Chaos and Disorder

Originally released in July 1996 the album came with a rare disclaimer penned by Prince (by then known as “symbol”): “Originally intended 4 private use only, this compilation serves as the last original material recorded by [The Artist] 4 Warner Bros. Records.” Prince’s contentious relationship with the label was at its lowest point and this record, a taut 39 minutes of dexterous guitar and simple but addictive pop melodies was a crucial final link in the chains that kept him from releasing the music the way he wanted. Any internal turmoil was not represented in tracks like Dinner With Delores (a minor U.K. hit) and the rollicking title track, a staple of his live shows.