What is the story behind this? When 2 R in Love is almost identical... and other songs at least have every musical component and sound effect represented.... including backing vocals! someone had a lot of time and musical know how to do this even if they couldn't use the best instruments or play wah/funk guitar....

what are you talking about?

Anxiety said:

I think either a French or German band made a note-for-note perfect cover version of the entire Black Album.

Why would anyone do this. Except Prince...and we KNOW why that is...but I don't see him making perfect masters of any of his stuff.

never heard of it till now. anyone know the name of the band???

actually sounds impressive -- to be able to match it that well, if true

I always thought that the most impressive part of the CD was their attention to detail. Those wacky Germans... if peeps haven't heard this, find it.

i'm guessing nobody knows the name of the band or has any kind of information at all about it. right?

Don't leave anyone hanging, what/who are you talking about???

I don't much about it but was told that it was released by a french band in 1990 called The Black Album Band. I don't have an original, just heard some mp3's of the whole thing.

cindy c (cover version) is horrible..... but still acurate as to the notes and arrangement... but no "wah" rhythm....

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I found this old reference (I censored stuff to keep out of trouble):

Message 1 in threadFrom: Wolter
Subject: The Black Album Band
View this article onlyNewsgroups: alt.music.prince
Date: 1999/07/07

Hi!

I`m for the recording The Black Album Band.
Cover of the legendary Prince Album.
Played on a german radio Station in 1987.

I got a huge Prince collection !
Please mail me!

Andreas from Germany

It's fun to have, but nothing more than a curiosity.

It is meticulous though! B)