Sly & The Family Stone - FreshWith classics such as "If You Want Me To Stay" and "Que Sera Sera", Fresh is one of Sly & The Family Stone's masterpieces. Recorded in 1973 it's steeped in the narcotic haze of political and social protest, but it is also an undeniably funky album. Elastic basslines, foot stomping beats, eccentricity lurking around every note. Fresh is cool demonstration of why Sly & The Family Stone were one of the most influential bands in 'black' music, and Fresh

Natalie Williams (Total Science Remix)

and John Cale

it makes so much sense that one wonders why it didn’t happen sooner

unreleased or virtually inaccessible until now

’s “Pass The Peas” and “Hot Pants Road”

voodoo rituals

Organist Art Neville led the quartet which consisted of  guitarist Leo Nocentelli

‘Split’ sees the band hit a more direct sound whilst retaining their almost pitch- black feel

Vic Godard: always onward

the Young penned CSN&Y classic Ohio

featuring John Lennon

The album was recorded in Berlin By Anton Newcombe