Sly and the Family Stone
Sly and the Family Stone lives in the middle ground — 8 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 quiet anchors and 3 songs where they let go completely.
6.5
Avg Intensity
13
Songs Decoded
0
Fan Stories
The songs that hit hardest
M'Lady
intense
layered texture · frequent changes · DR 8
· 1968
I Want to Take You Higher
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1969
Brave and Strong
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1971
The controlled burn
Underdog
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1967
Dance to the Music
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1968
Sing a Simple Song
moderate
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 7
· 1968
Hot Fun in the Summertime
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1969
Family Affair
moderate
smooth texture · none changes · DR 4
· 1971
Just Like a Baby
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 5
· 1971
If You Want Me to Stay
moderate
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1973
In Time
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1973
The quiet ones
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