One Nation Under A Groove [Digipak] [Remastered] - Funkadelic

Advantages: Original and pure
Disadvantages: Long tracks

...The self-entitled debut from Funkadelic in 1970. The Funk group were originaly backing members to George Clinton's band, The Parliaments (Not to be confused with Parliament, who were the other band to split off from this original group). The group were one of the top ones in the genre at the time, and although for this one, they did less of the Funk as we know it, and more Pyschedelic Soul and Rock. Nonetheless, it has been samples numerous times in the Hip Hop world for its originality and pureness. As well as Clinton, other names you may recognise are Fuzzy Haskins, Billy Bass Nelson and Eddie Hazel. 1. "Mommy, What's A Funkadelic?" This oen semed to go on forever, and not a lot seemed to happen in it as they begin the album with some Pyschedelic Rock. From the start, you get an idea of waht this album is going to be like as you get... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Like nothing youve ever heard.
Disadvantages: Little in the way of song structure.

...The first Funkadelic album. The entire album was recorded in a few days and is largely improvisational. It follows the typical George Clinton line-up: A huge band of organists vocalists and guitarists all adding their own little stamp over a funky backbeat. All the seeds of Parliament/Funkadelic are here. Experimentation, Clintons long introductions, talk of outer space, and many sexual references as expected. Blues, funk and pyschadelia influences are all here. You can hear Eddie Hazel's Hendrix influenced guitar, carrying the torch in the year of Jimis death, yet he seems to have not yet quite found his own sound. I find it reassuring to see how much this guitarist had improved and diversified over a few albums from this to say his solo work. I think if you like one track from this album you will like them all. Some more organised than... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: A unique sound and the best album yet.
Disadvantages: A bit messy in places

...One Nation Underground is the third release from Ill Nino. This is yet another step forwards in the Ill Nino sound. The guitars are more complex the drums and percussion are back to full volume after being dissapointingly quiet in "Confession". The album is generally a heavy one with a very high tempo but never delves into the world of thrash. A couple of bad eggs have spoilt what would be one of the best if not the best album of this decade however don't let that put you off as the ratio of good to bad is very high indeed. I've reviewed a few of the songs to give a general idea of the album. I've been as harsh and picky as I can but this is one fantastic album. Track 1: This Is War A fantasic opening to the album, starting with tribal chantes and drums with a thick, distorted guitar hammering over the top which breaks into... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful