Description: Released in 1979, Uncle Jam Wants You is the sixth studio album by the American funk band Funkadelic. The album was a continuation of the band's previous work, One Nation Under a Groove, and further explored themes of social and political commentary through a funk-infused lens. The album's title is a play on the iconic "Uncle Sam wants you" recruitment posters, and the cover art features George Clinton in a Huey Newton-Black Panthers pose, symbolizing the band's militant stance against social injustice. Musically, Uncle Jam Wants You is a blend of funk, soul, and disco, with a more pronounced use of synthesizers and drum machines. The album features several standout tracks, including "(Not Just) Knee Deep," which became a hit single, and "Field Maneuvers," which incorporates elements of a military march. The album also includes "Foot Soldiers (Star Spangled Funky)," a reimagining of the American national anthem, and "Holly Wants to Go to California," a ballad that stands out for its slower tempo and more introspective lyrics. Overall, Uncle Jam Wants You is considered one of Funkadelic's most consistent and politically charged albums. It solidified the band's reputation as innovators of funk and social commentary, and its legacy continues to influence music and culture today.
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Location: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Funkadelic
CD Grading: Good (G)
Record Label: Charly
Occasion: all / Any Occasion
Release Title: Uncle Jam Wants You
Case Type: Digipak
Color: Multicolor
Case Condition: Good (G)
Inlay Condition: Very Good (VG)
Edition: Reissue, Remastered
Colour: Multicoloured
Type: Album
Format: CD
Unit Type: Unit
Release Year: 2003
Language: English
Producer: Snapper Music
Era: 1970s
Style: 1970s, P/ Funk
Features: Remastered
Genre: Funk, Rock, Soul
Unit Quantity: 1
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Catalogue Number: Snap 273 Cd (UK)
