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Sly & The Family Stone - There'S A Riot Goin' On (50Th Anniversary Color Vinyl) (LP) Thereâs a Riot Goinâ On is the fifth studio album by Sly & The Family Stone, released on November 1, 1971, by Epic Records. The album was a departure from the optimistic psychedelic soul of previous records and shifted to a more political and militant vibe, perfectly encapsulating the turbulent political climate in the United States at the turn of the 1970s. The album was a commercial success hitting #1 on the album charts while the single ÓFamily AffairÝ topped the singles charts. Thereâs a Riot Goinâ On is still to this day highly regarded and continues to rank in many publicationsâ best-album lists, including the Rolling Stoneâs Ó500 Greatest Albums of All Time.Ý TRACKLISTING SIDE A 1. Luv Nâ Haight 2. Just Like A Baby 3. Poet 4. Family Affair 5. Africa Talks To You ÓTheàAsphalt JungleÝ 6. Thereâs A Riot Goinâ On SIDE B 1. Brave & Strong 2. (You Caught Me) Smilinâ 3. Time 4. Spaced Cowboy 5. Runninâ Away 6. Thank You For Talking To Me Africa
