The ArchAndroid is a Soul & Funk album by Janelle Monáe, originally released in 2010. On Gatefold: 13 pressings tracked, owned by 17 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Alternative R&B
- synthetic
- euphoric
- theatrical
About
Janelle Monáe is an optimist with purpose. On her debut, she plays an android in a dystopian future (detailed on “Locked Inside”), and endangers her existence by falling in love with a human on “Oh, Maker.” Despite a downbeat story line inspired by the German expressionist classic <i>Metropolis</i>, the music brims with joy. Her Wondaland production team takes cues from James Brown and Stevie Wonder, adding classical overtures and a dazzling pop sheen to romps like “Tightrope” and “Cold War.” Monáe herself is a powerhouse singer (and rapper) with a big personality to match.
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Tracklist
- 1Suite II Overture2:31
- 2Dance or Die (feat. Saul Williams)3:12
- 3Faster3:19
- 4Locked Inside4:16
- 5Sir Greendown2:14
- 6Cold War3:23
- 7Tightrope (feat. Big Boi)4:22
- 8Neon Gumbo1:37
- 9Oh, Maker3:46
- 10Come Alive (War of the Roses)3:21
- 11Mushrooms & Roses5:41
- 12Suite III Overture1:41
- 13Neon Valley Street4:11
- 14Make the Bus (feat. Of Montreal)3:18
- 15Wondaland3:36
- 1657821 (feat. Deep Cotton)3:16
- 17Say You'll Go6:00
- 18BabopbyeYa8:47
Credits
Performers
- Saul WilliamsFEATURING LEAD VOCALS
- Big BoiFEATURING BACKING VOCALS VOCALS
- Rj, Rekrap SillekARRANGED BY
- Sknuks EhtBACKING VOCALS VOCALS
- Rekrap OdnillekGUITAR
- Eánom EllenajLEAD VOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Z RetsamflowORGAN SYNTHESIZER DRUMS
- Nworb EcnerretPIANO
- The Wandaland String EnsembleSTRINGS
- Of MontrealFEATURING
- Deep CottonFEATURING BACKING VOCALS
- Roman GianArthur IrvinARRANGED BY BACKING VOCALS CONDUCTOR
- The Neon Valley Street Chancel ChoirBACKING VOCALS
- Kelly SparkerBRASS
- Sgt. GouletBRASS FRENCH HORN CLARINET
- Grace ShimCELLO
- Monroe NervinMANDOLIN DULCIMER HARP
- Muffin JonesPERCUSSION
17 collectors on Gatefold own this · 13 pressings tracked on Gatefold