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Chain (The Family Stand album)
Chain is an album by the American band the Family Stand, released in the United States in 1990.[2][3] The first single, "Ghetto Heaven", was a hit in dance clubs; "Chain" was also released as a single.[4][5] The band supported the album with a North American tour.[6] Chain peaked at No. 52 on the UK Albums Chart.[7] ProductionThe Family Stand hoped to craft a nonmainstream album that would still be played on Black radio; according to the band, Atlantic Records delayed Chain due to doubts about radio success.[8][2] Their chief influence was Sly and the Family Stone.[2] Sandra St. Victor sang lead on "In Summer I Fall".[9] "Little White, Little Black Lies" examines racism in Christianity.[10] The rap in "Twisted" implores the Jackson family to avoid additional plastic surgery; the track includes a snippet of a Malcolm X speech.[11][12] The title track urges listeners to avert the bad habits of their parents.[13] "Ovasaxed" is a saxophone-led instrumental.[14] Critical reception
The Toronto Star called the album "a virtually seamless blend of vintage soul, hip-hop, modern rhythm 'n' blues and rock, decorated around the edges with jazzy frills."[9] USA Today deemed it "in-depth music that moves the mind as well as the butt."[10] The Los Angeles Times opined that St. Victor "displays a dynamic and impressive range."[16] The Star Tribune concluded that "the quirky 'Twisted' is the gem here... It's a 1990 answer to Prince's socially conscious 'Sign o' the Times'."[17] The Chicago Tribune considered Chain to be "one of the great lost albums of 1990."[18] AllMusic determined that "the title track ... is melodic in a muddy way, the muffled sound gives the shuffling rhythm an eerie effect."[15] Track listing
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