Search - Funkadelic :: One Nation Under a Groove

Spend the extra money for this disk - NOW!

A. Fuller | VA | 04/13/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Make no mistake about it - Funkadelic's "One Nation Under a Groove" is among the best funk discs ever recorded. I contains elements of the complex arrangements that made George, Bootsy and Bernie famous among today's hip-hop samplers (One Nation, Cholly, etc.). But, ONUAG adds that rock edge that make Funkadelic FUNKADELIC (Lunkmeataphobia, Maggot Brain, etc.). The Funkadelic sound is best summarized (lyrically and musically) on "Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!"Ok, why do you spend the extra coin on this Japanese import? There are three VERY important reasons:1. This CD is mastered using 20-bit sampling which creates a smoother more rich sound as compared to the standard 16-bit recording available in the US. I have both CDs and the Japanese version is noticably cleaner, louder, and smoother.2. The 12" Version of "One Nation Under A Groove" is included. This 16+ minute track is actually the A and B side of the original 12" vinyl issue from 1977. The first 11 minutes is the remix that has been reissued on vinyl but is impossible to find on CD. The last 5 minutes is the B-side which features a slamming extended guitar solo by Mike Hampton - a must have for every collector.3. The packaging includes full size liner notes from the original LP. The US CD only reprints portions of the original LP art. Again, a must for the true funk fan.Get this while you can, burn a copy, and put this one away. It may pay for itself in the future."