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For his farewell to Warner Bros., Prince digs into his vast musical closet and emerges with a guitar-led rock ensemble to rival his earlier (think PURPLE RAIN), harder-edged albums. As with any fashionable dresser, Prince realizes the importance of accessorizing, and what he presents is rock-tinged with elements of funk and the blues.
He kicks off with the title track, tongue-in-cheekily dubbing himself a "no name reporter" and commenting on today's world: "Carjack/Used to fix flat tire." The mixture of guitar and organ riffs, samples and record scratching on this song may seem chaotic, but it works. Prince's wailing vocals and heavy guitar riffing are right at home in the straightforward "I Like It There." The album's longest song, "I Rock, Therefore I Am," is a masterfully funky affair that combines both West Coast and reggae rap styles with jazzy horns and rocked-out guitar soloing.
Prince has always been an icon of style, and his music has reflected his eclectic tastes. CHAOS AND DISORDER is a well-crafted piece tailored to enigmatic guitar-rock specifications. From Prince's closet to your ears.
Recorded at South Beach Studios, Miami, Florida and Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The NPG Hornz: Michael Nelson, Steve Strand, Brian Gallagher, Kathy Jenson, Dave Jenson.
Recording information: Paisley Park, Chanhassen, MN; South Beach Studios, Miami, FL; South BeachStudios, Miami, FL.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Prince; Dave Jensen; Michael Nelson; Steve Strand; Michael Mac; Mr. Hayes; Michael B.; Sonny T.; Kathy Jensen; David Jenson; Kirk Johnson; New Power Generation; Rosie Gaines; Tommy Barbarella; Brian Gallagher.
Personnel: Prince, Kirk Johnson, Rosie Gaines, Scrap D., Steppa Ranks, Michael Mac.
The New Power Generation: Mr. Hayes, Tommy Barbarella, Sonny T., Michael B.
Spin (1/97, p.61) - "...the finest ex-Prince album you never heard. If some unknown had released this much rock and soul, bruise guitar and gifted trash talk, fans would rave. 'I Will' is the miracle power ballad with winged solo, 'I Rock, Therefore I Am' a defiant shout..."
Q (8/96, p.118) - 3 Stars - Good - "...a sarcastic kiss-off to the banality, the corruption and the tragic lack of funkiness of the corporate caucasian world....As a guitarist, Prince is at his foxiest in some time..."
Musician (10/96, pp.82-83) - "...his best in nearly a decade....Prince seems to have found his former self and his sense of humor. He's also recalled how to rock. On the title track he plugs in his guitar, fires up the Hammond organ, and sounds genuinely pissed off that the world has gone awry..."
Prince - Chaos And Disorder Songs
| 1 | Chaos and Disorder See All 2 | | | |
| 2 | I Like It There | | | |
| 3 | Dinner with Delores  | | | |
| 4 | Same December | | | |
| 5 | Right the Wrong | | | |
| 6 | Zannalee | | | |
| 7 | I Rock, Therefore I Am | | | |
| 8 | Into the Light | | | |
| 9 | I Will | | | |
| 10 | Dig U Better Dead | | | |
| 11 | Had U | | | |
Chaos And Disorder Music Review
Average Rating: (3.6 out of 5 stars)    Rocky Prince
Hi boys and girls,
It is definitely most rocky Prince’s album. Sounds fresh, a bit spontaneous but still great. Sometimes I feel it was made but hurry man. But it is not true. The work is done. Details are perfect despite chaos and disorder
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Pieces 7 and 10 are from Prince Great Cut Pantheon. First song catapults you into the air. The rest only add the speed. Fantastic Album. I feel like after rollercoaster tour when it is over. Why it is so short!!!
Submitted by n11onika (Denmark)
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 Funky Prince!!
This album rocks hard!! it's an overlooked gem! its apretty good album...Man, he is tearin' that guitar up on dis joint , man! he's a genius...its seems like he comes up with just about any and everthing 2 write about. I like most of the songs xcept 4 Had u and the repititous Dig u better dead..but its still good!
Submitted by Marin (Maryland)
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 Solid album for true prince fans
Not his best work, but still cutting edge. Prince released Chaos & Disorder to fulfill his obligation with Warner Bros. Gives you insight on his creative range and what is yet to come.
Submitted by david (Columbus, OH)
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 I'm at a loss for words
Never before has an album been so appropriately named. Do not waste your time trying to spot the hit in this hideous mess of self-indulgence. Short on melody, long on inconsequential, innocuous riffs. I too would not put my face on this album, as Prince did not. Skip this and go directly to Diamonds and Pearls or Sign O' The Times.
Submitted by akerbrian (Cleveland, OH)
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Prince at his best!!
This album is Prince at his best. It is full of hard, guitar riffs and plenty of funk and soul. No one can groove quite like him. A must have for every Prince fan and collector.
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