THE REVIEW
If we had to pinpoint the exact moment funk stopped being a party and became a mirror, we'd point here.
Sly Stone arrives after years of stress and growing substance dependency. The result sweats toxicity: shredded drums, cavernous bass, vocals that overlap without ever truly meeting.
This is headphones-on, alone, volume-up listening. It won't make you happier, but it will teach you something essential about what Black American music is.
Tracklist
- A1Luv N' Haight
- A2Just Like a Baby
- A3Poet
- A4Family Affair★
- A5Africa Talks to You
- B1Brave & Strong
- B2Spaced Cowboy★
- B3Runnin' Away
- B4Thank You for Talkin' to Me Africa★
FINAL VERDICT
FINAL VERDICT
A historical document as much as an artistic milestone. Not enjoyable exactly — but essential. If you own one funk record that isn't James Brown, make it this one.