One Nation Under a Groove
Funkadelic · 1978
58 min · 9 tracks · funk
A vibrant fusion of psychedelic rock and funk that invites listeners to dance while contemplating deeper social themes.
Why this album works
The album was a commercial success, reaching No. 28 on the Billboard 200 and becoming one of Funkadelic's best-selling records. Its title track, 'One Nation Under a Groove,' has become an anthem for unity and celebration within the funk movement, influencing countless artists and genres that followed.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions danceable grooves with depth dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on October 1, 1978, 'One Nation Under a Groove' marked Funkadelic's transition into a more mainstream sound after their earlier experimental works. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'Maggot Brain' and solidified their reputation in the funk genre as they embraced a more accessible yet still innovative approach to music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Nation Under a Groove Standout 7:28
- 2 Groovallegiance Standout 7:00
- 3 Who Says a Funk Band Can’t Play Rock? Standout 6:18
- 4 Promentalshitbackwashpsychosis Enema Squad (The Doo‐Doo Chasers) 10:46
- 5 Into You 5:43
- 6 Cholly (Funk Getting Ready to Roll!) 4:28
- 7 Lunchmeataphobia (Think! …It Ain’t Illegal Yet!) 4:18
- 8 P.E. Squad/Doodoo Chasers (“Going All‐the‐Way Off” instrumental) 4:18
- 9 Maggot Brain (live) 8:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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