The history of this album is well-documented, but in a nutshell (for those not in the know), Prince wrote and recorded it for Sheila E.'s birthday one night, and eventually decided not to release it due to religious reasons. The acetate got out, however, and the rest is history. Eventually Warner Brothers re-issued it in 1994, but with no liner notes. The songs are merely listed on the disc itself.
"The Black Album" was originally planned for release in November of 1987 as the follow-up to "Sign '☮' the Times". Referred to as "The Funk Bible" by preceding press releases and in a hidden message within the album itself, the work seemed to be a reaction to criticism that Prince had become too pop-oriented.
All and all, I really dig this "dark funk" album from Prince....Check it out...
(big props to Blak's Lair for the link!)
DOWNLOAD> PRINCE - The Black Album
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great album! i paid 50 dollars in 1988 for a vinyl copy!
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