The chaos of the streets and the innovation of funk
Sly & the Family Stone presented the ultimate in dark, introspective groove.
"There's a Riot Goin' On" shifts dramatically from a psychedelic celebration to an innovative soundscape, incorporating a rhythm box that reflects the stagnation of the times. Sly Stone's genius ingenuity deconstructs and reconstructs pop music, making it a historically significant and thought-provoking work.