Prince and 3rdEyeGirl (February 24, 2014) “PretzelBodyLogic” – Promo CD Single UK

A raw, riff-driven funk-rock statement that served as the first official single from the forthcoming Plectrumelectrum album, “PretzelBodyLogic” announced the arrival of Prince’s new power trio 3rdEyeGirl with a bold, Sabbath-inflected guitar attack.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Prince and 3rdEyeGirl Label: NPG Records

Date: February 14, 2014

Catalogue: NPG-3EG-03DLSP Format: Promo CD Single Country: United Kingdom Genre: Funk Rock Style: Hard rock / Funk

A-Side: “PretzelBodyLogic” Written by: Prince (credited to Prince and 3rdEyeGirl) Produced by: Prince

B-Side: — (Single-track promo)

TRACK LIST UK Promo CD Single (NPG-3EG-03DLSP)

1. PretzelBodyLogic

PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, guitar, bass, production Donna Grantis – guitar Ida Nielsen – bass Hannah Ford Welton – drums

THE STORY

“PretzelBodyLogic” was released as a surprise digital single on 3 February 2014, just days after a 28-second clip had been streamed on the 3rdEyeGirl YouTube channel. The track was positioned as the first single from the upcoming Plectrumelectrum album (although Fixurlifeup had already appeared the previous year). The striking collage artwork featured fragmented images of the band members. A JBPR promo sticker on the back confirmed the album’s April 2014 release date and noted that Prince was currently on the Hit and Run Tour in the UK with 3rdEyeGirl.

CONTEXT & NOTES The song’s heavy, descending riff drew frequent comparisons to Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man.” It received its live debut in acoustic form at Lianne La Havas’ apartment in London on 4 February 2014, followed by the full electric version the next day at the Electric Ballroom. The track was performed regularly during the 2014 Hit and Run Tour and remained in the setlist into 2015.

RELATED MATERIAL Prince and 3rdEyeGirl (2014) Plectrumelectrum

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SOURCES 

Prince Vault, Discogs, 3rdEyeGirl YouTube archive, JBPR promo materials, sleevographia2.

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