22 November 2025

Sly & The Family Stone - 1971 - There's A Riot Goin' On (Expanded Edition)

Sly & The Family Stone - 1971 - There's A Riot Goin' On (Expanded Edition) @320

It's easy to write off There's a Riot Goin' On as one of two things -- Sly Stone's disgusted social commentary or the beginning of his slow descent into addiction. It's both of these things, of course, but pigeonholing it as either winds up dismissing the album as a whole, since it is so bloody hard to categorize. What's certain is that Riot is unlike any of Sly & the Family Stone's other albums, stripped of the effervescence that flowed through even such politically aware records as Stand! This is idealism soured, as hope is slowly replaced by cynicism, joy by skepticism, enthusiasm by weariness, sex by pornography, thrills by narcotics. Joy isn't entirely gone -- it creeps through the cracks every once and awhile and, more disturbing, Sly revels in his stoned decadence. What makes Riot so remarkable is that it's hard not to get drawn in with him, as you're seduced by the narcotic grooves, seductive vocals slurs, leering electric pianos, and crawling guitars. As the themes surface, it's hard not to nod in agreement, but it's a junkie nod, induced by the comforting coma of the music. And damn if this music isn't funk at its deepest and most impenetrable -- this is dense music, nearly impenetrable, but not from its deep grooves, but its utter weariness. Sly's songwriting remains remarkably sharp, but only when he wants to write -- the foreboding opener "Luv N' Haight," the scarily resigned "Family Affair," the cracked cynical blues "Time," and "(You Caught Me) Smilin'." Ultimately, the music is the message, and while it's dark music, it's not alienating -- it's seductive despair, and that's the scariest thing about it. (AllMusic)

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Kim Weston – Greatest Hits & Rare Classics (1991) Flac

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Bobby Womack – The Best Of: The Soul Years (200) Flac

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Derrick Morgan

Ska Man Classics

(1995)

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Ska Jazz Messengers

Introspección

(2020)

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Vieja Skina

Ayahuaska

(2012)

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Various Artists

Ska-Ing West!

(2010)

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Clancy Eccles

Freedom The Anthology

[2cds]

(2005)

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The Rude Monkey Bones

Ska Time

(2022)

The Rude Monkey Bones is a reggae and ska performer who was raised in the thriving Quito, Ecuador, music community and has won the hearts of fans all throughout the country. They have established themselves as a mainstay in the regional music industry because to their contagious rhythms and deep songs.

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The Rude Monkey Bones' repertoire includes a vibrant and joyful aspect of ska, a type of reggae. Ska music is all about contagious enthusiasm and good times and is distinguished by its upbeat brass section and unconventional guitar rhythms. With their engaging performances and memorable hooks, The Rude Monkey Bones bring this energy to life and leave audiences wanting more.

The Rude Monkey Bones have created a truly authentic sound that pays homage to the origins of these genres while adding their own contemporary spin. They drew influence from iconic reggae and ska performers like Bob Marley and The Skatalites. Their music will take you to a world of upbeat energy and limitless possibilities thanks to its blend of contagious melodies, stirring lyrics, and enticing beats.

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Owen Gray

Reggae With Soul

(1969)

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21 November 2025

VA - Box Of Vibes No.10 (A-C-R) 320

* OK here's is this weeks Box Of Vibes, sorry I forgot about it, I am really busy at the moment!! might leave it to post on a Thursday from now on. *

We are up to Box 10, Andy compiled the tracks 1 to 8, then Concha takes over with tracks 9 to 16 and I (Reb) close Box 10 with tracks 17 to 24 *

* Sorry for Forgetting to post it on Tusday!!Some times thing slip the mind, and I didn't have the next three in the laptop ready to post, just forgot *

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Echo & The Bunnymen - The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon (2018) Flac

* So we travel down the M62 from Manchester to Liverpool, for this album, which is a bit of a strange one. Echo & The Bunnymen cover some of their earlier tracks, some work and some not really. But it's an interesting listen for sure!! *

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Freebass - It's a Beautiful Life - UK Deluxe Edition (2010) Flac

* Am sharing this because, Freebass who were an English rock supergroup consisting of, originally, three Manchester bassists, two have sadly passed, the latest yesterday *

* The band's sound has been described as "a heady mix of modern rock, dub, and Northern soul" *

* Peter Hook - Joy Division, New Order, Monaco and Revenge, who is still touring and sharing the great music of Joy Division and New Order to the masses with Peter Hook & the Light *

*Andy Rourke - The Smiths, who passed on the 19th May 2023 in New York City, New York, USA. R.I.P *

* Mani - Gary Mounfield - Stone Roses & Primal Scream, who sadly passed away on the 20th of November 2025, at the age of 63, R.I.P. Mani *

* This is the UK Deluxe Edition, The US version has a different second disc, instead of the Instrumental version, it contains a collection of remixed tracks. I don't have a copy of the second cd of the US version, so if anyone has a copy, would they be so kind to either drop a link in the comments or email me a link to 4vibessite(at)proton just change (at) for @ Flac or 320 would be great but if it's in a lower bit rate then that's ok *

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