The ArchAndroid
Janelle Monáe · 2010
68 min · 18 tracks · funk · R&B · soul
A genre-blurring odyssey that fuses funk, soul, and hip-hop with a narrative flair and theatrical essence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- theatrical narrative experience
- wave-like pacing throughout
- party-ready dance moments
- cathartic emotional climaxes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, 'The ArchAndroid' is Janelle Monáe's debut full-length album following her acclaimed EP 'Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase)'. At this point, she was transitioning from a rising artist known for her unique blend of genres to a prominent figure in contemporary music, showcasing her expansive vision in both sound and storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anderson .Paak· Erykah Badu· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Suite II Overture 2:31
- 2 Dance or Die 3:12
- 3 Faster 3:19
- 4 Locked Inside 4:16
- 5 Sir Greendown 2:15
- 6 Cold War 3:23
- 7 Tightrope 4:22
- 8 Neon Gumbo 1:37
- 9 Oh, Maker 3:47
- 10 Come Alive (The War of the Roses) 3:22
- 11 Mushrooms & Roses 5:42
- 12 Suite III Overture 1:41
- 13 Neon Valley Street 4:11
- 14 Make the Bus 3:19
- 15 Wondaland 3:36
- 16 57821 3:16
- 17 Say You’ll Go 6:01
- 18 BabopbyeYa 8:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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