There's a Riot Goin' On
Sly and the Family Stone · 1971
47 min · 12 tracks · funk · pop rock · R&B
A raw and experimental fusion of funk rhythms with a somber, introspective lyrical depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative mood exploration
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 20, 1971, 'There's a Riot Goin' On' was Sly and the Family Stone's fifth studio album. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Stand!', this release marked a significant artistic shift, characterized by its darker themes and innovative production methods that reflected the tumultuous socio-political landscape of the time.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Parliament· Funkadelic· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Luv n' Haight 4:01
- 2 Just Like a Baby 5:11
- 3 Poet 3:00
- 4 Family Affair 3:05
- 5 Africa Talks to You "The Asphalt Jungle" 8:45
- 6 There's a Riot Goin' On 0:08
- 7 Brave & Strong 3:29
- 8 (You Caught Me) Smilin' 2:54
- 9 Time 3:01
- 10 Spaced Cowboy 3:59
- 11 Runnin' Away 2:56
- 12 Thank You for Talkin' to Me Africa 7:14
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