Eric Leeds (February 16, 1993) Things Left Unsaid - Album
- GlamSlamEscape
- Feb 16, 1993
- 2 min read
Jazz-funk reflections shaped at Paisley Park and beyond.
RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Eric Leeds Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: February 16, 1993 Catalogue: 9 45199-2 (US CD) Format: CD Album / Cassette Country: United States / Europe / Japan
THE STORY Things Left Unsaid is the second solo album by saxophonist Eric Leeds, best known for his work with Prince and the New Power Generation. Released on Paisley Park Records in 1993, the album delivers a sophisticated blend of jazz, funk, and atmospheric world textures, showcasing Leeds’ expressive saxophone and expansive compositional style.
CONTEXT & NOTES The track “Aguadilla” carries a co-writing credit to Prince, as it incorporates musical elements from his unreleased composition “Desire.” Most of the album was recorded at Paisley Park Studios, Skyline Studios, and Centerfield Recording. It reflects the exploratory, cosmopolitan side of the early-’90s Paisley Park aesthetic.
TRACK LIST
Isla Mujeres — 6:04
Two Sisters — 7:24
Things Left Unsaid — 6:57
Aguadilla — 5:36 (Co-written by Prince)
Woman In Chains — 5:44
Times Gift — 4:07
Yaoundé — 5:44
Soldiers Things — 4:30
Commuting — 5:42
All Variants CD Editions
US: Paisley Park 9 45199-2
Europe: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. 9362-45199-2
Japan: Paisley Park WPCP-5238
Cassette Editions
US: Paisley Park 9 45199-4 / 4-45199
US Promo Cassette: Paisley Park 4-45199
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Standard jewel case with booklet
Atmospheric artwork reflecting the album’s moody, cosmopolitan tone
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover features evocative, atmospheric imagery consistent with early ’90s Paisley Park jazz releases, emphasizing mood and sophistication.
RELATED MATERIAL
Eric Leeds – Times Squared (1991)
Prince – Various unreleased compositions from the late 1980s/early 1990s
SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, Wikipedia
COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.
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