Butterfly Rocket
Nikka Costa · 1996
79 min · 17 tracks · funk · new wave · progressive rock
A vibrant blend of blue-eyed soul and funk-infused melodies that radiate warmth and intimacy.
Butterfly Rocket is an album by Nikka Costa, released in 1996. A vibrant blend of blue-eyed soul and funk-infused melodies that radiate warmth and intimacy. 'Butterfly Rocket' showcased Costa's vocal prowess and helped solidify her place in the '90s music scene, garnering positive reviews and maintaining a cult following. The album's mix of genres influenced subsequent artists in the pop and soul spectrum, particularly through its standout tracks that still resonate with fans today. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Butterfly Rocket sound like?
A vibrant blend of blue-eyed soul and funk-infused melodies that radiate warmth and intimacy. Rooted in funk and new wave.
What makes Butterfly Rocket by Nikka Costa notable?
'Butterfly Rocket' showcased Costa's vocal prowess and helped solidify her place in the '90s music scene, garnering positive reviews and maintaining a cult following. The album's mix of genres influenced subsequent artists in the pop and soul spectrum, particularly through its standout tracks that still resonate with fans today. Nikka Costa released 'Butterfly Rocket' as her second studio album, following the moderately successful debut 'Everybody Got Their Something' in 1996. At this point, she was transitioning from a child star in the late 1980s into an adult artist, seeking to carve out a distinctive sound rooted in blue-eyed soul and funk while establishing her identity beyond early fame.
How many songs are on Butterfly Rocket?
Butterfly Rocket has 17 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Get Off My Sunshine Standout 4:11
- 2 Flowers 4:29
- 3 Come Clean Standout 3:55
- 4 Master Blaster 5:16
- 5 In This Life 3:57
- 6 Treat Her Right 5:05
- 7 Meltdown 5:14
- 8 I Do Believe 4:20
- 9 Black Seed 3:44
- 10 Grab Hold 4:24
- 11 Who's Loving You Standout 4:27
Disc 2
- 1 Some Love 5:08
- 2 Come Clean Standout 6:44
- 3 Get Off My Sunshine Standout 4:31
- 4 When My Man Cries 5:07
- 5 Stay With Me 4:56
- 6 Yer Blues 4:13
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
79 min 48 sec
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