Crystal Ball
Prince · 1998
233 min · 53 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz
An eclectic mix of funk, R&B, and rock that showcases Prince's genre-defying artistry and lyrical depth.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long-form exploration of themes eclectic mix for adventurous listeners patient unfolding with rich detail
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Crystal Ball' emerged during a prolific period for Prince, following his commercially successful album 'Emancipation' from 1996. This box set compiled previously unreleased tracks and highlights, serving as a retrospective of his creative output in the late '80s and early '90s. At this juncture, Prince was re-establishing his independence as an artist after years of label constraints.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, funk, jazz
Crystal Ball is an album by Prince, released in 1998. An eclectic mix of funk, R&B, and rock that showcases Prince's genre-defying artistry and lyrical depth. 'Crystal Ball' is significant for its exploration of unreleased material that showcases Prince's vast musical range and creativity. The box set received critical acclaim and highlighted the artist's impact on the Minneapolis sound, influencing countless musicians in the funk and R&B genres. It also served as a pivotal element in his legacy, reinforcing his status as a leading innovator in popular music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Crystal Ball sound like?
An eclectic mix of funk, R&B, and rock that showcases Prince's genre-defying artistry and lyrical depth. Rooted in contemporary R&B and funk.
What makes Crystal Ball by Prince notable?
'Crystal Ball' is significant for its exploration of unreleased material that showcases Prince's vast musical range and creativity. The box set received critical acclaim and highlighted the artist's impact on the Minneapolis sound, influencing countless musicians in the funk and R&B genres. It also served as a pivotal element in his legacy, reinforcing his status as a leading innovator in popular music. Released in 1998, 'Crystal Ball' emerged during a prolific period for Prince, following his commercially successful album 'Emancipation' from 1996. This box set compiled previously unreleased tracks and highlights, serving as a retrospective of his creative output in the late '80s and early '90s. At this juncture, Prince was re-establishing his independence as an artist after years of label constraints.
Who is Crystal Ball for?
Crystal Ball works well if you're into long-form exploration of themes, eclectic mix for adventurous listeners and patient unfolding with rich detail.
How many songs are on Crystal Ball?
Crystal Ball has 53 tracks, running approximately 233 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Crystal Ball 10:28
- 2 Dream Factory Standout 3:07
- 3 Acknowledge Me 5:27
- 4 Ripopgodazippa 4:39
- 5 Love Sign (Shock G’s Silky Smooth remix) 3:52
- 6 Hide the Bone 5:03
- 7 2morrow 4:13
- 8 So Dark 5:14
- 9 Movie Star 4:25
- 10 Tell Me How U Wanna B Done 3:15
Disc 2
- 1 Interactive 3:03
- 2 Da Bang 3:19
- 3 Calhoun Square 4:46
- 4 What’s My Name? 3:03
- 5 Crucial 5:06
- 6 An Honest Man 1:13
- 7 Sexual Suicide 3:39
- 8 Cloreen Bacon Skin 15:37
- 9 Good Love 4:55
- 10 Strays of the World 5:07
Disc 3
- 1 Days of Wild (Free the Slave) Standout 9:19
- 2 Last Heart 3:01
- 3 Poom Poom 4:32
- 4 She Gave Her Angels 3:52
- 5 18 & Over 5:40
- 6 The Ride (live) 5:13
- 7 Get Loose 3:31
- 8 P Control Standout 5:59
- 9 Make Yo Mama Happy 4:00
- 10 Goodbye 4:34
Disc 4
- 1 The Truth 3:34
- 2 Don’t Play Me 2:48
- 3 Circle of Amour 4:43
- 4 3rd <o> 4:53
- 5 Dionne 3:13
- 6 Man in a Uniform 3:07
- 7 Animal Kingdom 4:01
- 8 The Other Side of the Pillow 3:21
- 9 Fascination 4:55
- 10 One of Your Tears 3:27
- 11 Comeback 1:59
- 12 Welcome 2 the Dawn (acoustic version) 3:17
Disc 5
- 1 The Plan 2:02
- 2 Kamasutra 11:49
- 3 At Last… ‘The Lost Is Found’ 3:38
- 4 The Ever Changing Light 3:00
- 5 Cutz 3:03
- 6 Serotonin 0:46
- 7 Promise/Broken 3:45
- 8 Barcelona 2:17
- 9 Kamasutra / Overture #8 3:13
- 10 Coincidence or Fate? 3:22
- 11 Kamasutra / Eternal Embrace 4:02
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
233 min 55 sec
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