Prince – The Black Album (1987/1994)

"Don't buy The Black Album, I'm sorry." With those deeply apologetic words, Prince attempted to erase a year's worth of dark, humorous, overtly sexual funk jams intended as an olive branch to his hardcore fans. Or possibly a middle finger to his detractors. Communicated via hidden message in the "Alphabet St." video, it was clear. … Continue reading Prince – The Black Album (1987/1994)

Episode 113: Rockhard In a Funky Place

On Episode 113 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Angel Monique and I put on our grown-up hats to discuss Prince's raunchy ode to uncontrollable tumescence, "Rockhard In a Funky Place." This Black Album closer is silly, bawdy, and pretty damn fun. Camille is in rare form on this track. https://press-rewind.blubrry.net/2021/12/11/rockhard-in-a-funky-place-press-rewind-prince-lyrics-podcast/ "Something near … Continue reading Episode 113: Rockhard In a Funky Place

Episode 112: 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton

On Episode 112 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I invited Jerry Bonner back to the show to get his Black Album story and to briefly talk about the mostly instrumental track, "2 Nigs United 4 West Compton." What's going on at the beginning of this song, and who came up with the song's title? We … Continue reading Episode 112: 2 Nigs United 4 West Compton

Episode 111: Superfunkycalifragisexy

On Episode 111 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Todd Sanzone (@PRN4EVR on Twitter) returns to chat with me about the funky, freaky, and little twisted Black Album track, "Superfunkycalifragisexy." Prince harkens back to familiar themes such as club culture, exploring sexuality/sexual freedom, and buckets of squirrel meat. Yeah, we don't know who Maurice is either. … Continue reading Episode 111: Superfunkycalifragisexy

Episode 110: Bob George

On Episode 110 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Snax (snaxonline.org) and I take a dark trip into the mind of a psychotic, jealous, violent, and misogynistic alter-ego on "Bob George" from the legendary Black Album. Despite the disturbing imagery presented in the song, there's a lot of humor to lighten the mood between gunshots … Continue reading Episode 110: Bob George

High-Speed Dub Review: Prince’s Sign o’ the Times Era B-Sides and 12″ Remixes

Sign o' the times, mess with your mind. Hurry before it's too late. It's never too late to enjoy the glutton of Prince remixes and B-sides, no matter what era of his music you most prefer. With an album chock full of classic songs and coming from one of his most inspired bouts of creativity … Continue reading High-Speed Dub Review: Prince’s Sign o’ the Times Era B-Sides and 12″ Remixes

Episode 106: Shockadelica

On Episode 106 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Leslie Ballard joins me to talk about the witchy, raunchy, female empowerment anthem, "Shockadelica," the B-side to "If I Was Your Girlfriend." We spend time trying to decipher if Shockadelica is Camille, someone wholly unique, or even human. There's a lot of pronoun confusion going … Continue reading Episode 106: Shockadelica