Ice Cream Castle (Rhino Reserve)
The Time
Ice Cream Castle (Rhino Reserve) is an audiophile reissue of The Time’s 1984 album Ice Cream Castle, released as part of Rhino’s “Rhino Reserve” high‑quality vinyl series. The original record was the Minneapolis funk band’s third studio album, produced by Prince (credited as The Starr ☆ Company) and issued in conjunction with their appearance in the film Purple Rain, making it both a musical and cinematic landmark in the Prince‑associated universe. This Rhino Reserve edition revisits that material with upgraded pressing and packaging, framed specifically as a celebration of the album’s role in Black Music Month and its enduring influence on ’80s funk and pop.
The album itself finds The Time honing a sleek, playful brand of synth‑driven funk and R&B, anchored by Morris Day’s charismatic lead vocals and a tight rhythm section that reflects Prince’s songwriting and studio guidance. It includes the band’s best‑known hits “Jungle Love” and “The Bird,” both of which feature prominently in Purple Rain and helped cement their reputation for high‑energy, call‑and‑response party anthems built on infectious grooves and sharp, humorous lyrics. Alongside deeper cuts like the title track “Ice Cream Castles” and “My Drawers,” the reissued album showcases the full range of their Minneapolis sound—from glossy funk workouts to more mid‑tempo, seductive numbers—now presented in an audiophile format that emphasizes the punchy bass, bright synths, and crisp percussion that have kept the record a staple for funk listeners and collectors alike.
Ice Cream Castle (Rhino Reserve)
The Time
Ice Cream Castle (Rhino Reserve) is an audiophile reissue of The Time’s 1984 album Ice Cream Castle, released as part of Rhino’s “Rhino Reserve” high‑quality vinyl series. The original record was the Minneapolis funk band’s third studio album, produced by Prince (credited as The Starr ☆ Company) and issued in conjunction with their appearance in the film Purple Rain, making it both a musical and cinematic landmark in the Prince‑associated universe. This Rhino Reserve edition revisits that material with upgraded pressing and packaging, framed specifically as a celebration of the album’s role in Black Music Month and its enduring influence on ’80s funk and pop.
The album itself finds The Time honing a sleek, playful brand of synth‑driven funk and R&B, anchored by Morris Day’s charismatic lead vocals and a tight rhythm section that reflects Prince’s songwriting and studio guidance. It includes the band’s best‑known hits “Jungle Love” and “The Bird,” both of which feature prominently in Purple Rain and helped cement their reputation for high‑energy, call‑and‑response party anthems built on infectious grooves and sharp, humorous lyrics. Alongside deeper cuts like the title track “Ice Cream Castles” and “My Drawers,” the reissued album showcases the full range of their Minneapolis sound—from glossy funk workouts to more mid‑tempo, seductive numbers—now presented in an audiophile format that emphasizes the punchy bass, bright synths, and crisp percussion that have kept the record a staple for funk listeners and collectors alike.