"Heard Ya Missed Me, Well I'm Back" is the eighth studio album by the American funk band Sly and the Family Stone, released in 1976. The album marked Sly Stone's return after a period of absence and legal troubles. While the title suggests a triumphant return, the album's commercial success was limited, and it received mixed reviews.
The album reflects a shift in Sly Stone's musical style, incorporating elements of funk, soul, and rock. It features a blend of new material and reworkings of earlier Sly and the Family Stone songs. Despite the challenges faced by Sly Stone during this period, the album still showcases his innovative approach to music production and his ability to fuse various genres.
Key tracks on the album include "Family Again" and "One More Time," which carry elements of Sly's signature funk sound. However, "Heard Ya Missed Me, Well I'm Back" did not achieve the same level of success as the band's earlier works, such as "Stand!" or "There's a Riot Goin' On."
While Sly Stone's later career faced difficulties, his impact on the development of funk and his innovative use of diverse musical influences remains influential. "Heard Ya Missed Me, Well I'm Back" serves as a testament to Sly Stone's resilience and his ongoing contributions to the evolution of popular music.
