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Planet Earth

Prince · 2007

45 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B ยท funk ยท jazz

Eclectic grooves blend funk, R&B, and rock with Prince's signature flair for innovation and lyrical depth.

Why listen to this

Best for
eclectic grooves for adventurous listeners late-night exploration of emotions thoughtful reflections on love
Context
Released in 2007, 'Planet Earth' was Prince's first studio album since signing to a new label after his long tenure with Warner Bros. At this point, he was experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to renewed interest in his music and the success of his previous album, '3121'. The album showcases his ability to merge various genres while reflecting contemporary themes.
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contemporary R&B, funk, jazz

Planet Earth is an album by Prince, released in 2007. Eclectic grooves blend funk, R&B, and rock with Prince's signature flair for innovation and lyrical depth. 'Planet Earth' was notable for its distribution strategy, being given away as a free CD with a British newspaper, which sparked discussions about the changing landscape of music distribution. The album received favorable reviews and showcased Prince's enduring influence in pop culture, reaching number three on the UK Albums Chart. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Planet Earth sound like?

Eclectic grooves blend funk, R&B, and rock with Prince's signature flair for innovation and lyrical depth. Rooted in contemporary R&B and funk.

What makes Planet Earth by Prince notable?

'Planet Earth' was notable for its distribution strategy, being given away as a free CD with a British newspaper, which sparked discussions about the changing landscape of music distribution. The album received favorable reviews and showcased Prince's enduring influence in pop culture, reaching number three on the UK Albums Chart. Released in 2007, 'Planet Earth' was Prince's first studio album since signing to a new label after his long tenure with Warner Bros. At this point, he was experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to renewed interest in his music and the success of his previous album, '3121'. The album showcases his ability to merge various genres while reflecting contemporary themes.

Who is Planet Earth for?

Planet Earth works well if you're into eclectic grooves for adventurous listeners, late-night exploration of emotions and thoughtful reflections on love.

How many songs are on Planet Earth?

Planet Earth has 10 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·45:00

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Planet Earth 5:51
  • 2 Guitar Standout 3:45
  • 3 Somewhere Here on Earth Standout 5:45
  • 4 The One U Wanna C 4:29
  • 5 Future Baby Mama 4:47
  • 6 Mr. Goodnight 4:26
  • 7 All the Midnights in the World 2:21
  • 8 Chelsea Rodgers Standout 5:41
  • 9 Lion of Judah 4:10
  • 10 Resolution 3:40

Release Date

July 15, 2007

Genre

contemporary R&B, funk, jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

45 min 0 sec