Dream Factory

R&B / Soul · 2000 · 57 tracks · 3h 54m

Dream Factory

2000 · Sabotage Records (2)

Imagine stepping into Prince's creative mind at its peak in the mid-80s, before the world heard 'Sign O' the Times.' 'Dream Factory' is a vibrant, sprawling tapestry of funk, rock, and soul, brimming with his signature falsetto, searing guitar work, and intricate synth arrangements.

It feels like a private concert, a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the genesis of a masterpiece.

This is for the listener who craves the depth and genius of Prince, wanting to understand the full scope of his vision, from the joyous grooves to the melancholic introspection. It's an album to own for its historical significance and its undeniable, timeless musicality.

Tracklist · 57 Tracks · 3h 54m

01

Visions

2:12

01

Visions

2:14

01

Visions

2:12

02

Nevaeh Ni Ecalp A

0:53

02

Nevaeh Ni Ecalp A

0:53

02

Nevaeh Ni Ecalp A

0:53

03

Dream Factory

3:08

03

Dream Factory

2:38

03

Dream Factory

2:38

04

Train

4:19

04

Train

4:19

04

Train

4:19

05

The Ballad of Dorothy Parker

4:01

05

The Ballad of Dorothy Parker

4:00

05

The Ballad of Dorothy Parker

4:02

06

It

5:13

06

It

5:09

06

It

5:10

07

Strange Relationship

4:25

07

Strange Relationship

4:25

07

Strange Relationship

4:25

08

Starfish and Coffee

2:49

08

Starfish and Coffee

2:49

08

Starfish and Coffee

2:46

09

[interlude]

1:00

09

[interlude]

0:59

09

[interlude]

0:59

10

Slow Love

4:22

10

Slow Love

4:22

10

Slow Love

4:22

11

I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man

6:51

11

I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man

6:51

11

I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man

6:53

12

Sign o’ the Times

3:41

12

Sign o’ the Times

3:43

12

Sign o’ the Times

3:41

13

Crystal Ball #3

9:30

13

A Place in Heaven

2:43

13

Crystal Ball

9:30

14

A Place in Heaven

2:43

14

A Place in Heaven

2:43

14

Crystal Ball

9:30

15

The Cross

4:48

15

The Cross

4:48

15

The Cross

4:42

16

Last Heart

2:59

16

Last Heart

3:02

16

Last Heart

3:02

17

Witness 4 the Prosecution

3:59

17

Witness 4 the Prosecution

3:59

17

Witness 4 the Prosecution

3:59

18

Movie Star

4:24

18

Movie Star

4:20

18

Movie Star

4:25

19

All My Dreams

7:11

19

All My Dreams

7:12

19

All My Dreams

7:11

Moments Worth Listening For

The sudden, searing electric guitar solo that erupts mid-track, cutting through a dense synth arrangement with raw power.

A gospel-infused vocal harmony breakdown, showcasing Prince's layered vocal prowess and spiritual depth.

A particularly intricate drum machine pattern combined with live percussion, creating an irresistible, complex funk rhythm that drives the track.

A poignant, stripped-back piano and falsetto moment, revealing a vulnerable side amidst the album's more energetic funk.

Where This Album Departs

How does Dream Factory sound next to the rest of Prince's catalogue?

This album stays in step with the catalogue across the board — no axis departs enough to be worth its own note. Hover the dots to see where each one sits.

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