How did the album differ from the Family Stone’s previous work?

The band departed dramatically from the optimistic, sunny sound of their earlier hits like ‘Everyday People’ and ‘Dance to the Music.’ The new album featured edgy funk rhythms, a primitive drum machine, extensive overdubbing, and lyrics embracing apathy, pessimism, and disillusionment — a shocking contrast that alienated some fans while earning critical acclaim.

Report L004303. Filed.