94 East featuring Prince

"This latest reissue, however, brings more to the table: greater resonance, two new songs and, perhaps, a wider understanding of where Prince got and developed his funk from ... Recorded between December 1975 and February 1979, and released in different formats (triple vinyl, single vinyl, CD and digital, all of which have been newly mastered, and which feature historical context, including an illuminating interview with Willie), all 17 recordings Prince made with 94 East are here".

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"And so here the legend begins: Prince gained the trust of his bandleader and was let loose to lay guitar, plus varying degrees of synths, keys and drums on the tracks. In the process, he learned how to use a studio and worked up the basis for what would become the "Minneapolis sound". Taken on their own, the songs are unassuming disco-lite numbers; seen as Prince's first forays into recording, they become remarkable for his precocity. You can see exactly why he was gaining stature as a local legend, even if you'll struggle to return to them often. Anyone just discovering Prince has plenty to listen to before getting here".

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