Stand!

Эээ... Итс окэй, но не настолько, насколько обычно окэй. Лучшая песня - Sing a Simple Song.

Cool

Amazing album!! So groovy and pointed and every song goes hard… I was gonna shout out my favs but it would have just devolved into me naming all of them!

Feels so raw and energetic and purposeful. The whole album earns that exclamation point

exteremly funky and epic... loved it!

Very nice funky music. Some of the songs are very different, not in a bad way. Interesting long instrumental in the middle of the album. I'm sure I will listen to this again sometime.

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.

Sky and the gang are having fun, but there’s not a lot of relisten value for me.

I like Sly. This shit grooves ands slaps, but suffers from what most late 60's funk and soul music suffers from; some of the tracks are just boring or sound too similar to the other tracks.

Stand is enjoyable for the most part, some proper slick 60s soul and jazz grooves, peaking with the wonderful Everyday People. It just hit that quality throughout and, like so many albums from this era, loses itself up its own arse. Side One is good but could've been stronger, side two is one quality song then they clearly got bored and decided to stop and fuck to a 14-minute song. Fair play if that's what they wanna do, but it stops it being any more than a 3, but a good 3 that was quite influential in places.

This was good fun (in the most part), nice upbeat music. It's notable that Everyday People is the best song on the album and also the shortest (and Sex Machine is the worst song and the longest!) - they probably could've done a bit more with a bit less (and definitely removing Sex Machine). A good listen, not one I'll return to, but glad that it was on the list. 3/5.

Mucha ercusión. Para escuchar de vez en cuando. Me gusta

Too old of a sound for me but the words were definitely something.

Oh, I like some Sly. 'Everyday People'? OMG. 'Stand'? You should. Not all killer though. A few very good songs and a few near misses. Rounding up for visionary funkiness and social commentary. Four stars. Boom laka laka!

Fantastic soul/psychedelic/funk, made by the Prince of the 1960s and his amazing band. Not quite a perfect album--track 2 isn't that interesting from a 21st century perspective--but damn close. If this album grabbed you in any way, check out Sly and the Family Stone's performances at Woodstock and in the Questlove film, "Summer of Soul."

que DELÍCIA de álbum a emoção transborda nos vocais e instrumentos

i want to take you higher sex machine somebodys watching you

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.

Definitely some vocabulary being used that would feel out of place in today's music (well except for in rap lyrics I guess?). It's easy for me to say "wow a whole track about the "N" word, this makes me uncomfortable", so I'm trying to think more about the substance beyond that and honestly there's not too much for me to enjoy in the song anyway. The guitar parts are fun at least. "Somebody's Watching You" has a really bad case of pan-imbalance. That spanky 100% left ear guitar track feels so distant from the rest of the band, with the drumset fully in the right ear. It feels like they split the band and had some people record in Studio A, and some in Studio B. Oh no- at this point in the record I just put on headphones and realized how the tracks are hard panned. Damn. One of my biggest gripes from this time period of music. "Everyday People" is such an impressive piece of music, and listening to it is like reuniting with an old friend. My mom loved this kind of music and when I was growing up this sort of sound was always on the car radio or on the record player in the basement. I am left unimpressed by the depth of the album. I want more tracks like "Everyday People", but it really stands so far ahead of the rest. That's kind of become a trend with this list where there's a lot of albums that have one really great track on it- and that's it. It's tough here as it's a short little 2 and a half minute track too. "I Want To Take You Higher" to me is the only one that comes close but it feels like it's missing some of that special sauce that makes "Everyday People" so great.

solid groovy album, nice listen

I like the 60s feel and the hammond organ

Very cool. Sly is the man. Everyday People unfortunately has been ruined for me by interminable Toyota ads (here in NZ) in my youth.

Sly is that fucking dude.

This album wasn't exactly what I expected going in to it. I thought it was, but in a good way. I was expecting more disco but prefer the soulful funkiness. This album also appeared on a weird string of ones containing the N word....so that wasn't great. Hopefully that ends soon. However, the rest was pretty good and fun. Favorite track "Everyday people" 3/5

Pretty good record. Sounds kind of soul with some rock aspects of rock and the end product is very welcome.

Stand and I Want To Take You Higher are good. Everyday People is a big hit. Sex Machine is a surprise 13 minute song, for which i will dock a star

Very good

Gotta come back to it, not a genre I'm familiar with Had a listen on a Friday morning in the car before work

A classic. Not bad.

I like Sly and the Family Stone but this album sounds more angry than others.

It’s Ok. Not my favorite. Funny that Stand was supposed to be the hit, but Everyday People snuck in to take the prize.

This album turned out to be way more upbeat and exciting than I was expecting. I’ve never really had a chance to dive deep into old funk albums, but this one definitely had a huge influence on where music is today. I recognized so many elements that have been sampled in more modern music. This album also highlights just how influential music from the 60s was, showcasing the creativity and originality that defined that era.

Je vais être direct, parce qu'on n'est pas là pour enfiler des perles : cet album est une décharge d'énergie pure, un shoot d'optimisme si puissant que t'as l'impression que le soleil va percer à travers ton plafond, même si tu l'écoutes à trois heures du matin dans une cave humide. On est à des années-lumière du rock'n'roll crasseux ou du blues plaintif. Ici, c'est la couleur, la joie, le groove érigé en putain de religion. Sly Stone, ce génie excentrique, n'a pas juste créé un groupe. Il a assemblé une utopie. Des noirs, des blancs, des hommes, des femmes… Sur scène, ça ne ressemblait à rien de connu. C'était l'Amérique qu'on voyait dans les rêves les plus barrés des hippies, une sorte de commune musicale où la seule loi était celle du funk. Et "Stand!" est le manifeste de cette nation arc-en-ciel. Dès les premières notes, on est happé. Pas le temps de réfléchir, ton corps a déjà compris avant ton cerveau. La section rythmique, bordel… On parle souvent de la basse slap de Larry Graham, et à juste titre, c'est une révolution à elle toute seule, un tremblement de terre qui a redéfini le rôle de l'instrument pour les décennies à venir. Mais c'est tout l'ensemble qui est une machine de guerre. Les cuivres claquent comme des coups de fouet, les guitares wah-wah découpent l'air, les orgues te transportent directement à la messe, version psychédélique sous acide. L'album est un enchaînement de tubes en puissance, de slogans qui te rentrent dans le crâne pour ne plus jamais en sortir. "Stand!", "I Want to Take You Higher", "Everyday People"… C'est simple, direct, presque enfantin dans la formulation, mais d'une efficacité redoutable. Le message est martelé : levez-vous, soyez fiers, aimez-vous les uns les autres ! C'est le son d'une époque qui croyait encore sincèrement qu'on pouvait changer le monde avec une bonne ligne de basse et un refrain scandé à l'unisson. Et pendant 40 minutes, on y croit avec eux. On a envie de sortir dans la rue, de prendre son voisin par l'épaule, qu'il soit banquier ou punk à chien, et de lui chanter "scooby dooby doo-bee". Alors, pourquoi seulement 4 sur 5 ? Parce que cet optimisme forcené, cette joie de vivre inébranlable, a aussi ses limites. C'est un album solaire, presque aveuglant. Ça manque peut-être un peu d'ombre, de complexité, de cette fêlure qui rend les plus grandes oeuvres si profondément humaines. C'est la bande-son parfaite d'un Woodstock idéalisé, mais ça ignore un peu le "bad trip" qui guette au coin du bois, et qui allait salement définir la décennie suivante. Sur la longueur, l'énergie est telle qu'elle frôle parfois l'épuisement. C'est une fête non-stop, et comme dans toute bonne fête, il y a un moment où on a juste envie de s'asseoir cinq minutes dans un coin avec sa bière pour reprendre son souffle. Ce répit, "Stand!" ne te l'offre que très rarement. La deuxième moitié de l'album, avec des titres comme "Sex Machine" (rien à voir avec James Brown, c'est une jam instrumentale) ou le long "You Can Make It If You Try", s'étire un peu plus, perdant l'efficacité pop des premiers morceaux pour s'aventurer dans des délires plus psychédéliques qui, avouons-le, ont un peu moins bien vieilli. C'est là que le bât blesse légèrement. L'album est tellement ancré dans son époque, dans cette bulle d'euphorie de 1969, qu'il sonne parfois comme une capsule temporelle. Une capsule temporelle absolument géniale, mais une capsule quand même. Il n'a pas tout à fait l'intemporalité crasse d'un Beggars Banquet des Stones ou la noirceur abyssale d'un album du Velvet. Mais ne boudons pas notre plaisir. "Stand!" est un disque essentiel. Un monument de funk, une pierre angulaire de la musique populaire. Sans lui, pas de Prince, pas de P-Funk, et une bonne partie du hip-hop aurait une gueule bien différente. C'est une injection de bonne humeur, un cours d'histoire, et une leçon de groove tout-en-un. C'est un album qui te fait du bien, tout simplement. Il ne te retourne peut-être pas l'âme, il ne te plonge pas dans des abîmes de réflexion sur la condition humaine, mais il te donne une pêche d'enfer et te rappelle qu'à une époque, la musique avait encore l'ambition, aussi naïve soit-elle, de nous rassembler. Et rien que pour ça, ça valait bien le détour. Un très, très bon 4 sur 5.

I know this was hugely popular at the time but it just never really jumped out at me.

It’s not bad necessarily, just really not for me.

Some good ones on this album! A couple of weirder ones too but overall good!

Everyday People was played everywhere as a kid but I still think its an amazing song. There were so many good tracks - fun songs, early funk rock and man that usage of the wah pedal was killer. Excellent album!

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.

good but not that good

Classic funk with purpose. The original bom-chicka-bom-bom. If I had a record player, this would be one of my picks to listen to on vinyl. 4.0

I've heard a lot about Sly & the Family Stone but never really listened to them. The mock-harmonica was really great. And didn't Larry Graham invent slap bass?! It's a good album, but probably more impactful at the time. I didn't know "Everyday People" popularized the expression "different strokes for different folks" (per wiki). Also didn't realize it has no chord changes. 3.9

Kind of hilarious that the unity anthem “Everyday People” is on the same album as “Don’t call me nigger, Whitey”. These guys are just the coolest motherfuckers 3.8

4.0 Lots of classic songs that relatively still stand up. It stood out in 1969, the best draft class of music. P.s. I don't think shawns-music1 listened to the 2nd line of “Don’t call me nigger, Whitey”.

Pretty good album! My favorite tracks were "I Want To Take You Higher" and "Sex Machine."

Excelente!!!!!

Super funky, I really enjoyed this!!

Was not feeling it. Felt a bit dated.

This record was played a lot on cassette on boomboxes at my first job. I don't think I ever listened to it on nice speakers in a room that wasn't a warehouse floor. It's a banger for sure. Not my kind of music at all. But holy hell does it rip.

No one does funk better than Sly. This album isn't my favorite, but it's still fun.

It's alright. I did not like it at the start, but it gradually grew onto me

Um dos álbuns que mais parecem estar em ressonância com o zeitgeist de seu lançamento que eu já escutei. Soul, funk, psicodelia, tudo isso enquanto cantam letras sobre direitos civis, igualdade entre raças e tudo mais que o movimento Hippie carregava consigo naqueles tempos de Woodstock e de Harlem Cultural Festival. Incrível e ainda dançante até hoje, mais um disco muito bom para sair naquele ano mágico de 69.

Wow. So much funk. 50 years later you can still hear this record’s influence on popular music.

Soulful and jazzy. Instruments were very dynamic.

I was eight years old when this album dropped. I remember waiting for the radio station to play “Everyday People” or “I want to take you Higher”. Lots of big hair and protest songs back then. I really didn’t understand what was going on with the Vietnam War, I just knew my big sister’s friends were getting drafted and she was sad.

I’m not sure why, but some albums seem to capture a moment in time that goes beyond just being great music. Stand! does that for me; it seems it couldn’t have been created any other time except the turbulent late sixties, with all of the issues percolating in the culture from race relations to the Vietnam War. There seemed to be an urgency to the music, as if it was seeped in all of the cultural strife going on. This was when Sly & crew were burning bright at the top of the charts, before they began their slow deterioration into drugs and paranoia. It’s kinda silly in retrospect that Sky & the Family Stone were so “innovative” because they were a multi-racial, multi-gender band, but that mixture of people definitely played out in the music for the better. There’s at least three classic tracks here, and even the deep cuts hold up.

Not my thing

Solid album, a number of classics on here, good listen overall, if short.

Interesting to explore a genre I haven't looked into much, and I enjoyed the chill vibes whilst the songs still retain many upbeat and funky moments. Some great singing and instrumental work. However, some songs were quite repetitive and long. I appreciate it but am not sure if I would listen to the entire album again. There are a few songs I would listen to again individually though. Highlights: Everyday People You Can Make It If You Try Stand!

Cool album that I enjoyed right off the bat. Dragged on a bit long for me due to the lack of diversity in sounds.

Surprisingly, my favorite song was the shortest one. I don’t know if that’s indicative of these songs not having enough steam to carry their run times or my shortening attention span… I’ll go with the former.

Not bad, but I probably won't listen again.

Absolutely. Minus .5 for another overlong instrumental jam but like an onion on the belt, it was the style at the time.

pretty damn good throughout. wish the long one was cooler but still good

Funky, psychedelic, socially critical and very strong. Excellent album!

Makes me happy. And I nod along, doin mini boogie. Thos band made it grooveable and positive.

Really enjoyed this - particularly Sex Machine. Will definitely listen again.

It's Sly baby, of course it rips. Funky fresh and some jammy stuff too.

A true classic!

When I think of 70s rnb/funk, this is what I hear. Many of the songs sound like improvisational jam sessions in a room full of people who are ready to have some fun. With so many voices contributing it is hard to discern which is Sly. This album would be great at a party playing in the background. It’s fun….entertainjng….funky as can be…..a Sly is an original.

eh

The second half of this album is the stronger half imo. I didn't really enjoy this flavor of funk where you have 1 syncopated instrument/line with the rest being on the beat. I can tell that this album takes more after the Early James Brown-esque side of Funk and while some tracks are good, I didn't find it that engaging of a listen

Damn, there's a lot of talk box on here. A strong showing, and I could never truly hate a Sly record, but I was hoping to come away more impressed. Anyone who likes funk and soul should still give this a spin. Highlights: Sing a Simple Song, Everyday People, You Can Make It If You Try

I've tried to get into Sly & The Family Stone a few times now. While I enjoyed this listen more than previous attempts there is still something holding me back from saying it's great. Everything on here is fine, but it is missing something that would take this to the next level.

yes, old and great

Everyday people having the phrase Scooby-dooby-dooby and still being a banger is frankly so impressive. 3.5/5

Vintage

Not only are the songs’ lyrics powerful, but the arrangements bring out an energy from every instrument and voice that beg to be listened to over and over again.

So many interesting sounds on this album - sometimes voice and instrument were indistinguishable. Fun and funky. Great album.

Good stuff.

This album has "got da funk".

it's soul, it's funk, it's rock, it's got some psychadellica in there ... it's fun! I haven't quite heard a fusion like this before so it was refreshing. I Want to Take You Higher, Everyday People, and Sex Machine are standouts. Sex Machine ... what a song 13.5 minutes of experience. You can see where he they got some of their inspirations from on this particular track.

Decent blend of funk, soul, and rock, reflecting the social changes of the late 1960s, but its experimental nature sometimes results in uneven execution. Overall, it's a significant but inconsistent record that still manages to capture the spirit of its time.

Stand! // Somebody’s Watching You // Sing a Simple Song // Everyday People // Sex Machine //

Delightful funk, Sly’s band were amazing and their music would inspire plenty of future samples and musicians.

Boy the hits on this album are a class above. Generally fun - never expected to hear a song with “midget” in the lyric. What a band. What a joy. You’ll probably never see a group this big and tight touring anymore. The economics of music have reduced this kind of stuff to samples, and mores the pity. Still, an absolute classic.

What a great album!!!

Good but not hitting for me

The art cover really sounds like the first track and I would bet the rest of the album, so far an interesting soundscape. Vibing a lot more with the second track The name-sake single is clearly a stand-out

The first song made me stand up and dance, and the second song sat me down and taught me a valuable lesson. Thanks, Sly!

I feel how the guy in the bottom left looks when I listen to this.

The Spotify radio playlist that plays following this album is better than the album 2.4

Pretty fun!

I think sometimes it’s obvious that I play bass guitar, because even though I’m not the biggest fan of ‘60s funk/soul, this shit can still get to me. I just love a groove, and Drake’s uncle can really groove. My thing with Sly & The Family Stone is that, for every pure soul track they do, they have just as many psychedelic funk songs, and I *really* hate that sound, because I’m not a fan of psychedelic anything, and Sly Stone *always* takes it too fucking far. I get that this was an important advancement in musical history, but my modern ears can’t take it. No matter how much groove, no matter how much important socio-political messaging, no matter how much artistry, it’s just always done in a way where my ears beg, “Please talk to me once you’ve come down from your trip!!” Unfortunately, I think Stand! leans too much of its weight on the psychedelic, and while that might make it crucial and appealing to some, it takes me out, and ruins some otherwise great soul tracks. I would much prefer this on a track-by-track basis. Overall, the parts are greater than the sum of this album, and while that sum is not bad, it’s not something I want to revisit often as a full listen. But throw the singles and “Somebody’s Watching You,” and maybe even “Whitey,” on a playlist? I’m fully endorsing the songs themselves. It’s closer to a 3.5, but still not enough to want to give this a full listen again any time soon.

Some absolute classics here

funky

Nice groovy album with good guitars and drums Reckon the quality but not very much my style. Probably won´t listen again 3/5

Fuck, this is incredibly good. Could be a true 5-star album for me someday. For now, it's just on the edge, but enough to get the bump here. 4.5/5

Funky passion and powerful lyrics. The composition is great. The singing is stellar. The horns and guitar are solid. Not an everyday listen, but enjoyable nonetheless.

i'm not super familiar with soul or funk, but this was mostly enjoyable for me. i did not enjoy the second track or sex machine- i listened to the whole 13+ minutes of that song and some sections were good but i didnt end up actually enjoying it as a whole. however this album has made me have a greater interest in checking out more funk, as i'm probably not much of a soul listener but i like funk especially for rollerskating music.

Ich konnte mit dem Album nicht warm werden. Abgesehen von Everyday People ist es nicht meine Musik.

Very cool

A couple of the songs I knew were okay. I just didn’t enjoy the album all that much. I probably should because Sly and the Family Stone are classic, but I just didn’t.

Interesting.

Superclassic Sly & The Family Stone album. Nothing to add (10/10 obviously)

The more conventional songs, like Stand!, are nice; the jams are less appealing.

The random album generator smiled on me today. Funky, chunky, hell yeah. I only knew their hits before this. I liked those. I liked this, too.

Great!

Exuberant, and I would argue this and James Brown get funkier than say funkadelic, just by virtue of the tightness. Some folks still aren't listening to everyday people and it shows. Sex machine mebbe a little long.

Just missing out on the 5 stars. With some absolute classics. With some dubious lyrics “as shady as a lady with a moustache l”!

Fun and swanky album. They do a good job of keeping each song feels fresh and different.

Excellent - just like it was when it was first released!

Socially conscious and great beats

Not feeling this at all, pretty derivative with no hits

There are a few moments on this album that I dig, like Sing a Simple Song, Sex Machine, and My Brain (Zig Zag). The rest isn't bad, but it doesn't speak to me. 2.5 gets rounded to a three.

Not my jam, but this was fine. 2.6

Soul and funk from 69.

Ok. Pretty funky. But laboured in parts. Nothing really great but nothing that poor either. Can see why it made the list.

I don’t mind being called Whitey

2.5 Fun but a little boring.

Some great tracks on this but didn’t find it as good as some of their other records.

OH YES

Progressive, funky, groovy, what's not to like.

Good but not so remarkable for me

It was okay, couldn't get into it like other funk albums.

Funky. Stopped paying attention a few songs in.

Wild and funky throughout. Some songs like Everyday People almost sound like a different band compared to Sex Machine. I could listen to this album everyday.

Not bad

I'M FEELING LIKE UMM, I'M FEELING WAWCUACHIKICHIKIWAUUAWCHIKUCAUAAWAWAWAWA :)) mordió y gustó, precioso.

Soul Music. Saw them in concert early 1970's. Good stuff

classic album. for me it gets a tad boring at points but it still is a great listen

Very good album. Love the beat and the soul funk sound of Sly and Co. Chilled out and foot tapping at the same time. Deserves its place in 1001 albums. 👍

Not usually my thing, but this was pretty cool

Funky and fun!

Stand! I’m a big fan of Sly and the Family Stone, although I think they are one of those bands that, because they were so influential and ground breaking, the slightly inconsistent nature of their 3 classic albums gets a bit glossed over. After Booker T & the MGs one of the first multiracial bands, as well as being multi gender, and they were pretty much the first to take soul into a psychedelic direction, bringing in rock influences and laying the template for funk. Stand! Is a great opener, despite the midget lyric. I like the build with each chorus, and the breakdown at the end. Don’t Call Me is a bit dated, but makes sense in the context of them being a racially integrated band in the mid- late 60s. I Want To Take You Higher rightfully endures as classic, essentially laying the template for funk. Great groove, bass and guitar. Somebody’s Watching you is one of the weaker track, only really held together by Larry Grahams bass. Sing a Simple Song gets things back on track, the organ and horn interplay is great, very tight. Everyday People, another classic. Love the ‘We’ve got to live together’ delivery. The message might be a bit simplistic but in the context of the times and the band themselves it’s does have some weight to it still. Sex Machine is a funny one, I love Cynthia’s drumming and the groove is excellent, but it doesn’t really go anywhere over the course of a long 13 minutes. You Can Make it If you Try feels a bit of a throwback to their previous album and, although a good song, it feels a bit lightweight in comparison to some of the other songs on here. A a couple of decent tracks, a couple of weaker ones and then 3 stone cold classics in Stand!, IWTTYH and Everyday People lands this as a solid 4, especially in the context of the ethos of band themselves, the time it was made and the influences it would have in the years after. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

No words…. If this doesn’t move you you need CPR.

A wonderful album. It really seems like a precursor of Prince, and overall mid-70's works (though released in 1969). I think the album contains really audacious moments and I definitely will be checking some other albums by this band. The reason why I haven't put it 5 stars, is because the nearly 14-minute track "Sex Machine" makes the album lack of cohesion and fun.

Wow! Simply put this is an album for music lovers by music lovers. Oozed heart and soul, and definitely deserves to be on this list.

It was good. Some songs were a little long for me liking. I liked the sound

Yes! Love this band's energy when they bring it on songs like Take You Higher and Sing a Simple Song. Everyday People, Stand!, You Can Make it if You Try... all groovy greats. Music with a message.

Super groovy and funky. Love when the guitar talks. I’m a fan.

The hits are timeless for good reason, but the jams on the lesser-known tunes make this album elite.

Great energy with smart pop sensibilities held together by solid musicianship. Jam Band-y

It's got some good songs and some stuff I hated. Sort of hovers between 2 and 3 for me. I don't like the good songs enough to outweigh the bad I suppose.

soul music never really cut *all* the way through to me. I always figured there was just that generational divide that makes a lot of "oldies" feel impenetrable too. I thought I was gonna have to remove a star for that reason, but it's too god damn good.

Amazing album. Picking up on how many times it’s been sampled is an education!!

Not a bad album i jus remember hearing the second tune on a run a couple months back and it threw me the fuck off for the entire rest of the run

half the songs on here were fantastic, the other half were forgettable. Sex Machine is the standout on the album. Everyday People is short and sweet. Stand! was a solid opener. I wanna take you higher was also a good one. I do not see myself revisiting this album or any of the songs. I listened to this years ago and felt the same way I do now. I understand its importance and can appreciate the musicianship but the songs just don’t do it for me.

FUNKY!

Sounds very of its time. Not sure if that's good or not

I read an old review of this album that described it as "Utopia", which I found really fitting (although one or two songs don't really fit that description). This album is blended, generally optimistic, and purposeful. There are at least 4 bona fide classics on it, and the rest of the album doesn't disappoint either. Everyone should give it a listen.

I recognized a couple but I did not enjoy the album at all.

This is a great album but not their single best. The singing and musical skills are strong but the energy is how it really shines.

Some of these tracks are so good like Everyday People. But there are some stinkers also. Gonna go.3!

Very Huggy Bear. How do you open the door to happiness? You find the funky :D

Everyday People is the only track I had heard before listening to the album, good song. Title track is good and the funky jams are cool but not something I would listen to much.

Never heard of this one before, groovy though and enjoyed having it on when writing my essay. Would give a 4* but I think that I will like most of the 1001 so will be harsh :)

Funky soul, can’t go wrong. Favourite track - I Want To Take You Higher

Highlight was somebody’s watching you

much different than the typical Motown sound. Mixes soul, gospel and even psychedelic elements. total classic.

Some good 60s funk. A couple pretty good songs. Not my absolute favorite, but fun to listen to.

Reeks of hippy

It was...fine. i do feel like this is an album you need to listen to in a right mood and for a second time

Funk & Soul

"Stand!" is a pivotal album by Sly & The Family Stone, released in 1969. It's a landmark in the history of funk, soul, and rock music, blending social consciousness with infectious grooves and innovative production techniques. Here's an in-depth review focusing on lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with its pros and cons. **Lyrics:** The lyrics of "Stand!" are a potent mix of social commentary, empowerment, and calls for unity. Songs like the title track "Stand!" and "Everyday People" advocate for racial harmony and equality, while tracks like "Sing a Simple Song" and "I Want to Take You Higher" celebrate the joy of music and community. Sly Stone's lyrics are often simple yet profound, conveying complex ideas with directness and sincerity. They resonate with audiences, addressing issues of the time while remaining relevant today. **Music:** Musically, "Stand!" is a tour de force. Sly & The Family Stone's fusion of funk, soul, rock, and psychedelic influences creates a sound that is both timeless and groundbreaking. The album features infectious grooves, dynamic horn arrangements, and soulful vocals that draw listeners in and compel them to move. Tracks like "Everyday People" and "You Can Make It If You Try" showcase the band's tight instrumentation and irresistible hooks, while the experimental "Sex Machine" pushes the boundaries of conventional song structure. Each song on the album stands out for its unique musicality and infectious energy. **Production:** The production of "Stand!" is innovative and ahead of its time. Sly Stone, along with engineer Rudy Van Gelder, crafted a sound that was both raw and polished, capturing the spontaneity of the band's live performances while incorporating studio experimentation. The use of overdubs, tape manipulation, and unconventional recording techniques gives the album a dynamic and immersive quality. The production enhances the impact of the music, drawing listeners deeper into the groove and amplifying the emotional resonance of the lyrics. **Themes:** Thematically, "Stand!" is a reflection of the turbulent times in which it was created. The album addresses issues of race, identity, and social justice with honesty and urgency. Songs like "Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey" and "Somebody's Watching You" confront the realities of systemic oppression and surveillance, while tracks like "Everyday People" and "Stand!" offer messages of hope and solidarity. The album's themes of unity and empowerment resonate with listeners of all backgrounds, making it a timeless and universal work of art. **Influence:** The influence of "Stand!" on subsequent generations of musicians cannot be overstated. The album's groundbreaking blend of funk, soul, and rock laid the groundwork for the development of hip-hop, R&B, and modern pop music. Artists ranging from Prince to Public Enemy have cited Sly & The Family Stone as a major influence on their work, praising the band's innovative sound and socially conscious lyrics. "Stand!" continues to inspire and resonate with audiences around the world, cementing its place as a classic of 20th-century music. **Pros:** 1. **Innovative Fusion:** Sly & The Family Stone's fusion of funk, soul, rock, and psychedelic influences creates a sound that is both groundbreaking and timeless. 2. **Social Consciousness:** The album's socially conscious lyrics address issues of race, identity, and social justice with honesty and urgency. 3. **Infectious Grooves:** The album's infectious grooves and dynamic horn arrangements draw listeners in and compel them to move, making it a joy to listen to from start to finish. 4. **Timelessness:** The themes and music of "Stand!" remain relevant and resonant decades after its release, ensuring its place as a classic of 20th-century music. **Cons:** 1. **Limited Diversity:** While the album's message of unity and empowerment is powerful, its predominantly male perspective may limit its appeal to some listeners. 2. **Short Length:** With only 8 tracks, some listeners may find the album's relatively short length to be a drawback, craving more of Sly & The Family Stone's infectious grooves and socially conscious lyrics. In conclusion, "Stand!" is a landmark album that showcases Sly & The Family Stone at the height of their creative powers. Its innovative fusion of funk, soul, and rock, socially conscious lyrics, and infectious grooves continue to inspire and resonate with audiences around the world. While it may have its limitations, its enduring influence and timeless appeal make it a classic of 20th-century music that deserves to be celebrated and appreciated for generations to come.

Liked this one better than the last Sly album.

One of my favourite albums ever - and if you don't get it, check out their set at Woodstock

Monotonous funk jams.

Very funky, not really my taste but was quite a fun listen

Everybody likes Sly and the Family Stone. Everybody.

trop inégal des sons fantastiques, d'autres oubliables

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

Really liked Stand! and Sex Machine

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

Every song starts off with a cool groove, which makes me feel like I’m going to enjoy it. But then, for some reason or other, I get really bored of almost every song after 1 minute. None of the songs have that super catchy chorus or special something that makes me want to revisit them. And the second and 7th track are outright bad! And I’ve tried! I’ve listened to the album in its entirety twice, and the best songs (Stand, Somebody’s Watching You, You Can Make it If You Try) at least thrice. But it just didn’t click for me. Barely 3 stars

Tight

Groovy enough. Second track bangs

You’d be forgiven for mistaking this for a Greatest Hits package. A casual survey of the track list reveals some of Sly & The Family’s most iconic tunes, and some of the most topical and insistent songs of the ‘60s. But the title track is Sly’s thesis statement: he wants this music to uplift, to take you to higher ground, to speak to everyday people, to be simple enough for everyone to join in and sing. He’s also out to be funky as hell—to get your head nodding and feet shuffling and to get your butt off your seat. One of the best aspects is that Sly gets the best performances out of everybody and though there’s no doubt who the visionary is in the group, it’s a true group effort. The arrangements are generous to multiple vocalists and, though Sly’s fingerprints are all over the album, it’s just about one of the most unselfish artistic statements of any era. It’s no cliche to say that this record alone cemented Sly & The Family Stone’s place in Rock’s pantheon.

Funky!

Nice album

I love sly

Great album

It's okay. Sec Machine made me feel like I had tinnitus.

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!

One of the greatest albums of all time. Put it on for an instant party.

Could be more funky. Catchy though

70’s soul funk

Cool, funky album

Not listened yet

Calling this record a “classic” doesn’t even scratch the surface…Stand! is one of the greatest albums ever recorded. It’s funky, soulful, psychedelic and rocking. It has energy, swagger, purpose and poignancy. The songs, one after another, don’t just hit the mark, they obliterate it. Sly and the Family Stone is without a doubt one of the greatest American bands, standing head and shoulders above almost all of the competition.

C'est bondé de musiciens excentriques, c'est inclusif au possible et ça bouillonne d'influences, la guitare chante autant que les voix se répondent, le slapping est né et la danse n'en est que plus frénétique, c'est solaire, il fait chaud, la sueur ruisselle le long des joues et le pantalon colle aux cuisses, mais on ne s'arrête pas pour autant de danser cette revendication joyeuse : voici l'incarnation du funk !

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.

Wow. In todays English I will say "This shit is DOPE!" Even in more normal speak, this is the real deal as far as deep amazing funk is concerned. I love this album... yet another find here that I will seek out in my local record store... Yes!

Great funk/pop record. Track 2 is something lol

Good and funky.

classic. cool. fun. everyday people.

Im a big fan of 'Theres a riot going on'. That album is quite different from this one, but im happy to report this one is just as good. Also, 'Sex Machine' is the best song here, yall just dont get it.

Was slightly not looking forward to this as I have heard the other big album riot the last time I tried this 1001 albums and I really didn't enjoy but that was years ago. Maybe I am more open minded or this album is just more my thing but I quite enjoyed it. They were still able to get some great points across along with some really nice songs I would listen to, especially every day people which I think I did recognise. I think my only nitpick is that some of the non standard songs went on too long. Especially the 13 minute instrumental which is unnecessary but not bad because it still sounds good just pretty pointless. Still much better but not a go to genre still for me so although I know lots of people love it and it is important music it is only a 3 because it didn't blow me away. Not that it ruins their point but I couldn't believe how good the quality was I was expecting a rougher record. Stand out songs: Stand! Sing a simple song 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.

Awful! Simplistic repetitive and tuneless.

Adequate album

3.5

Everyday People See Machine I Want To Take You Higher

I would like to love Sly, but for whatever reason I wasn’t too excited of this

Starts strong and energetic, then peters out. The opening track is okay. I enjoyed I Want to Take You Higher and Everyday People a lot more.

Didn't really do too much for me

It was alright, I think I much rather prefer family affair to this

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

I wish I liked this more but it was kind of a bit tedious to listen to, especially the 14-minute Sex Machine.. I'm glad I listened to this record because it paved a lot of ways for what was to come in soul and rock and roll but I don't think it aged super well and sounds very much of its time.

Ok

Funky, very old school, fun, but also kinda forgetable... middle of the road (for me).

Full of great old funk and soul.

There's a lot to like about this album, the soul/funk is strong with this record. That being said, it didn't absolutely blow me away like other soul/funk albums have and so I can't, in good faith, give this a higher score.

This album feels ahead of it's time, which for an album that came out in 1969 means it feels about mid 70s. It's got some groove and some soul that I can get down with.

Groovy little album. Half of the songs hit, while the others are just meh.

Classic, could not be made today

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

Pretty good album. Great Instrumentations and backing vocals. Though it would be funkier though. Harmonica on track 2 is great so are the female vocals. Favorite Songs: Stand! Somebody's watching you Sex Machine

Ok…disappointing to an extent. Thought I would like this better than I did.

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.

Classic Sly and the Family Stone funk. Decent if it's what you're looking for. 60's sound.

YOU CAN MAKE IF YOU TRYYYY

Listened to about half of it. It was fine but I prefer Quincy Jones and other similar albums.

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.

Everyday people

If you’re familiar with any of their songs (which you are, because of commercials) you could consider yourself familiar with this album and go ahead and skip it, if you were toying with that idea. Unless you really like the song you sort of know, and then you might love this! I don’t know your heart.

I had gone off Sly Stone since Spotify incessantly suggests 'There's a riot going on'. But it never once suggested this, so much for algorithms as this is a treat. Knew more of these songs than I realised and I have to say it sounds ahead of it's time fo 69, definitely kicking the door open for all the funk and soul of the 70s. Very punchy and energetic and full of catchy songs. Nice.

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

Hell of a groove!

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

Pretty groovy and happy with righteous and motivational lyrics. The instrumental breaks show off their great talent, both the small fills and the 14 minute one in the middle. Sex machine might be my favorite alone but it doesn't really belong on this album.

I love me a brass section. I'm not a huge fan of this era of soul/funk music, it often sort of blends into the background like some good coffee shop jazz, which isn't here nor there. Reading the history, The Family Stone was the first ever integrated black/white band in rock history, which is sick. I can imagine this being a blast live, apparently they killed at Woodstock, and I believe it. The second half is just radio edits of the first half, I did find myself betting bored. Top songs: Stand! Somebody's watching you Sing a simple song

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

One thing I can appreciate about Sly and The Family Stone is that they were clearly were an influence for music that sprang up in the following decades. You can hear the guitar and bass licks that would later come to define the sound of disco in the 70s. Their sound also draws on a wide variety of musical influences, which I can appreciate. I found myself most drawn to the moments on this album that were more funk inspired. Ultimately, I think I prefer the music that influenced them and the the music that would be influenced by them, but this Whitey did have a good time listening to this album. Solid 3 Fav songs: I Want To Take You Higher, Sing a Simple Song, Everyday People,

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

3/5 stjärnor Favoritlåt från albumet var: I Want To Take You Higher

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.

Not my favorite work from the era but there's lots of tunes on this album that were later (and better) covered by others. To me this album is memorable for introducing me to Larry Graham, one of the pioneering e-bass players.

Several hit singles on here that I’m familiar with, I thought “sex machine” a huge waste of time.

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

Recognised the popular songs, didn't know it was this band. But they're not my thing, got bored and a bit irritated by the end.

I can see why they are so appreciated Funky!

Eh..it was ok

巨funk的一集

i liked it :)

Powerful raw lyrics behind an original brand of soul like no other. Elements of rock, fund and just an overall mind trip that is relevant to the political climate of all eras.

Funk

Sly is such a cool name

I wish I lived in the 60s so I could have a nuanced take on this

Funky, I liked it Top tracks: Everyday People

Nothing gets me dancing faster than Sly and the Family Stone. And the lyrics! Lots of lessons for today.

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

I only really knew 'Everyday People' before listening to this album and I definitely wasn't prepared for what I was about to hear. 'Stand' is energetic, socially aware, sexy, pop, funk and psychedelic. I can see a strong influence on funk music that was to come. The album also feels like an appropriate document of the transition from the 60s to the 70s.

4.5 - so much more than their biggest hit, really loved it and thought it had a lot of depth

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

Just couldn't get into this

A good funky throwback - sex machine really rips

Funky and groovy, which im never gonna rate poorly, however just a tad dated i think

Mega funky

i got into this album in about 1989 back when i realised so many of my favourite hip hop samples were on this ! Still love it , funky and soulful .

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?

Funk, soul. "You can make it if you try" it is cool.

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.

excited to listen to more of their discography edit on 12/4/25: so yeah this is pretty much a perfect album… 5 stars it is

This album is not afraid. Musically or in taking a Stand. (Yes, pun intended)

Not bad

Do you think there’s someone out there who listened to the 2nd song and then decided to stop saying the n-word once and for all?

This is a powerhouse of an album both musically and in the scope of history. Released just one year after the assassination of Dr. King and in the face of the civil rights movement turmoil, Sly and the Family Stone kept preaching unity. STAND! was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress and selected for inclusion in the National Recording Registry. But, not only it is a record of import, it is a tremendously universal and pervasive even to this day. Covered and sampled by the likes of Diana Ross, the Jackson 5, Jimi Hendrix, amongst countless others. These tunes are used in movies, tv, advertisements...if you haven't heard some piece or version of Everyday People, I don't know how you you have moved through the world thus far. It is even claimed that this is the first presentation of the slap/pop bass playing technique. On top of all that, every track here is a gem of Soul/Funk/Rock fusion goodness. The band is kicking ass, having fun, and bringing the listener with them on a groove filled adventure. Nothing but love for this record.

March 6, 2024 HL: title track, “I Want to Take You Higher”, “Somebody’s Watching You”, “Everyday People”, “You Can Make It If You Try” So, There’s a Riot Goin’ On wasn’t the giant leap into doom and gloom I thought it was. Throughout the sunshine funk of Stand!, it shares some flashes of dread and frustration with its successor- as well as moments of indulgent noodling. After stewing on “Sex Machine” for a few hours, however, it might actually be the perfect length. 5 minutes in, I was ready for the next track. By the climax, I somehow felt that the previous 12 minutes had been worth it. A “modern”-day Ravel’s Bolero. The beat switch at the end of the title track sounds exactly like the music of the 60s giving way to the 70s (and also the hip-hop of the 90s) And “Everyday People” continues to SLAP.

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.

Think I get the gist

Очень хорошо, но не для меня

Some good stuff here, but also some stuff that really needs the psychedelic drugs of the late 60s to be appreciated

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

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

p178. 1969. 3.5 stars. So this is where Prince stole his sound from! Quality late 60s soul-funk-rock hybrid. Still sounds fresh today. Points docked for the usual late 60s wankage on some tracks - no-one needs a 13 minutes+ guitar workout on "Sex Machine".

Creative, original, smooth. Especially sex machine!

Nice stuff

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.

It's not my cup of tea

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.

I Want To Take You Higher Everyday People

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