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Art Official Age

by Prince

Released: September 26, 2014

R&B, electro-funk

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

It contains a mix of fresh material and updated versions of previously unreleased songs. "Art Official Age" is the 37th full-length studio album by renowned American musician Prince. "Art Official Age" arrived after a prolonged period of negotiation with Warner that culminated in a new contract to release this album and subsequent music alongside providing Prince with ownership of his master recordings.

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Interesting Facts

The album was released on September 30, 2014…

The album was released on September 30, 2014, by NPG Records under the license of Warner Bros.

The album is a fusion of R&B, soul…

The album is a fusion of R&B, soul, funk, rock, and electronic music.

The album is described as a contemporary concoction…

The album is described as a contemporary concoction of soul, R&B, and funk that is both futuristic and a return to Prince's roots.

It includes singles like "Breakfast Can Wait", "Clouds"…

It includes singles like "Breakfast Can Wait", "Clouds", "U Know" and "This Could B Us".

Throughout the album, Prince explores themes of love…

Throughout the album, Prince explores themes of love, desire, technology, and social commentary, making it a compelling listen.

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Essential Tracks

CLOUDS

It includes singles like "Breakfast Can Wait", "Clouds", "U Know" and "This Could B Us".

U KNOW

It includes singles like "Breakfast Can Wait", "Clouds", "U Know" and "This Could B Us".

BREAKFAST CAN WAIT

It includes singles like "Breakfast Can Wait", "Clouds", "U Know" and "This Could B Us".

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Reception

The album was also received positively by music critics, who acclaimed its experimental and ambitious nature, while the lyrical themes were praised for their contemplative and personal insight into Prince's thoughts on modern society, spirituality, and love. The album was appreciated for its eclectic musical style, and it debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200, selling 51,000 copies in its first week. It also topped the Billboard R&B Albums Chart.

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The Complete Album Story

"Art Official Age" is the 37th full-length studio album by renowned American musician Prince. The album was released on September 30, 2014, by NPG Records under the license of Warner Bros. Records. "Art Official Age" arrived after a prolonged period of negotiation with Warner that culminated in a new contract to release this album and subsequent music alongside providing Prince with ownership of his master recordings.

The album is a fusion of R&B, soul, funk, rock, and electronic music. It contains a mix of fresh material and updated versions of previously unreleased songs. The album is described as a contemporary concoction of soul, R&B, and funk that is both futuristic and a return to Prince's roots.

The album was appreciated for its eclectic musical style, and it debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200, selling 51,000 copies in its first week. It also topped the Billboard R&B Albums Chart. The album was also received positively by music critics, who acclaimed its experimental and ambitious nature, while the lyrical themes were praised for their contemplative and personal insight into Prince's thoughts on modern society, spirituality, and love.

It includes singles like "Breakfast Can Wait", "Clouds", "U Know" and "This Could B Us". Throughout the album, Prince explores themes of love, desire, technology, and social commentary, making it a compelling listen.