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Stand!

Sly and the Family Stone · 1969

41 min · 8 tracks · funk · pop rock · R&B

A vibrant fusion of funk, rock, and soul that challenges societal norms with infectious grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 3, 1969, 'Stand!' marked Sly and the Family Stone's fourth studio album and solidified their position in the music landscape. Following the success of their previous album, 'Dance to the Music', this record showcased a more politically charged and socially conscious approach as they embraced themes of unity and equality during the civil rights movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Parliament· Funkadelic· Earth, Wind & Fire

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stand! 3:09
  • 2 Don’t Call Me Nigger, Whitey 5:59
  • 3 I Want to Take You Higher 5:24
  • 4 Somebody’s Watching You 3:21
  • 5 Sing a Simple Song 3:57
  • 6 Everyday People 2:22
  • 7 Sex Machine 13:48
  • 8 You Can Make It If You Try 3:38

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