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The Slaughterhouse

by Prince

Released: March 29, 2004

R&B, funk, pop, hip hop, jazz, dance

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

"The Slaughterhouse (Trax from the NPG Music Club Volume 2)" is the thirtieth studio album by the renowned American artist Prince. The album's title is derived from a lyric in the track "Silicon," reflecting the edgy and experimental nature of the collection. Initially released on March 29, 2004, by NPG Records, it debuted exclusively on Prince's website, the NPG Music Club, as downloadable MP3s.

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Consisting of tracks that were previously available on…

Consisting of tracks that were previously available on the NPG Music Club website in 2001, the album offers a mix of familiar material with possible rearrangements of music and/or lyrics.

Notably, "2045: Radical Man" was featured on the…

Notably, "2045: Radical Man" was featured on the soundtrack of Spike Lee's film "Bamboozled" in 2001, while "Peace" and "The Daisy Chain" were released as limited edition CD singles during Prince's 2001 Hit n Run Tour.

However, bootleg copies of the album have circulated…

However, bootleg copies of the album have circulated among fans.

Despite its digital release, "The Slaughterhouse" has never…

Despite its digital release, "The Slaughterhouse" has never been officially issued as a CD.

In 2015, the album became available on the…

In 2015, the album became available on the Tidal music service, and it later became accessible on other online music platforms such as Spotify and the iTunes Store in 2018.

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Essential Tracks

Silicon

The album's title is derived from a lyric in the track "Silicon," reflecting the edgy and experimental nature of the collection.

Peace

2045: Radical Man

The Daisy Chain

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"The Slaughterhouse (Trax from the NPG Music Club Volume 2)" is the thirtieth studio album by the renowned American artist Prince. Initially released on March 29, 2004, by NPG Records, it debuted exclusively on Prince's website, the NPG Music Club, as downloadable MP3s. The album's title is derived from a lyric in the track "Silicon," reflecting the edgy and experimental nature of the collection.

Consisting of tracks that were previously available on the NPG Music Club website in 2001, the album offers a mix of familiar material with possible rearrangements of music and/or lyrics. Notably, "2045: Radical Man" was featured on the soundtrack of Spike Lee's film "Bamboozled" in 2001, while "Peace" and "The Daisy Chain" were released as limited edition CD singles during Prince's 2001 Hit n Run Tour.

Despite its digital release, "The Slaughterhouse" has never been officially issued as a CD. However, bootleg copies of the album have circulated among fans. In 2015, the album became available on the Tidal music service, and it later became accessible on other online music platforms such as Spotify and the iTunes Store in 2018. Despite its unconventional release format, "The Slaughterhouse" remains a notable addition to Prince's extensive discography, showcasing his innovative approach to music distribution and his commitment to pushing artistic boundaries.