Crystal Ball
116 min · 22 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz
A kaleidoscopic journey through funk, R&B, and pop, marked by Prince's signature sensuality and experimental flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sonic explorations
- playful grooves for dancing
- emotional depth in slow moments
- late-night intimate vibes
- joyful sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- want instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- intimate gender dynamics· whimsical storytelling· self-discovery through funk
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Crystal Ball' came during a phase of artistic exploration for Prince, following his 1996 album 'Chaos and Disorder'. At this point in his career, he was delving deeper into the complexities of his sound while embracing a more independent approach to music production after leaving major labels.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Jackson· Stevie Wonder· Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
-
Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu — Equally blends funk and R&B with whimsical storytelling and introspective self-discovery.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Rebirth of the Flesh 4:54
- 2 Play in the Sunshine 4:56
- 3 Housequake 4:42
- 4 The Ballad of Dorothy Parker 4:01
- 5 It 5:10
- 6 Starfish and Coffee 2:51
- 7 Slow Love 4:22
- 8 Hot Thing 5:39
Disc 2
- 1 Crystal Ball 10:28
- 2 If I Was Your Girlfriend 4:59
- 3 Rockhard in a Funky Place 4:32
- 4 The Ball 4:35
- 5 Joy in Repetition 5:09
- 6 Strange Relationship 4:01
- 7 I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man 6:28
Disc 3
- 1 Shockadelica 6:11
- 2 Good Love 5:11
- 3 Forever in My Life 3:30
- 4 Sign ☮ the Times 4:59
- 5 The Cross 4:46
- 6 It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night 9:02
- 7 Adore (Until the End of Time) 6:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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