Prince & 3rdEyeGirl (September 30, 2014) "True to his nature, Prince plays two" – St. Cloud Times Album Review
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- Sep 30, 2014
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A thoughtful dual-album review in the St. Cloud Times (September 30, 2014) celebrating Prince’s prolific creativity with the simultaneous release of his solo album Art Official Age and PlectrumElectrum by his band 3rdEyeGirl, praising his ability to deliver two distinct, high-quality projects on the same day.
THE STORY | WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS |
Publication: St. Cloud Times Date: September 30, 2014 Country: United States Section: Music Review / Album ReleaseThe review examines Prince’s dual release strategy, highlighting Art Official Age as a vintage-style funk and soul set with strong solo vision, and PlectrumElectrum as a power-funk rock album driven by his all-female band 3rdEyeGirl (Donna Grantis, Hannah Ford Welton, Ida Nielsen). It notes the albums’ differing energies yet shared creative spark, with standout tracks and Prince’s signature refusal to be predictable. | Bold headline “True to his nature, Prince plays two” with album artwork for Art Official Age and PlectrumElectrum. Detailed review text by Brian Mansfield, including analysis of styles, specific songs, and Prince’s artistic approach. Classic newspaper music review layout. |
CONTEXT AND NOTES | FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS |
Released simultaneously on September 30, 2014, these two albums marked Prince’s return to major-label distribution via Warner Bros. and showcased his restless creativity — one project introspective and funk-driven, the other rocking and band-oriented. The review captures the excitement and occasional chaos of Prince’s prolific output during this period. | Event: Dual album review & release coverage Era: 2014 (Prince’s late-career resurgence) Tone: Appreciative, analytical, celebratory Photography: Album artwork for both releases RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. |
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