The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale
Prince · 1999
39 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz
An eclectic blend of funk and introspective balladry, showcasing Prince's timeless songwriting prowess and unique vocal delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of intimacy
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- varied emotional landscapes throughout
- playful rhythms to sway along
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic friendships· lost connections· intimate reflections
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale' is a collection of previously unreleased tracks that marks a shift in Prince's career following his contentious split from Warner Bros. This album came after the end of his extensive battle for artistic freedom, featuring songs recorded during various phases of his prolific output in the late 1980s and early 1990s, reflecting on themes of friendship and nostalgia.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Jackson· Stevie Wonder· Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
-
Mama's Gun by Erykah Badu — Explores themes of nostalgia and personal reflection through rich, organic production.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Rest of My Life 1:40
- 2 It's About That Walk 4:26
- 3 She Spoke 2 Me (extended remix) 8:20
- 4 5 Women 5:13
- 5 When the Lights Go Down 7:11
- 6 My Little Pill 1:09
- 7 There Is Lonely 2:29
- 8 Old Friends 4 Sale 3:28
- 9 Sarah 2:53
- 10 Extraordinary 2:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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