Stand!

Everybody likes Sly and the Family Stone. Everybody.

Very good soul/funk album. First Sly album I’ve listened to the whole way through

An album with its finger on the pulse of public consciousness, and a lot of soul to boot. Superb.

good shit

Funky indeed. Didn’t like the ultra long “Sex Machine” but I liked the other tracks. 3.5 rounded up

Pretty good album. There is one song with a rather problematic title.

For alle som er glad i prog er dette en plate man burde sjekke ut. Plata er rett og slett et smørbrød med innflytelse fra samtidens rock- og progmusikk samtidig som de tar med seg svartes musikkuttrykk som hadde blitt borte i den hvite samtidsmusikken. Call and respons, gospel og breakdowns sammen med uortodokse instrumenter som munnspill gjør den til noe helt eget. Samtidig sitter fuzzen løst og solo-partiene sitter som et skudd. Samme som Beatles så velger de også å utnytte Stereoen til sitt fulle, med hele trommeseksjonen på den ene siden. Derfor vil nok albumet fungere best på et par høytalere istedenfor headset, som jeg synes gir en litt masete opplevelse. Er det noe man kan utsette sent 60-talls og tidlige 70-talls albumproduksjon for er det at de virkelig ikke visste hvordan man skulle avslutte en sang. Albumet taper noen hakk på at de fleste sanger har fade-out, men er ikke noe man kan klandre bandet for heller.

Great album, had not heard it in its complete form only a few of the singles

Funky!

Nice album

I love sly

Great album

I really enjoyed this. I took some personal liberties to listen to sex machine after the last track before the single versions (which I did not listen to because I already did). Favorite song: Everyday People and I did really enjoy sex machine. 4 stars from this whitey

Delectably funky, soul-y, and rock-y!

Could be more funky. Catchy though

The amazing thing about Sly was integration. One of the first bands to have both black and white members, one of the first to combine rock, soul, funk, and blues together. It has so much energy, borderline chaotic. Horns come out of nowhere, vocalists all doing their own thing, but it still seems like they’re all together.

Good and funky.

classic. cool. fun. everyday people.

Funky. But not so funky as to be unlistenable. Fun music, cool beats, energy and chill all together. The album has a really nice structure to it that ebbs and flows through the tracks, thoroughly enjoyable.

Overal thought: I love the sound of this album. I don't like that there are three songs duplicated into a 'single version'. Don't really see the point of that. Ranking: 4/5

Thats some great soul, psychadelic and funk intertwinged while sending out the good message, great stuff

Full of great old funk and soul.

Classic, could not be made today

This is probably what happens when psych rock is filled to the brim with grooviness. Funk perfection.

Great album by Sly.

Can totally see where bands live me OutKast, Chilies, Arrested Development and Fishbone got there sound from

For some reason I thought Sly and the Family Stone would sound like a more poppy sounding funk band and I wasn’t looking forward to it. I was wrong. Much like Funkadelic, I got sucked into this sound immediately. My only qualm about this band is the one guy who has a voice that reminds me of a voice that sang in a bunch of Sesame Street songs. For example, in Higher that voice sings “sound is there to help you groove”. Not a fan. Anyways, this is a good album. It’s been so long since I’ve heard an above 3 star album since taking part in this program. I want to give this a 4.5 but I can’t. I’m not done listening yet so my score of 4 can’t go down. I’ll be listening to more by these guys for sure. Sex Machine is an instrumental journey Choice cut: Don’t Call Me….

Funny some of these sound a bit like the 70s commercial jingles I remember and I have to wonder if this sound was the inspiration.

Si pensamos en fusión de música funk y psicodelia indefectiblemente hemos de hablar de Sly & the Family Stone, y su álbum "Stand!" de 1969 es la culminación de su estilo musical. A todo lo dicho hay que añadir un innegable sentido de la canción pop y la presencia de temáticas sociales. La apertura del álbum, "Stand!", ya lo anuncia con su llamada a filas. También el reclamo de unidad contenido en "Every People". En ocasiones algunos temas suenan excesivamente improvisados hasta el punto de extraviarse en su camino. Es el caso de dos de las grandes canciones incluidas en el disco: "Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey", "Sex Machine". Pero me quedo con la enardecedora "I Want to Take You Higher", un chorro de adrenalina que invita a mover los pies sin parar.

They knew how to groove better than almost anyone else, just bangers all over this thing.

pretty funky

It's alright but you gotta be in the mood to appreciate it I think

Timeless, groovy, funkadelic piece of righteous musical history right here.

Sly wasn’t afraid to take up space and fill every ounce of it. This album made listening fun and sitting still impossible.

This is one of those older bands that I want to get into, but I had no idea where to start. Now I know! Previously, I only knew their big hit "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)". I love the Family Stone's blend of funk and psychedelic/progressive rock on this album. And I realize now that the hip-hop group Arrested Development's song "Everyday People" is a cover, very cool. I thought "Sex Machine" overstayed its welcome a bit, but otherwise this is a fire album. Favorite Tracks: I Want to Take You Higher Sing a Simple Song You Can Make It If You Try

The idealism in this album is immediately apparent, expressing how the world should be in the artists’ eyes. Musically, the album strips soul music, which at the time was was considered over-the-top and sometimes even performative, down to the basics. It is this simplification that creates an authenticity and ethos for the Family Stones that demands the listener to listen. And although it keeps things straight forward, the music (particular the guitar, horns, and vocals) still has moments where they are clearly jamming out. Fave Songs: I Want To Take You Higher Sing a Simple Song You Can Make It If You Try

I love reading about the history of the artist/album after listening. Learning more about music history is one of the reasons I wanted to start this challenge! This album was funky and powerful. Sex Machine is a standout at almost 14 minutes of groove, showcasing solos from all the band members. Good music for doing dishes (I tested it myself). Faves: Everyday People, Sex Machine, You Can Make It If You Try

Bastante bueno. Si reescucharía algunas canciones

I admire Sly & The Family Stone so much. From fact that they were one of the first racially integrated and mixed gender groups, to their indelible influence on funk, pop, and hip hop. Not to mention their awesome band name. They are at their best on this album when you can really hear “The Family.” Songs like “I Want to Take You Higher,” “Sing a Simple Song,” and my favorite, “Everyday People” al feature the band’s myriad of singers and instrumentalists creating something special. I’m not crazy about 14-minute blues jams (“Sex Machine”), so that knocks the album a bit. But overall, a solid album from a deeply important band.

Very important album. Societal problems were at an all-time high and Woodstock was just on the horizon. Sly & The Family Stone were the first integrated rock group and that was a big deal. They made some very powerful and empowering music. I love how Sly uses his voice as an instrument in a lot of songs. I also don’t think his backing band gets the credit they deserve. Great performances here.

Love the sound on this album. Definitely transports you to the era of funk, but with some tracks that are timeless.

I can see why they are so appreciated Funky!

巨funk的一集

i liked it :)

Funk

Funky, I liked it Top tracks: Everyday People

The funk gonna get you, whitey.... Just a masterclass in grooves and vibes.

Funny and soulful protest record. Crazy that this guy went on to play Rambo. Fave Tracks: Stand, Somebody’s Watching You, Everyday People 4.2/5

Like a favourite comfy old pair of slippers. Full of 60s optimism and psychedelic funky business. Good vibes and energy but also music with a message. What's not to like here?

Was having a hard time listening on headphones. That said, once I was listening on speakers, this is pretty good! Always loved Everyday People and that intro to I Want to Take You Higher! Some good grooves too like Sex Machine. First two songs don’t hold up as well, as intentional and important the messaging probably was at the time.

Apart from "Sex Machine" going on a little too long, I thoroughly enjoyed this. I was bopping my head and making the stank face while working at my desk. Nice.

I like this record. It's got emotion, energy, good playing.

Very good, some songs are kinda weird, but also some bangers

Creative, original, smooth. Especially sex machine!

Will definitely need another listen, but overall I liked it. A couple songs really stood out to me. This album also has one of the best instrumental tracks I've ever heard.

I'm not very familiar with Sly & The Family Stone's music, but I was happy to see that "Everyday People" was on this album. Based on how much I've liked exploring funk and soul albums from this list, I really expected to enjoy Stand! I think this album was objectively good, but I didn't care for it all too much. The funk and soul sound was really unique, the vocals were great, and the musical arrangements were deep and rich. I enjoyed the lyrics too. I expected that the lyrics would be a little more biting in their social commentary, but only... uh... "track 2"... fit that bill. Even though the lyrics weren't what I expected, I still enjoyed their overall uplifting message. I can definitely see how Sly & The Family Stone were a hit at Woodstock. "Everyday People" was easily my favorite song on the album. I love the piano and horn arrangements, the percussion is incredibly catchy, and it's an incredibly fun song to sing along to. "I Want To Take You Higher" was really good too, and I recognized it from its use in David Fincher's Zodiac (one of the best movies ever made in my opinion). I think my biggest beef with this album is that some of the songs felt kind of repetitive, and that their structure kind of kept them contained in way that prevented them from going anywhere. Still, this was a good album, and I'm glad I got to review it today.

really chill and easy to listen to

Favourite songs: Everyday People, Sing a Simple Song, Stand!, I Want to Take You Higher, You Can Make It If You Try, Soul Clappin' II, My Brain (Zig Zag) Least favourite songs: "Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey" 4/5

Liked it more than I thought I would.

I like a lot of it. Not keen on some of it.

A little bit too experimental in my taste, however still a really good album! 4

Groovy

Lots to love about this one.

Total funk and soul

So funky my crotch hurts.

My Brain was Soul Clappin’ on this one. I just had to Stand up!

Yes.

Super funky!

Sex machine isn’t really my kinda song but the rest is great 4/5

Sly and the Family Stone - Stand! Classic soul album. Don't really have much to write or say about it other than I enjoyed it. 4/5

3-4

Exceptional album. Production is distinct. It's endlessly stylish and the song writing is exceptional. The stripped down slower tunes are my favorites, like "Somebody's Watching You".

Some classic songs on this album.

Great album. Fav songs were everyday people and you can make it if you try

Great listen. Some of the jams maybe overstay their welcome a little but it sounds like a good time. The vocals are so great. I genuinely can't tell if some of the guitar tones were vocals through a talk box and wah but I love it. It's always fun to hear how old mixes were done. Songs had the full kit panned right and bass panned full left and it's a bit distracting. I feel like the version I had had remasters or something because some songs were night and day.

Really interesting marriage of joy and fury. Loved this.

Now if THIS is what RAP MUSIC sounded like these days, music would be so much better. This is a poorly worded statement, but this album is so full of love and feelings and happiness and joy. Why and how did rap music descend into vile, angry music. I'm not a fan of soul music BUT as a music lover I can feel the SOUL in this album. Rare decision for me but this gets 5 stars.

So good!

Really enjoyed this album - not every song is great but there is enough

nice

Very enjoyable, I had heard of this band before but never actually heard any of their music. Pretty good variety of songs while staying on a similar vibe throughout the album.

I really like this one. Diverse, no low spots and catchy. Mulitple songs covered by multiple artists. The 13 minute instrumental Sex Machine probably my favorite.

Simultaneously refined and wild, there are a plethora of bold choices (highlighted by the drum fadeout in Sex Machine) in this cut. STFS sits at a crucial crossroads of funk, rock, jazz, and psychedelia both tonally and culturally. Favorite track: Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey

Oh boy, this is funk at your finest. I have a hard time imagining anybody not finding themselves grooving out in their chair when they listen to this album. I just love the funk/soul/r&b sound from the 70's and 80's. This album no different. I have played this album 3 straight mornings, then let the genre play out the rest of the work day. It's been a great few days of music! Whether you're black, white, Puerto Rican or just a freaking, I don't know how you can't enjoy this sound. As Prince would say, Partyup! Very good album and loved each listen. Time to spend some time checking out their other albums. 4

4 Funk excellence. I mean, Everyday People in and of itself is probably enough to seal this as an all-time classic, and yet there are a number of songs here just as catchy and empowering that manage to rival it, with the one-two-three punch of Stand, Don’t Call Me N*****, and I Want to Take You Higher being an absolutely killer trio to open the album. So, this seemed to have the makings of an all-time classic in my book early on, but unfortunately, there’s a bit of a dip after the first three songs, and then especially after Everyday People. That’s not to say I think Somebody’s Watching You or Sing a Simple Song are bad songs, they’re fine, but it was around the time of these two that I found my groovy mood slowly fading. Fortunately, the album is quickly saved and hits an apex with Everyday People, only to immediately bottom out with Sex Machine, a song far too repetitive to be anywhere near as long as it is. You Can Make It If You Try is admittedly a step back in the right direction, but at that point you’re pretty winded from the previous track, and considering how strong the album starts, it just feels like a lackluster conclusion. Still, as a whole, this is a really solid funk album. When the group is firing on all cylinders, it’s absolutely electric, and paired with their signature brand of social messaging, you really have a showcase of what makes Sly & Co. so iconic and influential. While the mediocrity of some tracks made me question kicking this down to 3 territory, the greatness and importance of others here can’t be understated, so I don’t think I would feel right going any lower than a 4. Now, time to go back and re-evaluate my opinion of There’s a Riot Goin’ On.

I was pleasantly surprised by this one

Great album. Ideal mix of 70s pop and proto-funk.

One of the band’s most accessible releases happens to be one of their most well-rounded. A fantastic gateway into what was to come

This was better than I expected. Really stood up to the test of time. +1 for lyrics like "Shady as a lady in a moustache" - Somebody's Watching You.

A very groovy, funk-psychedelic album. There is an incredible creativity, originality on this album, though I preferred the first half of of it more. Sex Machine was a bit of a let down after all those fantastic songs. 4.5/5.

The 60s must have been a wild time to be able to experience. Imagine having an almost 14-minute track called 'Sex Machine' and it almost working out seamlessly.

The break at the end of Stand! goes so dang hard

Have known Sly & the Family Stone were gigantic influences but not heard much of them, glad to have changed that. Could do without the long jam on side two. Love the guitar playing on the tracks that are more soul than funk. music: appreciated. (⌐■_■)

A lot of this kinda psychedelic funk is really hitting a sweet spot for me. This is a great one, I think it makes a case for being a 5, but ultimately the 13 minute noodley sex machine song stands out as a slow point. Dang this is a sick record though eh

Such a powerful, fun and obviously very influential record! I could do without "Sex machine", which hasn't aged that well, but other than that it is a tight and beautiful record with surprisingly many fragments you know already if you like Hip Hop and Electronic records.

Man, that’s a really good album. For 1969, I think it completely hits on all of its goals; talk about the social issues of the time, show off some fantastic musical skills, and just make an album you can vibe out to regardless of who you are. I’m really more impressed by the guitar work on this album than anything else – I’m not one to focus too heavily on individual instruments, since I think a full soundscape should usually be driven by everything working in harmony, but this album manages to achieve a great harmony between its vocals, the basslines, the drums, and all the other instruments that they throw in throughout, while letting the guitar just absolutely shine throughout. I ripped heavily into Third for not being able to keep its listener engaged, but I think it’s because it was just experimenting too hard for my tastes. On this album, I think Sex Machine is 14 minutes of just an incredibly satisfying jam session (save for that kinda grating guitar about 9 minutes in) that does exactly what I wish Third had done: keep it simple while just finding a fun way to integrate these rock instruments with a jazzy feel. That instrumental philosophy rings true throughout every aspect of this album, and I think my only complaint here is hoping for a little more lyrical density, but that’s kind of a nitpick. It’s a really fun album, and I think it’s a high 4 that could easily round up to a 5 on any subsequent listens. Probably didn't need Track 2, though.

funky, groovy, all around good vibes

Previous Familiarity: Average. I've heard the big songs here, but never the full album. I would have loved to have been witness to the Woodstock performance in 1969, just a few months after this album debuted. Apparently, they came on stage at 3:00am and blew everyone's chances for a good night's sleep. Too much funk! "Stand!", "I Want to Take You Higher", "Sing a Simple Song", "Everyday People", "You Can Make it if You Try" all classics. All sampled into oblivion by crate digging DJ's, with good reason. The songs that aren't the ones listed above are a bit of a chore, as the funk can get out of hand. But, the the songs that are the one's listed above make this an absolute classic. Socially, and funkily.

Great funk!

powerful

Good, fun stuff. The instrumental, Sex Machine went a little long.

It was good, very jammy, sometimes heavy, sometimes tight - good all round

Soul/funk doesn't get much better, but I think I'm going to give this 4 stars. I might could go as high as 4.5, and I admit I might have some bias since this isn't in my top five genres. It might be the best soul/funk record ever, and I still might struggle to give it more than 4.5. (So rounding down to 4.)

Funk, soul progresivo. Animado. Venga, un 4.

Funky AF

4.5

Album 283 of 1001 Sly & The Family Stone - Stand! Rating : 4 / 5 Good album. Even on a day where I'm sick as a dog, it was a good listen.

Fantastic classic!!

Pretty good funky music. Some great songs and some ho hum.

Great album. Bunch of hits on here too.

I liked this album - once it got into its groove after the title track which I didn't care for. The version streamed had a bunch of bonus tracks that didn't add much. Still, a good album, though I prefer There's a Riot Goin' On.

groovy

- Great opening track - "Stand!," "I Want To Take You Higher," "Sing a Simple Song" - Production Value: 4/5 - Lyrics: 3/5 - Instrumentals: 4.5/5 - Vibes: 4.5/5

Fun album, lots of familiar songs seen in movies or heard on the radio.

funky and upbeat, super interesting band to read about. standout song is 'sing a simple song', i enjoyed the whole album as background listening as i know very little about soul/funk but want to explore more. whenever i see a song significantly longer than others on the album i get a bit apprehensive (looking at you 'sex machine') but it didn't derail this album or become too self indulgent.

I was a bit distracted and didn't manage to listen to this in a single sitting, so I'll need to come back to this in future. That said, the music is brilliant so I'm confident I'll want to come back.

Läßt sich gut anhören - besser als vermutet.

Beim Woodstock Festival aufgetreten. Instrumentals schön bläserlastig.

Albumi on... Unifying heh.. sillä political movement.. vastakulttuurin protestimarsseista ja mielenosoittajien rinnankkain kulkemisesta heh sellainen olohan siitä tulee.. Heh ollaan yhtä poppoota! Nuoret.. prkll......................................... SAAATAN!!!! Unifying toinen merkitys...... TOINEN 2"ND MERKITYS ON heh.. bändinä soittavat siellä.. graham bullish basslines... Freddien pysch. kitara... Rosie stonen eerie juoksevat urut.. ja pyörteiset torvetjotka toitottelevat...

I knew about half of this album already, which is a good start. Good album to bop along to, it's funky and even though it;'s over 50 it does not feel dated. As for the second song on the album... Jane's Addiction & Ice-T used to perform it back in 1991. It still is a bit uncomfortable, but I guess that's the point, right? The rest of the album kicks butt, though. Skip the one song and you have a 5-star classic. But that one song... not something you can play more than once.

cool

Funky fresh - 7/10

Really liked it

So funky, great bass, the one and only Larry Graham

Enjoyed it, throw back of pleasure

Not my favorite of the king of funk. But still beautiful funk.

Love this

To quote two English guys modifying a mini - Get the funk out. You know an album is a classic when multiple tracks from it have been covered by differing artists and become hits.

Love this album. Incredible stuff from Sly.

This album brings me so much happiness and joy. It never gets old.

Psychedelic funk and soul that gets you moving. A fave of mine.

"There's a midget standing tall" I'm immature. I laugh every time. OK but this is *the* Sly album. Great singles, great overall sound, the band is killing it. I see Larry Graham, I get happy. Only a few weaker songs (e.g. "Somebody's Watching You" and the too-long and aimless "Sex Machine") keep this from me giving a 5 but the bulk/best of it make it a keeper. 8/10 4 stars.

Funk album studded with massive, jammy earworms. You WILL shimmy while listening to this album.

This was pretty nice, a good Sunday morning record

Man, this is a heater. Generally pretty sick. Not a huge fan of Sex Machine as the big epic jammy album centerpiece, some of the tracks are a bit dated and sort of cheesy (such as the opening track up till the drastic change), but still a great listen. Top tracks: I Want To Take You Higher, Somebody’s Watching You, Sing A Simple Song, Everyday People

Really sick track with some bangers. I’m not happy with sex machine being a quarter of the album, but when it gets cranking it is so much fun. A classic

Funk envolvente, especialmente o faixa instrumental.

Was belter that

Det här är glädje. Skivan är full av hits. Det svänger och är mastigt. Piggt och melodiskt. I princip bara sex machine som är svag.

Damnit, what a funky album. Really into "I want to take you higher" and "everyday people".

Jams last a bit long, but great funk

Favorite Tracks: Everyday People Sex Machine You Can Make It If You Try I Want to Take You Higher

Well, someone got a talk-box for Christmas. I do love a bit of funk music though, and this is not bad. It's not Clinton, but it's OK. There were a couple of stand out tracks including the title track, Somebody's Watching You and everyday People. And the two instrumental tracks were also worth a listen, even if I was expecting Sex Machine to be a cover. A medium 4

Didn't know what to expect from this, but I liked the sound of psychedelic funk/soul in the write up. Turns out I did like it, very much so. Sly Stone and his family did good! The standout tracks for me were 'Stand', 'Dont Call Me Nigger, Whitey' and especially, 'Sex Machine' as I was expecting that James Brown song! Loved the fucked up vocals on it too, when the guitar work gets going it just takes off! The album as a whole has a great groove, super funky psychedelic guitar and such a chilled out vibe. On my second listen and may want to give it a 5 if I do get to listen to it regularly, but will suffice with a mid 4 as I can't keep giving out 5's to every Tom, Dick and Harry.

Outstanding

A great funk album with a lot of passion and a strong message.

Very funky and groovy. A good listen

Me encanta este estilo de música y de esta época concretamente.

Good album, some catchy songs and nice rhythm, but a bit too similar towards the end

Fun and love this sound

Knew the singles, good to listen to the whole album. 'Sex Machine' gets self indulgent, but everything else is awesome.

Very enjoyable and the first album in ~5 days that is actually unique/influential etc enough that I understand it is on this list

Enjoyed the album as background music. Quite upbeat

Nice album

Very Jimi Hendrix, very very good

Voor funk grijp ik toch eerder naar Parliament/Funkadelic, maar kon hier ook erg van genieten. Sex Machine is een banger

Not sure that a white Scotsman is their intended audience. Really liked it.

Classic song in Everyday People, overall good funk album

Listened to this while playing Nemesis. Some great jams. End of Sex Machine reminded of the end of Whiplash. Wondering if the director was at all influenced?

Jazz, good 4/5

Favorite tracks: Stand!, Don't Call Me N*****, Whitey, I Want To Take You Higher Least favorite track: Sex Machine

Sly & The Family Stone is one of those bands that before I got into listening to music more in depth, I had heard some singles and knew about but did not know they were super critically acclaimed. Generally bands like that are as good as the critics say (with a few exceptions like Talking Heads imo) and Sly & The Family Stone is no exception. I previously had listened to "There's A Riot Going On" and that surpassed all my expectations and is in my opinion a 10/10. This album was the precursor to that one and it clearly laid some of the groundwork that made Riot so good. It is similarly consistent and has great groove in every song. This album features some of the best instrumentation I have ever heard from a soul/funk album. The basslines are really good and so is the percussion. I especially like when the songs feature the trumpet and sax because when used they are typically highlights of the track. The vocals throughout the album are very earwormy. I liked every song on the album. I am not really one for long instrumental songs but even "Sex Machine" was great. "Everyday People" is obviously the most popular track from the album and it is really good. "I Want to Take You Higher" is one of the best song I have heard from them as was "Somebody's Watching You" and "Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey". The fusion of funk/soul and social commentary is strong throughout the album and I think they alongside Marvin Gaye are some of the best artists at incorporating more important social topics in their music. Overall though not much to say about this album besides it is really good. If I would change one thing it would be shortening "Sex Machine" but besides that it is pretty good. 9-9.5/10

I liked the funk vibe coupled with the social messaging. Some of the language was a little jarring in today’s context, but overall a really solid album.

I love any album that incorporates brass. The lyrics weren’t anything super profound but I enjoyed the music. There were some really cool parts!

funky

This is a great example of the Soul/Funk genre. Plenty of enjoyable music packed into this album. I would definitely relisten to this album. It's just got a certain feel to it, and that feeling is excellent. 4 out of 5.

Amazing album. I can dig it

Great album. Ahead of its time Will revisit I think it will grow on me Going with a 4/5

Class is sound. Surprisingly political. But definitely foundational all in of the 60’s

Great album, really wide sonic range. Loved a lot of the novel sound effects.

Lovin' it: you can feel the soul and funk mash-ups all at once. For a band I have never heard of before this list and only recognise one song this was something. I could feel those basslines funking through my veins and paired with the vocals resonating incredibly well I felt this was a very solid album.

Kinda cool. It has good songs and production, but it has a lot of questionable production decisions. Still good regardless. Not much to say otherwise. Good, but didn’t blow me away.

Sure there are many, "we are having a blast doing drugs in the studio", but this one stands out as one of the best. Wild, inventive effects and long arrangements or non-arrangements. But when this thing gets down to business, man, it gets the fuck down. Needless to say, this is a super-funky album. But the party goes beyond dancing and into more cerebral spaces. But a lot of pocket playing on this.

This is probably a 4.5 for me. I love this album. It's not perfect, but still one of my top 100. I think Sly is great band leader; he gets everyone involved with the vocals and instrumental features.

This is a great piece of what I guess I would call transitional R & B/pop music. It is reminiscent of a lot of Motown records from the earlier part of the 1960s, but it’s clearly going in a different direction than the kinds of (mostly) love songs you’d hear by Stevie Wonder, the Supremes and the Temptations. The songs are longer, they’re more experimental, in terms of both arrangement and lyrical content, and there’s quite a bit of variety in terms of what they’re about and how they’re structured. As a big hip hop fan, I found myself recognizing snippets of songs that other artists (NWA, Redman, Nas, Snoop) had sampled who knows how many times. It’s a fantastic album and while I was not at all surprised I enjoyed it, I was surprised by just how much I enjoyed it. It’s GREAT!

Not one of my favourites but still a good album overall. My favourite tracks on the album were: - You can make it if you try - Stand!

I’ll stop calling them niggers when they stop calling me whitey

good. thats it. funky and fresh and stays relevant. lets come together and stop yelling racial slurs at one another. timeless tale. these folks are cool as hell and they know it. frampton must have been a fan. well worth relistening.

Funky, catchy, and meaningful. This record is here to say something, and maybe the biggest detriment to its messaging is that listeners will be too distracted by the insane musicianship to pay attention.

Foundational familial funk that started conversations continued still today between artists across so many styles and genres.

Super funky and surprised to see it was released in 1969 as it sounds very 70s. Great pioneering sound that predated the era of many bands coming out with similar type tunes, most notably on Soul Train. 8/10.

7/10

Good shit

Everyday People, temazo

4.75

Sex Machine aside, I think the album was a great listen

Love it.

Enjoyable and up tempo music with quite some creativity

- I Want to Take You Higher - Everyday People

funky and fun!

Some really classic funk here. Sing a Simple Song is an all time favorite from college. I knew a cover band who absolutely killed this one, which brought back some good memories.

If someone says they’re into soul, this is what I would think of. Groovy, funky soul music. I really enjoy this album. It’s fun to listen to while also being intelligent. I like that it has fun with it’s experimentation rather than taking itself too seriously. The instrumentation is great and the singing as well. Not much bad to say about it. 4/5

This was more serious than I thought it would be. I sometimes get a little exhausted by funk but I think this had a good balance and wasn’t too long. Everyday People and Sex Machine were my faves.

A bit more of a classic funk take from Sly and the family before their experimental magnum opus "there's a riot goin on". This one's extremely consistent and just really good. Funky.

Thank goodness for Live From Here. Chris Thile introduced me to Everday People and goodness do I love it now. Amazing.

echt catchy songs, mit cooler melodie und gesang ist motivierend witzig und lädt so zum tanzen ein 13 minuten für einen instrumental track ist echt lang, aber der song war gut gitarre next level shit you can make it if you try ist cool mit so tief und dann wieder hoch

While it's not yet Sly & Co's grand statement that would come an album later, this is still absolutely incredible. This album is supercharged with both protest and an indomitable sense of pure joy and optimism. When you fall into the grooves on songs like I Want to Take You Higher, you are not escaping whatsoever as it drags you around like a puppet until you can't dance anymore. Definitely needs to be played loud. a HIIIIIIGHER 4/5.

Yes lawd, free the oppressed! The soulful performance right from the get go captured my attention with Stand! and the second track, setting the stage for the rest of the album, a groovy, soulful, religious call for equality that is very interesting to analyse hearing it in 2023. Despite a lot of progress, we're still a long way from truly respecting each other as we all deserve. Let's continue to make the world a better place, an album at a time.

Funky

This is a real 70's iconic album with tracks like 'Everyday people' and 'I want to take you higher'. It's great to groove to- contagious fusion of Funk, Soul and even a bit rocky in places.

Jammiedebammie

Cool, funky jams that are politically and culturally loaded & important. The band isn't afraid to be weird and creative, but holds a groove the whole time. Great album, even if a few songs go on a little too long.

4/5. A funky and awesome album, full of political and danceable songs. The last song is just okay and the 13 minute jam goes a little too long sometimes. However, the first 6 tracks are purely amazing, back to back bangers. Best song: Sing a simple song, I want to take you higher.

Soul-infused funk that blends genres and is catchy and easy-listening. Lots of variety: male/female, black/white, gospel, rock and roll leads to a great overall sound. Standouts are "Everyday People" and "I Want to Take You Higher."

Very good Funk album

There are classics on here, but some of it doesn't do much for me (Sex Machine). It is pleasantly funky so a 3.5 bumped to 4.

Great album. I didn't know Everyday People wasn't an Arrested Development original. Sex machine was a sweet instrumental.

This is one funky collection of tracks. Everyday People I could listen to on repeat, what a driving rhythm! Stand! is also awesome.

I love this album and have listened to it several times since discovering it 4-5 years ago. The baseline to Simple Song is one of my favorites out there. It’s also an important album and has influenced so many other acts. That said, many of the songs just don’t grab me, and I’m not as huge a fan of Everyday People.

An excellent album. Higher and Everyday People are probably the best known songs, but this album rocks from start to finish. Loved the jam in Sex Machine.

Although the jams slightly meander, Sly & co made a gorgeous funk album here, of political statements, intricate musicianship and slices of eternal pop funk. A great record.

Good!!

Funk, soul progresivo. Animado. Venga, un 4.

Not as good as their next album but it’s kinda everything you expect from a good funk album. Sing a simple song was my favorite off it

awesome album!!! everyday people is my favorite.

Cool

Fun and groovy and (of course) oh so influential (and mostly a positive influence on the right sorts of artists who would feel inspired and emboldened to go big – one's thinking of George Clinton, Miles Davis, Prince). One likes the vibe overall perhaps more than the music itself which can seem a bit muddied (perhaps production defects) and also sloppy in its sprawl. Still. "Everyday People" is easy to like (in spite of the incipient silliness), as is the title cut. "Sex Machine" is full-on epic (and way better than James Brown take on same [and an order of magnitude longer, it seems pertinent to add]). A lot to like here – not least all the positive thinking and "up with people" optimism [quite the contrary to Riot Going on, eh?] and that it did so well commercially and on the charts is something like a hopeful sign [if against the general run of play] about popular tastes (were they so much better in 1969?) – but aging perhaps somewhat less than gracefully.

Great!

4/5. Outstanding!

Funky, soulful and generally a fun album. It's not entirely my thing really but I still very much enjoyed it. Favourite: Sex Machine

Packed with incredible tunes, all on the Greatest Hits.

Amazing energy, great for parties, 4 Stars

Super fun, energizing, and uplifting- love the boom chakalaka

Super fun(k) album. 8.5/10

Funky good times.

Soulful and funky. A classic. I like hearing all the voices in these songs. "Stand!" and "Everyday People" are beloved classics for a reason.

This is the kind of of stuff I love on the list, something I'd never listen to but thoroughly enjoyed. Thought it had a great funk sound and will definitely listen again. Highlights: Stand! I Want To Take You Higher Everyday People

I like the production on this one better than the previous record I got ("There's A Riot Goin' On"), but the song order choice can occasionally be schizophrenic, going from a deep-prog-funk groove to a more sunshine-y pop song. Still sounds like a house party I'd like to be at. Favorite tracks: "I Want To Take You Higher", "Sex Machine", "Everyday People"

Classic after classic after classic. 4 rocket ships to take us higher, higher, higher... 🚀🚀🚀🚀

Very funky. Just the right amount of rhythm workouts (I wouldn’t say jamming) and brilliant pop songwriting

Fachero.

Funky and fun!

Fun, catchy, 60-y. What a breath of fresh air after Elvis Costello! They found the balance between social commentary and music for joyful music's sake. Not usually a fan of super long jams, but Sex Machine was a great listen.

An album I was mostly familiar with, from a band I knew a bit about (as pioneers of racial & gender equality in bands) this took me to a very happy place. I actually wish I hadn't gone on to read more about the subsequent troubled history of Sly & the band, it puts a bit of a dampener on the bold optimism expressed in & through this music.

The original funk, man. I want to talk about the song Sex Machine for a minute. I’m convinced this man took out a stopwatch as soon as he got naked with a woman, timed how long it took him to finish, and then decided to make a song of that exact time length. I’ll be honest, the beginning was slow and this was a 3 maybe a 2 at first, but the middle and end were very good. Everyday People really brought it over the top, and You Can Make It If You Try was fantastic too. Overall I’m solidly at a 7/10, so I’ll be very kind and say 4.

Toffe dansmuziek!

The definition of old school cool. Even in its early days, funk just got it right. All thanks to Sly Stone. Perhaps the coolest thing about this album (and there are a lot) is that it still sounds fresh and funky in 2023. Maybe it's because we have recent music that still has hints of this sound, and why not? When you have something this good why switch things up any further? There's no reason to, because this still stands up (heh) well to this day. Standout tracks are I Want to Take You Higher, Everyday People, Sing a Simple Song, and Sex Machine.

first listen funky fresh

Really cool stuff. This genuinely opened a door for me. But ironically, for the song You Can Make It If You Try, I feel they're trying too hard.

Wow amazing music which is actually progressive unlike the modern whining.

I enjoyed it a lot, would listen again.

Not really my vibes.

sly is a genius, definitely a fun listen. some songs kinda meander, so it takes a bit of background music treatment to get through, but still an enjoyable album

Funkalicious

Besonders die erste Hälfte gefällt mir sehr gut, danach nimmt es etwas ab, aber insgesamt cooles Album.

Loved it. Just what I needed to listen to today

-"Stand!" starts calm but then kicks up into a cool soul jam -"Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey" and "I Want to Take You Higher" both have sweet soul-y jams -The jams and yells in "Sing a Simple Song" are great -The organ on "Somebody's Watching You" is gnarly. The lyrics/other parts of the song are a little lackluster -Cool jams and what I believe is a voice box on "Sex Machine" although the jams aren't as good as some of the shorter ones on other songs -Great album with some great tunes. Rides the edge between 4 and 5 stars, but it doesn't quite have anything amazing to push it into the 5 star category

Hippe bedoeling. Prima

Ah this was good funk rock to end the week with. One of my favorite things about the record is the emergence of political commentary in some of the lyrics and also the surprisingly… cynical? Dark? tone in super mellow songs like “Somebody’s Watching You”; it definitely added a layer of enjoyment to the experience and gave me ever more reason to revisit the album afterwards. Other highlights: “Everyday People” (one of those I knew about but never listened in full), “I Want to Take you Higher” and the fantastic, you-gotta-dance-to-this-and-pretend-you’re-in-Woodstock “Sex Machine”.

Very cool

Décidément, le générateur voulait nous faire groover cette semaine. Sing a Simple Song et I Want To Take You Higher sont des pièces essentielles du groupe et sont absolument à connaître. Ma plus grande découverte avec cet album est de constater que l'ouverture de la pièce 75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction) de The Roots est un clin d'oeil à l'ouverture de Stand! qui figure sur cet album. J'adore ce genre d'hommage. Sex Machine est un peu longue, mais sinon c'est un très bon album.

This album was proper boss. Funky, Rocky, Sexy music. Stand! Don’t call me nigger, Whitey Sing a simple song You can make it if you try Bangers

funk

4.8 This album whipped. Best of what I’ve heard so far!

Packed with incredible tunes, all on the Greatest Hits.

I believe one member of this group may have a photo of themselves dancing in their Underoos to some Conway Twitty, or the like. Well, this reviewer knows there’s a photo out there with him dancing in his tighty-whities to Sly and the Family. 8-Track on the Hi-Fi, if I remember correctly.

Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Don’t call me n*gger, whitey, Somebody’s watching you

Besides the weird ass sex machine song that’s like 12 minutes, I like this album. However, I feel like I would enjoy learning about the historical contexts that went into making this album rather than actually listen to it. The music isn’t bad but with stuff like the second track it’s almost more interesting to find out what society was like at the time the track was made. Regardless, I want to take you higher and everyday people were standouts

this album is full of funk, plain and simple. there is creativity oozing out of very song! the vocals on "i want to take you higher" demand special attention; while the entire song is a banger, the combination of multiple band members singing and trading off the chorus is something beautiful. definitely the stand out of the album. sly and the family stone nearly end the album with a thirteen minute epic, "sex machine," and damn if i've ever heard a song so funky. and of course, like the other sly and the family stone album i've heard (the follow-up to stand!: there's a riot goin' on), great purpose was taken to have nearly every song contain a message. the influence this album had on prince is evident, too: the funk, combinations of unusual instruments, messages.

Like hearing very hip hop track from the 90s expanded into songs. Loved the songs more than the guitar jams.

Most of this album is absolutely superb and ★★★★★. The near 14 minute Sex Machine, however, is a grind... and not in a good way.

Brilliant stuff.

me encantó 8.5 / 10

As someone who enjoys playing bass guitar, I must admit that funk has a place in my heart so I’m excited to hear this one. Sly and the Family Stone feels like a band I’ve heard of many times, but I’m not sure if I’ve actually heard. Songs I already knew: none Favourite after listening: Everyday People, Sex Machine Overall: 8/10 I really enjoyed this album. Each song has a beat you can’t help but dance to, and the bass stays funky throughout. I know instrumental music isn’t to everybody’s taste, but I loved Sex Machine - almost 14 straight minutes of uninterrupted funk. They also sounded to use a voice box for the guitars, which I truly didn’t know were being used in the 60s (but perhaps that is simply me being naive). Overall, I would definitely recommend to most people who like to move their bodies.

Very funky and cool album, I could see myself checking this one out again in the future

classic! fun and funky!!

Funky! 4*

A milestone in soul music. Funky and powerful

Funky and soulful. The standout tracks still get you moving. Sly was ahead of his time. There are still people chasing this sound.

Dammmmn Just...damn... Stand, I Want to Take you higher, Everyday people are just part of the modern language now...never heard a few of these tracks...the only one that doesn't quite work for me is Sex Machine as a bit repetitive and overly long but aside from that stupid complaint, this is a helluva album!

Absolutely funkadelic. Wait, wrong band

Bang!

Love Sly. Great funk. This one is a bit more pop-oriented than There's a Riot Goin' On but still really solid.

Upbeat funk. Stares in the face of prejudice and doesn't back down all while maintaining a positive, optimistic vibe.

quite good

What a fantastic album. Can't beat the funk-soul fusion. Favorite track: Sex Machine

When I first started this album I really wasn't feeling it, and as such some of the early songs felt weird to listen to, but I gave it another shot with some proper earbuds rather than just my car speakers and man does this jam far better in that style! I'm also glad the version of the album I listened to had some songs twice for the singles version, because it gave me a second chance at some songs just in case I was on the fence, and this was just all around a solid album.

4/8, 50%

A true celebration of music. Love the psychedelic grooves and energy here. Favourite Tracks: - Stand! - Everyday People - You Can Make It If You Try - I Want to Take You Higher - Somebody's Watching You - Sing a Simple Song Overall Grade:

A couple songs I knew and a couple I didn’t. Overall a good listen

Groovy

Good album, had some catchy songs, but most of them seemed to be filling in between the singles.

Vous savez désormais que pour chaque centaine d'albums atteinte, Robert organise chez lui une réception avec moi, eltrapeze et certains des artistes générés depuis la dernière en date. Il est d'ailleurs coutume qu'il présente le premier album de la série des cent à venir. Les invités et moi-mêmes nous étions donc accordés sur le fait que c'était Stevie Wonder qui allait être libéré par Robert. La soirée partit sur de bons rails, bien que je faillis m'uriner dessus à plusieurs reprises au moment de répondre à eltrapeze, venu encore une fois me chercher des noises malgré la signature d'un nouveau pacte de non-agression. Robert demanda soudain qu'on amène le dessert. Il s'agissait d'une immense pièce montée. « Allez Stevie, on t'entend bouger, sors de là ! » lança Todd Rundgren, tendant au même moment un toast au tarama à la bouche d'eltrapeze. « Allez Stevie, on t'a reconnu ! » surenchérit Louis Bodin. Notre hôte commença à découper la base du gâteau lorsque soudain, Sly & The Family Stone s'en extirpa et entama son album Stand! devant une assemblée liquéfiée. eltrapeze fut pris de nausée et s'en alla vomir aux toilettes pendant que Todd lui tenais la tête et tentait de le consoler. Je me retrouvai bientôt presque seul devant nos amis sortis du gâteau à leur faire de grands pouces vers le ciel avec une pointe d'hypocrisie pour ne pas qu'ils se sentent vexés, et ce jusqu'à la fin de la soirée.

Oh man, this is a jam! By that I mean it sound a bit underdeveloped and/or unrehearsed. I want to love this but it’s just a touch too messy and shouty for me to give it 5 stars.

A standardly good album overall - some great tracks and some duds. Wouldn't pick to be my first listen but wouldn't complain if it were on.

Another brilliant funk/soul album from sly & the family stone.

I like stand, sing a simple song and of course everyday people. it's feel good music.

Knew several songs from this classic album and I like the overall sound and ensemble grooves they establish. Great. I really enjoyed Sex Machine for example which stays on one chord for about 14 minutes.

funky and goofy

Pretty decent

Funky AF

'Stand!' is full of way out there funky-pop infused jams that keeps you interested from beginning to end. An essential listen for any music fan. 4.5/5

Quality funk with powerful grooves and a wholesomee message. Man these guys try everything from vocal fxs to funky low fried beans. This album is so funky I could put it in the attic and grow mushrooms on it.

Properly funky and well worthy of it's place on the list

Really good. I liked it.

Great album, enjoyed it!

Awesome soul and funk music with some great lyrics! Sly is the man.

Xseeded Xpektayshins

Super funky pop, some really great tunes! Loved the last instrumental track so much!

Took me a little while to get drawn in, but god when it hits....