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− | {{ | + | |album name = GCS 2000 |
+ | |album image = [[Image:Gcs2000 album.jpg|200px|GCS 2000 (Front Cover)]] | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 2|2 February 1999]] | ||
+ | |length = 58:36 | ||
+ | |label = [[NPG Records]] | ||
+ | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
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|previous year = 1998 | |previous year = 1998 | ||
|next year = 1999 | |next year = 1999 | ||
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|previous album link = [[Album: Van Gogh|Van Gogh]] | |previous album link = [[Album: Van Gogh|Van Gogh]] | ||
|next album link = [[Album: To The Teeth|To The Teeth]] | |next album link = [[Album: To The Teeth|To The Teeth]] | ||
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− | + | |introduction = '''GCS 2000''' is the eighth studio album by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station Graham Central Station], and their first to be released by [[NPG Records]]. The album was co-produced by [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]), who co-wrote one song ([[Utopia]]) and appeared on every track as a musician or vocalist (mostly uncredited). | |
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− | '''GCS 2000''' is the eighth studio album by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station Graham Central Station], and their first to be released by [[NPG Records]]. The album was co-produced by [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]), who co-wrote one song ([[Utopia]]) and appeared on every track as a musician or vocalist (mostly uncredited). | + | |
− | The album was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 2|2 February 1999]], the same day as [[Single: 1999: The New Master|1999: The New Master]] (on which [[Larry Graham]] also appears), and was third and final album in the 'trilogy' worked on with [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan] from late 1997 to mid-1998 ([[New Power Generation]] | + | The album was released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 2|2 February 1999]], the same day as [[Single: 1999: The New Master|1999: The New Master]] (on which [[Larry Graham]] also appears), and was third and final album in the 'trilogy' worked on with [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan] from late 1997 to mid-1998 ([[New Power Generation]]’s [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] and Chaka Khan’s [[Album: Come 2 My House|Come 2 My House]] were the other two albums in the trilogy). |
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+ | The booklet contains a long note written by [[Prince]], titled "''[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]’s dare''" in which he describes with superlatives [[Larry Graham]]’s style, how ''"he is funk ITSELF"'' and dares anyone who listens to the album to ''"try not 2 make the 'funky face'."'' | ||
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− | The album was recorded between November 1997, and January 1998, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. Three of the songs are updated versions of previously-released tracks, however. [[GCS 2000]] is an updated version of [[GCS 2000| | + | The album was recorded between November 1997, and January 1998, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. Three of the songs are updated versions of previously-released tracks, however. [[GCS 2000]] is an updated version of [[GCS 2000|We’ve Been Waiting]], the first track on the band’s first album, ''Graham Central Station'' (from 1973). |
− | [[Just B My Lady]] is an updated version of the track [[Just B My Lady|Just Be My Lady]], the first track on [[Larry Graham]] | + | [[Just B My Lady]] is an updated version of the track [[Just B My Lady|Just Be My Lady]], the first track on [[Larry Graham]]’s third ’solo' album, ''Just Be My Lady'' (from 1981, also released as a single). [[Eye’magettin’]] is essentially an updated version of the track [[Eye’magettin’|Earthquake]], the fifth track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station Graham Central Station’s] fifth album, ''Now Do U Wanta Dance'' (from 1977). |
− | + | [[Jump And Shout]], containing input by [[Prince]], was recorded for potential inclusion on the album included [[Jump And Shout]] but remain unreleased. | |
− | [[Prince]] also appeared on three tracks on [[Larry Graham]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station Graham Central | + | Although credited as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station Graham Central Station] album, only [[GCS 2000]] contains band members other than [[Larry Graham]]. The rest of the album is largely recorded by [[Larry Graham]] and [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]), along with contributions from many of [[Prince]]’s own associates. |
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− | = | + | [[Prince]] also appeared on three tracks on [[Larry Graham]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station Graham Central Station’s] 2012 album [[Album: Raise Up|Raise Up]]; their first album since '''GCS 2000'''. |
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+ | <b>Promotion</b> | ||
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+ | The album produced only one promotional single, [[Single: U Move Me|U Move Me]], with no commercial release. It did not enter the charts. | ||
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+ | [[Larry Graham]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station Graham Central Station] toured extensively with [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) on the [[New Power Soul Tour]] and the [[New Power Soul Festival Tour]], which was designed to promote this album and the 'companion' albums, the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]’s [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] and Chaka Khan’s [[Album: Come 2 My House|Come 2 My House]], but [[Larry Graham]]’s set focused on his wider catalogue of songs (largely focusing on his work with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sly_and_the_Family_Stone Sly and the Family Stone]) rather than this album, which was only released following the tour. | ||
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+ | |tracklisting = <small>The compact disc version is the original issue.</small> | ||
# <b>[[GCS 2000]]</b> (3:53) | # <b>[[GCS 2000]]</b> (3:53) | ||
# <b>[[GCS2000: Free|Free]]</b> (7:04) | # <b>[[GCS2000: Free|Free]]</b> (7:04) | ||
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# <b>[[Love 4 1another]]</b> (8:15) | # <b>[[Love 4 1another]]</b> (8:15) | ||
# <b>[[GCS 2000 Segues#Segue # 1|Segue]]</b> (0:32) | # <b>[[GCS 2000 Segues#Segue # 1|Segue]]</b> (0:32) | ||
− | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[Don’t Let ’Em Change U]]</b> (5:47) |
− | # <b>[[GCS 2000 Segues#Segue # 2|Segue]]</b> (0: | + | # <b>[[GCS 2000 Segues#Segue # 2|Segue]]</b> (0:48) |
− | # <b>[[Utopia]]</b> (3:47) | + | # <b>[[Utopia]]</b> (3:47) <sup>1</sup> |
# <b>[[Groove On]]</b> (7:24) | # <b>[[Groove On]]</b> (7:24) | ||
# <b>[[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love]][[Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love| Just Found Somebody 2 Love]]</b> (5:16) | # <b>[[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love]][[Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love| Just Found Somebody 2 Love]]</b> (5:16) | ||
− | # <b>[[file:EyeBlue.png|link= | + | # <b>[[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Eye’magettin’]][[Eye’magettin’|’magettin’]]</b> (5:35) |
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− | All tracks written by [[Larry Graham]] except where noted | + | |credits = All tracks written by [[Larry Graham]] except where noted |
− | < | + | | * comment = <sup>1</sup> "Utopia" written by [[Larry Graham]] and [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) |
− | + | |other format = LP | |
− | = | + | |content = This album has not been released in LP format. |
− | = | + | |musicians = [[Larry Graham]] - vocals and bass guitar |
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*[[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) - additional vocals on [[GCS2000: Free|Free]] and [[Just B My Lady]], background vocals and all other instruments, except where noted (uncredited) | *[[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) - additional vocals on [[GCS2000: Free|Free]] and [[Just B My Lady]], background vocals and all other instruments, except where noted (uncredited) | ||
*[[Cynthia Robinson]] – trumpet on [[GCS 2000]] | *[[Cynthia Robinson]] – trumpet on [[GCS 2000]] | ||
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*[[Brian Gallagher]] - horns on [[GCS2000: Free|Free]], [[Love 4 1another]] and [[Groove On]] <small>(credited collectively as the [[Hornheadz]])'' </small> | *[[Brian Gallagher]] - horns on [[GCS2000: Free|Free]], [[Love 4 1another]] and [[Groove On]] <small>(credited collectively as the [[Hornheadz]])'' </small> | ||
*Tina Graham – background vocals on [[U Move Me]], [[Just B My Lady]], [[Love 4 1another]], [[Groove On]] | *Tina Graham – background vocals on [[U Move Me]], [[Just B My Lady]], [[Love 4 1another]], [[Groove On]] | ||
− | *Latia Graham – background vocals on [[U Move Me]], [[Love 4 1another]], [[GCS 2000 Segues#Segue # 1|Segue # 1]], [[ | + | *Latia Graham – background vocals on [[U Move Me]], [[Love 4 1another]], [[GCS 2000 Segues#Segue # 1|Segue # 1]], [[Don’t Let ’Em Change U]], [[GCS 2000 Segues#Segue # 2|Segue # 2]] and [[Groove On]] |
*[[Ricky Peterson]] – keyboards on [[Just B My Lady]] | *[[Ricky Peterson]] – keyboards on [[Just B My Lady]] | ||
− | *[[Marva King]] – background vocals on [[Just B My Lady]], [[ | + | *[[Marva King]] – background vocals on [[Just B My Lady]], [[Don’t Let ’Em Change U]], [[Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love]] |
*[[Michael Bland]] – drums on [[Love 4 1another]] (sampled from [[Billy Jack Bitch]]) | *[[Michael Bland]] – drums on [[Love 4 1another]] (sampled from [[Billy Jack Bitch]]) | ||
*[[Mayte]] – finger cymbals on [[Love 4 1another]] (sampled from [[Billy Jack Bitch]]) | *[[Mayte]] – finger cymbals on [[Love 4 1another]] (sampled from [[Billy Jack Bitch]]) | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Cube Ice Cube] - sampled vocals on [[Love 4 1another]] (from ''What Can I Do?'', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethal_Injection_(album) Lethal Injection], 1993) | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Cube Ice Cube] - sampled vocals on [[Love 4 1another]] (from ''What Can I Do?'', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethal_Injection_(album) Lethal Injection], 1993) | ||
− | *[[Kirk Johnson]] – phone voice on [[GCS 2000 Segues#Segue # 2|Segue # 2]], drums on [[file:EyeBlue.png|link= | + | *[[Kirk Johnson]] – phone voice on [[GCS 2000 Segues#Segue # 2|Segue # 2]], drums on [[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Eye’magettin’]][[Eye’magettin’|’magettin’]] (as "Kirk J.") |
*[[Rhonda Smith]] – background vocals on [[Utopia]] | *[[Rhonda Smith]] – background vocals on [[Utopia]] | ||
*[[Kat Dyson]] – background vocals on [[Utopia]] | *[[Kat Dyson]] – background vocals on [[Utopia]] | ||
*[[Rosie Gaines]] - looped scream on [[Utopia]] (sampled from [[Gett Off]]) | *[[Rosie Gaines]] - looped scream on [[Utopia]] (sampled from [[Gett Off]]) | ||
*[[Clare Fischer]] - [[The NPG Orchestra]] arrangement on [[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love]][[Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love| Just Found Somebody 2 Love]] | *[[Clare Fischer]] - [[The NPG Orchestra]] arrangement on [[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love]][[Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love| Just Found Somebody 2 Love]] | ||
− | + | |production = [[Larry Graham]] - co-producer, arranger | |
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*[[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) - co-producer, arranger, horn arrangements | *[[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) - co-producer, arranger, horn arrangements | ||
*[[Kirk Johnson]] - arranger | *[[Kirk Johnson]] - arranger | ||
*[[Hans-Martin Buff]] - engineer | *[[Hans-Martin Buff]] - engineer | ||
*[[Michael B. Nelson]] - horn arrangements | *[[Michael B. Nelson]] - horn arrangements | ||
− | *Arnie Frager - orchestra recording at | + | *Arnie Frager - orchestra recording at O’Henry Sound Studios on [[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love]][[Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love| Just Found Somebody 2 Love]] |
*Brett Swain - orchestra recording assistant on [[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love]][[Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love| Just Found Somebody 2 Love]] | *Brett Swain - orchestra recording assistant on [[file:EyeBlue.png|link=Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love]][[Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love| Just Found Somebody 2 Love]] | ||
*[[Brian Gallagher]] - mastering at Bernie Grundman Studios | *[[Brian Gallagher]] - mastering at Bernie Grundman Studios | ||
− | *Steve Parke - digital art, design and photography | + | *[[Steve Parke|Parke]] - digital art, design and photography |
+ | |thanks = ''"UH-OHH, Moorena, B.Bro, Mi Hermanita, Mia-Mary, Kum-plakum plakum, NPGCS, P.P.Crew, Jac-key Thomp-sun, Angel."'' | ||
+ | |singles = | ||
+ | {{AlbumSingles| | ||
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+ | |Single = [[Single: U Move Me|U Move Me]] <small>(promo only)</small> | ||
+ | |B-side = None | ||
+ | |Image = Umoveme single.jpg | ||
+ | |Link = Single: U Move Me | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |see also = | ||
+ | {{SeeAlso| | ||
+ | |item1 = [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul<br>(album)]] | ||
+ | |image1 = [[File:Newpowersoul_album.jpg|80px|link=Album: Newpower Soul]] | ||
+ | |item2 = [[Album: Come 2 My House|Come 2 My House<br>(album)]] | ||
+ | |image2 = [[File:Come2myhouse_album.jpg|80px|link=Album: Come 2 My House<br>(album)]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |charts = | ||
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+ | |charts = {{noCharts|format=album|Country= the USA}} | ||
+ | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= the USA}} | ||
+ | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= the USA}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{NoAwards| | ||
+ | |format = album | ||
+ | |Country = the USA | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |certifications = | ||
+ | {{NoCertification| | ||
+ | |format = album | ||
+ | |Country = the USA | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |releases = The album was included in a so called ''Newpowerpak'' 3CD box-set, released through [[1-800 New Funk]], along with [[New Power Generation]]’s [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]’s [[Album: Come 2 My House|Come 2 My House]]. The box-set included the standard packaging for each album, with a cardboard slipcover around the three CD cases. | ||
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− | + | |references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' | |
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The album was included in a so called Newpowerpak 3CD box-set, released through 1-800 New Funk, along with New Power Generation’s Newpower Soul and Chaka Khan’s Come 2 My House. The box-set included the standard packaging for each album, with a cardboard slipcover around the three CD cases.
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