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C-Note
R&B / Soul · 2004 · 5 tracks

C-Note

Prince's C-Note captures raw, instrumental soundcheck jams from his 2002 One Nite Alone... Tour, offering an intimate glimpse into his spontaneous funk and jazz fusion improvisations.

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This album is for the Prince aficionado who craves the unvarnished, the spontaneous, and the deeply funky.

This album is for the Prince aficionado who craves the unvarnished, the spontaneous, and the deeply funky. "C-Note" feels like being a fly on the wall during Prince's most relaxed and exploratory moments, witnessing his genius unfold in instrumental jams named after the cities where they were recorded. It's a masterclass in groove, guitar work, and the sheer joy of musical creation, stripped of pop polish. Own it to hear Prince in his purest, most improvisational element, a rare and essential piece of his vast catalog.

C-Note · vs · Prince
Instrumental Only+3.9σ

The vocals lean far further into instrumental only than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 5 Tracks
01
Copenhagen
10:07
02
Nagoya
8:53
03
Osaka
5:53
04
Tokyo
5:09
05
Empty Room
4:01
Moments Worth Waiting For
The extended, fluid guitar solo on "Copenhagen", showcasing Prince's uninhibited melodic improvisation.
The subtle, yet infectious bassline that anchors "Osaka", providing a masterclass in rhythmic pocket.
The brief, spoken "Tokyo" refrain amidst the track's intricate funk groove, a unique vocal punctuation in an otherwise instrumental album.
The dynamic drum work on "Nagoya", shifting from sparse to complex, driving the jam forward.
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