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Thread started 05/09/04 5:18pm

CRACKA79

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MADHOUSE ALBUM - please help!

I just noticed this on ebay and don't know of it. Can anybody please tell me what it is.
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Reply #1 posted 05/09/04 5:28pm

PANDURITO

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from Dawnation.com:

"What/who is MADHOUSE?

This jazz-rock fusion group starts basicly with the quartet of Prince, Sheila E., Eric
Leeds and Levi Seacer, Jr. - later changed/added some musicians (from The NPG) like
Sonny T. or Michael B. (aka 'The New Power Madhouse' in 1993/94).
All songs are (mostly) written by Prince under the name Madhouse or co-written with
Eric Leeds, Prince's long time friend, band member and musician (saxophone, flute)."
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Reply #2 posted 05/09/04 5:30pm

CRACKA79

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PANDURITO said:

from Dawnation.com:

"What/who is MADHOUSE?

This jazz-rock fusion group starts basicly with the quartet of Prince, Sheila E., Eric
Leeds and Levi Seacer, Jr. - later changed/added some musicians (from The NPG) like
Sonny T. or Michael B. (aka 'The New Power Madhouse' in 1993/94).
All songs are (mostly) written by Prince under the name Madhouse or co-written with
Eric Leeds, Prince's long time friend, band member and musician (saxophone, flute)."


Thanks for the info... is it worth buying?
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Reply #3 posted 05/09/04 5:31pm

Jasziah

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From Uptown magazine #45:

Y'all Want Some More?
The Story of Madhouse


The article Y'all Want Some More? traces the history of Madhouse, musically one of Prince's most interesting side projects, providing him with an outlet for some of his jazz-oriented funk and rock music. The project also served as a showcase for his talented saxophone player, Eric Leeds. This article studies 8 and 16, and reveals details of no less than three attempts at a third album. The article also touches on Prince's work with jazz legend Miles Davis, including an eyewitness account of Miles' visit in Prince's home studio in March 1987.


Miles Davis even played some Madhouse during his live performances, telling his audience, "Prince wrote that."

These are must have albums. Get them in your ears soon!

Jasziah
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Reply #4 posted 05/09/04 5:35pm

PANDURITO

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Only if you like jazzy instrumentals nod

No vocals at all!!!
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Reply #5 posted 05/09/04 6:42pm

Christopher

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CRACKA79 said:

PANDURITO said:

from Dawnation.com:

"What/who is MADHOUSE?

This jazz-rock fusion group starts basicly with the quartet of Prince, Sheila E., Eric
Leeds and Levi Seacer, Jr. - later changed/added some musicians (from The NPG) like
Sonny T. or Michael B. (aka 'The New Power Madhouse' in 1993/94).
All songs are (mostly) written by Prince under the name Madhouse or co-written with
Eric Leeds, Prince's long time friend, band member and musician (saxophone, flute)."


Thanks for the info... is it worth buying?


....depends on what your into. overall both cd's make nice additions to your collection tho' smile
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Reply #6 posted 05/09/04 7:00pm

SteamForest

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Christopher said:

CRACKA79 said:



Thanks for the info... is it worth buying?


....depends on what your into. overall both cd's make nice additions to your collection tho' smile


If you can find them....get em. I"ve got the first one Madhouse 8 on vinyl and the second one 16...on tape. GET EM.
I will do today what you won't, so tomorrow I can do what you can't.
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Reply #7 posted 05/10/04 2:12am

NouveauDance

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Yep, grab it. It's from the golden-era of Prince music, and both released Madhouse LP's - 8 and 16 are well worthy of purchase, they are Prince albums as much as NEWS, or Xpectation are.

16 is my personal favourite.
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Reply #8 posted 05/10/04 6:54pm

rockwilder

I love 8 and 16!!!!I have them on cassette,cd,and mp3. In my opinion,they are essentials.
"I'm a pig..so,magic elixir I swill"
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Reply #9 posted 05/10/04 7:08pm

TampaPurple

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Love 'em. Bought them when they were released originally. Never let go of them.
Make me feel tiny if it makes you feel tall, but there's always someone cooler than you. - Ben Folds
Money don't buy you happiness, but it'll pay for the search. -Prince
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Reply #10 posted 05/10/04 7:10pm

Temptation

Buy it if you can afford it, or get a burned CDR copy from someone. It's an essential chapter in Prince's musical history.
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Reply #11 posted 05/10/04 7:11pm

Temptation

TampaPurple said:

Love 'em. Bought them when they were released originally. Never let go of them.


Hell yeah! One Bay to tha Other...word.
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Reply #12 posted 05/10/04 9:03pm

JOEYCOCO

MADHOUSE is PRINCE darling. buy it.
dain-daingerous
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