 [Larger view] | Sly & The Family Stone - High on You
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 Sly's most underrated album... | |
| I was absolutely shocked when I listened to it. It was so hard to find, I had to import it from Sweden (back in '99). Just thought I'd give my overall opinion of it for those who are on the fence about buying this album. I was slightly disappointed by "Small Talk" and had low expectations for this album from all the reviews I had read. The first song, the title track, forshadows the unexpected burst of energy brought forth in this entire album. Sly's vocals are as powerful as from his "STAND" album and there is a great keyboard solo in the middle of the song. The next song "Crossword Puzzle" is in my top three favorite Sly tracks, behind "Stand" and "Thank You". The bassline is hypnotizing, horns colorful, and Sly's lyrics are witty, socially poignant, and poetically brilliant. Well, I can go on and on, but you get my point by now. If you are thinking of buying it, I highly recommend that you do. So as not to gas up the album too highly, perhaps you should listen to it with the expectation of a declining Sly record, and compare that with what you actually get from this album. | |
| worth Peeping into | |
| overall I'd say this Album is about a 3&a half because I wouldn't put it alongside His Peak&Prime Albums like "There's a Riot Going on","Fresh" or even "Small Talk" but in His Defense the title track here is Nice&"Crossword Puzzle" is a Jam that you gotta have.He has some Good Moments on this set but this Set should be available for all as should all of His Catelog because The Guy is way too Important for Music to be not getting any Full Love for His GENIUS Contributions. | |
| Most underrated Sly Stone album...worth the money! | |
| It's too bad this album is only available as an import because it truly ranks with Sly's most seminal works. Combine the raw funk of 'Riot' with the jazzy melodies of 'Fresh' and that's pretty much what you get here. Dig deep into your wallet for this one if you have to because you'll marvel at how good it is. |
