The Whole Funk & Nothing but the Funk: Definitive Funkadelic 1976–1981
Funkadelic · 2005
136 min · 22 tracks · funk
A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic rock and funk grooves that electrifies the dance floor.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its comprehensive collection of Funkadelic's seminal tracks during a crucial era, showcasing their influence on funk and rock music. It includes 'One Nation Under a Groove,' which reached No. 1 on the R&B charts and remains a cultural anthem for unity and celebration.
- Best for
- dynamic journey through grooves dance floor electrification moments wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released in 2005, this compilation captures Funkadelic's most vibrant years between 1976 and 1981, following their commercial peak with 'One Nation Under a Groove'. This period marked a transition towards more accessible funk while maintaining their experimental edge, reflecting the band's evolution as they navigated changing musical landscapes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 One Nation Under a Groove Standout 7:28
- 2 Cholly (Funk Gettin' Ready to Roll) 4:25
- 3 Smokey 6:08
- 4 Comin' Round the Mountain 5:51
- 5 (Not Just) Knee Deep, Part 1 Standout 15:19
- 6 You Scared the Lovin' Outta Me 6:22
- 7 Cosmic Slop (live) 6:29
- 8 Brettino's Bounce 3:39
- 9 Into You 5:40
- 10 Maggot Brain (live) Standout 7:36
- 11 Holly Wants to Go to California 4:25
Disc 2
- 1 Electric Spanking of War Babies 8:38
- 2 If You Got Funk, You Got Style 3:05
- 3 Freak of the Week 5:32
- 4 Funk Gets Stronger (Killer Millimeter Longer version) 4:26
- 5 Soul Mate 2:46
- 6 Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock? 6:17
- 7 Oh, I 4:52
- 8 Electro-Cuties 6:11
- 9 Promentalshitbackwashhipsychosisenema Squad (The DooDoo Chasers) 10:44
- 10 One Nation Under a Groove (instrumental version) 5:45
- 11 Electric Spanking of War Babies (instrumental version) 4:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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