The Slaughterhouse
Prince · 2004
55 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz
A genre-blending exploration of funk, R&B, and electronic soundscapes characterized by provocative lyricism and experimental production.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- provocative themes for deep thinkers
- late-night dance floor energy
- playful experimentation with sound
- immersive groove-driven listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- digital alienation· sensual liberation· futuristic social critique
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'The Slaughterhouse' came during a period of artistic freedom for Prince following his departure from major label constraints. This album was part of his independent phase, showcasing his ability to experiment with sound and lyrical themes without commercial pressures. It followed his acclaimed albums from the 1990s, marking a shift towards more personal and avant-garde expressions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Jackson· Stevie Wonder· Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu — Explores personal and social themes through a blend of neo-soul, funk, and electronic soundscapes.Cosmogramma by Flying Lotus — Features genre-blurring soundscapes with futuristic elements and introspective themes of digital existence.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Silicon 4:16
- 2 S&M Groove 5:09
- 3 Y Should Eye Do That When Eye Can Do This? 4:33
- 4 Golden Parachute 5:37
- 5 Hypnoparadise 6:05
- 6 Props n’ Pounds 4:38
- 7 Northside 6:33
- 8 Peace 5:34
- 9 2045: Radical Man 6:36
- 10 The Daisy Chain 6:12
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