One Nation Under A Groove  by Funkadelic

One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic from 1978 is the "holy grail" of funk and the moment when George Clinton's band conquered the mainstream. It was the first album featuring Walter "Junie" Morrison (formerly of Ohio Players), who revitalized the sound with his keyboards and compositions. The initial release included a bonus 7-inch EP with an epic live performance of "Maggot Brain" from the Monroe Civic Center, where the young Michael Hampton delivered Eddie Hazel's legendary solo.

The title track was considered the "Black National Anthem" of 1978, remaining at No. 1 on the R&B charts for 6 weeks, while with lyrics like "Feet don't fail me now," Clinton proclaimed a "utopian unity" through rhythm, breaking down racial and musical barriers (especially in "Who Says a Funk Band Can't Play Rock?!") The cover is a psychedelic masterpiece with Pedro Bell's characteristic "funk-graphics," full of hidden messages and surreal humor. The production was the work of George Clinton.

The album topped the R&B Albums and reached No. 16 on the Billboard 200. It became the band's first platinum album, with sales exceeding 1,000,000 copies, and it also achieved success in the United Kingdom.