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Soni think I listened to this album, when I went to go to the album page it didn't have the album so I listened to it somewhere I don't normally do, with that said it was if it was the real album pretty cool actually! I totally was just vibin with it and it was a straight up just funk album lol
It’s got some good beats but it’s kind of long and bloated. Feels less constructed as album but just one long Jam on songs which is kind of dull to my brain
Spotify wouldn’t let me losten
I wish this album had one other element or something going on besides funk. It's a great funk album, but im just not that interested in a full album's worth of it. Decent enough, but wish it was a little more musically complex. Top tracks: Groovallegiance, Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo Doo Chasers), Into You
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.
oki
Aight
Could only listen to one song because this album is essentially nowhere online streaming.
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...
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.
Impossible to find. Listened to the Clinton administration version instead
I liked what little of this spotify has
I usually like Funkadelic, but this was just okay. A few songs are longer than feels necessary, which makes the album feel the same.
Funk. Not too bad. Sounds like this was a major source of inspiration for Prince.
Full album not available in Spotify.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
preddddy good
Great music, smooth beats. a bit long. 9 out of 10.
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.
Achei bom
Echt funky meine Güte
the answer to the age old question 'who got da funk?'
Me aburrí, pero no fue terrible. Nota: 2.9
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
I love the title track for this one, but the rest of the album didn't live up to that song.
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
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
Enjoyed parts of this album - some interesting ideas. But it was also bit sonically abrasive at times.
Enjoyed this.
Ok album
Very Groovy But a bit short. But im Interessed in Hearing More Funk
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
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.
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.
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
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
Funky stuff but that one poo song has weird lyrics
Not as funky as I’d expected
Gonna give it a 3/5. Don’t have anything creative or analytical to write.
Si ascolta volentieri
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.
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 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
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.