>...being a full blown hip-hop head at the time. I liked the
>"sound" of that album. To me it was a soul album for and by
>rap (influenced) dudes, but not in that Jaheim, Ghetto Luv
>type of way.

If that's what moves you then I can see why you dug it

>That said, I've been listening to There's A Riot... a lot
>lately and that album is full of mumbling, noodling and
>melody-less songs as well. I guess Sly released enough
>material before that period to earn the ability to get away
>with it whereas D had/has not. Either way, I enjoy both albums
>for their vibe(s), melodies lacked and all. *shrug*

Well I'm on record as not being the biggest Sly fan either so...
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