There's A Riot Goin' On

Sly Stone crafted much of this material in a mobile studio stationed outside his home while in isolation. The sound relies heavily on the Maestro Rhythm King drum machine, providing a skeletal and hypnotic pulse throughout the work.

This album trades bright melodies for a raw intensity that reflects the disillusionment found in the early seventies. The uncompromising approach serves as a stark contrast to the polished soul music that defined the previous decade.