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Musicology

Prince · 2004

47 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz

A vibrant blend of funk and R&B, showcasing Prince's signature grooves and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful grooves for social gatherings
  • introspective moments for quiet reflection
  • upbeat tracks for morning energy
  • catchy hooks that invite participation
  • varied tempos keep engagement high

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, fast-paced tracks
  • seek heavy, dark emotional themes

Where this album fits

Themes
Minneapolis funk revival· social commentary grooves· intimate R&B reflections
Career context
Released on April 20, 2004, 'Musicology' marked Prince's return to the music scene after a period of relative commercial decline. This album came shortly after his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, highlighting a revitalized phase in his career that re-established him as a leading voice in contemporary music.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Musicology 4:24
  • 2 Illusion, Coma, Pimp & Circumstance 4:46
  • 3 A Million Days 3:50
  • 4 Life ‘O’ the Party 4:29
  • 5 Call My Name 5:15
  • 6 Cinnamon Girl 3:56
  • 7 What Do U Want Me 2 Do? 4:15
  • 8 The Marrying Kind 2:49
  • 9 If Eye Was the Man in Ur Life 3:09
  • 10 On the Couch 3:33
  • 11 Dear Mr. Man 4:14
  • 12 Reflection 3:04

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