Prince and 3rdEyeGirl (September 26–30, 2014) Plectrumelectrum – Studio Album
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- Sep 26, 2014
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Plectrumelectrum is Prince’s 36th studio album, a high-octane rock-funk collaboration with his powerhouse all-female band 3rdEyeGirl. Released simultaneously with Art Official Age, it emphasizes Prince’s fiery guitar work and the band’s raw energy, with the vinyl LP serving as a key physical format.
THE STORY
A bold, riff-driven album that showcases the electrifying chemistry between Prince and 3rdEyeGirl. From the explosive opener “Wow” to the intricate title track and socially charged singles, it delivers a fresh burst of rock energy with Prince’s unmistakable touch.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Prince and 3rdEyeGirl
Label: NPG Records, Inc. under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Format: LP (primary physical), CD, Digital (MP3/WAV)
Country: Worldwide
Released: 26 September 2014 (Europe) / 29 September 2014 (UK) / 30 September 2014 (USA)
Genre: Rock, Funk, Psychedelic Rock
Length: 44:00
TRACK LISTING (LP)
Side A:
Wow — 4:27
Pretzelbodylogic — 3:26
Aintturninround — 3:01
Plectrumelectrum — 4:51
Whitecaps — 3:42
Fixurlifeup — 3:12
Side B:
Boytrouble — 3:52
Stopthistrain — 3:40
Anotherlove — 4:15
Tictactoe — 3:37
Marz — 1:48
Funknroll — 4:09
Total Length: 44:00
SINGLES
Fixurlifeup
Pretzelbodylogic
PACKAGING & VISUALS
The striking cover art (as shown) features 3rdEyeGirl in a powerful, symmetrical gothic-punk pose with dramatic makeup, multiple guitars, and a bold aesthetic that perfectly embodies the album’s rock intensity.
PERSONNEL 3rdEyeGirl
Hannah Welton-Ford — drums, lead & background vocals
Ida Nielsen — bass guitar, vocals
Donna Grantis — guitar, vocals
Additional
Prince — vocals, guitars, and all other instruments
Lizzo & Sophia Eris — rap on “Boytrouble”
Joshua Welton — background vocals
Production
Prince and 3rdEyeGirl — producers, arrangers
Ben Mühlethaler, Chris James, Jamie Lewis, Joshua Welton — engineering & mixing
Jesse Draxler & Madison Dube — photography & art direction
CHARTS (Selected Highlights)
USA Billboard 200 — Peak: 8 Billboard Top Rock Albums — Peak: 1
Europe & International Strong Top 10 entries across UK, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, Norway, Japan, and more.
SOURCES Album liner notes, official discography, Discogs, 45cat, Official Charts, Wikipedia, Prince Vault.
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
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