Here’s a question for you. Given all that Sly Stone has been through since his heyday four decades ago-not just the addiction but the general weirdness and shadowy stuff-wouldn’t it have been great for him to make a triumphant comeback? As far as second chances go, it would be pretty awesome. Well, folks, I hate to say it, but I don’t think a comeback’s gonna happen for Sly. The new I’m Back: Family & Friends is a weird mishmash of […]
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Blerd Briefs: Sly’s Back (?), Common Switches Labels & Doughty Goes On Tour!
In “News You Never Expected to Receive”, how about this one? Sly & the Family Stone are releasing a new album! Well…sort of. I’m Back! Family and Friends is the title of the Sly & the Family Stone album being released on August 16th. It’s the first album released by Sly in nearly thirty years. The album consists of re-workings of Sly classics like “Everyday People” and “Stand!”, as well as three new songs. If you can only come up […]
New Release Report 8/31/10: Something for Everyone
Something tells me that the weeks of no noteworthy releases are a thing of the past-at least until the end of the year. The 4th quarter buying season is almost upon us, and although there aren’t any mega-superstar releases coming out this week, there are a couple of albums that should challenge Eminem and Katy Perry for the #1 spot on the Billboard charts next week in addition to several albums that might not have #1 potential but will definitely […]