Sly & The Family Stone’s There’s a Riot Goin On’ reissued in 50th anniversary edition

It’s a family affair.

Sly & The Family Stone’s There’s a Riot Goin On’ album is being reissued on vinyl in celebration of its 50th anniversary, via Legacy Recordings this December.

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Originally released in 1971, There’s a Riot Goin On’ saw Sly & The Family Stone move away from the more optimistic, psychedelic soul of previous albums to reflect upon the turbulent political climate in America at the time.

The album was a commercial success, reaching #1 on the US album charts, with ‘Family Affair’ becoming an enduring classic.

Pre-order There’s a Riot Goin On’ here in advance of its 10th December release, check out the artwork and tracklist below.

Tracklist:

Side A

2. Just Like A Baby

3. Poet

4. Family Affair

5. Africa Talks To You “The Asphalt Jungle”

6. There’s A Riot Goin’ On

Side B

2. (You Caught Me) Smilin’

3. Time

4. Spaced Cowboy

5. Runnin’ Away

6. Thank You For Talking To Me Africa

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