Stone, Sly
I'm Just Like You: Sly's Stone Flower 1969-70 (2lp)
In 1970, The Family Stone were at the peak of their popularity, but the maestro Sly Stone had already moved his head to a completely different space. The first evidence of Sly's musical about-turn was revealed by the small catalog of his new label, Stone Flower: a pioneering, peculiar, minimal electro-funk sound that unfolded over just four seven-inch singles. Stone Flower's releases were credited to their individual artists, but each had Sly's design and musicianship stamped into the grooves-and the words "Written by Sylvester Stewart/Produced and arranged by Sly Stone" on the sticker. This 2LP has the five singles released on the label, as well as ten previously unissued tracks. Comes with an exclusive interview with Sly Stone himself, in-depth liner notes with first-hand reminiscences of the Stone Flower era from many of the participants. All audio remastered and comes on purple vinyl.