Sly and the Family Stone's There's a Riot Goin' On

Name: Sly and the Family Stone's There's a Riot Goin' On
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780826417442
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By Miles Marshall Lewis

Series: 33 1/3

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The book explores the turbulent creation of Sly and the Family Stone's iconic album There's a Riot Goin' On. Set in the autumn of 1970, it reveals how Sylvester 'Sly Stone' Stewart retreated into a drug-fuelled haze while recording at a Beverly Hills mansion. The narrative captures the shift from the band's previous upbeat success to a darker, introspective sound marked by muffled vocals and the use of a drum machine, reflecting the era's fracturing optimism.
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This work is ideal for readers interested in music history, particularly fans of Sly and the Family Stone, as well as those drawn to deeper cultural and artistic analyses of landmark albums from the late 20th century.

Tells the story behind the making of the album that signaled the descent of Sylvester Sly Stone Stewart into a haze of drug addiction and delirium. In the spacious attic of a Beverly Hills mansion belonging to John and Michelle Phillips during the fall of 1970, Sly Stone began recording his follow-up to 1969's "Stand!".

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The story behind the making of the album that signalled the descent of Sylvester "Sly Stone" Stewart into a haze of drug addiction and delirium is captivating enough for the cinema.

In the spacious attic of a Beverly Hills mansion belonging to John and Michelle Phillips (of the Mamas and the Papas) during the fall of 1970, Sly Stone began recording his follow-up to 1969's Stand!, the most popular album of his band's career.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Mojo praises the book as a heartfelt and impassioned examination that skilfully deciphers the album's complex blend of crushed optimism and acrimonious revolt. Pitchfork highlights the author's essential insight into the post-sixties disillusionment and Sly's ambivalent withdrawal from fame, noting the detailed portrayal of the album's sonic evolution.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780826417442

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 May 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 121.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 132g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Miles Marshall Lewis Non-Fiction Series: 33 1/3

About the Author

Miles Marshall Lewis is a cultural critic based in Harlem, where he has been writing about music, film and literature since 1993. He is the author of the memoir Scars of the Soul Are Why Kids Wear Bandages When They Don’t Have Bruises and editor of Bronx Biannual literary journal.