Lancemc
Blue Crack Addict
So seeing Prince perform at the Superbowl Half-time show and having just recently bought Purple Rain, I figured it's about time for a good Prince thread.
Here is a man so ridiculously talented, funky, and downright cool he puts most other artists to shame. It's really unfortunate that he often gets forgotten as a sort of 80's novelty instead of the truly brilliant artist he is. He may not be at a Bowie-level of genius, but he's up there for sure.
And Purple Rain is one of the most excellent albums ever produced. "When Doves Cry" is one of the catchiest, most funky and melodically perfect pop songs ever crafted. "Let's Go Crazy" is a classic rock track. "I Would Die 4 U" is about as sweet as pop music gets. And the title track is a timeless epic that solidified Prince as a guitar-god, a lyrical masterpiece, and a cinematic epic clocking at close to 9-minutes in length. "Purple Rain" is one of the finest ballads ever written, and its scope propels it above its peers.
So basically, I love Prince, though I never really listen to him that often, which I'm going to change. Aside from Purple Rain and a Hits collection I don't own any of his material. I'm planning on picking up 1999 and Sign O' The Times soon though. Can't wait. But until then I'll just keep listening to Purple Rain.
Here is a man so ridiculously talented, funky, and downright cool he puts most other artists to shame. It's really unfortunate that he often gets forgotten as a sort of 80's novelty instead of the truly brilliant artist he is. He may not be at a Bowie-level of genius, but he's up there for sure.
And Purple Rain is one of the most excellent albums ever produced. "When Doves Cry" is one of the catchiest, most funky and melodically perfect pop songs ever crafted. "Let's Go Crazy" is a classic rock track. "I Would Die 4 U" is about as sweet as pop music gets. And the title track is a timeless epic that solidified Prince as a guitar-god, a lyrical masterpiece, and a cinematic epic clocking at close to 9-minutes in length. "Purple Rain" is one of the finest ballads ever written, and its scope propels it above its peers.
So basically, I love Prince, though I never really listen to him that often, which I'm going to change. Aside from Purple Rain and a Hits collection I don't own any of his material. I'm planning on picking up 1999 and Sign O' The Times soon though. Can't wait. But until then I'll just keep listening to Purple Rain.