| Prisoner of Love | ||||
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| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | early 1989 [1] | |||
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| Length | 42:31 | |||
| Label | Atlantic 7 82046-2 | |||
| Producer | Kenny Garrett | |||
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Prisoner of Love is the third studio album of saxophonist Kenny Garrett, released by Atlantic Records in 1989. [1] [2] [3]
The album was Garrett's first that featured electronic effects in his music, which he had embraced during his time with Miles Davis, who was experimenting with jazz fusion; however, he returned to an all-acoustic ensemble for his next album, African Exchange Student , in 1990. [4]
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| AllMusic | |
Scott Yanow, writing for AllMusic, was highly critical of the album, calling it "a surprising dud, especially compared to his later (and near-classic) recordings" and "an unsuccessful attempt to obtain a cross between Grover Washington Jr. and Stanley Turrentine", continuing, that while "Miles Davis... makes two rare appearances as a sideman,... his muted ensemble work... is as forgettable as virtually this entire misfire." [5]
All tracks are written by Kenny Garrett except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "May I Have This Dance?" | 4:20 | |
| 2. | "Blue Moon" | 4:09 | |
| 3. | "Prisoner of Love" | 5:18 | |
| 4. | "Put a Smile on Your Face" | 4:02 | |
| 5. | "Sayydah's Single File Groove" | 5:02 | |
| 6. | "Big 'Ol Head" | 4:52 | |
| 7. | "Free Mandela" | 6:05 | |
| 8. | "Peace for a Dream" | 3:14 | |
| 9. | "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" | 5:29 | |
| Total length: | 42:31 | ||