Small Talk

by Sly & The Family Stone

Small Talk cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 1974
  • Label: Epic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 49:30
  • Community rating: 3.29/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Rusty Allen, Sid Page, Pat Rizzo, Freddie Stone, Cynthia Robinson, Jerry Martini, Rose Stone, Vet Stewart, Bill Lordan

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Reflecting a temporary shift toward domestic stability, 'Small Talk' finds the pioneering funk ensemble embracing a softer, more optimistic string-laden sound. Utilizing a prominent violin element and gentler, melodic arrangements, it acts as the final album to feature the core original lineup before their eventual dissolution.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, rhythmic, family

Tracklist

  1. Small Talk (3:22)
  2. Say You Will (3:18)
  3. Mother Beautiful (1:59)
  4. Time For Livin' (3:17)
  5. Can't Strain My Brain (4:08)
  6. Loose Booty (3:46)
  7. Holdin' On (3:39)
  8. Wishful Thinkin' (4:24)
  9. Better Thee Than Me (3:34)
  10. Livin' While I'm Livin' (2:57)
  11. This Is Love (2:53)
  12. Crossword Puzzle - Alternate version (3:47)
  13. Time For Livin' - Alternate Version (3:59)
  14. Loose Booty - Alternate Version (2:05)
  15. Positive - Instrumental (2:14)

Credits

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