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"Released in 1970, Funkadelic’s self-titled debut was a radical collision of psychedelic rock, gospel, blues, and soul — a chaotic, genre-defying statement that redefined the possibilities of Black music. Where Motown aimed for polish and crossover appeal, Funkadelic dove headfirst into distortion, improvisation, and spiritual ambiguity, offering a sound as gritty and unpredictable as the era itself.Backed by a ferocious young band — including Eddie Hazel, Billy Bass Nelson, Tawl Ross, Tiki Fulwood, and Mickey Atkins — the album rejected convention in favor of raw groove and existential noise. Tracks like 'I Got a Thing…' and 'What Is Soul' pulse with menace and joy, bookended by surreal monologues that echo both street philosophy and space-age gospel." - Org Music
- black vinyl pressing
- remastered audio
- original release year: 1970
- music label: Org Music 2025
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"Released in 1970, Funkadelic’s self-titled debut was a radical collision of psychedelic rock, gospel, blues, and soul — a chaotic, genre-defying statement that redefined the possibilities of Black music. Where Motown aimed for polish and crossover appeal, Funkadelic dove headfirst into distortion, improvisation, and spiritual ambiguity, offering a sound as gritty and unpredictable as the era itself.Backed by a ferocious young band — including Eddie Hazel, Billy Bass Nelson, Tawl Ross, Tiki Fulwood, and Mickey Atkins — the album rejected convention in favor of raw groove and existential noise. Tracks like 'I Got a Thing…' and 'What Is Soul' pulse with menace and joy, bookended by surreal monologues that echo both street philosophy and space-age gospel." - Org Music
- black vinyl pressing
- remastered audio
- original release year: 1970
- music label: Org Music 2025
