Moon in Scorpio (The Family Stand album)
Moon in Scorpio | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1991 | |||
Genre | Rock, R&B, funk | |||
Label | East West Records | |||
Producer | The Family Stand | |||
The Family Stand chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Boston Herald | A[2] |
Robert Christgau | [3] |
Los Angeles Times | [4] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [5] |
Moon in Scorpio is an album by the American band the Family Stand, released in 1991.[6][7] The album was a commercial disappointment, with the band receiving more attention for its contributions to Paula Abdul's Spellbound.[8]
Production[]
The album was produced by the Family Stand.[9] Vernon Reid contributed some guitar parts.[10] "Plantation Radio" is about the needless segregation found in radio programming playlists.[4]
Critical reception[]
Billboard declared that Sandra St. Victor "has the sassiness of Tina Turner and the range of Chaka Khan."[9] The New York Times called Moon in Scorpio a "full-bodied meltdown of soul, hip-hop and corrosive psychedelia," writing that "the Family Stand is fighting for musical and polemic freedom in a pop world where black artists are supposed to submit to cosmetic surgeons and let their whizbang producers do the talking."[11] The Washington Post considered it "a potent hard-rock-and-funk concoction that rings with blood-sweat-and-tears intensity."[12]
AllMusic wrote that the album's "meaty blend of R&B and rock was a creative triumph," and called it "an underexposed gem that's well worth searching for."[1] The Rolling Stone Album Guide deemed it "a tripped out explosion of talent."[5]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "New World Order" | 3:38 |
2. | "Shades Of Blue" | 5:04 |
3. | "You'll Never Be" | 4:36 |
4. | "Plantation Radio" | 4:58 |
5. | "Sky Is Falling" | 4:57 |
6. | "Shelter" | 4:23 |
7. | "Winter In My Heart" | 5:12 |
8. | "Free Spirit" | 5:09 |
9. | "Moon In Scorpio" | 7:15 |
10. | "Quiet Desperation" | 4:58 |
11. | "Chakra Love" | 5:05 |
12. | "In The Midst Of Revolution" | 1:41 |
13. | "The Education Of Jamie" | 7:06 |
14. | "Where Does Mommy Live?" | 5:08 |
15. | "Say Love" | 4:46 |
16. | "Boom Shock" | 1:19 |
Personnel[]
- Peter Lord - keyboards, vocals
- V. Jeffrey Smith - multiple instruments
- Sandra St. Victor - vocals
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Moon in Scorpio - The Family Stand | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ Romandetta, Julie (December 13, 1991). "THE FAMILY STAND Moon in Scorpio". Boston Herald. p. S15.
- ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: Artist 2854". www.robertchristgau.com.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Rosenbluth, Jean (3 Nov 1991). "Family Stand Leaves No Stone Unturned". Los Angeles Times. Calendar. p. 61.
- ^ Jump up to: a b The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. pp. 240–241.
- ^ "The Family Stand | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ Maultsby, Portia K.; Burnim, Mellonee V. (October 26, 2016). "Issues in African American Music: Power, Gender, Race, Representation". Taylor & Francis – via Google Books.
- ^ "Family Stand's Lord Is Also Pop-Song Standout". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. June 27, 1992 – via Google Books.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Album Reviews". Billboard. 103 (48): 51. Nov 30, 1991.
- ^ Gore, Joe (February 1992). "Reviews". Guitar Player. 26 (2): 142.
- ^ Tate, Greg (24 Nov 1991). "The Family Stand's Brave New World". The New York Times. p. H30.
- ^ Griffin, Gil (1 Jan 1992). "Recordings: Multifaceted `Moon': The Family Stand's Top-Notch 2nd Effort". The Washington Post. p. B7.
- 1991 albums
- East West Records albums