Mastered from the original analogue tapes by Bernie Grundman
Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Pallas
99th on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Riot is unlike any of Sly & the Family Stone's other albums. Stripped of the effervescence that flowed through his previous albums, it is a dark come down from the late 1960's high. What makes Riot so remarkable is that it's hard not to get drawn in with him, as you're seduced by the narcotic grooves, seductive vocal slurs, leering electric pianos, and crawling guitars. Featuring the hits 'Family Affair," "Running Away" and "(You Caught Me) Smilin.'
Track Listing
1. Luv 'n' Haight
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
7. Brave & Strong
8. (You Caught Me) Smilin’
9. Time
10. Spaced Cowboy
11. Runnin’ Away
12. Thank You for Talkin’ to Me Africa