Released 30 years ago
Chaos and Disorder
Prince · 1996
39 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz
A raw fusion of funk and rock that reflects Prince's defiance against commercial constraints.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy for late nights
- short bursts of playful chaos
- cathartic release through defiance
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of polished production
- prefer long, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Minneapolis sound rebellion· commercial constraints· artistic tumult
- Career context
- Released on July 9, 1996, 'Chaos and Disorder' marked a transitional moment for Prince, coming after his controversial name change and the legal battles with his record label. This album was seen as a response to the constraints he felt from the industry, showcasing a more rebellious and unfiltered side of his artistry during a period of artistic tumult.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Jackson· Stevie Wonder· Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz — Shares a raw rock-funk energy and themes of defiance against mainstream expectations.When the Pawn... by Fiona Apple — Explores personal turmoil and artistic rebellion with an unfiltered lyrical approach and bold production.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chaos and Disorder 4:19
- 2 I Like It There 3:15
- 3 Dinner With Delores 2:45
- 4 The Same December 3:24
- 5 Right the Wrong 4:39
- 6 Zannalee 2:43
- 7 I Rock, Therefore I Am 6:14
- 8 Into the Light 2:46
- 9 I Will 3:37
- 10 Dig U Better Dead 3:59
- 11 Had U 1:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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