The War (song)
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| "The War" | ||
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| Single by New Power Generation | ||
| Released | 1998 | |
| Format | Cassette single CD single |
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| Recorded | Paisley Park Studios, 1997 | |
| Genre | Psychedelic, Funk | |
| Length | 26:00 | |
| Label | NPG Records | |
| Writer(s) | Prince | |
| Producer(s) | Prince | |
| New Power Generation singles chronology | ||
| "Girl 6" (1996) |
"The War" (1998) |
"Come On" (1998) |
"The War" is a song by the from New Power Generation, headed by Prince (then known as 
) from 1998. The song was initially given away to customers who pre-ordered Prince's Crystal Ball album and experienced delivery troubles. The song is not from any album. It was also available as a music download on Prince's website.
The song is a 26-minute live jam using distorted guitars and synthesizers. Prince encourages the audience to chant throughout "The evolution will be colorized", which makes reference to Gil Scott-Heron's poem/song "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". The lyrics are sermon-like, warning against harmful technology and the forecoming of the Apocalypse.
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