1999

The hight points are so incredibly high, but the low points are very meh.

Good solid Prince without the exact amazingness that makes it untouchable like Purple Rain 8/10

This album wants to make me party like it's 1999. The songs are too long, and I wish there was a better ending, but Prince was a legend whom posthumously entertains us. Oh, do I also wish it was 1999 again. Favorite Track: "1999"(take me back).

Some of the back half is pretty weak but overall solid

Super catchy pop record. But man the songs were long. This guy is super talented and I thought this was his debut. This could have been 5 stars if it showcased more of his guitar playing skills.

I love, admire, respect and miss Prince. His Lovesexy show in Birmingham is still up there in my top five ever gigs. His musicianship and his ability to bring the party is always extraordinary, but for me his songwriting isn't *always* amazing. I found a lot of filler here. I would probably go 7 out of 10, but I simply can't round it down, because the man had charisma from the top of his hat to the pointy tips of his boots. DMSR, indeed.

Impeccable vibes. First and some of greatest work by Prince. Makes me want to party like it’s 1999

Reinventing pop

I'm supposed to like this more. I like Dirty Mind and Purple Rain the correct amount.

I was sleepin' when I heard this, forgive me if I think I'm gay

Absolute funkenstein, of course. Prince becoming PRIIIIINCE. Some of these songs go on way too long is all. Partial demerit. But Purple Rain is around the corner.

In an era of horny motherfuckers Prince might have been the horniest.

As the title track states, this is a party. Damn, I wish I had been invited to party with Prince, but I guess I was -10 in 1982

I like the hits on this one. And the other ones are…fine. I like them just fine. This album isn’t ’Purple Rain,’ for sure. Some of the duds are truly duds and just don’t land with me. But..It’s Prince! Wish there were half-stars here. I’d probably go 3.5.

MJ fast cool typ

Hell yeah! I'm always down for some Prince. Purple Rain is still one of the best albums I've listened to for this album project, so I was excited to listen to its predecessor, 1999. In a recently released video on Michael Jackson by one of my favorite music YouTubers, this album was likened to being Prince's "Off the Wall" in that its the album that put him on the map, but was just before the huge one that everyone knows and loves. Now, I have yet to listen to Off the Wall, but I have now heard both of the Prince albums in question. I don't know where I was going with this tangent. I guess now's a good time to say that this album isn't as good as Purple Rain, but that's kind of a given. Not many albums are. However, 1999 is still an excellent album. There's a ton to love here. The music is just awesome. The blending of funk, synth-pop, R&B, and new wave that made Purple Rain so great is still here in full force with a solid amount of variety between each song. The songs, by the way, are all good, with the best ones being phenomenal. I don't think any of the songs here are better than the best songs on Purple Rain, but songs like the opening title track and "Little Red Corvette" get pretty close. Of course, those are the first two songs, which leads me to a slight complaint regarding the album. It does kind of peak at the beginning. The opening tracks are excellent. Those two I mentioned earlier plus "Delirious" make up an excellent first side. But while the later part of the album does have some great songs, including the closer, "International Lover," it doesn't reach the highs of the first few songs. As for other complaints, the album is definitely on the longer side, largely due to the song lengths. I wouldn't say the album or its songs drag on for too long, but some of them kind of push that line a bit. Still, all of the time spent is spent well with some great music. Additionally, some parts of the lyrics weren't my favorite, but that's just my personal taste. Still, the good things about this album more than outweigh the few minor nitpicks I have. Prince's style is as strong as ever in this absolute classic of an album. With its playfully sexual theming, fantastic musicianship, and the sheer showmanship of Prince himself, 1999 has its place in music history as a bold album that was a sign of great things to come later. High 4/5.

Ein spannendes Prince-Album. Bester 90er R&B mit vielen Pop/Electro Elementen. Ein richtungsweisendes Album. Da nicht ganz mein Musikgeschmack gibt es: 4/5

Ahead of its time

One wishes the production had retained a bit more gleam and something could be done about the ultimate-'80s synth, which don't sound great. That said, "1999" is an all-time party cut, "Little Red Corvette" is an all-timer, period, but it's the non-hits on the backside ("Free" and "Lady Cab Driver" and "All the Critics Love You" and "International Lover" ) that put this over the top as a classic. One prefers Purple Rain anyway.

Fun. Funky. Skronky. Sexy. 4/5

Ooh… I still really like this for the same reasons that I like Purple Rain, but I didn’t enjoy it quite as much. Maybe it’s the fact that it stretched on just a bit too long, or that the lyrics were more overtly sexual (which I understand is a lot of what Prince music is about, but it’s still not my favorite). However, it still sounds great and the title track is excellent. Favorite Track: 1999

This was a fun listen. I really only knew Prince's hits, but listening to a full album was a treat. Every song was interesting and made me want to dance, and Lady Cab Driver really had a lot of interesting lyrics in the bridge. However, I could do without "All the Critics Love You in New York". I don't think these songs lyrically or musically hit as hard as anything on Purple Rain, but it was still an enjoyable listen and I liked every song (even though some of them were corny). I can't rate this a 3 because it isn't middle of the road, but a 4 seems high. I'll give it a 4 anyway because it's Prince.

It was a bit repetitive, but overall interesting. Very much poppy, but that doesn't have to be bad.

Tracks are like pop songs if they were actually interesting musically. Not 100% my type of sound but pretty good.

Really cool. Hedonistic party of an album even if it's not as good as Purple Rain. I'm wondering, did any artists straight up sing "I want to fuck you" before Prince? Anyway, it rules and it's a must-listen. #123

sensational. much ink has been spilled over Prince's virtuosity as a singer, songwriter, engineer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and conceptualist. 1999 displays this myriad set of abilities better than any other Prince album that had come before. the singles are well-known for good reason, but the deep cuts are just as stimulating. you're not likely to find many records funkier than this that also have such a strange, off-kilter feeling. it reminds me a little bit of There's a Riot Goin' On by Sly, which captures a similar feeling of unease which was also very much influenced by global politics! the second of the two LPs that make up 1999 gets especially weird, but if that's your thing (and it's definitely mine) then you'll get more than your fill. strong 8/10.

Iconic! Fun! Could be repetitive, sometimes to great effect sometimes not. Highlights include Little Red Corvette and D.S.M.R. Every time I would doubt a song he’d sing the title and I’d be back tbh.

1999 by freak

Full of life

There's a lot to digest here on 1999, but it's very good overall. The album definitely kicks off with its best foot, as the title track and Little Red Corvette are my favorites for sure, but there are some highlights later in the tracklist, names D.M.S.R. and Let's Pretend We're Married. This one is far from toppling it's successor, Purple Rain, in terms of my preferred Prince record. However, it's very good, and I wouldn't be gobsmacked to hear someone say this is their favorite.

This isn’t my favorite Prince album. It’s got some real bangers on it, though. It’s almost a 5?

It's a 4, probably on the better side of the Prince albums on this list. 4/5

Starts off strong with 1999 and Little Red Corvette.

This should probably be three stars. It's long, and weird, and it probably wouldn't be my go-to Prince album. I liked Sign O' The Times more, and I rated that four (well, 4.5) stars. But I'm bumping this up because: 1) The song 1999 is soooo good, and 2) Come on, who else was doing stuff like this? We didn't deserve Prince!

4.5

Groovy, slick album. Some song feels a bit long but still catchy and a good listen.

Is it Prince at his best no but.. Prince not at his best is still amazing and better than a ton of albums considered great. I love it I listen often. Streamed but now going to play the record. Firing up the turntable and start partying.

I've owned a copy of 1999 on vinyl for close to twenty years, but I've never listened to all of it. this will be my second Prince album to review, after Purple Rain, which I gave five stars. I'm familiar with the first three songs off of this album (Girl Talk uses a fantastic sample of "Delirious" in one of the songs on his album All Day), but I don't think I've heard any of these other songs. I would call myself a casual Prince fan, so I'm excited to listen to this today! I thought 1999 was really good, but it was a bit too much for me. I love synthesizers, so I found the overall sound really enjoyable, but some of the songs on this album just felt incredibly laborious, and I would find myself pretty bored by the time some of them wrapped up. I have no problem with longer songs, but I just want the journey to be worth it. “Purple Rain” goes on for over eight minutes, but it holds you in its grip the entire time, and in the end, it pays off in spades, as you’re rewarded with one of the most beautiful guitar solos of all time. I can’t say that for “Automatic” and “Lady Cab Driver” though. This album still does a lot really well though. “1999” is a fantastic lead-off track. The synthesizers are bright and fun, and even though the lyrics are about nuclear annihilation, “1999” has an infectious energy. The song’s structure is great too, and I love the disco dance feeling of the song’s last two minutes. The vocals are fantastic too, and the multiple singers really brings the party atmosphere to life. “Little Red Corvette” is my favorite song on the album though. The blending of guitars and synthesizers is perfect, and creates a sound that just oozes sexiness. The guitar solo is fantastic, and I love the echoing vocals on the bridge. “Little Red Corvette” feels like a battle between restraint and sexual release, and if any song on this album was going to be nine minutes long, it should have been this one. “Delirious” is great too, and I love its funky rhythms, bopping bass line, and screechy synthesizer tones. The intro reminds me of the Pointer Sisters’ “Neutron Dance,” but the Pointer Sisters were nowhere near this funky. Prince does a great job on this album of crafting a really unique sound, full of funk, groovy bass lines, fantastic guitars, and shining synthesizers. My biggest beef is that this album is too big and too long in places where it shouldn’t be. 1999 is a really good album, and without it, we certainly wouldn’t have had his masterpiece, Purple Rain.

Had never really given Prince a chance before this album. When I saw it was an early 80s album that was an hour and ten minutes long, I figured it'd probably be a slog - I was very wrong. Somehow both dated and interesting at the same time, and was a super fun listen. Great album that shockingly didn't feel bloated despite the runtime and the longer than usual individual songs.

Feels Like a combination of a mid-night car ride in the 80s and a bad soft porn conversation

H O R N Y AS FUCKKK DAMNN

Perhaps a little too sexy at time. Still some of the best drum machine and synth work to ever come out of the 80s. That snare is to die for.

4.5

Sides 1, 2, and 4 are pretty much all five star material... 3 sags a bit, but Prince filler in the 80s is better Than most artists best albums (9.6/10) ★★★★½

One of my favourite Prince albums. The first 3 tracks ste amazing. 4.5 stars

I think this is a very good album, and the album when Prince really blew up. The first few tracks are stone cold classics, but there's some good deep cuts too. The title track, "1999", and "Delirious" are my favorites. 4 stars.

I love the jams. I love the beats. He exudes cool. It gets a little weird in the middle but the beat keeps on.

Prince brought the heat.

Overall enjoyed it. Listened on the way to and from work and at the gym.

Songs are pretty long but the grooves are great. I liked Let's Pretend We're Married and Lady Cab Driver a lot. The production is brilliant. I think it's not entirely my style and I got a bit bored, but I can really appreciate this record. 4/4.5

7.5/10 long songs; groovy

interesting, listened to it on the by

Really good

The groove the man has is undeniable. There are few unnecessary tracks, especially the ones that edge on porn, that would've made this a better listening experience, but it is a solid album.

I've never listened to a Prince album; I've only heard the well-known songs on the radio. It was good and I can appreciate the talent he has, but it's not my genre of music.

# Album Name: 1999 # Artist: Prince # Rating: 4/5 # Comments: Absolutely great opener with 1999. What a great song. That backed up with red corvette. Wowza, what a start to the album. 5/5 right there. I have to admit though - thats a start to the album which is frankly hard to top. The quality drops a tad from there. From a 5 to a 3 or 4 in some areas. Way too many 6+ minute tunes on this album. Some of it works. Some of it doesnt. Overall id give this a low 4. I'll come back to it as i like Prince. # Top Tunes: 1999 / LRC / Pretend we're married / # Would I listen to it again? Yes

3.5/5

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It’s a party! A weird, horny, end-of-the-world dance party. It’s futuristic but sweaty; a neon-lit dancefloor with an undeniable swing. Huge synths, drums hitting like a heartbeat, and laced with electricity. I also enjoy getting albums with songs I actively play live (1999); it's always fun. There is some drag in the album though, sometimes passing slowly, and becoming needlessly long. 11 songs at 70 minutes?!? This only works when I really dive into the "end-of-the-world" dance party theme. Starts off super strong, but begins a slow burning decline after D.M.S.R. Prince gonna Prince though, and I am here for it. Timeless. Rest In Peace man, you changed the world. Spins: 3 Playlist Additions: - 1999 - Little Red Corvette - Delirious - Let's Pretend We're Married

ok. So here is a heavy procrastination record, months of delay. I recall Prince as being such an obscene try-hard-horn-dog and overdone millennial manic street preacher that I forgot he actually had some phenomenal funk here. But do not be distracted. As one must excuse an adorable pug humping your leg, so we must countenance the purple one as we extinguish all clothing materials, and so on.

First time with a Prince album. There was a nice blend of genres and it really grooves. On my first listen, I was not prepared for how sexual the album turned out to be but this did not bother me the second go around. Look forward to hearing other Prince albums.

Positive overasket. Produksjonsstilen er veldig veldig 80 talls på godt og vondt. Men dette var gøy å høre på. Tommel opp!

Although this Prince of the Curtain doesn't quite have that special five-factor for me, it is ahead of its time, unique, and outstanding as most Prince projects are. The blend of synth, funk, pop, and Prince's singing makes him a standout singer-songwriter, clearly ahead of his time. I thoroughly enjoyed this and there's quite a few tracks I will come back to.

Awesome

Iconic album. An imaculate blend of funk, pop, soul and rock. Essential 1980’s..

Overall: 3.9/5 Favorite song: delirious Notes: at 6.5 minutes per song, this one will be sure to keep you moving and grooving long after your dancing feet fail you. With the funky bass lines, poppy drums, and iconic synths, this one makes me want to do <i>all</i> the drugs and party like it's 1999. Automatic was about 5 minutes too long

Dá pra entender a grandeza de Prince. E o quanto ele foi crescendo conforme a carreira foi acontecendo.

It's Prince and it's fantastic, what more is there to say!

This album feels essential. I don't know much about Prince but it's kind of shocking how modern this sounds while not feeling like modern pop music. The space that Prince gives for his beats is something people just don't do as much anymore. I felt like I had heard most of Prince's catalog but there was a lot of classic songs that I've just completely forgotten. The whole thing assembled really confidently and I probably enjoyed this album as much as purple rain. Side note I spent 9 months in 1999 unemployed living large and I don't remember any of it. I truly embodied the spirit of 1999.

While long, this is a better prince album than the last one we got. The length even adds to it rather than detract as the songs are heavily funk leaning and there's plenty of room for good solos from multiple instrumentalists and jam style playing. I think my favorites are Little Red Corvette and D.M.S.R., which I hadn't heard before. It's not quite P-Funk level funk but it's got just enough of it to carry the grooves and it has that weird Prince flair that makes him what he is.

Classic.

Prince - 1999 It is way longer than I expected, but nonetheless there were still powerful moments throughout the album. And as expected coming from Prince, this album sounds really catchy and fun, although it's sensual too. Overall, this is really good! 1.- 1999 = 10/10 2.- Little Red Corvette = 10/10 3.- Delirious = 7/10 4.- Let's Pretend We're Married = 9/10 5.- D. M.S.R. = 8/10 6.- Automatic = 9/10 7.- Something in the Water (Does Not Compute) = 6/10 8.- Free = 10/10 9.- Lady Cab Driver = 7/10 10.- All the Critics Love U in New York = 7/10 11.- International Lover = 9/10 FINAL SCORE : 8.3/10

Iconic

Big prince guy over here. While not his best there are still some bangers on here. Solid listen all around.

That was a damn sexy album

One of his best

Only ever listened to Purple Rain in full before and I was only really familiar with the title track. Very good album, but a lot of these songs just go on for too long. First three tracks are great though. Fav tracks: 1999, Delirious, Little Red Corvette

There were some really good tracks on here but most went on a bit too long and the second half of the album wasn't great. This album definitely suffers from coming one day after reviewing Sign O The Times, which I think was better in every way. Delirious, 1999 and DMSR were the standout songs for me.

I love the energy. I found myself just taking in the music on the first song '1999'.

Love this, love this, love this. One of my great musical regrets is not listening to Prince earlier in my life. I think I was so stuck in listening to single genres, I didn't know how to classify Prince, so he just fell outside my range. This was the first Prince album I ever bought, and it basically didn't leave my car CD player for a month. 1999- completely overplayed, and still a classic. There is more stuff happening in the background than many bands have on an entire song. Little Red Corvette- I don't think this song is about a car. Because his music is so varied, I think my immature mind didn't realize that I was a Prince fan. I knew tons of these songs (and from other albums), but I didn't realize they were all Prince. Delirious- he created this ridiculous Sesame Street beat and then puts one layer over it, and just rocks Let's Pretend We're Married- did he just say we I'm going to fuck the taste out yer mouth? DMSR- Automatic- Something in the Water- Free- after several electronic, drum machine driven songs, Prince creates this anthemic performance, with a piano, guitar and drum Lady Cab Driver All the Critics Love U in New York- International Lover- The sheer 80s-ness drum machine of the songs in the middle keep this from a five star.

all the reviews saying the songs are too long...... you're all sick fucks (and wrong)... I'm gonna choose to blame tiktok. love how horned up Prince always was <3 a man of the people

Started strong with 1999 so I was like oh this will be a good one. But wow some of the songs are so long and a bit repetitive so the whole thing isn't a five. But would listen again. Appreciate the percussion and brass in some of the songs.

Too groovy to be a grind, it is a genuine surprise that 1999 is a double-album of only eleven songs, not one under four minutes. That's not how I remembered it. The title track is full of so many ideas that it doesn't show its six minutes at all. That's not always the case here. But starting the album with exemplars of two forms Prince mastered - the religious good time funk of 1999 and the aching sex ballad of Little Red Corvette - leaves it nowhere to go but down. Not far down. Not as far down as other people's best efforts, but it never reaches those peaks again. Let's Pretend We're Married justifies its full running time and everything after makes a game effort, but the title track is more diverse and dynamic than the last seven tracks together. You could make a reasonable argument for any one of these tracks on the album, but you would need Prince's ego to make an argument for all of them. It's a truism that there is a great single album in any decent double album and I don't care to make claims on what that single album could be here, but it should end on Free, obviously - that's the thematic conclusion to whatever eschatological ecstasy 1999 throws up at the beginning. 3.5 Decadence. ‘Let’s Pretend We’re Married’ - 7 minutes. ‘D.M.S.R’ - 8 minutes. ‘Automatic’ - 9 1/2 minutes. ‘Lady Cab Driver’ - 8 minutes. Even the title track - known and beloved as a 3 1/2 minute pop masterpiece, is an extra 3 minutes long on the album. However long the track stretches it’s always ‘good’ in a sense; every musical elaboration is slick and imaginative - infectious call and response, brilliant solos, silk smooth backing vocals, comically intricate syncopations, and momentary interjections of virtuosity on every instrument - almost all of them designed and played by bloody Prince. Even the sleazy monologues are dramatically effective and amusing. Here is an artist and musician endowed with seemingly limitless talents and he displays them here with all the humility and restraint of Adonis streaking at a football match. On streaking - the well-judged streak will last 10-15 seconds at most and at that the endeavour will generally have the goodwill of the crowd behind it. There will be chuckles and applause, especially if the game has been dull. Once the streaker has had this time, it is just and appropriate to submit to a steward and a blanket. But were a streaker to keep it going thirty seconds or more, dodging every lunge from an official and perhaps embarrassing a professional athlete or two by accelerating quickly away from their irritated grasp, some in the stands will begin to feel that they are being deprived of something. Boos and ‘for fuck sake’s will break out. Streakers! Remember your audience. 3.5/5

I have a lot of respect for Prince, and this album is a very good album. Both the stylistic diversity and the musical strength are immediately impressive and sustained throughout. In many ways, it is like Prince received his 80's toolkit in 1982 and basically used everything on this album and he used it well. Later efforts don't expand on it musically, but are lyrically and narratively stronger, if perhaps even a little more self-indulgent.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8/10 Very funky, I enjoyed listening to this

I liked it a lot

I have a lot of respect for Prince, and this album is a very good album. Both the stylistic diversity and the musical strength are immediately impressive and sustained throughout. In many ways, it is like Prince received his 80's toolkit in 1982 and basically used everything on this album and he used it well. Later efforts don't expand on it musically, but are lyrically and narratively stronger, if perhaps even a little more self-indulgent.

The album is musically masterful. The title track is a classic, there are several hits, and such a funky variety that you don’t get bored (musically at least) over the double length album. Also - this 1982 album makes electronic music sound GOOD, not dated or foolish. Yet I’m not a fan of Prince’s hedonism, with my least favorite lyric being: “Work your body like a whore.” Prince has the occasional spiritual reference, but is most often amoral and occasionally just manipulative in his notorious sensuality. Favorite songs: “1999,” “All the Critics Love U in New York.” Other notes: “Delirious” anticipates “Let’s Go Crazy” from Purple Rain and is pretty fun. “Free” is a pleasant break as the album begins its descent. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Makes me really wish I hadn't been a straight square hiding out in a church basement when it came time to party likes it's 1999. I noticed the synth in a few of the songs sound a lot like the soundtrack from Sega's Sonic and Tails.

so funky and HORNY he was really showing off on some tracks

Confident. Sounds dated in parts. A bit grating on headphones but liked it on speakers. 3.8

Genial

Some absolute bangers but also several songs that were just ok. Favorite tracks: Little Red Corvette and 1999

Prince innit. What’s not to love. Maybe drop a star because it isn’t purple rain.

4- robotronic groove. Fav songs: 1999 and free

Some classics and songs that still hold up. But a lot of experimental work that is grating to the ears.

Very 80s, very dance-y. A fun album. The only track I didn’t love is All The Critics Love U in New York. That one dragged on a bit. But 1999 is a great song and it was a cohesive album

It’s Prince - catchy pop, weird funk and insane musicianship.

Prince is horny on main. Second half of the album is better IMO, minus 1999. Standout tracks: - 1999 5/5 - Little Red Corvette 4/5 - Something in the Water 5/5 - Free 4.5/5 - Lady Cab Driver 5/5 (for guitar solos only). - All the Critics Love U in New York 4/5

Funk

Enjoyed more than we would usually enjoy a Prince album. No idea why.

Very good

what a fucking awesome way to finish an album. didn’t stop listening throughout the whole listen!

Includes the iconic 1999 and Little Red Corvette. More upbeat/poppy than Purple Rain. Some of the screamy songs are not my favorite (2).

I will confess to the heresy of not being the biggest fan of His Royal Purpleness, but this album is excellent. Mush better than I thought with several HOF tracks. Not all to be sure, but really worth a listen.

Wow - easily party like it is 1999

Prince

I feel like Prince made this 69 minutes long on purpose, the dirty little fucker. There's a couple of b-sides on this as well otherwise it's easy 5 stars.

le princy princ ;))

Great first few tracks, but a little goes a long way on this album.

It's Prince, at his most 1999. I enjoyed it but not my favourite Prince album. 4/5

1999 is a fun listen, it has a couple all-timers on it. There are a few misses I just can't do, but overall it's a win.

My first album from Prince. I enjoyed it. It was funky, sexy and a bit weird at times but in a majestic way.

Nice listen. Prince is usually a good time. Some songs are more eventful than others, but there's some really enjoyable songs here.

lol good god Prince was a weird little dude

Classic dance album

Solid album. Still love the hits the most - Little Red Corvette, Delirious, 1999. Love the funk in DMSR, what a jam. Liked the ballad Free a lot too (hadn't really listened to that before). Not sure I can go full 5, so...

I thought amongst a bunch of music dudes there would be at least one rabid Prince fan. I am not one either, though have always kind of wanted to be. There are 5 or 6 really good songs on here, and I have no doubt Prince would have been an incredible live show. In the end though I have trouble connecting with this completely - musically and lyrically. I really want to hear more of his great guitar playing - feels like it’s so sparse or faded in the mix. Maybe it’s the recovering Catholic in me that would rather listen to Alice Cooper sing about necromancy than hear Prince moan sexual aviation puns. There’s something nice about being in your mid thirties, feeding your baby a bottle, listening to this freaky horned up dude sing about nonstop partying and fucking. Very happy for you Prince, but honestly sounds exhausting.

Partying like it's 1999 sounds so quaint now. A very 80s album, but I could vibe with it. The back half didn't do it as much for me. Highlights: 1999, little red corvette, delirious (a goofy line but super catchy)

Starts with a bang and maintains an incredible level of funk rock with the showmanship that you expect of Prince. The guy injects so much passion into his music, that you may ask yourself, “is there anybody around?” And “why do I feel so dirty, yet free?” The album slows a bit in the end, but remains a magical journey. Prince is first-class talent with his guitar work, singing/screaming, and writing chops.

Amazing funk, the sound of the 80S in one album. This is album sounds dirty and sexy. 1999, Delirious and D.M.S.R are great funk songs. I really enjoyed this album Favourite song: 1999 Least favourite: All good Album artwork: Cool cover

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Good

Not his best but still good

Never used to be a fan when growing up. However, I admit it must have been quite eclectic for its time. A generous 4 stars

Cmon listen to these beats and try not to dance

It's a good Prince album

1999 Little Red Corvette Delirious

Prince was truly ahead of his time with 1999, only mf horny enough to know how to party like it's 1999 in the year 1982 Prince leaned much more heavily into the electronic synth-dance style of his music which I don't like as much, only utilizing the guitar-ballad style of Purple Rain and When Doves Cry in the track Free, although this was 2 years before Purple Rain. Rest of the album is funky riffs, catchy lyrics, and enough innuendo that this listening to this album counts as credit for grade 8 sex ed. thank you prints for retuning the signature Prince wail to us in International Lover 🙏 🙏 I give it one star for each testicle that Prince had if he had as many testicles as Josuke Higashikata from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 8: Jojolion

I bet whoever came up with that riff in delirious ran and showed it to everyone because my god is it CRISP. Uh everyone is right, this album is way too long. But it really has some incredible highs on it. The first three tracks are so good.

Classic Prince including 1999, the song I want to be played at my funeral. 4*

oh prince! you're so forward! 😊

Most of Prince’s best songs are on here so yeah, it’s pretty good

Classic Prince! Huge hits, a few good grooves, and some random crap that still sounds funky. This one is an easy: 5⭐️

4-

Erótico, para hacer el amor

Maybe the smuttiest album on this list. But it's Prince and he can make smut work. Not quite as good as Purple Rain or Sign O' The Times but this is still pretty damn good.

Oh yea

3.5, rounded up

Hadn't listened to this in a long time. Holds up well.

Some hits some misses

Does an album all about sex count as a concept album? Only appropriate for a nice JW boy. Great dance music, and the long rhythms are just perfect, remind me of the stuff I listened to in my disco days. Some of these are excellent songs, ("Free", "Delirious") but I doubt I'll listen to this album as a whole again. 4/5

Iconic album. Unfortunately this one seemed to pigeon-hole Prince and only true fans were able to witness and feel his genius.

Such a great album. There’s only one Prince.

Exceptional

“I just don’t get Prince.” Son, you don’t get life.

Fun but not totally my style

So, some of my favorite songs but then some real deep cuts. I'm amazed this sold so well. It's a jam though

I don't usually get on so well with Prince. I always found his persona overly exalted. The music may have been great. It was only exceptionally accessible to me. So my expectations were rather low. The album has clearly surpassed it. I had completely forgotten the 1999 piece. And I also really liked the other tracks. A very good funky album. It was fun listening to it. 4/5

Better than expected though I enjoyed the tight songs of the first half from the longer jammier songs of the second half

Theatrical, sexual and never compromising. That's Prince, baby.

A bona fide classic. Front loaded with hits. I haven’t listened to this album in a long time but it is a really fun listen. The hits all bounce along with the type of funky, dance energy that you would expect of a hit 80s song. It’s just that this album is full of these songs. Even the songs that I never heard on the radio are infectious and could have been the best songs of many other bands.

I feel very sorry for myself that I didn't listen to any Prince growing up. This shit is funky, fresh, and the best vibe. without knowing much of Prince's discography - this sounds like a great jumping in point. as shown in the wiki detail as well, this is his album that helped him break through and set the stage for what Prince would become. This album is officially in rotation for me. Love it.

Prior to this listen, I only knew Prince for his songs "Purple Rain" and "1999". I didn't quite realize how much of a nasty little freak (in all the right ways) he was. The lyrics to "Let's Pretend We're Married" are absolutely wild! This album and it's songs are too long. That would normally be enough for me to take it down a star, but I had too much fun with this to go anything less than a 4.

Not my favourite album by Prince, but still great funky, inventive tunes

Prince merges soul, rock, r'nb and more into his own unique sound. There's a couple big peaks here and no real valleys. Good stuff.

First half bangers! Second half some misses but overall a classic

unbelievable levels of freak happening on this one

Great album. Lady Cab Driver stand out banger for me. Not his best album but elite still. Wish they did half stars on this because 4.5 for me

Prince is a genius. A lot of his songs have sentimental value to me, with little red corvette being my absolute favourite on the album and in my top 5 Prince songs. Would be surprised if Purple Rain doesn’t appear on the list. Might as well of just put Best Of Prince album. RIP legend!

Great artist, great album. This is probably from his best and most creative period of his amazing career but that's only my opinion. The man was a genius and a legend and his untimely passing has left a void in the music industry

Great album. Some of his best tracks on here; although there's a couple whose absence wouldn't be missed.

My delicate sensibilities! I forgot how salacious Prince can be.

solid album great musicianship

This is the second Prince album on my journey, after Sign 'O' the Times. I will say my enjoyment of 1999 is about the same as that album. This was the album that defined the "Minneapolis sound"—funk with an emphasis on synthesizers, loud guitars, drum machines, and faster rhythms. Suffice it to say, the sound is very much of its time. 1999 starts well with the title track leading into "Little Red Corvette" as a fine-rocking tune. Then afterward, tracks such as "Let's Pretend We're Married" and "D.M.S.R." come off as extended jam sessions, which I didn't mind. I'm certain the stretched-out duration of some of these tracks coupled with the dated sound can make the album feel its length on occasion though not to the same extent Sign 'O' the Times felt. Nevertheless, Prince wrote such wonderous sex jams with charisma and played nearly every instrument to great effect, making the experience remarkable. 1999 is another funky and sexual 80s album by the legend himself. It is certainly worth a listen.

This is Prince's fifth album and it's the one that launched him to major fame (and his first album with his band the Revolution). It's my third Prince album so far on here, adding to Sign o' the Times and Purple Rain. I really don't consider myself to be a huge Prince fan, and I say I don't really like the synth-pop thing, but then I listen to each of these albums and they are all pretty fun. It has so much more of a layered sound than a lot of other '80s synth-pop, so it's probably unfair to just call it that (and probably why I like it more). Overall, I enjoyed this better than Sign o' the Times, though it's a bit short of Purple Rain for me. This is a 70 minute double album, and the first side is really awesome, "1999" is an iconic opener, and then "Little Red Corvette" and " Delirious" are both strong follow-ups. Sides B and C are a little weaker in my opinion, though there are still some enjoyable songs on there. "Let's Pretend We're Married" has a catchy little chorus "ooh wee" thing going on for one. The D side picks things back up a bit though, with "Lady Cab Driver" and "International Lover" the standouts, but also "All the Critics Love U in New York" which is a favorite of mine. My biggest knock on this album is that the songs are all so long. Like 7 of the 10 songs are 7 minutes or longer, and I'm just not sure they really needed to be. In his defense, they're generally pretty dance-y songs, so if you're just bopping along to the vibe out on the dance floor it might work, but as a cohesive album I think it breaks up the flow a bit ("Automatic" is the biggest example for me, I generally don't hate the song, but it's like 9 minutes and just feels like it drags on). Overall a really strong and enjoyable album. I still don't know that I quite fully get Prince, and I'm tempted to call him more of a singles artist than an album artist, but this was solid overall, despite a few shortcomings. Favorite song: 1999 Other: Little Red Corvette, Delirious, Let's Pretend We're Married, Lady Cab Driver, All the Critics Love U in New York, International Lover 10/12/24

never quite understood the prince hype aside from his skills as a guitarist. now i do. wow that man is great. 9/10

Sometimes the instrumentals got a little boring but Prince has some amazing vocals and I like how horny his lyrics are 8/10

Always a good shout!

Starts with a banger, stays high. I like this much more than Purple Rain.

The album starts of strong and keeps the momentum going. The harmonies and vocals are as varied as the instrumentation, and even more so, the synthesizers. You can tell this is when synthesizers really started to develop as a form of instrumentation, and Prince used them a lot of this album to good effect. The hits definitely hit. But I also found myself enjoying the lesser-known songs. There is also a theme of... danger? That prevails the album even when the songs are upbeat and party vibes. I liked this juxtaposition. Overall- very good dance/party album with a lot of uniqueness. I can see how it established Prince as a powerhouse

I loved this album. Every song felt like I couldn't turn my attention away from it, it made me want to dance and groove the whole time listening to it. Some songs did feel like they went on longer than they should have, but it never felt like it was dragging for so long that it was annoying. It was an almost perfect album, 9/10.

It's a bit odd for me, for every song I'm indifferent on, there's a song I love too. I hate 1999 so much though that it's mere inclusion brings it down a star for me.

Prince is the musicians musician, the man could do it all. He really set the scene for 80s music.

A nice listen; grooves all in the right places.

Ein Album aus der Zeit als Prince noch so hiess und einfach Superplatten machte.

Big sexy synths 80s style. This album is horny even for prince. Personally I think prince is a musical genius but he isn't for everyone. Not his best though 8/10

It was quite good! I'll check it out again later!

1999 oli mun elämän paras vuosi

Princen ainoo persoonallisuuspiirre on se et se on vitun seksikäs ja tbh, se ei tarvii muuta, seksikkyys riittää. (varsinki jos toinen vaihtoehto olis se et se puhuis sen mielipiteistä.... hetki kiitollisuudelle)

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I love prince

This album starts out HOT. 1999 is once of Prince's best songs, and then he follows it up with Little Red Corvette and Delirious. The rest of the album isn't quite as good, but it is really consistent. Great 80s synthpop by one of the masters 4/5

Definitely a classic and deserves Top 1001 status. Talk about firepower right out of the gates! The album starts with the intro title song which is still in heavy radio rotation 40 yrs later, followed by massive hit "Little Red Corvette", which is followed by fan favorite "Delirious". The 8 minute "DMSR" (Dance Music Sex Romance) is a sing-along dancefloor filler with a killer beat and memorable lyrics. The album is cohesive and sounds fresher than the 1982 release date would indicate. It's a double album so it's a lot of music and some long songs are included. Other standouts and fan faves include "Let's Pretend We're Married", "Lady Cab Driver" & slow jam "International Lover". "Something in the Water" was unnecessary and "Automatic" is a bit redundant at 9.5 minutes, but those are the only flaws. Top 1001 deservedly, it has hits, it's still popular, it's influential, it broke him as a bonafide star & everyone knows the cover!

First few tracks are absolute bangers. Could be a 10/10 but all the tracks are just way longer than they should be. And the last few just don't hit the same. Feels like realizing what sex really is Strong 8 to a light 9 Art: 6/10 You had work from 6-2, then class, then came home and chilled

All great quality stuff, the sophistication and creativity above and beyond. Would be 5 star but not a sound that does it for me.

The Purple Rain one. Musical Genius. I actually had this album in my hands today looking through what’s left of my albums. First 3 songs take one back and still forward. Miss this guy.

Sex music but its actually good

I can only imagine when this album was released. In the same way that we are seeing an electronic dance pop renaissance in 2024, Prince no doubt dropped this album in 1982 like a breath of fresh, freaky air in the funk genre. This album is so very forward-thinking; it no doubt served as a blueprint for many artists in the 80s seeking a funky dancey sound, and yet it still sounds so unique and incomparable to anything else. While this was not Prince's first great work, it was arguably his first great work where he pushes the creative envelope so much, jumps into uncharted music territory, and sticks the landing. This album would turn out to be a game changer for him as he moved forward in his career and continued to take this approach.

Tremendous! First three songs are true bangers!! Rest of album is funky and fun

I think I need a cigarette and an adult after this... ... although I think I liked it o_o 9/10 Would I listen again? Only if he buys me a drink first!

I'm not the biggest Prince fan but this album is probably the one I return to the most. Lots of really fun funky stuff here that is super impressively forward-thinking.

went into a fugue state and now my dick is purple??

Sexy

Great album full of classics.

fabulous

I heard maybe 20 different artists and albums in this one project. Prince is so influential, and his sound, vocals, and lyrical freedom make this a great soundscape. Many relistenable songs, and a great time as well.

Pretty good stuff

The first half is great, it kinda spills into just horny drum machine love making after a while but it's Prince so he pulls it off (!).

1999 lrc

Comes out gun slinging with the start of this album! The rest is also great! 3.8

This album is definitely an inconsistent one, but beautiful.

A classic.

What an album. Did this guy ever have any doubts? Doubt it. It's all sexuap energy and cool. I'll echo some other reviews, some of these songs were way too long. But man, Prince and his band kill it.

Another artist leaving my waiting list today! Not to lie, I heard Purple Rain a few years ago and I remember being ecstatic and euphoric with this record. For this reason, I already knew that Prince was this eccentric, extravagant and powerful artist. So I went to listen to 1999 with great expectations and was honored with the satisfaction of all of them. This is probably the sexiest album I've ever heard in my life (it competes very well with Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On), it even gets pornographic at times. The sound quality is impeccable and, once again, Prince's vocals left me entranced and breathless. I'm not a person who likes to dance, but there's no way I can sit still and listen to this. The album suffers a little from the excessive length of the tracks. I think some of the 7 minute songs could be more compact. Apart from that, the album is perfect and was a pleasant surprise!

Like all Prince albums this album has good bits, bad bits and is also very long. I enjoyed the hits on this one so it gets 4.

Tout comme pour Sign O' the time, l'essai est transformé pour 1999. Ambiance torride ici, et sans équivoque : que quiconque écoute Lady Cab Driver pour prendre la température de l'album ! Conquise une fois de plus par Prince, contre toute attente.

Amazing

4 stars.

Peak música de los 80, nada que decir. De sus álbumes más piola, tiene algunas canciones memorables en mi opinión, como Lady Cab Driver, International Lover y Little Red Corvette. No tiene ninguna canción mala, de hecho, para mí todas son bastante buenas. Sin embargo, no llegan al nivel de las mencionadas. 4/5.

Prince is one of my favorite artists so I have a bias towards his music. This is an uneven album, but I love many of the songs on it. Some wonderful classic Prince moments. "Automatic" and "Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)" are tracks that were not hits but are maybe my favorites. D.M.S.R. is an all time club standard.

Some awesome songs on this album - but also a few that I remember fast forwarding on my cassette player back in the day.

I found it interesting this was such a synth driven album. Few guitars. You can see the direction coming with The Revolution and it sure is tight and funky. Prince has a way of doing amazing things with simple chords and syncopation. Some of this sounds dated but hard not to appreciate the fundamentals.

Interestingly, this album was released in 1982 - just like the album immediately preceding - Sulk by The Associates. Both albums sound like they came from 1982, but 1999 is welcome in the future, and Sulk is not...at some point I will sit down and think about why.

Bops

Good album with a couple of great songs included

Honestly, Prince albums are pretty much solid 5s for me as a general rule. The front half of this album (the only one from his... Ahem... Purple period I don't own) is an easy 5. The back end is weirder and more uncomfortable and I don't know yet. But I feel like I would grow to love it.

Prince rocks. Lots of bops on here.

Prince is one of the greatest all-around musical talents pop music has ever seen. I'd never gone past the voluminous hit singles on this album, and while some tracks seemed to drag on longer than necessary, they routinely paid off in the end. As a very different aside, I, for one, didn't realize how raunchy Prince could get. I did not have Prince singing, "I sincerely want to fu€k the taste out of your mouth" on my lyrical bingo card. You have to really enjoy the more 80s synth elements of Prince to appreciate the lengthy effort of the entire album, but it's an experience well worth having.

Quite interesting. Nothing I'd actively put on so nice that I got to listen to it. .

Oh yeah, there’s a reason this was a classic. I remember now.

Groovy baby

This is a great album. Not as strong as Purple Rain but a preview of what is to come for sure. The first three are legendary and got all the airtime, but my favorite track was always track 4, “Let’s pretend we’re married.”. Could have been the roller rink , my age at the time, or both.

You can definitely hear the seeds that would eventually become peak Purple Rain. But after the first three tracks which were bangers then and still hold bang status today, the rest of this one is just not quite as strong. Still rounding up to a 4 on innovation and staying power alone. 3.75/4.

Could stand some trimming around the edges, but holy hell, what a funky sexy good time. Points the way to Prince’s musical supremacy.

Good album I’ve already heard most of them and I like it

Purple Rain is still my favorite of the Prince albums, but this one is definitely infectious, and Prince will always have an incredible voice.

01) 1999 - 10,0 02) Little Red Corvette - 10,0 03) Delirious - 8,5 04) Let's Pretend We're Married - 8,0 05) D.M.S.R. - 8,5 06) Automatic - 7,5 07) Something In The Water (Does Not Compute) - 8,0 08) Free - 8,5 09) Lady Cab Driver - 7,5 10) All The Critics Love U In New York - 8,5 11) International Lover - 8,0 TOTAL: 8,45 (85/100) Current ranking: 49/217 I can't decide whether "1999" or "Little Red Corvette" is better. The rest of the album is a little weaker than these two songs, which is to be expected, but still very good. Typical funky, sexy Prince.

Classic, diverse maybe a little long

Fun pop record. Way dirtier than I thought it would be, but I have never really listened to Prince. Great vocals, synth, percussion. All around super solid.

Favorite Tracks: 1999 Little Red Corvette D.M.S.R.

Prince got a little freaky with this one

funky synths. way more explicit than anticipated (but not surprising)

This was an again very funky record and as others said some songs are a little too long. This one has no reason to be a double lp. Other than that a really solid album. Not at the leve of Purple Rain

Good stuff

Prince’s production is incredible

Long songs, but decent songs. I enjoyed them. 7/10

Notable tracks: 1999, Let’s Pretend We’re Married, D.M.S.R., Automatic, All The Critics Love U In New York, International Lover

Day 2 - June 3rd, 2024 Prince straight up jorkin it in his peanits (album was fire, highlights were Something in the Water and Lady Cab Driver)

I've always respected Prince, and thus tried repeatedly to connect with his music. I've failed many times. But listening for this list, he's 2 for 3. Sign o' the Times was not my favorite listen, but I'm wondering if I should go back and try again because this and Purple Rain are undeniably good. Maybe there's a proper order to listen to his albums in order to "get it"? I'm not ready to announce my conversion, but I feel more qualified to compliment someone on their Purple Rain t-shirt now. Part of it is that I'm too white to be this funky, but also because of the 80s-ness of it all. That said, he was clearly an incredible guitar player and a fuckin weirdo, but in a much less icky way than MJ was, which is saying something because these lyrics don't leave much to the imagination. Anyway, this is great. Even beyond the hits. Little Red Corvette has always been a favorite of mine. I'm not sure if Around the World In A Day is on this list, but that has my second favorite Prince song: Raspberry Beret.

He understood and performed music so well that he super rested the 80’s sound fonts so frequently used in this amazing album. Strong 4/5

1982 fue el año de Thriller. Pero hubo discos realmente buenos ese año y entre ellos destacan este de Prince (1999) y Avalon, Pornogaphy o Nebraska. También los debuts de Felt, Coucteau Twins, Laurie Anderson o Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Otros realmente buenos también fueron New gold dream, Glassworks, The days of wine and roses, Too Rye Ay, The lexicon of love, The Dreaming, Rit it up... 1999 contiene algunas de las mejores canciones de Prince, lo cual hablando de Prince en los 80 es mucho decir. Sobre todo sus primeros tres singles: 1999 (que se lo digan a Phill Collins y Sussudio), su primer gran éxito: Little Red Corvette (muy del gusto del hombre blanco americano, éxito seguro) y la juguetona Delirious. El disco al final tuvo 10 canciones, pero había más de 35 para publicar. Something in the water anticipa lo que será Aorund the world in a day, Free sirve de pista de despegue a Purple rain... 1999 fue la confirmación de que nos encontrábamos con un enorme artista, capaz de ausmir diversas influencias (Clinton, Wonder, Hendrix...) y crear un universo propio y maravilloso. A partir de este 1999 se mantuvo en estado de gracia publicando algunos de los mejores discos de la década y de la historia.

Solid album.

This is a great album. It has a lot of great hits on it (Little Red Corvette is my fav). Sexy jams are fun and exciting, and Prince might be the best at it. As a lady it is nice to hear a singer talk about making their partner happy in a way that actually feels like the person knows what they are talking about. He has the swagger to back up what he is laying down, you know what I mean ladies. I wish Prince got my credit and love for his deeper stuff like 1999, Free and All the Critics Love U. Yes there is sex in all of it, but its beyond that, its talking about critical issues (nuclear war, sexuality, insecurity, etc) in a way that is not been done.

The songs are long cuz they are dancing grooves. Or you can fuck to them. You can dance if you want.

“Don't you just love Prince?” Yes, yes I do. I’ve never listened to this whole album before. Love the hits on it, and the others are fun and groovy too, though they take kind of a weird turn and go on a bit too long without any obvious purpose for being so long - feels like a little bit of editing could’ve been done. Regardless, he has a way of making his music sound very effortless and cool and sexy. I enjoyed this a lot. And I love how encouraging he is about letting your freak flag fly. RIP you sexy mother fucker.

I didn't think this would be anything but a 5, and if I could give 1999, Little Red Corvette, and Delirious individual ratings they would be off the chart.. but then.. things took a turn. I am not saying the songs are bad .. but there are very few reasons in my mind to have songs that approach the 10 minute mark.. and there are three on this album.. and two in a row! The #1 reason to NOT have a 10 minute song (in my opinion, of course, which is the point of a review) is to refrain from repeating the same lyric over and over 100 times. D.M.S.R and Automatic do just that. They start so good but could have easily been 5-6 minute songs. I appreciate this album for its content but I can't say that I will be listening to the entire album on repeat again soon.

Wall to wall bops

Iconic album- Prince in all his pomp. No-one did it quite the same so he gets away with outrageous swagger and corny lyrics. He really was in a class of his own.

A funky and fun party and ahead of its time. Prince poured a lot into this album

I love Prince's stuff! He's a musical genius and in the day he was a favorite. I didn't own this album though. I'm not as enamored of it as earlier ones though. It's his signature sound, but a bit monotonous. It's a precurser to house music though, long repetitive songs that get people dancing. Prince's influence goes on and on. Maybe 4 stars instead of 5?

Prince is Ƭ̵̬̊. , even its weaker songs are saved by how hilariously raunchy they are

The Album formerly known as "A banger"

As talented and entertaining Prince is, his music is not always the most interesting. Obviously there a few mega hits like 1999 and Little Red Corvette that make this album worth a listen, but a number of songs could be cut too. 3.5/5 but rounding this one up.

If i say dirty mind is better will i be stoned in the town square

another album that kicks off with the title track, this one follows that up with Little Red Corvette and other bangers like DMSR & Automatic though (I'm looking at you Al Green). solid 4

I feel like I just had sex with Prince.

Damn, first two tracks are killer. Delirious is catchy too in a goofy way. I can’t handle the drums in Let’s Pretend to be Married.

I haven’t really liked the other Prince albums I’ve listened to thus far, but I can’t deny how fun this album is. A very strong 4…just kinda lost me on the last few songs and how LONG many of them are.

80s Prince through and through. Enjoyed this one but not aching to get back to it. Four stars.

Could be his best of

Amazing

Loves: 1999 Little Red Corvette Delirious D.M.S.R Automatic All the Critics Love you in New York Notes: I’m going into this having listened to a handful of popular Prince songs a lot and some deeper cuts a few times. Little Red Corvette is one of my all time favorite songs. I like “1999” (song), but it is at the bottom of the Prince songs I know well.

So different from Purple Rain. So much synth and so little guitar. I thought that was going to influence things badly for me, but once again Prince shows that his particular brand of pop is something I actually like. Felt a few little nods to electro throughout this one which also rocked.

So So Good. Starts strong and fast with 1999, Little Red Corvette, and Delirious. 5 stars for the start. The rest of the album is good, off pace, but artistic. 3 stars because of the lag for me. Average of 4 stars.

Let's Pretend We're Married goes hard. So does D.M.S.R. So does Little Red Corvette. So does Delirious. This was my first Prince album and I really liked it. Almost all of the songs were jams, with a few slower songs like International Lover to mix it up. You can feel his charisma coming through in all the songs. Listening to him sing is like listening to Jeff Goldblum talk. It feels like he's trying to fuck the song as he's singing it. I look forward to hearing more Prince 8/10.

I knew Prince was a sex symbol in his heyday, but this album was auditory imtercourse. Really good though. 3.5/5

Solid, close to a 5 for me

Long grooves and very sexual. Prefer purple rain but Prince is still at a peak.

Good. 80s synth all over the place. I've heard the hypersexual stuff was a put on - gets to be a bit much. Undeniable genius and all but this one didn't excite me too much. 4 for the prince airlines and lady cab driver, and hippy call outs.

Fun, funky, keyboard driven and fancy!!!

pretty damn good

This is such a great album. Starts and ends strong.

Best song: little red Corvette Vibes: funk Themes: end of the world, robots, sluts

For many, mention of the year in question triggers a mental playing of this album's title track, so that counts for something. The music throughout is pretty good though, showcasing Prince's astounding versatility across multiple genres. Not sure it all stands up 40+ years on. Also, I don't need constant reminders that he likes (liked) to shag. The 4 is 3.5 rounded-up.

Title track is my favourite Prince song, but there also some filler tracks. Overall this has lasted time well

Prince brings it. Good album, and still very listenable.

I like Prince a lot, and this is a really solid album. The main reason it's not getting 5 stars from me is that some of the songs really meander for way longer than they should. The musicality and production are top notch throughout, but this album just loses me at some points. It's not bad by any means, though. My favorite songs are probably "Little Red Corvette" and "Free" but they all have high points.

I'm not as versed in Prince as I would like, so i was nervous about this one. I gotta say I was pleasantly surprised. While I don't crave that synth sound so synonymous with the 80's, I did appreciate the era-defining quality and influence of it. If I'm in the mood, I could find myself coming back to this.

1999 - Mix is not my favorite, feels a bit too close and quiet. Very groovy, funky guitar riffs add a lot. Overall very solid opening track. Little Red Corvette - I think this melody is much more catchy

Probably one of the best party albums of the 80s. Not really where I'm at now, and fails to connect, but amazingly produced and pinnacle of the style.

Not my favorite Prince record, but still lovely. Hoping for Aroubd The World In A Day.

Loved the album

This is a classic! Need to be in the mood for this album

Amazing album. Prince was a musical genius

Just listened and am now pregnant.

great album, i just had sex with prince, i love the 80's

Good! Some filler!

ok ich ha da album nur bitzli gern. liiiebs 1999 rieeese banger why does everybody habe a bomb?? LIIIITTLE RED COORVETTE delirious au son insane banger. wie macht er en blues wi so 80er isch mit de goofigste synth melodie.? lets pretend were married meeeega horn dog shit. snare so geil. wie d synth stavs inechömed aaaah. UUH WEE SHA SHA CUCU YEAAAH. indeed uuhweeshashacucuyeah. boooah s bass fill. öppe bi 2:20. irgendwenn machtses afoch no instrumental und ich finds gnau so geil. "i wanna fuck you so bad it hurts". brudi prince insano horny DMSR isch vlt min lieblings prince track. soooo fucking funky. work your body like a whore ok. aber fuuck d gitarre mit de synths zeme. brudi de siech cha tschuuuuute ich ha fast vergesse. hahaha all the white people clap your hands on the 4 now. stimmt nocher chunter no mit de toms. automatic au cool aber deefinitiv z lang. something in the water sehr moody und so. mega weird eigentli. free chli musical time? aber huere schön. lady cab driver mega low key funk i like. nocher afoch hert sex grüüsch. prince so fucking horny. boah aber synths und gitarresolo hiiiitted. all the critics love u in new york checki nöd ganz? international lover huuuere geil. mues micher no how come u dont call me anymore lose. ghört wie zu dem album dezue. und isch öppis womer so all 2 wuche mol mues lose für de pallet cleanser. find s album huuere guet aber z lang. het nöd möse es doppelalbum sii. die erste zwei siite sind klar besser als de schluss. isch immerno sicher e starchs vieri oder e füfi.

S HET ALLES GLÖSCHT also s het riese banger druff aber für min gschmack mengisch chli z langi lieder und de synthi isch mier amigs eifach chli zu goofy free isch nöd oke geil

A good album from Prince. I really liked 1999 and Little Red Corvette. The rest of the album was good as well, there were no songs I disliked.

Phenomenal album. Would be a 5 without “Something in the Water”. Funky, poppy, pornographic shit. Extremely infectious and catchy. “Lady Cab Driver” goes crazy!!!

Enjoyed this, especially Little Red Corvette

Favourite song - 1999

Genius. 1999 really brought his funky genius to the public.

I'm biased but I just can't give this a 3.

Somehow I’d never listened to a Prince record all the way through. This is so much fun - full of funk and sex.