The ArchAndroid

R&B / Soul · 2010 · 18 tracks · 1h 8m

The ArchAndroid

A sprawling afrofuturist epic blending orchestral suites, high-octane funk, and psychedelic soul. A theatrical masterwork of identity and liberation.

May 17, 2010 · Bad Boy Entertainment

A visionary and triumphant odyssey that balances high-concept sci-fi drama with infectious, soulful joy.

Tracklist · 18 Tracks · 1h 8m

01

Suite II Overture

2:31

02

Dance or Die

3:12

03

Faster

3:19

04

Locked Inside

4:16

05

Sir Greendown

2:15

06

Cold War

3:23

07

Tightrope

4:22

08

Neon Gumbo

1:37

09

Oh, Maker

3:47

10

Come Alive (The War of the Roses)

3:22

11

Mushrooms & Roses

5:42

12

Suite III Overture

1:41

13

Neon Valley Street

4:11

14

Make the Bus

3:19

15

Wondaland

3:36

16

57821

3:16

17

Say You’ll Go

6:01

18

BabopbyeYa

8:47

Moments Worth Waiting For

The transition from the cinematic Suite II Overture into the frantic, apocalyptic rap flow of Dance or Die.

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BBC Music

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Where This Album Departs

How does The ArchAndroid sound next to the rest of Janelle Monáe's catalogue?

Harmonies+3.0σ

The vocals lean far further into harmonies than the rest of the catalogue.

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