Difference between revisions of "Album: Lovesexy"
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|label = [[Paisley Park Records]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | |label = [[Paisley Park Records]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | ||
− | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios|Paisley Park]] | + | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios|Paisley Park]], Chanhassen, MN, USA; [[Washington Avenue Warehouse]], Edina, MN, USA |
|previous year = 1987 | |previous year = 1987 | ||
|next year = 1989 | |next year = 1989 | ||
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<b>Sessions and compiling</b> | <b>Sessions and compiling</b> | ||
− | The album was written and recorded hastily in response to [[Prince]]’s decision in early December 1987, to cancel [[Album: The Black Album|'' | + | The album was written and recorded hastily in response to [[Prince]]’s decision in early December 1987, to cancel [[Album: The Black Album|''“The Black Album”'']], which [[Prince]] deemed too dark. One of the tracks from that album, [[When 2 R In Love]], recorded in October 1987, was kept for inclusion on '''Lovesexy''', and the remaining eight tracks were recorded in the following two months. [[File:Eye88.png|link=Eye No]][[Eye No| No]], [[Dance On]] and [[Positivity]] were recorded in mid-December 1987. |
Also recorded in mid December was [[Luv Sexy]], an early version of [[Lovesexy]] with the same hook-line but faster in pace, in a different key and with mostly different lyrics. It was not used for the album but [[Prince]] borrowed parts from it for [[Lovesexy]] that was done in late January 1988. | Also recorded in mid December was [[Luv Sexy]], an early version of [[Lovesexy]] with the same hook-line but faster in pace, in a different key and with mostly different lyrics. It was not used for the album but [[Prince]] borrowed parts from it for [[Lovesexy]] that was done in late January 1988. | ||
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[[Positivity]] at this stage included [[Cat]] rapping J.M. Silk’s "Music Is The Key", previously incorporated into [[Cindy C.]] which was removed from the version as it was released. [[Prince]] likely worked on mixing the tracks over the next week. | [[Positivity]] at this stage included [[Cat]] rapping J.M. Silk’s "Music Is The Key", previously incorporated into [[Cindy C.]] which was removed from the version as it was released. [[Prince]] likely worked on mixing the tracks over the next week. | ||
− | A version of the album was compiled and printed as an acetate on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 26|26 January 1988]]. Possibly with its 'predecessor', the ill-fated untitled [[Album: The Black Album|'' | + | A version of the album was compiled and printed as an acetate on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 26|26 January 1988]]. Possibly with its 'predecessor', the ill-fated untitled [[Album: The Black Album|''“The Black Album”'']] in mind it was made without an artist or title presented. |
The album now had eight songs, omitting [[The Line]] from its earlier configuration. All four tracks on side A, as well as [[Dance On]] and [[When 2 R In Love]] were now edited as on the released version, although the mix was possibly slightly different still on some. [[Luv Sexy]] was the penultimate track on the album, with [[Positivity]] still with the "Music Is The Key" rap included. [[I Wish U Heaven]] was yet to be recorded and therefore not on this configuration. | The album now had eight songs, omitting [[The Line]] from its earlier configuration. All four tracks on side A, as well as [[Dance On]] and [[When 2 R In Love]] were now edited as on the released version, although the mix was possibly slightly different still on some. [[Luv Sexy]] was the penultimate track on the album, with [[Positivity]] still with the "Music Is The Key" rap included. [[I Wish U Heaven]] was yet to be recorded and therefore not on this configuration. | ||
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The album reached number 11 on the US [[The_Billboard_200|Billboard Top Pop Albums]] Chart, and number 5 on the [[Billboard_Top_R&B_Albums|Billboard Top Black Albums]] Chart. It fared much better in Europe, reaching number 1 in the UK, Netherlands, Switzerland and Sweden. The album also did well in New Zealand, where it also reached number 1. | The album reached number 11 on the US [[The_Billboard_200|Billboard Top Pop Albums]] Chart, and number 5 on the [[Billboard_Top_R&B_Albums|Billboard Top Black Albums]] Chart. It fared much better in Europe, reaching number 1 in the UK, Netherlands, Switzerland and Sweden. The album also did well in New Zealand, where it also reached number 1. | ||
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+ | The album was certified gold by RIAA seven months after release, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_5|5 December 1988]]. '''Lovesexy''' was [[Prince]]’ lowest and weakest selling album in the United States since [[Album: Controversy|Controversy]]. [[Prince]] was so disappointed in the less-than-stellar impact of the album in the U.S. that he decided to postpone the American tour that was planned. Instead, he opted to go to Europe before taking the show to the US, hoping that the momentum and anticipation would build. | ||
|tracklisting = <small>The compact disc version is a reissue from the LP.</small> | |tracklisting = <small>The compact disc version is a reissue from the LP.</small> | ||
# <b>[[File:Eye88.png|link=Eye No]][[Eye No| No]]</b> (5:46) | # <b>[[File:Eye88.png|link=Eye No]][[Eye No| No]]</b> (5:46) | ||
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# <b>[[Dance On]]</b> (3:43) | # <b>[[Dance On]]</b> (3:43) | ||
# <b>[[Lovesexy]]</b> (5:49) | # <b>[[Lovesexy]]</b> (5:49) | ||
− | # <b>[[When 2 R In Love]]</b> ( | + | # <b>[[When 2 R In Love]]</b> (4:02) |
# <b>[[I Wish U Heaven]]</b> (2:43) | # <b>[[I Wish U Heaven]]</b> (2:43) | ||
# <b>[[Positivity]]</b> (7:16) | # <b>[[Positivity]]</b> (7:16) | ||
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# <b>[[Dance On]]</b> (3:43) | # <b>[[Dance On]]</b> (3:43) | ||
# <b>[[Lovesexy]]</b> (5:49) | # <b>[[Lovesexy]]</b> (5:49) | ||
− | # <b>[[When 2 R In Love]]</b> ( | + | # <b>[[When 2 R In Love]]</b> (4:02) |
# <b>[[I Wish U Heaven]]</b> (2:43) | # <b>[[I Wish U Heaven]]</b> (2:43) | ||
# <b>[[Positivity]]</b> (7:16) | # <b>[[Positivity]]</b> (7:16) |
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