An uneven attempt to blend the band's earlier R & B influences with the wordplay and musical eclecticism of Frank Zappa.īut Stone's social satires ("Plastic Jim"), counter-culture parodies ("Jane Is A Groupee"), and random silliness ("Chicken" "I'm An Animal") all sound childish, clumsy, and conventional compared (New CD release has another worthwhile bonus track, "Only One Way Out Of "Dance To The Music" yet again, this time under the title "M'Lady." To the pop hits "Fun" and "Life." The only sour note is Sly recording (Attention govt/legal types: I'm not really going to do it, please don'tĬlose down this site and arrest me.) Brilliant songs abound, from theīlaring guitars of "Dynamite!" to the subdued funk of "Into My Own Thing" I want to slap somebody for keeping this record out of print so long. True." Don't hunt for the new CD release if all you need is the bonus track: "Soul Clappin'" is just another version of "Dance To The Music." (DBW) The soulful "Never Will I Fall In Love Again," and the funky "Color Me Sly uses the exact same chord progression onĬount 'em five songs, and almost gets away with it: "Dance To The Medley,"Ī twelve-minute party, is a tour de force. Sly's more of a leader than a follower here, and sister Rosie's powerful Knock You Out." The recent CD release (about time, guys!) includes aīonus track, the fine "What Would I Do." (DBW)
Piece of which formed the basis of LL Cool J's 1990 hit "Mama Said The record still sounds fresh today, like "Trip To Your Heart," a Lyrics and the phenomenal rhythm section are already in place: most of There's a lot of originality in the tunes themselves, and Sly's offhand Some Motown, and a lot of Sixties-style studio experimentation.
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There's a very strong Stax/Volt influence here, plus Vocals Greg Errico, drums (left in 1971 or a little earlier) Jerry Martini,
Larry Graham, bass, vocals (left in 1973) Rosie Stone, electric piano, Personnel: Sly, vocals, organ, everything Freddie Stone, guitar, vocals For various clues about Stone mysteries, check the "true offical website," Phatta Datta. I saw Graham open for in 1997 and reviewed that show ten years later, I finally caught Sly - at least I think that was him. Landmark bassist Larry Graham later formed Graham Central Station, and I've reviewed most of their records as well. OneĬan only hope that such a major talent will eventually get himself back on track. Singlehandedly opened the minds of musicians, fans and radioįor the past three decades he has struggled personally and professionally, running afoul of the law for sundry reasons, while his infrequent releases have met with lackluster sales and reviews. In A Little While") and Stevie Wonder (lots of stuff), and Live Together," "Straight Ahead"), Eric Clapton ("Gotta Get Better Innovator who influenced contemporaries like Jimi Hendrix ("We Gotta Still celebrated by hip-hop and funk fans, Sly is usually rememberedīy rocksters as a trivial AM hitmaker. Psychedelic rock, Broadway - into a compelling personal style. Last? Musically he assimilated everything around him - R&B, Can we blame him for the fact that the dream didn't Universal love, putting together a racially and sexually integratedīand, and singing songs celebrating freedom, individuality, and Harder than any 60s pop star to realize the hippie dream of The Family Stone's producer/songwriter/lead singer, Sly tried On You - Mirror - Rose - Now Do-U-Wanta Dance - My Radio Sure Sounds Good To Me - Back On The Right Track -īut The One Way - GCS2000 - Already Motivated. Release Yourself - Ain't No 'Bout-A-Doubt it - High Music - Life - Stand - Greatest Hits - There's A Riot Sly (and the Family) Stone/Graham Central Station
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