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Work on the album began in Summer, 2011. [[People Pleaser]] was premiered during a show on [[24_June 2011|24 June 2011, Métropolis, Montreal, QC, Canada]], although it is unclear if a studio version had been recorded at that point. [http://www.zol.ch/bezirk-uster/maur/Prince-war-in-den-Powerplay-Studios/story/24933260 Zürcher Oberländer] reported that [[Prince]] recorded at Powerplay Studios, Maur, Switzerland, from [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_20|20]]-[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_31|31 August 2011]], where some work on the album took place. | Work on the album began in Summer, 2011. [[People Pleaser]] was premiered during a show on [[24_June 2011|24 June 2011, Métropolis, Montreal, QC, Canada]], although it is unclear if a studio version had been recorded at that point. [http://www.zol.ch/bezirk-uster/maur/Prince-war-in-den-Powerplay-Studios/story/24933260 Zürcher Oberländer] reported that [[Prince]] recorded at Powerplay Studios, Maur, Switzerland, from [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_20|20]]-[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_31|31 August 2011]], where some work on the album took place. | ||
− | Further work took place at [[Paisley Park Studios]] | + | Further work took place at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, MN, USA later in 2011 and early 2012. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombone_Shorty Trombone Shorty] posted on [http://twitter.com/#!/Tromboneshorty Twitter] on 23 November 2011, "Dream come true worked in the studio with Prince and Maceo Parker yesterday!!!", indicating that his work on the album was recorded then. In early January 2012, [[Andy Allo]] posted a photo of her with the [[Hornheadz]], suggesting their contribution(s) were recorded around that time. [[Andy Allo]] gave a number of media interviews in Sacramento in June 2012, in which she stated that she was "putting the finishing touches" on the album. |
The album was preceded by the digital single [[Single: People Pleaser|People Pleaser]], released two weeks before the album. | The album was preceded by the digital single [[Single: People Pleaser|People Pleaser]], released two weeks before the album. | ||
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|tracklisting = <small>The CD contains a digital booklet in .pdf not available on the digital version.</small> | |tracklisting = <small>The CD contains a digital booklet in .pdf not available on the digital version.</small> | ||
− | # <b>[[Superconductor]]</b> (5: | + | # <b>[[Superconductor]]</b> (5:26) <sup>1</sup> |
− | # <b>[[People Pleaser]]</b> (5: | + | # <b>[[People Pleaser]]</b> (5:31) |
− | # <b>[[Long Gone]]</b> (3: | + | # <b>[[Long Gone]]</b> (3:37) <sup>1</sup> |
− | # <b>[[The Calm]]</b> (5: | + | # <b>[[The Calm]]</b> (5:20) <sup>2</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Yellow Gold]]</b> (4: | + | # <b>[[Yellow Gold]]</b> (4:16) |
− | # <b>[[Nothing More]]</b> (5: | + | # <b>[[Nothing More]]</b> (5:39) |
− | # <b>[[If I Was King]]</b> (6: | + | # <b>[[If I Was King]]</b> (6:18) |
− | # <b>[[Story Of You & I]]</b> (3: | + | # <b>[[Story Of You & I]]</b> (3:23) |
− | # <b>[[When Stars Collide]]</b> (6: | + | # <b>[[When Stars Collide]]</b> (6:34) |
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|other format = USB | |other format = USB | ||
|content = <small>Released in April 2014 through [http://andyallo.com andyallo.com]</small> | |content = <small>Released in April 2014 through [http://andyallo.com andyallo.com]</small> | ||
− | # <b>[[Superconductor]]</b> (5: | + | # <b>[[Superconductor]]</b> (5:26) <sup>1</sup> |
− | # <b>[[People Pleaser]]</b> (5: | + | # <b>[[People Pleaser]]</b> (5:31) |
− | # <b>[[Long Gone]]</b> (3: | + | # <b>[[Long Gone]]</b> (3:37) <sup>1</sup> |
− | # <b>[[The Calm]]</b> (5: | + | # <b>[[The Calm]]</b> (5:20) <sup>2</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Yellow Gold]]</b> (4: | + | # <b>[[Yellow Gold]]</b> (4:16) |
− | # <b>[[Nothing More]]</b> (5: | + | # <b>[[Nothing More]]</b> (5:39) |
− | # <b>[[If I Was King]]</b> (6: | + | # <b>[[If I Was King]]</b> (6:18) |
− | # <b>[[Story Of You & I]]</b> (3: | + | # <b>[[Story Of You & I]]</b> (3:23) |
− | # <b>[[When Stars Collide]]</b> (6: | + | # <b>[[When Stars Collide]]</b> (6:34) |
#<b>[[Long Gone]] (Live)</b> (3:56) <sup>1</sup> | #<b>[[Long Gone]] (Live)</b> (3:56) <sup>1</sup> | ||
# <b>[[Story Of You & I]] (Live)</b> (3:10) | # <b>[[Story Of You & I]] (Live)</b> (3:10) | ||
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*[[Andy Allo]] posted photos of the finished CD packaging on her [http://facebook.com/andyallo Facebook page] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 11|11 September 2012]]. | *[[Andy Allo]] posted photos of the finished CD packaging on her [http://facebook.com/andyallo Facebook page] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 11|11 September 2012]]. | ||
*[[Andy Allo]] held a [[Album: Superconductor|Superconductor]] listening party and played a short live set with the [[Band: New Power Generation|NPG]] in the House Of Blues, Chicago. IL, USA on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_23|23 September 2012]]. | *[[Andy Allo]] held a [[Album: Superconductor|Superconductor]] listening party and played a short live set with the [[Band: New Power Generation|NPG]] in the House Of Blues, Chicago. IL, USA on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_23|23 September 2012]]. | ||
− | *[[Andy Allo]] guested a few times during [[Prince]]'s "Welcome 2 Chicago" series of shows, and she and the [[Band: New Power Generation|NPG]] performed a short set at the first "afterjam" on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_25|25 September 2012 ( | + | *[[Andy Allo]] guested a few times during [[Prince]]'s "Welcome 2 Chicago" series of shows, and she and the [[Band: New Power Generation|NPG]] performed a short set at the first "afterjam" on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_25|25 September 2012 (a.m.)]]; they started the show very late, however, so much so that they were shut down, before [[Prince]], who was there could potentially join in. |
*[[Andy Allo]] and the [[Band: New Power Generation|NPG]] performed [[People Pleaser]] on three Chicago-area TV stations on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_24|24 September 2012]] (WCIU's You And Me morning show, broadcast the next day) and [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_26|26 September 2012]] (WGN's Morning News, followed by another performance of the song on Fox Chicago' Good Day Chicago), while in town for [[Prince]]'s "Welcome 2 Chicago" series of shows. | *[[Andy Allo]] and the [[Band: New Power Generation|NPG]] performed [[People Pleaser]] on three Chicago-area TV stations on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_24|24 September 2012]] (WCIU's You And Me morning show, broadcast the next day) and [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_26|26 September 2012]] (WGN's Morning News, followed by another performance of the song on Fox Chicago' Good Day Chicago), while in town for [[Prince]]'s "Welcome 2 Chicago" series of shows. | ||
|trivia = Press release on 11 September 2012: ''<small><blockquote>Andy Allo, funk/soul artist extraordinaire, has been announced to perform live at Prince's after-jam at Chicago's House of Blues on September 24, following a special performance by Prince himself, at his "Welcome 2 Chicago" engagement. The "Welcome 2" event will be held at the United Center earlier that evening, in support of the Rebuild the Dream foundation, founded by Van Jones, whose mission is to mobilize thousands of everyday people who come together to build strong vibrant communities, and to fix the U.S. economy from the ground up.<br><br>Allo, who opens for Prince on-tour and is a guitarist/vocalist in his band, The New Power Generation, will be releasing her sophomore CD on Prince's NPG Records on September 20 titled "Superconductor." The album is Executive Produced by Prince, and features six self-penned tracks by Allo, with three songs co-written by Prince - "Superconductor," "The Calm" and "Gone" ''[released as [[Long Gone]]]''. The album also includes featured artists Maceo Parker, Prince and Trombone Shorty.<br><br>As soon as we felt Andy Allo's energetic presence on tour with r band," says Prince, "we knew she'd b leading her own revolution soon!"<br><br>Adds Allo, "Touring with Prince & The NPG has been a challenging and rewarding experience and Superconductor is a work of art that encapsulates the journey thus far."<br><br>A poet, songwriter, singer and dancer, Allo has been a member of The New Power Generation since 2011. Allo will continue to tour with Prince in conjunction with the release of "Superconductor."</blockquote></small>'' | |trivia = Press release on 11 September 2012: ''<small><blockquote>Andy Allo, funk/soul artist extraordinaire, has been announced to perform live at Prince's after-jam at Chicago's House of Blues on September 24, following a special performance by Prince himself, at his "Welcome 2 Chicago" engagement. The "Welcome 2" event will be held at the United Center earlier that evening, in support of the Rebuild the Dream foundation, founded by Van Jones, whose mission is to mobilize thousands of everyday people who come together to build strong vibrant communities, and to fix the U.S. economy from the ground up.<br><br>Allo, who opens for Prince on-tour and is a guitarist/vocalist in his band, The New Power Generation, will be releasing her sophomore CD on Prince's NPG Records on September 20 titled "Superconductor." The album is Executive Produced by Prince, and features six self-penned tracks by Allo, with three songs co-written by Prince - "Superconductor," "The Calm" and "Gone" ''[released as [[Long Gone]]]''. The album also includes featured artists Maceo Parker, Prince and Trombone Shorty.<br><br>As soon as we felt Andy Allo's energetic presence on tour with r band," says Prince, "we knew she'd b leading her own revolution soon!"<br><br>Adds Allo, "Touring with Prince & The NPG has been a challenging and rewarding experience and Superconductor is a work of art that encapsulates the journey thus far."<br><br>A poet, songwriter, singer and dancer, Allo has been a member of The New Power Generation since 2011. Allo will continue to tour with Prince in conjunction with the release of "Superconductor."</blockquote></small>'' |
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