid-back and groovy with a weird cult-y undertone.
"These tracks are not available on Spotify." So, I didn't listen. But given my tastes concerning the genre, It could never surpass a 3, so that's what I'll give it.
Kul med funk. Man blir pigg och glad. Bra längd på 20 min för sen är man nöjd.
Funk är ju trevligt och lättlyssnat, men tyckte inte detta stod ut särskilt mycket. Blev lite långrandigt över en hela skiva, men helt okej ändå.
Heard songs from this many, many times on 6Music. It’s ok. Nothing more than that. I’d have liked it to be funkier.
Again, I forgot how the album sounds as I’m rating it. I seem to remember liking it a fair bit and it growing on me. I’m going to be a coward and give it a measly 3/5
Funkadelic delicious grooves, moved so smooth and boom... you're pregnant!
Funk ✅ Groove ✅ Meandering medley that takes a Pink Floyd turn✅
I’ve tried this kinda genre many times before and I’ve never really got that into it. It’s all a bit too ‘soul funk’ for my tastes. However, this album seems to have more of a rock fusion than others I’ve heard. The star on the album is the guitarist, with great parts and solos on ‘Who says a funk..’ ‘Promentals….’ and ‘Maggot Brain’ (although I’m not sure of the latter counts as being on the original album). However, other than those tunes the rest is a bit meh. Somehow there’s loads happening in the other songs, but they drag without much grabbing the attention.
This isn't on spotify, so I had to go to YOUTUBE. That's a demerit. I like the name Funkadelic. Alas, I am prejudiced against all 70s music. Song #1 gets pretty hype like 4 minutes in though. I like that they say the title in the song. And the f word!? was this on the radio? no, wait a second... it's the word "funk". genius! I googled george clinton and discovered he is NOT who I thought. I wonder who I was mixing him up with. Sorry, george. In general, this was OK, some fun moments but ultimately I just don't love electric guitars.
I could only find this as one long track on YouTube, so I felt a bit disconnected from it while listening, as the songs seemed to blur into one long song. That said, it was fine and I didn't mind it. I had no idea Funkadelic was related to Parliament so that's cool.
Non my favourite genre
Man, I'm so confused when it comes to the funk bands. I clearly need to do a deep dive. This album is great, but is it the best funk music? I'll tell you when you are older. - Joey
Didn’t listen now because I didn’t want to pay for it but I’ve heard it before and it is a good album.
Album 588 of 1001 Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove (1978) Rating : 3 / 5 Good album but it just isn't at the level of Maggot Brain, which is a favorite. It was a good listen but I likely won't be craving it again for a while. Doo Doo Chasers is a nice track.
3.5 stars. Funky! Standout is "Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!"
Fav song: Into You Proper 70's funk is a little bit lost on me, but I can definitely appreciate what it is for the time period. Some of the lyrics on this album are WILD (especially the entire song which is basically an allegory for listening to trash music dressed up as taking a big poop).
I can appreciate the instrumentals on here but the songs as a whole are nonsense. I think all the lyrics were ad libbed on the spot. The last song they were trying to recreate the magic they had on Maggot Brain. It’s a good song but it doesn’t have the same power as Maggit Brain.
I found this after being directed to YouTube since it was not available on Spotify. I liked the title track, but the rest played a little long to me. Rounding up for the signature 70’s funky grooves and unique style, but I don’t expect to revisit with any regularity. 2.5/5
A very timely title. We need more groove in our lives these days and the funk factor on this one helps. I really dug this listen. The following lyric samples alone deserve a mention: -“A musical bowel movement designed to rid you of all mental diarrhea” -“the fear of being eaten by a sandwich” -“ ice cream is the reality” A good balance of Truth and Soul.
3.5
Was expecting it to be...funkier. Too much psychedelic? Really long songs, first one is the best one. Just okay. Note: found full album on youtube, as Spotify only has the first track available.
不错的funk
First track is very enjoyable, the rest sort of blends together for me. Overall an enjoyable listening experience, but not necessarily my cup of tea.
Well it was definitely funky.
Saved one song
Among the best funk around if you’re into that type of thing. I could be persuaded, but I’m not there yet.
easy listening, sad there's only three songs on spotify lol
Its got a groove, its fun and I like it! Some tracks may be a bit over-long but overall its not boring and has some style. Even though its not my favourite genre I appreciate the groove it evokes and the sounds it makes.
A brilliantf funk album, with a blend of rock and psychedelia all thrown in. Its a very enjoyable listen. Favourite song: One nation and who says a funk band cant play pop Least favourite: All great songs Album artwork: Cool cover
It's not available on Spotify.
Not on Spotify
OK ***
It was definitely a very funk heavy album. I enjoyed the first half a lot more then the second, but overall it was an enjoyable listen. I'm not sure I'd purposely revisit it, but I'd definitely not object to it being put on. Giving it a 3, because I'm rouding up the 2.5
Not good, not bad.
Cool funk grooves
Couldn't find it to listen to it
"The fear of being eaten by a sandwich" is a great lyric. This was fun! Bit more rambly and unfocused than I tend to like my funky music but I had a good time with it.
I like the funk genre, but not to listen to all the time. Some of the songs were enjoyable listening music, and songs like Promentalshotbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad is something I am not used to, but was an interesting experience. I liked Maggot brain a lot. The guitar work was real nice.
The album was unavailable to stream anywhere. I pulled several songs from it to listen to instead. It’s a cool album with lots of great talent. Funk isn’t my exact vibe but I was into it!
This was perfectly listenable to but didn't blow my socks off
I was tapping my foot, but didn't really enjoy this album as much as I had hoped.
Groovy
Actually liked this more than I expected to
this was not really my vibe, but it's masterful and very enjoyable
Me ha gustado más de lo esperado
Is it still funk if they don't use the word funk repetitively?
"Out to lunch with lunch meat" -- couldn't have said it better myself.
Music appreciated. Not in my preference genre.
zabavno
Clear nods to James Brown in the opening track, while also establishing a distinct funk identity of their own. This is done through the heavy layering of synthesizers and inclusion of sound effects that character the sound as more edgy, overt (including the funkin’ lyrics) and modern. This is NOT disco. Solid drum, bass, and guitar solos. I find the some of the use of synths to be excessive, or at least not that well balanced with the remainder of the mix. The lyrical stylings feel more of a social statement than political protest music. “Music to clean your shit by” sums it up perfectly.
As always with George Clinton - there is so much to like, but ultimately it's not focused enough to serve well as album listening experiences. 3.3
Perjantailevy henkeen ja vereen. Tätä groovea kuunnellessa jalka tamppaa aivan itsestään ja suu on hymyssä. Viihdyttävä.
A rights dispute means this isn't available on Spotify which is a shame. One Nation Under a Groove is a great song, maybe the quintessential funk song. This is the album that spawned 1,001 samples. Typical George Clinton ridiculous lyrics. Groovallegiance has a definite reggae influence. The lyrics continue to be a distraction to the music. Each song has gotten progressively worse. Prince was definitely influenced by Funkadelic and added real lyrics, that's why he's one of the greats. My kids come up with better lyrics about poop than Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers) has. The call and response of poop lyrics is so awful. One great song to kick off the album. Honestly this album would be better if it was all instrumentals after One Nation Under a Groove. The groove from Mac Ayres' Soon owes a lot to the instrumental PE Squad/Doo Doo Squad to end the bonus EP.
5/10 - There is something so interesting about how funk is the genre that says their name the most often. And whatever is in second is not even close. Overall this was pretty interesting, but not amazing, at the beginning and then by the end it was just a guitar solo for a while. Do not really want to revisit and the fact it is not on spotify makes that pretty easy to do.
Funky, but a little same-y after a while.
Bien
That's not my taste in musik. But ok.
It is groovy alright. And it is good vibes. But it does not really impress or stick that much.
funky
Some fun stuff on this one. Might enjoy more on a second listen Will I listen to again: 75%
Necesario.
This was a hard album to track down. In the end i listened to it on YT. Not a bad album. Quite smooth sailing with some funky tunes. Was alright man. but then, WOW. am i glad i stuck it out to the end. Maggot brain (was the live 10 min version) was the shit! Helluva song. That guitar. Damn, hendrix would have been proud of that. 10/10 that song for the guitar alone. Ive since listened to the studio version of maggot brain and i think i prefer the live version. both really good versions though.
Grooveariffic.
What a journey. This one is not licensed in the United States on streaming platforms, so proved to be hard to track down. I looked at a few vinyl and physical CD options before resorting to TPB. The music itself was fun, silly, and very human. Maggot Brain, in particular, reminded me a lot of Jimi Hendrix. Overall it was worth the work.
Good psychedelic funk album. Maggot Brain is an awesome jam. Would probably give it another star if some of the songs were just a bit shorter, seemed to overstay the welcome and get repetitive. Still grooved though.
Cool, just cool
Not the best funkadelic album but pretty good. Low 3.
Better than Maggot Brain but I can’t remember what I rated maggot brain. So this is really where we are explore just how inconsistent my scoring is throughout this whole nonsense. 3.4
Good fun, got me bopping.
Well it’s definitely funky. I feel that I should have maybe rated this higher because I can see it’s genuinely good and pleasant music. I think it’s just not my music, and while the vibes are immaculate, I don’t really get more out of it than just: oh, this is a vibe. But it is, in fact, a vibe.
The album is not available on spotify. I heard a version on YouTube that I _hope_ was the right one. On one hand I found myself thinking "wow, that's one classic hook after another". On the other hand, some of the songs went into these long jam sessions like Phish might, which for me gets a little old.
Uneven. But the good tracks delivered and it was fun hearing all the original source songs of so many hip hop samples.
A fun listen but less catchy than expected given how many artists have sampled, interpolated, and mimicked Funkadelic's vibe.
Was a little sad this isn't on a streaming service, since I'm not sure the version I heard was the one that was meant to be rated. Was okay, I wanted something a little groovier and a little less... silly? But to each their own, I guess. 3/5
I want my funk uncut!
Funkadelic for sure
Only one song (on Spotify anyway) It’s funk. Keeps a steady beat. Does not do anything exciting. Don’t think I’d search this one out for a replay. Mid 3.
ok
funk album
Lo escuché muchas veces y no me dan ganas.
Слишком затянутые треки. Под определённое настроение этот альбом очень бы зашёл, но только я не знаю каким это настроение должно быть.
Not available in Mexico
haha Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers) ??
An interesting mix of music
Recently funky, but definitely not enough to unite a nation. 2.5 stars
Some really awesome funky moments, some other moments, not so awesome.
“One Nation Under A Groove” pretty funky.
Getting down just for the funk of it.
The last part of the album saves it to a 3.
Ambiance de fête, chacun s’éclate dans un immense casse-tête où on s’échange la balle
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United State of Groove and to the Music for which it stands, one Groove, indivisible, with liberty and funkiness for all
Grooooovy
Very good funk album. Very bold and brash yet mild to the ear. Melodically pleasing. I much prefer Maggot Brain but this one was sweet.
this was funky... but not *that* funky, y'know?
The spotify version is 3 songs long, two of which are the same song. Awesome song but the same. Don't know how to rate it but I reckon the real thing is great. I'll go 3, but its an unreliable review, probably should be higher
Итс окэй. Maggot Brain понравился гораздо больше. Да, грув; да, в целом интересно. Звучит одновременно и очень 70с (с тогдашними психоделичными фишками и гитар тонами), и очень самобытно. Лучшая песня - One Nation Under A Groove.
Can't listen
Reingegrooved würd ich mal sagen
Funk generally isn't really my thing - I like my music to have direction and development, and funk is more of a stationary feeling. But there are times when I want something groovy in the background that doesn't take too much attention, and this is quite good for that. It's a 3, which is the highest I think I can give within this genre.
This is more like what I would expect from a band called “Funkadelic”! Maggot Brain is hardly funky at all, and feels more like experimental rock, but this has some nice funk to it.
Had to listen on YouTube and kept getting interrupted at odd times for ads. Probably should be a four, but I didn’t get to really experience it properly.
purely because Spotify doesn't have the whole album... :((((
Funkadelic is always worth a listen. You can't help but love musicians that are incredibly skilled and just doing their thing the way they want to. Great vibe and skill. Maggotbrain is a stronger album but this is a great listen, despite having a few less impactful moments. This isn't a listen I'll go back to but I'm glad it exists.
- wish it was on Spotify - pretty groovy, not much to say again
It was good to run in the background but not good enough to really pay attention to it.
Well, only 3 songs were available on Spotify, so I can't really judge the album as a whole. But those were some good 3 songs.
Really enjoyed the vibes and slightly experimental editing
I think this was one song, or atleast I couldn't find this album on spotify
If you love Funk, or new to the genre, this is a good intro, although late 70's slant. Parliament is always a treat
couldn't listen not on spotify - listend to some other stuff to form basis of this review!
It's not bad but somehow it feels awkward, like poorly mixed maybe? I feel the many instruments and voices playing together lack balance in volume. I couldn't say I enjoyed it even if I tried to
A cool listen without loads of standout moments for me, but I also had it on while working on an essay so I’m not sure if that affected things. Funky album :)
Nostalgic look back wit this as background music for many a '78 house party. Now I'll be off, to get down, just for the funk of it
About average for the era
I think, for all the historic nature of this album, the glory of how it was recorded and thought about by all those involved, thinking it was going to presage a movement of change powered by music, it's a little lost on me. I listened to it about 3 times and it grew on me. Nicely. Feelings and characteristics just developed so nicely. I feel that for this album, it's the time and place has somewhat passed. The sounds are a bit dated, as are the attitudes. I do feel this is a historic album, and I was pretty chuffed to be able to spend time and hear it - and reading up on it was educational - but it lacked personal contemporary value on first listen - I finished with a firm 'nope, it's not one I feel keen to listen to again'. There are other funk albums that I responded to on a first listen, so much better. Yes, Funkadellic is good to experience, there are fantastic features to it. But as a Funk album, it is a bit flat. But, as a Rock album with funk, as a Prog Rock album with some funk, and as a psychedelia album, with some funk, heck I can enjoy this album. I like all those elements when I started to listen for them. It was a fun experience. It's a three stars for me, not quite 4, but I can see it getting there over time.
Quite liked this
I pledge allegiance to the funk. Really fun music, lyrics were very funny.
I couldn’t for tge life of me find this, so I listened to “One Nation Under A Re-Groove” by The Clinton Administration and it was awesome. 😎
It's a lot of fun, with lyrics that keep surprising.
Meh, I've heard funkier. The last track was really good though
Was only able listen to the title song
Funky, but too repetitive for my tastes.
For what I could hear on Apple Music. 1 song! It was good funk. 3 stars
Ideal if you’re in the mood for some funk
Really, really liked the cheering/chanting in the last 40 seconds
This one’s not available on Spotify… bummer. YouTube to the rescue. 1978 funk. I graduated high school in 1978, and was not especially big on funk at the time.. I was a rock and roll guy, with narrower tastes than evolved over time. So this simply wasn’t on my radar. And this specific album has never made to ears. And it absolutely grooves. It’s certainly funky, but the grooves dominate. The songs all pretty long, mostly 7 minutes or more, and they mostly hang around their grooves. It’s all very enjoyable, if not especially memorable. Not a lot of hooks to bring you back. This would be a good album to have on at a party, or cruising. Solid 3
One Nation Under a Groove Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?
I couldn’t find this album on Spotify so I had to listen one song at a time on YouTube. I can’t handle the ads, so I didn’t get far. That said, I get what it is. Classic funk. I’ll give it a lightly-informed 3.3
Definitely more rock forward, but has some disco and progressive sounds as well. Not my favorite -- feels a little frenetic, but that's probably what they were after. Good, but I prefer "Maggot Brain" or deeper still "Mothership Connection" 3.4
I like it, I just can’t get all the way there with it. 3/5
A new one for me! I like the funky, 80s vibes at the start. Some cool talking in the middle. I like the use of whistles in first track, weirdly! This gets a bit dull and monotonous towards the end tho… strong start, weak finish. Maybe needs more than one listen. Will give the band some attention tho for sure: Couldn’t find the album anywhere except YouTube.
Always enjoy a bit of Funkadelic, though prefer Maggot Brain as an album. Regardless, great music to have on in the background to keep things ticking along nicely. (3.5)
Funky, but would have been better if it was more concise, most songs felt like they rambled on too long.
Suena fenomenal. 3/5.
pretty much has everything you expect from a p funk album, a true album experience from start to finish
Very funky! I did not like that one song that had the guy saying stuff and everyone else repeating it. But overall pretty good. I probably wouldn’t listen again though.
i liked most of the album but whatever song had the weird shit chants was just bad
fun!
Album incomplete on Spotify
Songs are definitely too long for my taste, but they're fine. Besides, this album gave us "Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers)", so it can't be bad. Best Song: Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?! Worst Song: Cholly (Funk Getting Ready to Roll!) Fried Ice Cream: A Reality Available on Spotify?: lol no get real >:P Album Score: 6/10
I wanted to give this a higher rating -it’s fun and shows great musicianship - but it started to lose me around the midway point. I waffled on the rating; going off the idea that they’re based on my first impression, I’m settling on a 3 for now. On another day, perhaps a different score.
Unfortunately could not give this entire album a listen. Only one song; not enough to give a full critique. Strange it is not available on Spotify...
The album started great and just kind of meandered on from there. I didn't dislike anything here but I also don't think I'd come back to it as an entire album.
I really like this record. I love how hard it rocks. This is pretty metal, just listen to those guitars.
First time listening to Funkadelic. I like some of it, not too fond of the silliness
Only one track available on Spotify.
Progressive! Wish I could hear it on something other than youtube though.
A lot of fun. If I did drugs I could see falling in love with this. For whatever reason this wasn't available on YouTube Music, so it's technically going to be hard for me to revisit it. But even if there wasn't a stupid technical reason I don't imagine this would get regular play from me.
One thing I’m finding is that i really like funk however this was not funky enough for me, strangely enough. Far too many rambling smooth passages that just don’t do it for me. Disappointing tbh
Weirdly mostly missing from Spotify, but also something I've had on physical media in the past. Boogie wonderland. One album under the same groove.
This is some fun enjoyable funk music. George Clinton is pretty remarkable as an artist. Eclectic talented and not afraid to push boundaries on sound. This was good but the latter half of the album was mostly just instrumental jamming out. It was overal good but I may have gone higher if there was more funk throughout. 6.6/10
Great music, not my listening style. Super jazzy tho
Lots of reviews say this is funkadelic's best album. I disagree. Uncle Jam Wants You is better IMHO, but I grew up on that album. Maggot Brain is listed as a bonus track. Always think of Ken's Show on WFMU when I hear.
I don't love this, but thank god for Funkadelic anyway.
Pretty good album with great guitar playing, but I am not very well versed in funk and some of this album was just odd. Maybe it's a George Clinton thing
Het werd hoogtijd dat we de absurde en kleurrijke wereld van P-Funk eens gingen betreden. Het is een koninkrijkje die zoveel dwarsverbanden heeft met andere genres, maar toch volledig uniek is én ongetwijfeld de gangbare muziek is in een andere dimensie. Psychedelica en funk werden in het verleden natuurlijk meermaals gefuseerd, maar deze vreemde vogels deden het op zo'n excentrieke en gelikte wijze dat ze letterlijk hun eigen genre zijn, P-Funk dus. De opener zet direct de positieve toon van het album. Het laat de luisteraar ook onmiddellijk weten dat Funkadelic het ministerie van de 'grooves' is, en dat als zij zeggen dat je moet dansen, dan doe je dat. ''Do you promise to funk? The whole funk, nothin' but the funk'' is de iconische leus die constant terug te horen is op het album. Dat het een album is dat zich in cirkels voortbeweegt is symptomatisch voor de lengte van vele nummers. Ondanks dat je snel gevangen zit in de aanstekelijke groove, haalt het ook een beetje van de verrassingsfactor weg, iets waar het collectief normaal in grossiert. De Groovallegiance gaat daarna verder met het gelijknamige nummer, dat ik door de gebreken van Spotify niet eerder had gehoord. Een song waar Junie Morrison en Bernie Worrell duidelijk wat keyboardvingers in de pap hadden, gekenmerkt door het laidback ritme, en hier en daar zelfs een beetje spelend met Reggae. De song trekt je uit de ogenschijnlijk oneindige groove van het openingsnummer, en injecteert een zalige dosis psychedelic R&B. Een hidden gem zullen we hem maar noemen. 'Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!' rond kantje 1 op iconische wijze af. Het P-Funk collectief valt moeilijk met een pen te beschrijven, en al helemaal niet met één nummer. Deze komt het beste in de buurt, en staat symbool voor het fluïde karakter van het ensemble, qua genre, maar ook zeker ook op het spectrum mens --- alien. Drugged up vocals, scheurende Hendrix gitaren, een gospelkoortje, discoritmes, het zit er eigenlijk allemaal wel in. Het gitaarwerk doet me denken aan het Eddie Hazel (Maggot Brain) tijdperk van Funkadelic, wat mij iets beter ligt dan deze fase, en alleen daarom al is dit mijn favoriet van het album. Ook hier hoor je lichtelijk repetitieve vocals, maar door de stompende bass line en intrigerende solo kon ik het beter hebben dan bij het openingsnummer. 'Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers)' laat een ander centraal element in de wondere wereld van P-Funk schijnen zoals het in geen ander nummer op deze plaat doet: de absurdistische humor. De poepgrapjes zouden je bijna afleiden van de uitzinnige uithalen, en misschien wel het beste gitaarspel op het album. George Clinton spreekt als een predikant metaforisch over de muziek van Funkadelic, en de dwaasheid van de mens in het algemeen, maar dan specifiek rond het thema uitwerpselen. Precies, er is geen band zoals zij. Het is een plaat die van tijdrekken een kunst maakt, maar als één groep geniale gekken dat op een interessante manier kan doen dan zijn zij het wel. Het is lang niet mijn favoriete werk uit hun flamboyante catalogus, maar als je voorbij de ietwat langdradigere grooves en over de top weirde lyrics kijkt dan is er weer zoveel muzikaal vernuft te vinden. Je luistert uiteindelijk naar een historie van zwarte muziek. Funk, psychedelic rock, R&B, soul, disco, ze beheersen het allemaal, en tegelijkertijd openen ze de deuren voor de West Coast G-Funk van Dre en 90s neo-soul. Een spetterend muziekfeest, met George Clinton als host, en owee als je in je zondagse kleding komt. 7,5/10 Highlights: Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?! Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers)
Ik had me voorgenomen om hier niks te noemen over het feit dat dit album niet op Spotify te luisteren is. Maar ik moet toch zeggen dat de luisterervaring toch beter is zónder reclames over vakantiehuizen, M&M's of spaarrentes... That said, wel genoten van deze plaat. Echt een funk-klassieker die vol zit met gekkigheden. Van de cover-art tot de song-titels. De lage praatstem, koortjes, gekke geluidjes en rare stemmen. Letterlijke shout-out naar de uithaal (2x) in Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad. Toen zat ik echt even op het puntje van mijn stoel. Er zit wel iets te weinig lijn in de plaat. De nummers viben lekker door maar zijn soms ook een beetje rommelig en staan nogal los van elkaar. Wat mij daarnaast verwonderd; er is geen genre waar genre, band en lyrics/songtitles elkaar zo vaak noemen. ALLES IS FUNK. Het band vernoemd naar een genre, en vervolgens weer een genre naar een band (p-funk). Vervolgens zingen ze ook de hele tijd over Funk (Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!). Uniek hoe een relatief kleine groep muzikanten een genre zo hebben gevormd/toegeëigend. Anyway, wel heel vermakelijk! 7/10 Highlights: One Nation Under A Groove Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad
I couldn’t listen to it on spotify but i like their other stuff
Tough to track down the full album anywhere so had to pull each up on YouTube. A cool mix of funk and social message. I enjoyed the music but found myself vibing more to the earlier songs by them that would come up next on YouTube. 3/5 album but I’ll definitely check out more by them.
Totally enjoyable funk. I don’t have enough knowledge to know where this falls on the pantheon of great funk, but it had great musicianship, great grooves, and was a lot of fun to listen to.
It is what I’d expect from the name of the band and the album title. Funky, groovy, some charmingly weird lyrics occasionally. It was a lot like the Parliament Funkadelic album Mothership Connection for me, enjoyable but didn’t completely hook me into the sound.
I tend to prefer instrumental funk, and those types of track really shine in this album (moreso funk-rock I guess, especially Maggot Brain). The other tracks weren’t that memorable (save for the title track) and kind of drag on a bit. Maybe a product of its time, as a lot of these early funk records are a bit similar in that vein.
Would love to rate this but I can only find the title track on Spotify
Couldn't listen to it on Spotify so I listened to their other hits.
Manso álbum, no es mi estilo pero está muy bien elaborado
Another painful YouTube listen! I found that many of the tracks sounded similar to each other, and some were a little too long (most were a little too long). A fun listen
I'm not usually into funk - but this was pretty fun (for about the first half!) Some of the songs went on a bit too long and a bit too much shredding in the later tracks for my taste. No idea which song was which because I had to listen through youtube so they all sort of ran into each other.
Yep. That's Funkadelic alright.
It is, indeed, funky
only one track in the UK
Solo una canción accesible en 2 versiones desde Spotify. Con ritmo y estilo discotequero propio de los 70. Falta saber algo más acerca del disco
Los riffs de guitarra brillan en el sonido funk. Me parecio algo monotono.
Not bad. It was a good Monday morning listen
Only two tracks available on Spotify...
the Beatles if they were Brazilian. Disfrutarlo, me gustó.
Great bump to start the work week
Ett trevligt album med stycken från olika genrer. Det känns ganska brutalt. Inte bra.
Played very well instrumentally and a good mix of Rock and Funk, but I did not like the songwriting that much.
Not my thing but not bad. That ending was insane. High 3.
Not sure why this isn't streaming somewhere. I thought this was a good but not great album. I like the muscianship better than the vocal performances. I don't think this stands up as well as Sly and the Family Stone.
Nice, exciting grooves which tend to waffle-on a bit too long…
Gifted players, seeming to have a ton of fun together. Like a block party in Washington, D.C. Obviously funky, soulful, innovative and joyous. Not my favorite music to put on intentionally, but enjoyable and toe-tapping.
Enjoyable but I wasn't super engaged. Spotify had removed most of the tracks so I am trusting the youtube playlist was correct. Really enjoyed maggot brain at the end.
i had to go to soundcloud to listen to this
HIS NAME IS GEORGE. GEORGE CLINTON. AND HE'S GOT 38 DEGREES IN FUCKIN'
started really good but the rocky stuff that came after was kinda boring
Didn’t hate it.
Album #7 Unfortunately I was not able to find the full album on my music streaming service but I can imagine since it was released in 1978 that it had some pretty cool dance/disco/funk songs on it and the 11 year old me probably would have been grooving out on the dance floor at school to it.
Was not able to listen as it is not available on spotify
The grooves are tight. There are a couple of the songs that I really like. For me though, most of the songs play a little long, but I have to recognize the band for the funk pioneers they are.
Funky, africano.
Bluesy and great! I'd love an alternative version of this that's full instrumental.
Definition of funk, not my bag to much, but definitely worth a listen once. 3.2, only for personal taste and repetiveness.
I really enjoyed this one. It's a shame it isn't on Spotify.
Nice
Some cool funk tunes here. Last song is awesome.
Decent
3 Coming off the heels of Maggot Brain, I was actually kind of disappointed with this one. It’s not bad, but it just doesn’t have the edge to it that MB does, and overall, I feel like I was hit with a dose of more mediocre funk music. Maybe mediocre isn’t the right word because this is still very much filled with wacked-out George Clinton diatribes about mental diarrhea, groovallegiance, and whatever the hell promentalshitbackwashpsychosis is, but I just don’t feel like the music is quite on par with the lyrics and themes. It gets close at times, but never quite enough to fully pull me in. Maggot Brain was great because it felt like a psychedelic trip in music form, and this felt more like a trip to the dance club. That’s not to say I’m anti-dance club per se, but it’s not what initially turned me on to the group, and I can’t help but feel like they’re holding back here. You’re even teased with a bit of their older, more psychedelic sound with a live recording of Maggot Brain’s title track, and it’s once again the best track on the album, but it’s hard to give this album credit for just doing the same thing over again. It’s a cool live performance of the track for sure, but it’s not quite as transcendent as hearing the studio version for the very first time. Maybe this is just more evocative of Parliament’s sound, and that’s great if so, but keep it out of my Funkadelic - I’ll go give Parliament a listen when I’m damn well feeling a groovy, dancey mood.
I like parts of it but I just wasn’t in the mood for it. Although I really did love maggot brain. A good stoner song.
Didn’t love this one, just not my groove.
Here's a weird album. First of all, it's not on the streaming services, so I had to listen to it on YouTube. That doesn't really say anything about the quality of the album, but it might say something about its cultural significance. Anyway, as far as sound goes, this album's solid. It is some good funk music. The instrumentation is quite good and well-produced. The writing could've been better. It didn't exactly stand out to me that much and the nonsense moments like in the fourth song lack substance. The singing is good at times and somewhat forgettable at others. Finally, this album is just too long. There aren't very many songs, but they all go on for so long. Overall, this is an okay funk album. Not the best I've heard, but not particularly bad. 3/5.
I liked it, I remember hearing funk as a kid and always had a fleeting interest but never really followed up by listening until now
it sounds too relaxed and laidback, and as result kinda boring to me. ive always preferred music with a bit of energy to it, but also im aware this just isnt really made for me as an audience in mind so its hard to be too negative on the album
Good stuff,bit too repetitive for me at times but mostly nailed it throughout specially on Groovallegiance which was my favorite track.
It's alright, it had 2 numbers that saved it. If Maggot brain didn't slap then it'd be a 2. It's not particularly my thing, and it was a bit repetitive and long
its fine, not great. Was probably better for its time. 3.1.
I was only able to give this a bit of a listen due to it not being streamable right now on Spotify and most of my Youtube results were track by track. Oh, and dropping by the day on a busy holiday none-the-less. Is this to somehow be the story of this record? Once popular now obscure? I hope not, because what I heard was a nice slice of funk.
Teknisesti hyvää soittoa ja tiukka meno, mutta ei nouse suurimpien funk-suosikkien joukkoon.
This one was interesting. I greatly prefer Maggot Brain to this album. This felt more like an abstract painting come to life, with a lot of vibes and themes, but a general lack of cohesion that tied me to this album and most of the songs, and a very weak middle. The back half of this album is just incredible though, with some of the best guitar I've had the privilege of hearing recorded, and saves this from being a 2 star album. It's so good I'm tempted to give this album 4 stars, but will sit in the happy medium of 3. I think this lands between culturally important and genuinely masterful but the weak points and abstractness really sink the album for me.
Solid production. This was awesome through the first half then it lost me, brought me back and lost me again at the end.
I was disappointed honestly. With a name like Funkadelic, I was expecting more...funk. The songs were too long, without enough variation within, resulting in 8 minutes of repetitive motion. It's okay, but only if you aren't paying too much attention. As a rock album though...it almost works too. This album was less funk, and more "guitar solos with punk elements" The guitar playing was honestly unhinged, in a good way, but it could also be too impressive sometimes, focusing too much on laying down fat solos, instead of keeping some beauty in the music. Maggot Brain avoids this, but a lot of the songs had me thinking "okay, that's enough" I wish I had liked this.
Just Good
Good ol funk
Funk’s classic
Eh
Encaixe bem interessante de sequências com funk com classe.
Funky! But the filler is forgettable. 2.5/5
Groovy
I really wanted to like it since im into funk. Just nothing really stood out or make me make the face.
As Funkadelic as the name suggests! I had an annoying time getting to this album cause I could only find it on youtube. Spotify didn't have it for some reason. Makes me wonder how much music I'm missing out on because Spotify doesn't have it :( 3.5/5
Not bad but funk takes a specific mood to enjoy, one I haven't been in lately
Vocals are disoriented; not on beat. Other than that, really funky. Favourite song: Into You. Who Says A Funky Band Can't Play Rock sounds like The Beatles, Revolver era.
これがバンドの最高傑作だという人の気持ちもわかるが、ファンカデリックはこれ以前の時期の方が好き。
Some fun stuff in there, but I got bored of the repetition.
Good album, enjoyed the up beat music.
spotify doesn't have the entire thing, which is ig a bit sad, cuz I was into the mood for something groovy. Either way, it's pretty okay.
I can get with this. Def not something I’d have on repeat but I vibe heavy. Would rather but at 3.5 but sticking to 3
groovy, a couple bangers at the end but that's about it
Not bad, standouts include One Nation Under A Groove, Into You, Cholly, and Maggot Brain (Live).
I didn't like it as much as their other albums
Good background music, but quite repetitive.
Not my thang
really boppy, I had a good time listening to this whiles studying for my las ever uni exam hopefully
This was hard to get hold of, was not available on Spotify in our country. I think I was a bit too focused while working to take this in properly, I barely remember anything about it. But it did feel nice to have in the background. Gut says this is a 3.
Fill in soon. 7/10
It was fine, nothing that really caught my eye
Starts funky and then shreds your face off in the end.
Funky, africano.
Definitely see where the inspiration of a lot of the rap artists I like
Just another funk album, with all the songs going on way too long. Some parts sound nice, but it's hardly an experience. Ain't no James Brown. 6/10
Lots of rather good funk. Shame I don't really like funk.
Groovy. Thought Side Two was much more interesting than Side One. I dig the lengthy, spontaneous style. I could sense the immense foundation of talent even behind the weirdest moments of improvisation. Couple songs I wouldn’t skip on shuffle and altogether it makes me want to explore the depths of live funk and bluegrass albums from late '70s. 6.5/10
Couldn't find the full album.
- I want to be a citizen of the united funk of funkadelica. - I think each track stands out on their own and the lengths are great too -the guitar is so good -This was hard to find though as it's unavailable on like every streaming service so I had to listen via YouTube video
The title track has it all: sing-along vocals, banging rhythm track, funky synth. Even though its seven and a half minutes long it feels as compact as a pop song. The rest of the album is varied in song quality and feel.
Loved how funky and groovy this records is. Nonetheless… forgettable.
I bet there's more to this than I'm hearing right now, tired after picking up an extra shift. It was ok but I didn't really react to it. I found the sillier pieces a little annoying. music: not given the attention it deserves. ( -_-)
6/10. Fun beats but felt bored halfway through.
A good album. Some songs I would listen to again
I really liked it at first…
Mogłem posłuchać tylko 1 utworu na spotify. Ale przynajmniej wiem teraz skąd Kazik wziął sampel w 12 groszy.
Ihan jees ja letkee!
Mon 2ème album de eux. Album sorti 7 ans après le 1er j'ai écouté. Vraiment meilleur que le 1er, mais pas trop de référence, vu que pas sur Spotify.
I couldn’t listen to this on Spotify, so I listened to it on YouTube and there was no track listing so I’m not sure what song was what, but I really liked the very long guitar solo in one of the songs near the end.
I'm of two minds on this one. It was funky as hell, the band slams. I love the attitude. I love the vibe. It's a party in recorded form. And while it's selling the band way short to suggest they didn't work on the songcraft, it sounds like they could have walked in, turned on the machines, and started playing the first they thought of. It's sooo loose and meandering. So I dig it, but when I come to quantify my experience, I don't know what to say. A 3 seems low, but I'm not at a 4.
Funky and groovy and song titles say
This album was funky and fun, but for whatever reason it wasn't grabbing me on this Monday morning. I'll re-listen to it someday.