0(+>: Eye Hate You Single (1995)

A Hate-Love Gold Experience

0(+> “Eye Hate You” maxi-single, was released in the UK & Europe on September 19, 1995 (12-inch), CD variants in 1995, on Warner Bros./NPG Records. This soul-funk confessional, written/composed/performed by 0(+> with co-production/arrangement by Ricky Peterson, was the second commercial single from The Gold Experience—the album credited to the 0(+>. Featuring “Eye Hate You (Extended Remix),” “Album Version,” “Quiet Night Mix” (Eric Leeds sax), and edits, it peaked at No. 20 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart for 3 weeks. Issued in 12-inch (Damont), CD (Disctronics S), it’s a symbolic ‘90s Prince pivot.

Single Overview

A1 (12-inch): “Eye Hate You (Extended Remix)” (6:17)

Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – 0(+>, The New Power Generation.

B1 (12-inch): “Eye Hate You (Album Version)” (5:58)

Co-Producer, Keyboards, Arranged By – Ricky Peterson. Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – 0(+>, The New Power Generation.

B2 (12-inch): “Eye Hate You (Quiet Night Mix By Eric Leeds)” (3:55)

Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – 0(+>, The New Power Generation.

Release Details:

Label: Warner Bros./NPG Records (UK & Europe).

Published By – Controversy Music / Wb Music Corp.

Formats:

Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single (9362 43573-0 / WO315T):

Side A:

Eye Hate You (Extended Remix) (6:17)

Side B:

Eye Hate You (Album Version) (5:58)

Eye Hate You (Quiet Night Mix By Eric Leeds) (3:55)

Pressed By – Damont – Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – 0(+>, The New Power Generation

CD, Single Maxi-Single (9362 43574-2 / WO315CD):

Eye Hate You (7" Edit w/o Guitar) (3:50)

Eye Hate You (Album Edit) (4:26)

Eye Hate You (Quiet Night Mix) (3:55) – Saxophone – Eric Leeds

Eye Hate You (Extended Remix) (6:17)

Eye Hate You (Album Version) (5:58) – Co-Producer, Keyboards, Arranged By – Ricky Peterson

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc. – Copyright © – Warner Bros. Records Inc. – Glass Mastered At – Disctronics S – Manufactured By – Warner Music Manufacturing Europe – Artwork – Michael Van Huffel, Steve Parke – Featuring – The New Power Generation – Photography By – Randee St. Nicholas – Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince) – Recorded By, Mixed By, Engineer – Ray Hahnfeldt, Shane T. Keller, Steve Durkee, Tom Garneau, Tom Tucker – Barcode: 093624357421 – Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM – Label Code: LC 0392 – Matrix: DISCTRONICS S WO 315 CD 01 PRINCE – Mould SID: IFPI 8700 – “The Hate Experience” on artwork.

Cassette, Single

1- Black (W0315C / 54391 7752-4):

September 12, 1995

Side A:

Eye Hate You (7" Edit w/o Guitar) (3:50)

Eye Hate You (Album Version) (5:58)

Side B:

Eye Hate You (7" Edit w/o Guitar) (3:50)

Eye Hate You (Album Version) (5:58)

J-card: Original from The Gold Experience. Barcode: 054391775245. Label Code: LC 0392.

2- Transparent (W0315C / 5439 17752-4)

Side A:

Eye Hate You (7" Edit w/o Guitar) (3:50)

Eye Hate You (Album Version) (5:58)

Side B:

Eye Hate You (7" Edit w/o Guitar) (3:50)

Eye Hate You (Album Version) (5:58) O-card: Original from The Gold Experience. Barcode: 054391775245. Label Code: LC 0392.

Country Variations:

CD, Maxi-Single

WEA Records – 9362435922, Warner Bros. Records – 9362435922, NPG Records – 9362435922

Australia

CD, Maxi-Single

Warner Bros. Records – CD 43592, NPG Records – CD 43592

Canada

I Hate U (The Hate Experience)

12", Maxi-Single

Warner Bros. Records – 9 43592-0, NPG Records – 9 43592-0

US

CD, Maxi-Single, FLP Case

Warner Bros. Records – 9 43592-2, NPG Records – 2-43592

US

Production and Context

Co-Produced/Arranged by Ricky Peterson (keyboards). Produced/Arranged/Composed/Performed by 0(+>/The New Power Generation. Recorded/Mixed by Ray Hahnfeldt, Shane T. Keller, Steve Durkee, Tom Garneau, Tom Tucker. Musicians: 0(+> (vocals/instruments), NPG, Eric Leeds (sax on Quiet Night). Eye Hate You was the lead from The Gold Experience—first under the symbol. Released amid name change, it followed The Gold Experience (No. 4 UK, 1995) and competed with Oasis and Blur.

Singles Released and Chart Performance

“Eye Hate You” was the lead commercial single from The Gold Experience:

Chart Performance:

Belgium (Ultratop Flanders): 43 (2 weeks)

Germany (MusikWoche Top 100 Singles): 62 (9 weeks)

The Netherlands (Dutch Top 40): 20 (3 weeks)

UK (Gallup Singles Chart): 20 (3 weeks)

Legacy and Collectibility

“Eye Hate You” is 0(+>’s soul-funk paradox, with remix/edit duality.

Verify catalogue WO315T / WO315CD / W0315C.

Streams on Spotify via The Gold Experience reissues preserve the analog ache. This release is a must-have for Prince fans and ‘90s R&B collectors.

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Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Prince Vault, Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube