There's a Riot Goin' On confirmed the death of the '60s. A response to Marvin Gaye's What's Goin' On, the Family Stone's fifth studio effort contains some dark social commentary. Lead man Sly recorded many of the vocal tracks whilst lying in bed, lending a detached performance to match the cynical lyrics. The sonic texture is dominated by Larry Graham's funky bass licks, Sly's impeccable synth tones, and peak-induced distortion. It's hard to pick one song from the 12-track LP; every cut is gem.
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