"Around the World In A Day" was a major departure in sound from "Purple Rain". If this album is known for two things, that fact is one (the other is a certain song about a fruit colored clothing accessory). For anyone who wonders "why?" I will attempt to provide some context as to the timing … Continue reading Prince – Around the World In A Day (1985)
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Prince – Purple Rain (1984)
Steps for musical success and worldwide domination according to Prince. Step 1: Learn to play guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, and drums among other instruments. Have an amazing singing voice with tremendous range. Step 2: Get signed to a major label while still a teenager and insist on maintaining the creative freedom to write and produce … Continue reading Prince – Purple Rain (1984)
Prince – 1999 (1982)
"Don't worry, I won't hurt you. I only want you to have some fun." "Party like it's 1999", a term used to describe the act of partying and having fun as if there is no tomorrow, has become part of our lexicon, regardless of whether or not you listen to or enjoy Prince's music. The … Continue reading Prince – 1999 (1982)
Prince – Controversy (1981)
"Do I believe in God? Do I believe in me?" By 1981, Prince had somewhat successfully changed up his style enough to warrant critical notice and praise. "Dirty Mind" did not sell as many copies as the more commercially viable "Prince" but the attention that it received from notable music writers and publications provided him … Continue reading Prince – Controversy (1981)
Prince – Dirty Mind (1980)
"Whenever I'm around you, baby. I get a dirty mind." On one of the first lines from the first track off Prince's third LP, "Dirty Mind", Prince finally comes clean. He has thoughts of doing dirty, nasty things to you and he's no longer using coy double entendres ("play in your river", "...feel my love … Continue reading Prince – Dirty Mind (1980)
Prince – Prince (1979)
"I want to be your lover. I want to turn you on, turn you out. All night long make you shout." For the longest time, the only familiarity I had with Prince's self titled second album was from the 3 songs ("I Wanna Be Your Lover", "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad", "I Feel … Continue reading Prince – Prince (1979)
Prince – For You (1978)
"All of this and more is for you. With love, sincerity and deepest care. My life with you I share." Prince is my favorite musician. Period. Prince and his music has been such an integral part of my life from the moment I first heard "Little Red Corvette" playing off my sister's 45 in 1983 … Continue reading Prince – For You (1978)
