Stand!

I’ve heard this before. I don’t own it but I do have the single for Everyday People on 45. This is back to back bangers from start to finish with no downtime or drop in quality. Perfect party album or dancing around by yourself. Perfect track order, extended jam on side 2, and closing on an optimistic note as the world was collapsing around them.

Did the makers of the movie "The Family Stone" have to pay Sly Stone royalties for using the name? What if the Sarah Jessica Parker character in that movie hated Sly & the Family Stone, would the Stones have been justified in not liking her? Did anyone go to this movie mistakenly thinking they were seeing a documentary? Questions aside, this album is a fantastic. So many great songs and grooves.

nothing but HITS from front to back. the distorted, wahed-out scatting is so wonderful. all-time favorite

Fantastic record. 4.5 Star

This man is a goddamned legend. Rushmore tier legend. Fortunate to have breathed the same air legend. This album is incredible. I don't know that I'd done it straight thru before. Not consciously anyway. And I was coming in with the prepared "it's great but it's not my fave" remarks because I already knew that other one was my fave. But I'll be goddamned this one just might be my new fuhkn fave!! It's incredible! You want feel-good sing-a-longs? It's got it. You want psych jams? Got it. Funk for days? Oh you better believe it's got that. Legend! LEG-END. legend.

Astounding - Sly is Stone cold grooves.

So good. I'll say 4.5 - round up.

Absolute perfection. Everyday People had to be one of the best songs ever written.

Terrific blend of rock, soul and funk.

es una genialidad, tiene los mejores solos del mundo. la musicalizacion un 10.

Nobody beats Sly.

This album is nuts, and one of the most important ever. So so funky, great mix of pop hits, jamming, and serious lyrical content. Sly is a monster on the guitar and I love how it sounds

Sooo many stone cold classics on top of some challenging but accessible commentary and unique funk/soul

If you asked a random person, say, from the crowd at a concert, to name a funk song, what do you think they'd remember? Maybe Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal," maybe Daft Punk's "Get Lucky," or at the very least, something by Jamiroquai. But none of this would have happened without Sly Stone, who arguably invented the genre. Everything on this album sounds much harsher than that of the aforementioned artists — it's more a blend of black soul and white psychedelic rock, taking the best of both worlds: piercing vocals, rich bass, acidic keyboards, a wah pedal, and, most importantly, a wild, danceable energy. Sly himself worked in the same way, and despite the socially charged lyrics, there was no segregation within the band; both blacks and whites played there. I'd never listened to this album before, but on this warm day it hit the spot.

Ceci est un chef d'oeuvre

Weird that this album was recommended to me the day the govt got changed in my state. Really introspective, makes you think about where we stand as a society

This album made me feel like a midget standing tall.

Standing on this

Loved it!

Stand! de Sly & The Family Stone es mucho más que un álbum: es un espejo para analizar el mundo… y analizarnos a nosotros mismos. En plena época de tensiones raciales, este disco ya estaba diciendo algo que todavía seguimos aprendiendo: el racismo es real, y mientras sigamos clasificándonos por nuestras diferencias, seguimos dividiendo a la humanidad. Con mensajes claros pero llenos de groove, Stand! no solo denuncia, también invita a la reflexión y a la unidad sin importar el color de piel. Es música con propósito, adelantada a su tiempo y todavía relevante hoy. Un álbum necesario, consciente y humano. 5/5.

Another great album… Love Sly Stand! A true classic

Alright, Sly!! 5

An actual musical genius

Undeniably great. Black music of the 70’s (and beyond) owes much of its sound to this guy.

Love it - Sly is a genius. Everyday people and a few others were familiar. Loved the jam on Sex Machine.

What a great album this one is! Initially I thought I would give it 4 stars, but I gave 4.5/5.0 on RYM and really thinking this deserves 5 here. What a great band and what a great sound, we have a few big hits with "Stand!", "Everyday People" and "I want to take you higher", but also some albums tracks shine with "Sing a simple song" and album closer "You can make it if you try". And a surprising discovery with 13+ minute instrumental funk masterpiece of "Sex Machine".

This was so good! So happy to come across it. Some excellent funky tunes, loved it.

Better than Coldplay

Unparalleled to this day

Just fantastic. One of my favourite discoveries so far.

Stan!

goodahhalbum

Worth it for just Everyday people

A great record I had forgotten

An album so good it made me think that maybe we could maybe solve race relations by all getting high together more.

Oh so good. Genuinely deeply enjoyable no matter what. Obviously Stand!, I Want to Take You Higher, and Everyday People are the stand outs. But damn. Good energy and great musicality

I love it

Wow. This is incredible. With the title track I was like “is this the Beatles but funky?” Later I was just bopping my head. Then I was like “is this King Crimson? They only released their debut that year!” This is an incredible mix of psych rock, funk and soul. Fun and insightful. All time great. Easy five stars.

Immaculate vibes! Love it

Favorite Track: I Want to Take You Higher

Really one of the best albums ever.

It's not often that my reaction to seeing what my album is first thing in the morning is "Yes! Let's listen to this RIGHT NOW!", but here we are, listening to Sly and the Family Stone and turning it up just a little too loud for early Monday morning. Last year when Sly Stone died, I heard a lot of these songs on the radio again. They all felt so motivating and forceful that while I remember most of them from when they first came out when I was a kid, they're making a huge impression on me now because of how contemporary they feel. And the music is wonderful too, of course. So many great singles on this record, like "Stand," "I Want to Take You Higher," and "Everyday People." And on top of all that, there's an absolutely brutal 13-minute funk instrumental. Just a fantastic record. 5 stars.

Such a phenomenal album except for the second track. Sly doesn’t get enough credit for his impact and his creativity and for paving the way for people like George Clinton and Andre 3000 by being unashamedly himself and expressing himself in any way he wanted.

Always thought Stand is to Theres a Riot what Sticky Fingers is to Exile..it's More rifftastic precursor and a (Sly) Stone Cold Classic.

Old skool funk always is great for my soul. Sly was truly revolutionary for its time and music of today would not be the same without them. It's large influence now laid out, is this record any good? I ask this because in many cases, music might be influential, but not particularly good (cough the Beatles). However I am glad to say, this record stands the test of time. It's funky, soulful with some great messages. Definitely a new favourite and a great pick for the 1001.

An amazing funk album. One of those albums where you can really hear its influence on music as everything feels recognizable, yet still fresh. Definitely one I will be listening to more.

Everyone has heard of Sly Stone and his Family. Everyone has heard some of these tracks. Many people, like me, will never have sat down with an whole studio album of them. Well damn, there are some absolute rippers on this one. It's weirder, and more eclectic than I had expected. There is plenty of funk and soul, of course, but some very poppy melodies are in evidence, along with psychedelic elements, which is to be expected for the late 60s, but still took me by surprise. It's adventurous and uplifting. A lot of people lifted these riffs, sampled these beats, and generally drew inspiration from these tunes, and many established and respected musicians of the 20th century held Sly in high regard. I can see why. I'm not one of these people who complains that all modern music is rubbish, but I do really wish that someone was still making music like this.

This rules

Easy, easy 5. One of the easiest 5s yet. Killer album all the way through, some of the funkiest shit ever. Landmark for funk and soul music. Without Sly, you miss out on so many artists that were inspired by The Family Stone, it is insane. The ripple this group had on popular music, soul, rock, funk and R&B, and consequently hip hop shouldn't be understated.

Fucking Sly! "There's a Riot Going On" is one of my favorite albums but I've never listened to Sly's other music in any depth. I've noticed this has happened to me a lot in my past life. I'll find an album by an artist and I'll love it but I won't bother looking into the rest of their discography for some reason. Sly is one of those for me. - Ok. So I know we all have different tastes. Sometimes very, very different tastes. But I can't help but feel that if "I Wanna Take You Higher" doesn't inspire you in some way, to dance, to bob your head, to make music of your own - I feel like you're missing out on something fundamental, something that makes humans awesome. I'm sorry. I was going to give this album a 4 but after listening to "Higher," "Sing a Simple Song," and "Everyday People," again - it can only be FIVE STARS

Righteous grooves

Acts like Wu-Tang and The Family Stone absolutely highlight the power of great musical group chemistry. In this case, Sly and The Family Stone embody this quality as musicians. They all play off each other's energy with a little riff here, a drum-break, a vocal part that is flexible and showcases the range of the human voice. You know? Like when Freddie/Sly sing high and Larry Graham sings low. That represents something bigger to me. This whole act presented music as a beautiful art form that could be embraced by folks of different colors, different genders, different strokes for different folks. So that togetherness displayed on this record is a powerhouse that would sadly never hit its stride again after this record. I'm not saying their next album is bad or anything. I think Riot is better conceptually, but on that one, the band and Sly were falling apart. So this is the last record where the Family Stone were in full effect 100% of the time. If there's a main idea: Stand is wonderful for a myriad of reasons, but where it stands out best is stating that music is a form of unity. In 1969, people needed to hear these songs. In the big '26, this one stands taller than ever. R.I.P. Sly (10/10, 5/5 on this scale)

ITS A BANGERRRR. Didn’t I already rate this one??? Maybe I listened to it bc Sly died, but I could have sworn I’d heard about it from this list. Weird. I think this is what really veered me in the direction of funk and soul.

So good

Now this is what I'm talking about. I love some good funky soul and there's no better than the first to do it like this.

This album could have been 5 hours long and I’d still give it 5 stars. So good.

Muy buena recomendación. Clásico de clásicos, me ha fascinado. Sin palabras

The funk bible. Absolutely essential listening.

Stand, I Want To Take You Higher, Somebody’s Watching You, Sing A Simple Song, Everyday People, and You Can Make It If You Try. Not the track list of a greatest hits. All on this record. And then there's Don’t Call Me… and Sex Machine, those songs are the “filler”. Absolutely one of the greatest records of all time

Perfect blend of soul and strong social stances. Beautiful album that is a call to action that wants to make people dance. Band is very tight and it's clear to hear in today's soul/funk music that they had a massive influence on modern music. One of the first albums taking on civil rights issues directly and looking to combat hate with making people want to dance.

This is just great! I'd heard about about the Family, but never got farther than a single or two. I thought it was light pop/soul w a bit of funky bass now and again. So wrong! This is a fantastic album all the way through. "Sex Machine" is a banger! The singing is great, soulful and varied with really good harmonies. Musically, they're tight as hell. Bass and drums locked and thumping. Then add in a bit of fills and noodle-y bits. Makes it delicious. I've already listened to this a few times, put some songs on playlists, and will be back for more! I can hear how they've influenced some other bands that I like, Fishbone, Follow for Now, Arrested Development and more. I don't hand out many 5s and I debated it for a second, but I think it's worth it!

Holy fucking shit

Für mich deren bestes Album, auch wenn die großen sozialkritischen Songs erst später kamen und dir Texte hier eher Easy Listening sind (wobei sich die Richtung hier und da schon andeutet). Dafür ist das Teil hier eine verdammte Hit-Machine. Wenn von 8 Songs 5 Stück zu den All-Time-Greatest gehören, dann gibt's da wenig zu debattieren. Sogar der obligatorische Jam-Track macht mir mittlerweile sehr viel Freude.

Mir hat das so gut gefallen, dass ich es direkt zweimal gehört habe. Schon wieder hat mich der Funk komplett abgeholt. Zudem sind die Songs sehr catchy. Richtig kurzweiliges Album.

Wow

Wow that's a lot of iconic pop in one place. The level of creative originality is incredible. This band and this album particularly set the stage for basically all funk that followed. 5⭐️

My favorite so far! So glad to have found this gem :))

So many classics on here. I want to Take you Higher and Sing a Simple Song especially are big favorites of mine. Flow of album is not the best. Sly’s style is so unique ( songwriting, vocals, wild harmonica) and the band is great.

So many iconic songs, so funky. Sick band and sly is awesome.

The sound of this has become so much part of modern music that it's hard to exactly discern its influence. It must have been mind-blowing at the time though. The songs, the sound, the playing. Raw in all the right places. Awesome.

We talked about Sly and the Family Stone in my History of Rock class and it was an interesting section so I am excited to listen. The first two tracks have been very cool and quite psychedelic. I am enjoying it so far. Honestly, this album has been incredible. I am only about halfway through I think, but each track has been such a unique blend of soul, funk, and psychedelic guitar. I am loving the Motown representation on this list. Absolutely incredible album and definitely 5 stars.

I need more Sly & The Family Stone in my life, they are absolutely excellent. Becoming one of my favorites

You see, sometimes when I get an album on this list that I really love, I go into the album having no idea as to how much I'd really love it. That Tori Amos album from yesterday was like the perfect example of this. I was stunned at just how great that album was. But then you get albums where my love of the album is very unsurprising. Case in point, Stand! Yeah, this album's fantastic. I adored There's A Riot Goin' On, so of course Stand! is going to be right up my alley too, right? Uh, yeah. I will say that I do have an immediately noticeable preference for There's a Riot, but Stand! is still great in a mix of shared attributes and its own unique characteristics that make it stand out (no pun intended) on its own. Stand! is a noticeably more jovial album than Riot. That album was a bit darker and... murkier in its production and general atmosphere. Still funky, no doubt, but more subdued in a way that I thought was really cool. Stand! has more of that traditional funk/soul energy, though that doesn't mean that this thing is less thoughtful than Riot. I mean, you don't even have to listen to the album's second song to know that it has a bite to it. The album balances that commentary with more uplifting tracks like the wonderful "Everyday People" and "I Want to Take You Higher" to create a whirlwind of emotion that I am here for. The Family Stone's performances here are just as excellent as ever, with the 13-minute instrumental track "Sex Machine" being a great display of the band's talent. But of course, it was Sly Stone's vision and songwriting that made these two albums as great as they are. Sadly, in the time since my first listen of There's a Riot Goin' On, Sly Stone has passed away, though he lived a long enough and fulfilling enough life to feel like his death wasn't particularly tragic. It's sad, for sure, but he pretty much did everything he wanted to do. He cemented his legacy a long time ago, no small thanks to albums like Stand!, and will be remembered for a long time. Amazing album. Light 5/5. And that's two in a row for the first time since last June!

Perfectly executed blend of funk, psychedelic rock, and soul... tons of groove without ever feeling showy or too extroverted. A treat from the list. Love the jams too

This is brilliant. Somehow I'd managed to hear their music without ever listening to the album. This is so funky, so creative and so approachable.

without listening to this again, i'm confident it'll earn the 5-star rating. i love a lot of sly, and this album is just stunningly good. "stand!" was reportedly sly trying to make a poppier sound, something anyone could easily dance to. he accomplishes this, and he also keeps his social commentary in the forefront "don't call me n*****, whitey" keeps that social commentary blazing hotter in the forefront "i want to take you higher" still has one of the filthiest bass lines in rock and soul music "somebody's watching you" has that infections electric piano ringing in my ears while that urgent, scratchy guitar line runs under the piano "everyday people" is a brilliant pop song, full of fun and ideas. and it lead to a great reimagining by arrested development. "sex machine" provides some breathing room, a moment of little to no vocals where the band can just play for a minute. "you can make it if you try" ends with another piece of classic soul. just a great record from beginning to end.

Boom lakalakalaka

Echt gezellig, leuke verrassing.

The grooves, my god, the GROOVES. The high points on this album are absolutely fantastic. The guitar, bass and drums create the most engaging funky vibes that I can only imagine went down a storm in the 60s & 70s. I loved this album - amazing energy, insane grooves and big soul.

it’s so good to be alive

Very funky, psychedelic rock album. They played most of these songs at Woodstock at like 3am and I could totally see that. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this album. The 13-minute instrumental called "Sex Machine" really sold me

Total classic and Hallmark of SF soul and funk

My mom, having grown up in the east bay in late 60s and early 70s, passed down her love for (and vinyl records of) bands like Tower of Power, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Janis Joplin, and Sly Stone. This was the first Sly record I listened to, and can remember the joy and awe I felt listening to his singular talents on display. A true masterpiece. She was unaware of questlove’s incredible documentary on him, and it was such a pleasure to watch it alongside her last year. Side note: Little Sister is basically Sly and The Family Stone without Sly — they have some incredible music, especially their disco-forward tunes.

What a brilliant, what a powerful, what a life-affirming record, what a soulful perfomance. Also, there are amazing openers and then there is another category, in which the title track falls... How to classify it? "Transcendental first songs"? Yeah, sounds about right. And what's even more remarkble is that the rest of the album lives up to the promise made within the first minutes.

lowk didnt listen but ima rate it a 5

Any album that features, Stand!, I Want to Take You Higher, Sing a Simple Song, Everyday People, and You Can Make It If You Try on it is a instant 5. This album is nearly a greatest hits in and of itself.

Es war kein gutes Jahr 2025 für Sly Stone, aber das Album ist grandios. Bisher kannte ich nur einige Lieder, so wars schön mal etwas tiefer reinzugehen!

Speaks about inequality and racism. Overall, a really good album. Revolutionary in the world of soul and funk music. Pioneer in defining the soul and funk genres. Lots of horns and organ in the music.

Fantastic work! So much of this album slaps.

Perfect album!

This is a wildly diverse record. 'Everyday People' is an all-time hopecore classic. 'Somebody's Watching You' sounds like Zappa. 'Don't Call Me N***** Whitney' is some revolutionary shit. I think the effect of the album is a bit diffuse because of the variety herein but I also think you could relisten to this on the regular and catch something new. Killer grooves, fascinating guitar work ('Sex Machine' -- seriously), spectacular vocals. Would be a great one on vinyl. 5/5. Cool as hell.

Like a greatest hits album, incredibly good. Sly was a genius

Stand! is a strong pop record, all killer, no filler. It is direct and alive. The songs move fast and carry real joy, but there is urgency in them too. The music celebrates freedom without making a speech out of it. Sly and the Family Stone blend funk, soul, rock, gospel, and psychedelia into one sound that feels clear and singular. The hit songs—“Sing a Simple Song,” “I Want to Take You Higher,” “Stand!,” and “Everyday People”—are simple and sharp, built to last. When the band stretches out, the grooves take you for a wild ride. Listening to the album takes you back to the late ’60s, when the world felt unsettled and alive at the same time. The record holds that feeling well, without excess, and lets the music do the work.

Such a foundational funk album with songs that stand the test of time.

Love it! The combination of funk with a sixties wildness is great.

(92/100)

Good psychedelic funk lp.

I loved this album. I thought this group was more loud and raucous. Not at all! Some great instrumentals also!

This is really close to being a masterpiece. I was hit by the groove throughout the whole record. Great pop-funk songwriting and amazing execution. I have to say, that's a five. 1969!! Are you kidding? Freakin' unbelievable. Everyday People is a classic track.

funky. second song was interesting

Stand! is by far my favourite Sly & The Family Stone album - it's less confrontational than "There's a Riot Goin' On" and really captured all the essentials of their previous album "Dance to the Music". This is just brilliant. It does feel like a "Greatest Hits" album, with all the Sly classics represented. From "I Want to Take You Higher" to "Everyday People" to "You Can Make It If You Try", the energy, positivity, the deep funk cuts, but also social commentary ("Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey") make this album a display of absolutely sheer funk brilliance. An outstanding classic, essential for every funk devotee! 5/5

The best funk. Sounds like Booker T and the MG’s on LSD. Phenomenal songwriting, a hopeful record. Great contrast with there’s a riot going on.

Brilliant!

I think I f broke through with this album and finally get Sly & The Family Stone! This album is fantastic! The drop-switch on "Stand" is so damn satisfying! Love this album version of "I Want to Take You Higher." "Somebody's Watching You" springs in and delightfully cuts through the often-thick funk all over most of this album. "Sing a Simple Song" rips it up, opening with a crazy-ass drop. "Everyday People" is of course great and timeless. I don't know if "Sex Machine" is a reference or bizarre cover of the same-named James Brown song, but it's an intense, thick, psychedelic blues journey with crazy-ass talk-box-ish stuff happening throughout. After the relentless previous track, "You Can Make It If You Try" brings it back to classic Sly, a friendly return to the Family. A lot of stylistic ground is covered here in what feels like a relatively short run time (perhaps because I dig it so much, it zooms by!). Dynamic approach with every song doing different things, even within songs with switches and drops. Really cool, imaginative stuff. Great album!!!

Loved hearing Sly right after Prince, my album yesterday. I know Prince cited Sly and the Family Stone as a big influence on him. It was awesome to hear the echoes of each other.

A joy

Funky as.

YES. I'm more familiar with the "Greatest Hits" collection, but this is more or less the same thing. It's a real shame that this group didn't put out more music. It's all great.

This has such great energy about. Love it. So many bangers. Sex Machine is a bit too long and self-indulgent but they’re so talented and sound like they’re having such fun I’ll give them a pass. Better than their other one on here. 4.5 rounding up

Man this was unreal. Provocative, funky, explorative, political all at once. You've got pointed, edgy, funk songs, and extended jams all with incredible solo performances later on. Something I've never heard of either. Never heard of these guys and likely never would have listened to them without this project. Incredible stuff. Will be listening to this again. Just awesome.

If it wasn't for Sly and company, Prince doesn't exist. So funky. So smart. So cool. A bit naughty. Yeah. This is the good stuff.

Kicks ass!

I dig it

Modern music COULD NEVER! NEVER!!

What’s wrong with wall to wall funk?

What more is there to say about a 5-star classic as good as this one? Perhaps just this: I hope it gets auto-generated again right now.

great album!

One of the funkiest records ever made

A psychedelic soul/funk masterpiece. It's conscious and political, it's energetic and groovy, Sly & The Family Stone give it all!

I knew the hits, but the whole album is great. A masterpiece.

Classic R&B

Super album! Production value off the charts. Some beautiful guitar, rhythm and vocal work throughout and just always keeps you interested!

Hay discos que no solo definen una época, sino que la transforman. Stand! es uno de ellos. En medio de la turbulencia política, racial y cultural de finales de los 60, Sly & The Family Stone irrumpieron como una fuerza de unidad en tiempos de fractura. Su propuesta era tan radical como necesaria: una banda interracial, con hombres y mujeres en igualdad creativa, que mezclaba funk, soul, rock y psicodelia sin pedir permiso a nadie. Stand! no fue solo el cuarto álbum de la banda, fue su manifesto artístico, social y espiritual. Un grito de esperanza en un país en crisis. Una celebración del poder colectivo. Una visión adelantada de lo que la música popular podía ser: diversa, política, bailable y profunda al mismo tiempo. A diferencia de otros artistas de protesta de la época, Sly Stone eligió el lenguaje de la alegría como arma. Su revolución no era de ira, sino de groove. Un himno colectivo y espiritual del siglo XX. Una obra esencial del funk y del ideal humanista en la música. Calificación: ⭐️5.0 (89/100) - Obra Musical de Calidad.

Powerful -- Great listen -- Worth a trip through the whole album. Amazing

Man, what an album. I was honestly expecting 1001 albums like this. I'm about halfway through and I've had maybe 40 albums like this? Extremely good. It's been a few years since I listened to it all the way through and it holds up so well.

Awesome

Fantastic funk album, more of this please

9/10

boomshakalaka

no one did it BETTER!!! YESSSSSS! 13 minute track called sex machine? godddd

the ideal

I love this album

Some records, quite literally some, offer something that you cannot get anywhere else. Stand is one such record. Consider the age of the performers and the year this record was released, five years after the Civil Rights Act, a sad piece of legislation. To be clear, it is sad that a nation built on principles of freedom required such an act; I digress. The tracks, the initial tracks in particular, are, it would seem, lyrically opposed to one another. Stand!, calling on us all to stand for liberty, track 2 (don't cancel me bro), calling out how we treat one another because we fail to realize everyone is human. Sly realizes, in response, I want to take you higher, I could get cynical, but let's assume it's to feel good after the second track. Somebody's Watching You is exactly that, and in the context of 1969, the culmination of the 60s, it is also so much more. Hell, today it must ring true: you have no privacy. Shortly, Sly reminds us again that we are human with "Everyday People," and they close the record on a powerful note: "You Can Make It If You Try." Naturally, a brilliant marathon precedes this with nearly fourteen minutes of funky "lasting power" that is quite obviously a bedroom track, one I have played a few times. Give this a listen, but also visit the strife of 1969 and the strife that preceded it; without it, we would not have this record, this voice from the past that is trying to tell us all something: be human and remember that person with the bad ideas, too, is a human; in remembering, we will all stand as we were meant to stand, together as one, humans.

man this would've BANGED at woodstock '69. This album is Awesome with a capital A. the album is not polished, and there is an element of formlessness in all of the songs, and it works well. Not be because it is overly complex, but because it is wonderfully simple in a way. Sly put on a show, but they are not showmen. There is no attempt at sophistication. they are all super competent musicians, but the music is not about showing off how well they can play them, it is about making people move. and more importantly, this entire album tells of the ways things should be, and how we should act, and be one. this album ain't for perfectionists, it is for anyone who enjoys moving to music created by people telling you what they think, whether you wanna hear it that way or not. my favourite songs are: sing a simple song, sex machine, and i want to take you higher 5/5

They must have been incredible live! “I want to take you higher,” “Everyday People,” this album is stacked. The use of stereo is something I didn’t realize until I listened with headphones, but the use of left ear vs right ear really creates this surround effect. The bass lines slap. This album is one of the best. “Horns and bass on “sing a simple song” are so good! “Sex Machine” is such a jam. It really felt like the song to end the set, right before “you can make it if you try,” a great encore to a great concert.

So much fun

Another fun one! I'm always up for a little Sly but this is my first time listening to a full Sly album, start to finish. I enjoyed the experience. Can't say there were any surprises, and I liked that too. Solid album to start the day with.

peak

Groovy as all heck, and and to hear what felt like a turning point in pyschadelia[sic], but also black music.

9.23 0031

Yeah this is going into the rotation instantly. No skips!

🗯 An embarrassment of all-time riches from a band firing on all cylinders — fearless for its time, and influential forever. Stand! marked Sly & The Family Stone’s artistic peak and their biggest commercial breakthrough, landing just before their game-changing Woodstock performance. It’s stacked: ‘Stand’, ‘Don’t Call Me Whitey, N****r’, ‘Everyday People’, ‘Sing a Simple Song’, ‘You Can Make It If You Try’ — each one a cornerstone of funk, soul, and social consciousness. It’s funky, psychedelic, radical, and joyful — a kaleidoscope of grooves with a revolutionary streak. Few albums of its era captured both the optimism and tension of the late ’60s as vividly. The mix of black and white musicians, male and female voices, and an unapologetic call for unity made it not just music, but a movement. The Library of Congress called it “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant,” which undersells it — Stand! is where funk found its conscience and its swagger. Verdict: Essential (a fearless, era-defining funk revolution) For fans of: Parliament-Funkadelic, Curtis Mayfield, Prince, protest you can dance to

Pretty much their greatest hits, but it's an album.

This album is so good! All the songs are great. It is really enjoyable, I liked it so much. This is the kind of album I can listen and not get bored of. Great!

Wonderful listen!!!

This album was a great listen. I didn’t know this group was the one who sang Everyday People. The instrumental tracks were all good. I would definitely buy this vinyl. Favorite songs: Don’t Call Me Nigger, Whitey, Everyday People, Sex Machine, Soul Clappin II

Yet another masterpiece I have on vinyl and listened to the other day. Sly was an absolute genius. Too bad he did just a little bit too much of the wrong kind of drugs to sustain his peak for a few more albums.

Love this. Joyous, funky, playful and righteous...

Classic. Some really strong instrumental numbers beyond the classics.

5 out of 5 The best soul funk of the 70s. Heard some new songs. Almost everything on this one is a banger.

Funk is a genre I've got into since starting this. So found this to be great.

"There's a midget standing tall..." this line took me by surprise 😂 this is from the first song of the album. Overall, amazing album! Would listen to the album again. The guitar solos really pop and the combo of lyrical songs versus instrumental only songs are a nice combination that isn't abrupt to the ears.

More Funk! More Soul! Always makes my mornings when I can walk the dog and jam out to music like Sly & The Family Stone.

Stand! - 5/5 Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey - 5/5 I Want to Take You Higher - 5/5 Somebody's Watching You - 5/5 Sing a Simple Song - 5/5 Everyday People - 4/5 Sex Machine - 3/5 You Can Make It If You Try - 5/5 Average score: 4.6/5 2nd track lyrics are craaaazy (i get it tho) anyway, this is nearly perfect. definitely worthy of making the 1001 albums list

Just like the old days

Opened my mind to older music. There is something about the sound that transcends its age to make it timeless. The blending of funk and soul is beautiful, unlike anything I've heard before.

Now THIS I dig. Excellent songs front to back with great playing. Great grooves and vocals. Had me dancing in my office chair. RIP Sly Stone.

I have always been down with Sly since at least like 2010-2011. He always had a unique and refreshing positive spin on communal uplift. The classic image of a family band turned beacons of hope in the summer of love. Stand is nothing short of great funk music, adds some texture and psychedelic flavor to it. But still manages to create pop music. We lost Sly this year, I watched the doc and how important he was to his community and his family. Despite substance abuse he was able heal wounds and repair bonds and constantly reminds me that self improvement and healing through music will always exsist.

This album is genius. Happy joyful music with a positive message.

Obviously a classic and important album in the history of soul and funk. If "Everyday People" doesn't get you moving you may need to restart yourself.

I always liked this album. I have a copy in my collection. I do like most of the songs on the slbum

The whole Funk, and nothing but the Funk.

Classic shit right here, timeless music!

fantastic politisch wichtig funkt hard

If I ever had to introduce someone to funk, it would be with this record. This is the quintessential Sly and the Family Stone album, and the album that wrote the handbook for funk. "Stand", "Sing a Simple Song", "Everyday People", "You Can Make It if You Try" are all standouts from one of the essential funk records. R.I.P. Sly, you are missed.

I mean, what can you say, this album is perfect. So catchy, so raw, so fun, so danceable, performances are perfect, sexy, political, this album is pretty much everything music can be. It’s so good.

This is what listening to the peak of a genre is like. Just such a great listen from an all-time great band. RIP Sly Stone.

This is a great album, I thought I knew a lot, great blues and rock. Really enjoyed it more than I was expecting to.

This s*** got me movin

I truly loved the album and would like to hear more from them

if any record had the singles "Stand", "I Want to Take You Higher" and "Everyday People"... it would be a first ballot hall of famer... but when you add "Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey"... which sounds racist, but, the next line in the song is "don't call me whitey, nigger"... totally nailing the "war" of words that the "man" uses to divide us... The Family Stone... were black... and white... male... and female... "Sing a Simple Song" and "You Can Make it if You Try" are both stand out... This Album... is a Five STAR extravaganza... Five STARS...

The Cliff’s Notes of the 60s … just a perfect encapsulation of great art coming out of tumultuous times. Pressure makes diamonds.

At least I was a little familiar with Sly and the Family Stone before frontman Sly Stone's passing earlier this month. They were such an eclectic group, combining elements of funk, soul, and psychedelia to create socially charged music that had bounce and audible impact. One of the best examples to illustrate their sound is this album here. Stand is stacked to the brim with grooving call-and-response tunes with direct lyricism empowering individuals. The title track, "Everyday People", "Sing a Simple Song", "I Want to Take You Higher", "You Can Make It If You Try", all these songs oozed with attitude and positive energy as Sly and his siblings sang with such conviction. There are moments where the social commentary became more confrontational such as on "Don't Call Me N-----, Whitey" and "Somebody's Watching You", but those tracks felt complimentary with the overall empowerment vibe of this record. Even the 13-minute instrumental jam "Sex Machine" with individual band member solos felt at home here, giving everyone a platform to showcase their skills and lift themselves. Stand is a classic record that proved to be a breakthrough for Sly and the Family Stone, a poignant album that epitomized mutual support for each other, against the odds. Rest in Power, Sly.

This is Sly & the Family Stone’s best album in my opinion. Several big hits and lots of funky tunes.

Funky goodness

RIP

Funky joy

Thanks for the music, Sly. RIP.

5. One bad track. The rest are classic funky psychedelia/jams

Classic material

Good album

Such a good blend of psych rock, soul and funk, there were great more pop-orientated songs like Stand! And everyday people and more longer songs like sex machine which is such a great instrumental with nice bass. The guitar throughout the album is amazing as well, I’ve never heard a guitar sound like that, literally sounds like it’s talking sometimes, I can’t tell if they’re doing that guitar against the throat trick or just playing it like that somehow but it’s really cool nonetheless. There were no weak songs on here, the only I didn’t add to my liked songs was the second one but only because that’s the type of song I wouldn’t really listen to other than for the album experience, still a good song though with great guitar and a strong message (maybe too long for what it is though). There wasn’t also an interesting addition of harmonica on here as well. The two bonus tracks not on the original album are great as well. Overall, I was gonna give this a 4 but after consideration I see no reason why this doesn’t deserve a 5 (9/10)

Superb album. Very pleased this turned up if for 'everybody people' alone. The song contains so many different hooks it is a work of a genius. Funky 5 from me.

If someone got this album on their list and thought great, here's more of that 60s funk sound. Or oh god, another old R&B album. Or even, I hate soul, it's just wailing. Well honey you're in luck. Because this album is THE original soundboard for every funk, r&b, soul, rock, and psychadelia album made since 1969. They Were Not Only The First But They Were Also The Best. This album strikes awe and terror into the heart of musicians around the world because Nothing You Create will come even close to the spontaneity, the joy, the musicianship, the creativity of Stand! Everyone threw up their hands and sampled the shit out of this album because they knew it would elevate everything it touched. Larry Graham took this and ran to Graham Central Station took the funk train all the way to the end of the line. George Clinton listened, nodded, then got on his Mothership and flew into the centre of the sun. You're lucky to hear this before you die!

Amazing but possibly not their best

Woodstock! Sex Machine leuk!

Super funky. Lots of great, classic tunes that stand the test of time. Some of the songs would rate around a 4.5, but all in all it rounds up to 5/5.

Perfect from start to finish. Even the long jam Sex Machine was fun to listen to.

Oh

There's a midget standing tall. 5/5

Best

Excellent!

Good album. Overall 3.5/5

Awesome

Let's gooooooo. Finally. This is what I want from "1001 albums u need to hear before you die" as an exercise. Imagine dying without hearing this album? Catastrophic. Tragic. Maybe all other albums should be a 1 or a 2 so far and this is the first true 5? The scale is fucked now. But will try my best. Gonna be a lot more 4's now that even the best albums need to stack against this one. You Can Make It If You Try > Sing a Simple Song > Everyday People > Don't Call Me ****** Whitey > Stand! > Somebody's Watching You > Sex Machine > I Want to Take You Higher This should be a scale of 1-100 instead of 1-5 lol. I think this is why I don't do star ratings on Letterboxd it's just too exhausting to figure out what each star rating means to me, even with the 1/2 star steps. Anyways, this is the most 5-rated 5-star album yet, that's all I can say. I guess it's technically only 8 songs again but wooooo baby it's enough. It's a 5!

Damn I love that first track. Oh I'm gonna like this alright. That 3 minute instrumental outro? Yes please. Higher's great. I'm loving this. Sex machine was... wow. That ending's a tease. This last track is so good... Definitely a better overall experience... at first listen I'd day it's a very strong 8 with potencial for much much more. Loved it

Love the use of the talk box.

Seriously funky tunes

Makes up for the 13 minute nonsense with some really catchy and provocative tunes.

Great music, messaging, classic vibes. Amazing album all around.

Absolutely brilliant!

Amazing funk

sly is awesome and been meaning to listen to more of the discog. this album is great.

One of my favorite albums ever. Sad this is what I got as my first, but I’m always happy to put Sly on.

Modern music COULD NEVER! NEVER!!

If you don't feel the need to get up & dance to this album, you got cement in your shoes, baby.

Great album with a little bit of everything.

Wow. This album is amazing from top to bottom. The hits and the deep tracks intertwine to make a fabulous record. Watch the documentary on HULU. This man is a genius and Stand! is confirmation.

Great funk album! Back to back bangers.

SO many classics - I Want to Take You Higher, Everyday People, You Can Make it if You Try - and many of the deeper cuts are equally great: Sing a Simple Song, Stand!, Don't Call Me N*gger, Whitey. The melding of soul, funk, rock, gospel feels familiar but also groundbreaking. Absolute classic.

They had everything. Innovative but commercial, joyful and angry, the best short pop tunes and blasted stretched out improvs.

- Sly ..... -

There's cool, and there's cool, and this was cool.

Pop music genius is probably an insult to reflect Sly's work, and the Fam of course. And to watch Questlove's doc on Sly's work, truly shows what immense music knowledge and instincts he has/had. He made something incredibly difficult, look elementary.

I think I gotta go 5 on this. I probably like There's a Riot Goin' On a little more, but this is about as classic as funk rock gets.

This album is a banger that never fails to put a smile on my face. In a turbulent era, Sly managed to make protest music that made you feel good: Affirmative, funky as hell, and a band comprised of Black, white and female musicians. It's a joyous revolution.

Absolutely fantastic

Sly Stone is a genius.

Top 200 album for me.

Vibey, woooho

Wonderful album. Funky, righteous and radical. Top notch playing and musicianship and passion. No notes! Must listen #84 I think? Maybe 85… anyway yeah it’s amazing

Funkrock masterpiece. Innovators. And Greg Errico killed it on the drums. Perfect album with bangers only.

Now we're cooking. What a great record! All killer no filler and the home of a thousand samples. Its a soul record and a funk record and it rocks. You can feel the influences it wears throughout and how well it stands up today is testament to the blenidng of those influences. And it makes you want to dance. And dance you will

Really enjoying this one more than I expected! I'd heard Everyday People before and liked it. I particularly loved Sing a Simple Song, Sex Machine, and I want to Take you higher.

Amazing. In a wild coincidence I just watched the new Sly Lives documentary the day before this album popped up for this project. Hopefully my enjoyment of this album would still be as big without having watched that documentary, but this was an amazing listen in the context of everything in that documentary.

First time listen (and second and third). A great album 👍

What can I say? It's Sly! Without Sly, there would be a much different Prince...

So good wow. Every song is so catchy and unique and the grooves are amazing. Also love the constant rotation of vocal textures. So good

5 old time favourite

So many bangers, and then Sex Machine...

Great

4.5/5, first two tracks took me a minute to get into but by the time I was at track 3 I was in all the way. Bumped up to 5. This is fantastic

Wow! Was für ein Banger! Dieses Album sprüht nur so vor Lebensfreude und guter Laune und lässt keinen Fuß stillstehen. Die Dudes sind mit so viel Enthusiasmus bei der Sache, dass das Album mit seiner Mischung aus Rock, Funk und Soul nie langweilig wird. Wahrscheinlich eher eine 4, aber das Album hat mich total begeistert, deshalb die erste 5, auch wenn es zeitgeschichtlich wahrscheinlich nicht so wichtig war. Hammerplatte. Mein Favorit: I Want to Take You Higher (und auch ein bisschen das knapp 14-minütige Sex Machine, und Sing a Simple Song ist auch cool).

All killer no filler. Hits harder than a lot of later funk albums but also brings a sense of euphoria and bliss that won't be seen again until rave in the 90s. Stand! opens the album with a call to action and breaks down into a dj-ready funky coda which was sampled multiple times in the 90s. Don't Call me Nigger, Whitey continues the socially conscious lyrics with p-funk style noodling punctuated by intense build-ups powered by lung popping horn scales. I Want to Take You Higher is quintessential '69 with punchy blues inspired guitars and organs, euphoric vocals and a great harmonica solo. Somebody's Watching You is a nice piece of soul with a great message but its let down by weird mixing (why do they have the backing vocals running through a drivethru speaker?) Sing a Simple Song recovers the otherwise excellent production with hard hitting drums and horn stabs and a highly differentiated stereo image. I can't do justice to Everyday People in words. Sex Machine is a blues instrumental number which gradually picks up pace with double-time high hats being joined by increasingly intense solos, culminating in a highly processed guitar solo at the end (at times sounding like a neurofunk bassline!) You Can Make it If You Try ends the album with a positive message and an infectious (and rythmically clever) hooks. Bonus points for being the defining sample for the Jungle Brother's album. This album is the whole package - it carries a strong message about unity that's lived by the band itself. It's driven by the rythym section. The performances are tight and the mixing (with the exception above) finds a place for every part. Not a single second of its 41 minute run time is wasted.

Crazy Production for the 60's, and above that the songs are ridiculously catchy and powerful.

Stone cold classic! Track 2 is certainly… interesting.

Stand! is an ebullient romp that lifts my spirits. https://open.substack.com/pub/richcain/p/project-1001-stand-by-sly-and-the?r=4ztyq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Funk in the trunk

Amazing, really enjoyed this album especially sex machine

Very soul filled

in comparison with There's a Riot Goin' On, the S&TFS album I got assigned for this list about two dozen days ago, Stand! is much more exuberant. Riot was borne out of isolation and drug-addled pessimism, whereas this record feels much more like a clear-headed plea for empathy and understanding. the band is insanely tight, and it's great to actually get to hear them together more! Sly's solo experimentations reap their own rewards, but this feels much more like a "Family Affair". personal note as someone who regularly plays in horn sections like the Family Stone's: I really started to sweat as I heard that horn line get so, so high on track 2 (the one I'm not going to type the name of)! half the fun here for me is listening to Cynthia Robinson and Jerry Martini work. from the jammier cuts to the more carefully constructed numbers, there's not a weak link across any of the eight songs presented in this tracklist, and some of them (especially "I Want to Take You Higher", "Everyday People" and the title track) rank among the best Black American music ever made. the pop, prog, and psych contingents of the soul and funk music movements all win here, and in pretty big ways. light 9/10.

I was just thinking about Sly and the Family Stone because of Woodstock and the Soul Festival. They were both in 1969, and Sly played at both. They killed at both. This album slays.

Politically switched-on and kaleidoscopically joyous. I think I might even prefer this to "There's A Riot..."

Veery cool!

An all time fav!!

фанк, энерджи буст, хайп, буду очень рада вернуться к этому альбому Это была первая группа в истории американской сцены, в которой на равных участвовали белые и чёрные, мужчины и женщины Историки популярной музыки значение Sly & the Family Stone видят ещё и в том, что они привили музыке чернокожих традицию социально-политического комментария

Such a great album, funk at it’s finest by one of the best bands to ever do it! Sprinkle in some remnants of 60’s pop and Motown to the funk and you have this amazing record.

4.5

4.5

10 ★★★★★

A grand slice of classic funk. You cannot stop moving listening to this… but why would you want to stop?

Utopian funk at its peak—packed with goodness. Its DNA reaches from Stevie to Public Enemy. Sing a Simple Song, and My Brain.

Sly says The Revolution will be televised, and The Revolution will be funky. Just because you are fighting the man doesn't mean you can't shake your ass. Matter of fact, if shaking your ass is wrong, Sly don't want to be right.

Different strokes for different folks, and so on and so on...great album, great band!

Yes, f*cking Sly! Hier had ik zin in. Voor mij is Sly and the Family Stone altijd de perfecte mix tussen Funk, Soul en (Psychedelic) Rock. Het is niet te overly funk (wat ik James Brown of Parliament-Funkadelic soms wel vind). Ondanks heerlijke solo's en improvisatie is het zo toegankelijk als veel popmuziek. Het is minder zwaar beladen als bijvoorbeeld Gil Scott-Heron (lijkt zijn stem wel op), maar bezingt net zo goed dezelfde politieke onderwerpen. En Stand! dan? Die heeft alles! Het nummer Stand! vind ik echt een grandioze opener. Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey vind ik wat lastig maar is niet slecht I Want To Take You Higher is heerlijke funky en bevat blazers! (Boom Laka Laka!) Somebody's Watching You en Sing a Simple Song zijn prima. Everyday People is prachtig soul-nummer waar je volgens mij het refrein niet niet mooi van kunt vinden. Sex Machine is één lang hoogtepunt, wat een heerlijke jam zeg. En dan afsluiten met You Can Make It If You Try. 5 ballen 9/10 Highlights Stand! Everyday People Sex Machine

Time still creepin Specially when you're sleepin Wake up and go For what you know Yeah yeah yeah You can make it if you try I wonder if you can judge an album by how many samples it generated for later works. Anyway, if thats the case then this is like the greatest album of all time. If we're just judging on usual criteria (composition, production, lyrics, etc) then this is still an absolutely outstanding album. 5/5

an easy 5 stars! Almost a greatest hits album. Never gets old!

Wonderful album! 9/10

One of the most culturally significant records in American history. Iconic from start to finish. Genre defining

So much energy and talent here. Everyday People is just one of the best songs ever. Soul Clappin' II is a new favorite now too. Edit: Why did I initially give this four stars? Clearly a five-star album. Fixing that now. :)

Was this before or after maggot brain? How Bay Area is this group of musicians? Gotta contextualize it to the time… but nothing but the deluxe on streaming Clearly a classic.

Stand! is good, but this is for There's a Riot Going on, which i gave a 4. I was so naive then

One of the best groups of musicians ever formed, that innovated so much seemingly without even trying. While the sounds on this album weren't as wildly unique as those to follow, you can hear that simply no one was making music like this at the time. While some might argue, I also feel as though music like this hasn't been made since. Aural experimentation for the sake of passion and joy will always sound better than experimentation for the sake of innovation alone and this record stands as a testament to that

Amazing mix of soul/gospel/funk and some rock with a very experimental feel overall. This album made me consider the time and political/social landscape it was made for. Not just because of its strong themes regarding racism and coming together, but also of positivity and keeping your head up. I think it's an absolute banger and knows how to speak to your own morale, ethics and feelings. It is also an inspiration to see this band reach such heights with a such a diverse group of people, just showing how much can be done by coming together.

Incredible stuff

Brilliant. Not a bad track on the album and the Soul/Funk/Rock of the era is still as vibrant today as it was 50 odd years ago. Influential but also danceable.

Very enjoyable album, the only one I wasn't really into was the title track for some reason. Can see how influential this was as well, classic album. At the same time, it's not one I'd be dying to put on again. Solid 9/10

Funky. Filled with classics. Doesn’t have any weaker songs and oft sampled, which again shows its quality.

Loved it, never heard it before

Groovy, feel-good funk. Loved it. Favorites: "Stand!", "I Want to Take You Higher", "Everyday People", "Sex Machine"

After the first few bars of the album I was a bit skeptical, but as the album progressed I became more and more interested. The album is a cool mix of soul and funk. And when Sly really takes his time, as in SexMachine, it becomes psychedelic. It was fun to listen to. It's worth listening to these 1000 albums for discoveries like this. 5/5

Love, love this album! From start to finish, groovy, funky, powerful.

As always, Sly and the Family Stone have brought the funkiest grooves and greatest music to the table. So good. In fact, I think my favorite tracks were actually ones that I'd never heard before. The familiar songs were (and still are) great, but there was so much other stuff that had a sound I'd never heard before from the Family, and I really dug it. A couple times I forgot who I was even listening to and had to remind myself. Very good -- five stars.

I'm long on record as saying that Sly & The Family Stone is the greatest American band of all time. It's legitimately possible that every album with the full Family Stone behind Sly is worthy of 4.5 or more stars. Just an unparalleled run.

Ok I’m standing

This album blew my mind the first time I ever put it on and it still yet never disappoints. Sly burned brightly to capture all of his inner joy, turmoil, and optimism in the face of a world that did not share the brilliant colors of his spirit. This record captures his ensemble riding high with messages of equality, tenacity, and soaring raw funk played with fervor.

Banging jams on this thing, fun to just put on this vinyl and fall in love and get lost in time

好听

Rating: 9.5/10 So damn funky and soulful, can't believe this came out in 1969. Favorite songs: pretty much all of them. Least favorite song: Somebody's Watching You.

Fucking love it

Great find from the list. Amazing. Favorite track: i want to take you higher other picks: everyday people, sex machine

A joyful, tender classic filled with uplift and great musicianship

At least the 2nd track isn't that one John Lennon song. Favourite Songs: Stand!, I Want to Take You Higher, Sing a Simple Song, Everyday People, You Can Make It If You Try. Least Favourite Songs: Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey.

Sly is always a 5 in my book!

As one of the landmark acts in early funk, this Sly and the Family Stone album had me in a constant state of bewilderment and frenzy all throughout its runtime. Given its release in 1969, there are so many sounds here that are predictive of future funk and psychedelic acts, I mean even a genre-pushing and defying album such as 'Maggot Brain' seems to draw heavily from this record. While I don't know which of the two (MB vs S!) I like more, I think from a pure "enjoyment" factor, 'Stand!' wins me over. I love that abrupt funk switch-up nearing the end of the title track where the bass takes front stage paired with these satisfying high-pitched lead vocals. S&FS's diverse set of vocalists enhances the track dynamics on this entire album - I love the way the various members trade lines on 'I Want to Take You Higher' over this constantly morphing harmonica-chopped instrumental. The light piano touches nudging forward the fun and loose anthem of togetherness and love that is 'Everyday People' helps make it an all-timer track and an album centerpiece. The following abrasive, but equally laid-back, 13-minute 'Sex Machine' lays out some more funk greatness in the form of hypnotic psychedelic twangs and loops that are enough to satiate any loop-head - I mean there's enough sample material in this one song to fill an entire album. It's oddly sexy too, or maybe that's me projecting the song title onto the music (something I think a good song title should do!). This is a funk album that has a lot of color and a lot of personality - more than your usual album. There's an underlying sense of humor and almost sarcasm here, in the playing, song structures, song titles, and within the music itself. I love music like that, especially when it still manages to strike an impeccable balance between being kinda cheeky yet also sounding like each member poured their heart and soul into every single note sung and played. Incredible shit!

Great album all round the way around Everyday People has always been a tab Rite. Listened to it 4 or 5 times on the way to work and then 5 more times back home. HI THERE! I agree. But, my dearest friend, you are IN MY ACCOUNT again.

if you want to kill me come and fucking get me ill be waiting here with a gun a dead mouse and a bucket of black tar soaked bread

You can make it if you try!

Just a lot of awesome funk. I was hovering between 4 and 5 stars but Sex Machine pushed it over the top

Great album!

Great grooves, funky bass, love it.

Good, next one!

Iconic.

Cool

I made the unfortunate choice of listening to this album for the first time while stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic and Sex Machine gave me an anxiety attack lmao. So I gave it a week and listened again, and boy am I glad I did. If I’m learning anything about myself through this project, it’s that I LOVE funk music.

que DELÍCIA de álbum a emoção transborda nos vocais e instrumentos

Classic

Stellar funk rock. “I Want To Take You Higher” is a big, boisterous party of a song, “Sing a Simple Song” is a roll your windows down while you’re driving anthem and “Everyday People” is like a perfect summer day in a bottle. And oooh “Sex Machine” is a killer extended jam.

Sly is that fucking dude.

super-groovy and creative funk, some songs upbeat and toetapping while others slow and steady. the energy is unmatched, especially with an album of this time, when the genres experienced quite a peak. this album came out at the end of normalized prejudice and right at the beginning of the civil rights acts in america; many songs embrace afroamerican-centric joy and a sense of treating every race, not just black people... with common respect. we have to ask ourselves, even in this day and age, why can't we all get along? also i like the tracks where sly stone distorts his voice and scats, making himself sound like a guitar.