Music That Defines Our Memories
On Episode 127 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Jerry Bonner and I look to the stars for inspiration as we discuss the Prince and Sheena Easton duet, "The Arms of Orion" from Batman. This love ballad relies heavily on astrological metaphors, so join us in the Sea of Tranquility and stay for … Continue reading Episode 127: The Arms of Orion
On Episode 126 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, Karen Shedrick returns to the show to chat with me about the sexy, dangerous, and rockin' "Electric Chair." This Batman track gets into some sci-fi thought police territory as a song about the sin of lustful thoughts. Plus, it's sung from the perspective of the Joker, so … Continue reading Episode 126: Electric Chair
On Episode 125 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, new podcast guest Joe Andrews joins me to talk about the opening song from the Batman album, "The Future." Prince's dystopian vision, sung from the perspective of the Dark Knight himself, sets the tone for the project with its stark electronic drum beat and foreboding synths. "I've … Continue reading Episode 125: The Future
Considering how quickly the Lovesexy album was written and recorded, it shouldn't be a surprise that there aren't many extraneous B-sides and remixes to accompany the three released singles. Despite the lack of quantity, each of the 7" and 12" singles, with one exception, offered something you couldn't find on the album. Alphabet St. (This Is Not … Continue reading High-Speed Dub Review: Prince’s Lovesexy Era B-Sides and 12″ Remixes