musicology (album)

Musicology is an album by Prince, released on April 20, 2004, which proved to be his most successful in years, reaching the top 5 of the album charts in the United States, United Kingdom and Germany.

Making of the album

Musicology was the first album in five years that Prince released through a major label (Sony Music). His career was in a trough since he left Warner Bros.. He raised his public profile with acclaimed performances with Beyonc Knowles at the Grammy Awards of 2004 and at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony as well as a all hits concert tour. For the first time in his career since leaving Warner Music, Prince was focused on delivering a tight album of 12 tracks running for 47 minutes.

Chart success

Musicology quickly proved to be Prince's most successful album in twelve years, reaching the top 5 in the US, UK and Germany and making a significant impression on charts around the world. It also proved to be well-received by music critics. The title track was also a hit on the US R&B charts. The album was certified platinum by Billboard in June 2004 http://www.billboard.com/bb/riaa/archive/0406.jsp and was certified double platinum in late January 2005. http://www.billboard.com/bb/riaa/archive/0501.jsp Part of the album's chart success is due to concertgoers receiving a copy of Musicology, with the album cost included in the ticket price. This prompted Billboard magazine and SoundScan to change its chart data methodology: For future album releases, Billboard says that customers "must be given an option to either add the CD to the ticket purchase or forgo the CD for a reduced ticket-only price." http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1488027/05282004/prince.jhtml

Tracks

"Musicology"
"Illusion, Coma, Pimp & Circumstance"
"A Million Days"
"Life o' the Party"
"Call My Name"
"Cinnamon Girl"
"What Do U Want Me 2 Do"
"The Marrying Kind"
"If Eye Was The Man In Yur Life"
"On The Couch"
"Dear Mr Man"
"Reflection"

The song "Life o' the Party" has been interpreted as a subtle dig at Michael Jackson.

External link

All Music Guide Musicology Review

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