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Pandora's PlayHouse

Sananda Maitreya · 2021

110 min · 28 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul

A kaleidoscopic blend of contemporary R&B and soul, weaving stories through vibrant melodies and sharp lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • vibrant melodies for storytelling
  • late-night reflective listening
  • dynamic shifts in energy
  • engaging narratives across tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • only want standalone hits

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 15, 2021, 'Pandora's PlayHouse' marks Sananda Maitreya’s return to music after a lengthy hiatus since 2016's 'White Trash.' This album showcases his evolution as an artist, blending genres while maintaining his signature style. At this point in his career, Maitreya was exploring deeper themes of identity and resilience.
Stylistic neighbors
Maxwell· Erykah Badu· Anderson .Paak

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Pandora’s Plight 2:09
  • 2 Time Is on My Side 2:55
  • 3 Don’t Break My Balls 3:03
  • 4 Mama’s Boy Blues 4:22
  • 5 The Ballad of Rod Steiger 6:26
  • 6 Don’t Leave Me Here! 4:33
  • 7 Yuki Suzuki 3:25
  • 8 Her Kiss 5:48
  • 9 The Madhouse 4:04
  • 10 Life’s a Bitch 5:11
  • 11 The Kings of Avalon 3:15
  • 12 Pie 6:06
  • 13 Mr. Skeleton 3:25
  • 14 Glasshouse 2:09

Disc 2

  • 1 Pandora’s Playhouse 4:27
  • 2 Reflecting Light 4:20
  • 3 The Queens of Babylon 3:33
  • 4 Her Kiss (acoustic) 5:44
  • 5 A Cool Breeze 5:10
  • 6 One Horse Town 3:33
  • 7 If This Van Is Rocking 4:20
  • 8 Prometheus Rising 2:57
  • 9 In America 3:52
  • 10 The Ballad of Smokey Robinson 4:06
  • 11 Casa di Vetro 2:33
  • 12 Excuse Me, But... 3:03
  • 13 Don’t Break My Balls 2:55
  • 14 Prince! 3:18

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