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A fantastic album. No notes
The quintessential Prince album loaded with a bunch of bangers.
Det här är en given skiva på en lista över 1001 bästa albumen. Lets go crazy, Whwn Doves Cry, I would die for you och såklart Purple rain är ju grymma låtar. De andra är kanske lite mer utfyllnad. Men får en 4a för att han är en musikalisk begåvning.
Hell yeah.
7/10
8/10 I love this record. When doves cry is one of my favorite songs and the rest of the songs are fun and just well executed. 4-15-2024
Wow this is way better than I was expecting. Sort of back side heavy as I loved 4 of the last 5 songs
So good.
I wasn't really into this when it came out, but I definitely appreciate it more now.
Sick
det lyder godt :) jeg tror jeg giver det her 4/5
I don’t have the nostalgia for Prince like a lot of people have. Still a very great artist and I enjoyed the album for the most part. 4/5 Will likely listen again
Purple Rain is a fun listen with some all time greats, and always will be.
I think I would like this more on multiple listens.
I get it. It's Prince so it has to be rated higher even though it's so stuck in it's time that it hasn't aged as well as some other 80's albums. Well fine. You can have your inflated score. But I do want to point out that Purple Rain isn't a good song. It's boring and too long.
Absolutely amazing album.
Prince is undoubtedly a musical genius, the song purple rain is probably one of the best songs ever, but I just wished the rest of the album was at that caliber too
Much better than 1999 in my opinion, the songwriting is more intricate, Prince is crazier, flashier, just like I think he should be.
much better than the first prince album I had !! purRrRrPLE rAaaiNNNNNN !!
Episode 3 of me not understanding the admiration of Prince as a studio artist. But this is the tightest record yet, yielding 1 star for each of 'Darling Nikki', 'When Doves Cry', 'I Would Die 4 U', and 'Purple Rain'.
It’s the same with most Prince records when comparing it to his live sound - the production can seem a bit flat and robotic. Purple Rain is no exception, but it’s nowhere near to the extend of some of his others albums. That being said, Purple Rain contains hit after hit of legendary tracks with especially Side B being a stone cold classic. It’s still closer to a 3 than to a 5. But it’s so obviously better than a 3.
I have not listened to this album in full yet but I was glad to this time since it was so awesome. I have listened to some of Prince’s music including When doves cry and Purple Rain. Another track that I would add to my favorites was: Let’s go crazy. I will definitely listen again!
Time for a fun fact: I've been conciously avoiding this album (Prince as a whole tbh) for 3 years and I'm not even sure why, so this will be my first listen of Purple Rain. Let's Go Crazy: Ok it's barely started and I already got hit with pure 80s with the slightly detuned synth, those drums and the vocals with those effects. The first guitar solo is drowned on the synth and drums but sounds cool, THE SECOND SOLO THO WAS EXCELLENT. Take Me with U: Nice pop song, I didn't listen to anything worth mentioning but it's a cool song. The Beautiful Ones: The synth as I've said on previous songs mesmerizes me, but I prefer faster rockier sounding Prince than slower soulier (If that's a word) sounding Prince from what I've listened in this record. Computer Blue: Weird intro to an absolute banger, every instrument is great. Darling Nikki: Another banger, the guitar tone is great. I don't usually pay attention to the lyrics that much in the first listen but damn these are way too silly not to notice. When doves cry: Vocals remind me of Bowie and they're really strong, catchy and present, something even the best produced pop albums oftentimes fail at. The instrumentals are beyond top notch and I'm regretting postponing this album for so long just because of this song alone. I Would Die 4 U: Not precisely memorable but good nevertheless. I love the drums. Baby I'm a Star: Pure 80s energy, it feels like something that'd sound on one of those awful colorful gyms where everybody had funny hairstyles. Purple Rain: The best song to be called "[Something] Rain". Overall, I think the record is a great embodiment of its decade. I wasn't sure wether it deserved 4 or 5 stars up until the very end because it had GREAT songs yet some of them weren't memorable, but purple rain made me decide on 4. SCORE: 4 BEST SONG: WHEN DOVES CRY or LET'S GO CRAZY WORST SONG: BABY I'M A STAR
58/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Undoubtedly one of the best and arguably most influential albums to come out of the 80's. I loved most of the album then and I still love most of it today.
I really enjoyed this album. It was exactly what I needed on an early Saturday morning start. I ended up listening to it twice, which says everything. Purple Rain has an incredible sound. It moves effortlessly between funk, dance and rock, all tied together with gritty, emotional lyrics. It feels big and dramatic but never overblown. There is swagger, vulnerability and pure musical brilliance running through it. Darling Nikki is wild and outrageous. You cannot help but be entertained. Most of the album is packed with strong songs, though I did struggle a bit with Computer Blue. It feels slightly less immediate than the rest. The title track Purple Rain is monumental. Emotional, soaring and timeless. It completely justifies the album’s reputation. Favourite song: Purple Rain Least favourite song: Computer Blue Album artwork: I love the cover. Iconic, dramatic and perfectly matched to the music
8/10 honestly a little surprised I didn’t like this more it’s a classic, but for some reason just didn’t really effect me as much still, I thought it was very well written and enjoyable
Very good!
It kicks ass obviously and in all sorts of ways. Cumulatively it does leave me feeling a bit like I ate too much ice cream or something though
Solid album with a lot of standout tracks. Worth a listen again.
A bit too 80s but quite good
The sound texture/layering was awesome on this, it made for a cool atmosphere. Standouts: purple rain, let’s go crazy, when doves cry
I mean…
never been a fan but appreciate this one
Vraiment mieux aimé que 1999, ce n'est même pas comparable. J'ai trouvé ça tellement plus cohérent, tellement plus accrocheur sans être générique. Tellement plus poignant. Un excellent album sans vraiment de moment mort. 9/10
Classic. Not a 5 though.
This is some peak 1984. Prince is amazing, yes, but the production brings this down a bit for me.
This album has a well deserved legendary reputation. My two favorite Prince songs ("When Doves Cry" and title track) plus the dirty, dirty "Darling Nikki" and "Computer Blue" make this an easy 4, bordering on a five. "Take Me With U" and "The Beautiful Ones" creep it even closer, but it falls juuuuuuuuuuust short. Call it a 4.75.
When he is good he is very good. On a par with Hendrix for guitar playing. Has written some of the best pop music in the history of the world and is a manic purple sex pixie to boot. There is a certain amount of filler though so only 4 stars but the singles are what all music should be judged against.
In my opinion, Prince’s most accessible album, with great tracks.
lets go crazy- 7 or 8. take me with you- 6 or 7 the beautiful ones- 4 or 5 im bored 😭 computer blue- ? 7 darling nikki- 6 or 7 when doves cry- 6 or 7. please stop making those noises. i would die for you- 7 baby im a star- 7 purple rain- 7 it feels sacrilegious to give it 4 stars but its the truth of the matter. favorite track- computer blue
This album has some iconic songs. I can appreciate Prince's artistry, even if I thought that the song Purple Rain went on too long.
Great album, I’ve heard a couple songs here and there but never to the whole. As one review said aptly, so excessive but so uncluttered! Shows its age but it has aged well. Lots of hit songs just from this one album, was a pleasure throughout.
I was already mostly familiar with Purple Rain because I don't live under a rock. The previous Prince album I got was not my cup of tea. And honestly, Prince isn't really my thing in general. I think the thing about his music that generally turns me off is the very-80s sounds used. It's something that makes much of that decade unlistenable to me. Prince can pull it off, but I don't see him becoming a favorite of mine. ...But when he's good he's good! And Purple Rain is fantastic. The energy is there, it's got feeling, it's got heart, and those 80s sounds really kind of faded away pretty quickly.
Great, quirky 80s album! Very fun, foot tapping tracks. Good for the whole family (although Darling Nikki may provoke some uncomfortable questions from your younger ones!) Replayability level is high!! Mid 4
Great!
Starts off with a true banger in "Let's Go Crazy" with 3-4 more classic hits sprinkled throughout.
I have liked Prince and knew a lot of songs of this album, but I had never listened to it all the way through. I really enjoyed it.
This is a really great, groovy album with so much complexity and layers. There are many hit songs on it, 'Let's Go Crazy' is my favorite which is a fantastic opener of this album. This was my first listen, and perhaps I need a few relistens to fully appreciate this album. I liked Sign o' Times at my first listen slightly better, so I'll give Purple Rain a 4 but it might change in the future.
Je connaissais pas vraiment Prince. J'ai été vraiment surprise.
Very colorful, a lot is going on... makes me interested in listening to more Prince albums
p520. 1984. 4 stars. Almost perfect. There are some classics on this - it's just let down by dated 80s synths and filler tracks.
clearly iconic, lots of bangers, but VERY 80s, so not massively my cup of tea
Holy fuck8ng shit that took so long to get this one 5 if it was just i would die 4 you 10 times 4
I remember all of these songs would be played on KEGL, The Eagle, in the metroplex. The music is great, but a couple of the songs just feel like they carry a bit too long.
Duck Tales woo-ooh.
It was a very classic album. Every single song was consistently good. Some were standouts like Darling Nikki and When Doves Cry.
A classic as always Top tracks: Let’s Go Crazy, When Doves Cry, Purple Rain
really enjoyed this album. Although I personally don't love the song Darling Nikki it does bring up a funny memory for me. This album does a great job of blending styles and doing it seamlessly.
Good
It's a lot of layers. It was good to hear the familiar songs, but Darling Nikki just felt sleazy to me. I also couldn't get all the way through the end of Purple Rain. It just gets overwrought.
Being a child of 80s and 90s, I’ve always been a Prince fan. I still don’t like every song on the album but this is classic Prince for sure.
smooth
Some amazing songs, but very hit or miss. You can’t deny when doves cry or darling Nikki, but some of the other songs are a little too out there to be listenable. Killer guitar playing though.
Yesterday I was reading the fight with the seven ai reincarnations of the artist in ready player two, what a fitting coincidence ^^ Overall such a dancy album with good songs. When doves cry will stay cool forever!
Not a massive prince fan, but it must be said that he is an absolute musical genius. I wish I was more into his music. Also wish the movie was better! I enjoyed listening to the album in its entirety. Not my thing, but it and he is amazing! Solid 4
Very funky.
When Doves Cry gets this album 4 stars by itself, Darling Nikki is still one of the dirtiest songs I have heard. It's not perfect so not 5 stars, but 4.5 stars would be my true score.
This album generates a lot of memories for me. Whether it be sneaking in to see the movie at AMC when clearly underage, or slow dancing a little too close to the title track at my 8th grade dance and not giving a sh*t what the nuns thought. This whole album oozed sexuality, and laid the foundation for teenage fantasies as well as future parental advisory disputes with Tipper Gore. From back to front every track is solid. And it’s fascinating to know that the last three songs on it have many tracks that were kept from live shows. Especially the title track with a lot of content apparently taken from a 1983 performance. 80s synth pop at its best.
Goddammit Prince is great. One of the most talented, creative and original artists of all time. Can you still say he’s an underappreciated guitarist? Or have people caught on? Purple Rain is one of my favorite songs of all time and the Super Bowl performance is legendary. Darling Nikki was new to me and had me blushing like a 10 year old boy. Mr. Nelson, I say to you… Thank you for a funky time. Call me up whenever you wanna grind.
Though the production is of it’s time this album is brilliant. Varied, fabulous songs and several cutting edge classics. The title track fade out lasts a week but it still doesn’t outstay its welcome. When Doves Cry is that rare breed of dance hit with killer guitar. The sexism is immature but, well, it was the eighties.
Good album. I think I've heard most of the songs before. Maybe one or two new ones, but Price/AFKAP is always a good time.
Surprised I have never listened to this album in my whole life. I like it a lot, it's cool very trendy. 1984?! That's ages ago and he made this album, how sick is that.
I might type of music normally but songs for my youth and an amazing musician. I still consider one of the best guitar players ever.
purple rainnnn
Prince grooves. Sometimes his grooves are not for me.
Most are great songs. But towards the end of the album it starts to make less sense
Very 1980s ish, synths, 80s rock band, love the music techniques used (harmonies and rhythm), innovation, sfx, love 'Darling Nikki', love the instrumentals
Although it sounds dated, it is still pretty stellar
the genius of prince. he was a prolific songwriter that wrote most of his own songs (as well as songs for other artists). he could (and did) play any instrument that you put in front of him on his albums. this album is at the crossroads of pop, rock, and funk… really a perfect balance of each, none of which overshadow the others. a brilliant effort from a brilliant mind. highlights: “darling nikki”, “when doves cry”, “purple rain”.
Super 80s classic. Prince was always so creative.
Esta bastante fresco (para mi), nunca habia escuchado prince sabiendo que era el, asi que refrescante
several really popular songs
This is a better Prince album, in my opinion. It reminds me of the late 80s.
Fun stuff, good musical backing, enjoyed!
Really good songs, better than the other Prince album that was on 1001 albums because these weren’t as experimental and more standard, more sing-alongy 3/4****
Great pop/funk album, so fun!
Banging album, sex icon, I love his little purple suit 💜
Karen loved it!
Let’s Go Crazy is a perrenial banger. Take Me with U is an interesting and subtly discordant tune I’d never heard. The Beautiful Ones is an intensely cringe ballad. The lyrics are on the nose and his almost screaming at the end is way OTT. Not a great song. Computer Blue is another odd duck. Starts with a strange rock intro with one woman abiding by everything Lisa asks for, Prince sings, there is a weird ELO style break in the middle and the rock break comes back at the end. Darling Nikki is known as a classic but musically the song doesn’t really wow. The lyrics seem to be what makes this song memorable. This album is starting to feel much less coherent. So many strange styles mixed in. Much more avant garde almost. This transitions into When Doves Cry. The difference in impact is stark. When Doves Cry crafts a clear image and generates and eminently danceable pop-rock hybrid. The musical style in this song is very fresh and unique. I almost wanted to say “Prince, listen to the power of this. You don’t need to try so hard to be oblique and varied in the other songs.” He even includes a longer interlude at the end with a baroque flourish to end. It works here. I had forgotten about I Would Die for U. So happy that memories of hearing it came flooding back. Again, what a song. It works and has that coherence. I know that Prince intentionally inputs a flamboyant air to his music on this album. It works where it works but it’s so jarring when it is used with extreme intentionality. Don’t remember hearing Baby, I’m a Star. I was super young when Purple Rain came out in theatres. I remember my dad taking me to see it even though I was way too young. Pretty sure the movie broke part way through. This song had that classic jumpy, danciness to it. It even seems to have a slight homage to the style of Morris Day and the Time in it. This was Prince at his most musically intuitive. He was so talented at hearing similarities between styles. Follow this up with the last track, Purple Rain. Such a dramatic tone shift. I generally hate ballads and this will always hold a place in my heart. It’s gentle without being earnest. Overall, I’m surprised that such an important album has two exceptionally weak songs on it. I’d say three but I know that Darling Nikki has its devotees. Glad I listened to the whole album finally. Though I think I’ll stick to relistening to the hits.
Classic but very 80s.
3rd Prince album and he's fine. Like the music is good but it doesn't excite me like other artists. Talented guy for sure but just not for me overall.
not only was the instrumentation on this album very good, but princes vocals where phenomenal as well. imo the eccentric + funky guitar solos throughout this album are what really make it. though i don’t think many songs on this album will be on my regular rotation cause they have that 80s sound im not too fond of, i enjoyed almost every track and i can see why this album is so iconic
The classics elevate this from a 3 to a 4. Everything in between isn’t bad but were kinda forgettable
Amazing
The end of the beautiful ones is great. I like all of his songs but I hate when he sings in his falsetto. Also I dislike purple rain song until he stops singing. Then it’s cool.
Track 1: fun up near synth and epic ending with the slowdown guitar solo. Track 2: I like the strings and background singers! The song itself was kinda had a basic progression though. Track 3: decent ballad and cool wobbly synth. Track 4: some cool progressions and sick bee swarm riff. Track 5: when I hear people talking about prince I think this. Track 6: nice drums in this. Track 7: not my favorite song on this album. Track 8: fun synth parts and solo. Track 9: good closer ballad and good song for it being a title track! I really like the guitar in this and the strings at the end. Overall: 7.7/10 it was solid but not an absolute favorite. I would listen to it again
Great Album, great Artist!
It's good, but this album has a reputation of being one of those that will make your soul leave your body, and it didn't do all that for me.
When Doves Cry alone gets the album a 4.
. I've literally never listened to this album despite how hugely popular it is so this will be fun. 3 tracks in so far, don't really care for it thus far, 2nd half of "The Beautiful Ones" is pretty solid though. aaaand I'm done.. definitely like how varied and interesting this album is, especially compared to my first 2 albums on here that I ranked prior to this one. couple filler tracks and a handful of good but not great songs but overall I can somewhat get behind the hype of this album A very comfortable 4/5
Pop. Venga, un 4 por Purple rain.
Some amazing, timeless tracks in this one. Prince’s screaming vocals really stand out. 4.5, slightly let down by the non-classic tracks as they feel similar to songs like when the doves cry and purple rain just less perfect
9 canciones y algo más de 40 minutos. Este estaba en casa en vinilo y tengo buenos recuerdos. Lo mejor está al final. Desde When doves cry, I would die 4 U y Purple rain. Imprescindible por supuesto.
Moi j'aime bien prince, c'est toujours un peu étrange
Some really good songs here. Let’s Go Crazy, Take Me With U, I Would Die 4 U, When Doves Cry. I always thought Purple Rain (single version) was kind of a boring song. This version is even more so at 8+ minutes long. I suppose it’s an appropriate album ended though. Didn’t like the fake sounding drums.
WOW COOL SHIT
This was one of The Beautiful Ones.
Nice
A few great songs and some just OK
Prince is not as big here in my country as he is elsewhere so I think this is the first time I hear the album in full. Even with the characteristic 80’s dreadful use of synths, this was a very good experience. The guitar is just fantastic. Great album.
Is it perfect? No, but the title track "purple rain" is a certified classic and makes this album at least a 4/5
Jaa prince is gaaf, maar zou het zelf denk niet heel snel aanzetten. Purple rain is wel echt een heeeeeeeul goed nummer en tilt het hele album een punt hoger
I think title track my least favorite but that’s probably because I hear it most on the radio, etc
Not a perfect album, but one that is still pretty amazing. 4.5/5
Has some great material, and the beginning as well as the end are phenomenal. Still, i don't entirely get the hype. (3.5)
Great sound to this album. Very few skips. 4/5
Amazing album, I now understand why it's talked about. Didn't care for the track The Beautiful Ones. Liked- I Would Die 4 U
Me gusto es un estilo diferente de lo que escucho pero tiene canciones muy míticas que me gustan
不是特别适合看完The wire的夜晚，但是个好的开始qwq
Songs are a bit samey but good overall.
Listened for 3 hours. Great album. 4.5⭐️
Second half is full of classics, first half: not so much.
The songs from this album that have remained popular since their release are, in my opinion, masterpieces of work. While the other songs are easily dimmed by them, I still found them entertaining and well made. But because they were so easily eclipsed, it almost made them just sound like background and/or filler. (My favorite songs from this album: Purple Rain obviously, When Doves Cry, Darling Nikki.) I wonder how my approach to this album would’ve changed if I had seen the Purple Rain movie before.
Good songs.
Furiously sexually charged camp nonsense but I loved it
Sykt Nice album, jobba på hytta imens jeg hørte det, hjalp meg sykt med å spa
All time intro song on this album. Overall I think the singles do a lot of the heavy lifting on this album (seeing as 5 of the 9 songs are singles). I wish this was a deeper/more consistent album. Although the message of Purple Rain matches the rest of the album, but the tempo/style is kind of a mismatch. Still a banger of a song though. Overall I really enjoy the style of Prince with banging guitar solos mixed with some early electronica, but the middle of this album is kinda forgettable when you listen to it more critically. I feel like we are not far from some new musician gaining popularity by emulating and refining Prince's style. This is a 3.5 album, but I'm biasedly rounding it up because of how much I like the singles. If you got rid of the rest of the non-singles on this album I would have this in the 4 or 4.5 range.
let's go crazy has fun vibes towards the end, solid start to the album. a great album for an indoor roller rink geared towards old people. he has an odd, kind of strained voice that idk if I like. The beautiful ones is real groovy and chill, I like this one. Has a more modern sound, considering it's from the 80's, a real timelessness in some songs more than others. he has a lot of fun with that electric guitar in computer blue, and in a few other songs too. you can tell that electric / computer type music is a pretty new thing that they are still figuring out. Mentioned this before but I can not stand shrieking vocals, if prince didn't do this I would like the album a lot more. purple rain is a very popular song but I have never listened to it, it's not my favorite on this album but it's nice. I would not choose to put on this album but I would be totally fine listening to it. I respect it as objectively skilled and well made art.
Solid funky pop with a few bangers mixed in
Fair play, Prince has won me round a bit with this one. I think that Purple Rain (the song) is overrated, but the percentage of bangers on this album is pretty damn high. Not a lotta flab. 4 / 4.5
when doves cry 5/5! Albumins tosi hyvä kokonaisuus. Ei liikaa mitään turhaa
Good album, but mastering was sometimes very jarring. Prince is songwriting god, it was engaging throughout the whole longplay. Innovative, albeit sometimes a bit too eccentric. This album is proof, that he was more talented than Michael Jackson, but wanted to kill too many birds with one stone.
A great overall album with clear stand out sings.
There isn't anything I'm going to write that will match the greatness of this record. Prince's achievement in 1984 still amazes me. A 10 star cultural impact, and yet, only a 4.5 stars music album for me.
Most of the album is mid but Purple Rain is so good I'll give the whole thing a 4. Stand-out: Purple Rain
I really don't like Prince in general, which is why it pains me to admit that this is a fantastic album.
Quite beautiful without being as 'catchy' to my ears as I'd have imagined. 4.5
Excelente. Grandes solos, grandes vocales, grandes progresiones armónicas, Gran album, grande Prince.
A little overrated - there are some weak songs.
Is there anything more 80's than this? So catchy, with both serious and carefree tracks.
Its a great fucking album! Purple rain, purple rain, yeah Purple rain, purple rain, wooo! If you know what I'm singing about up here Come on, raise your hand Purple rain, purple rain, yeah I only want to see you Only want to see you in the purple rain AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Sublime
Some legendary stuff but a couple of songs not so good that see it fall short of a 5.
First side of this album is good, but not great (Let's Go Crazy aside). Second half is an absolute masterpiece. Purple Rain the best album closer of all time? Don't think we've had much better so far, close to 600 albums in. I think it's probably about level with Sign O' The Times - that had the more varied, more interesting overall sound, Purple Rain has the bigger individual hits. 4/5.
How the doves cry
It's ok I guess. Nice 80's pop album. Both Prince's songs I've known before are part of this album.
rife with jams
Great album and of course a fantastic ending.
Lots of great songs and Lets Go Crazy is one of the all time feel good / get ya goin bangers.
Enjoyed it. Takes me back
bangers
One of those super famous albums that I've never actually listened to. It was good, but I liked the singles I already knew the most. I think I liked 1999 better. But still good
A national treasure. I doubt there will ever be a better Superbowl performance than Purple Rain. Even though it's not my thing, it's impossible to not appreciate the artistry on this album or treat it as anything other then Genre Defining
Classic Prince
74/100
Much better than I expected.
Good. First prince album I’ve listened to
Inventive
How iconic do you have to be that people think of you when a COLOR is mentioned?
Not my favorite genre, but you can see why this album elevates itself above others from this time and genre. Immense skill on their instruments and quality songwriting
Great album
Fav Tracks -Lets Go Crazy -Purple Rain
Now That's What I Call Prince!
Incredibly culturally significant but not all the way up my alley.
Prince. I find about 20-25% of his music absolutely amazing and pretty much everything else ranging from mediocre to down right awful. This album really doesn't have anything awful, but a few songs are just ok. It's also one of the few albums I will listen to in it's entirely. It's a 3.5 but I'll round up for my love of When Doves Cry and Darling Nikki.
There’s no denying Prince was talented and unique, and a great entertainer. This was a good album, but I’m not sure if I can say that I loved it. It was still worth the listen.
This is such a great album on its own, but also one of the great movie soundtracks of all time. The movie itself wasn't particularly great, but the album became the soundtrack of 1984, it was so huge at the time. The songs are musically creative and wide ranging, but tightly arranged and beautifully cohesive as a whole. Ultimately the album is just so much fun to listen to. It's funky and soulful, frequently hard rocking, sometimes straight up weird, and never boring. Three of Prince's best songs reside on this album, and it's tempting to give it an outright 5, but there are a few throwaway tracks that keep this album at a solid 4. When he gets it right though, it's masterful. Fave Songs: When Doves Cry, Let's Go Crazy, Purple Rain, I Would Die 4 U, Baby I'm a Star
I’ve never really listened to prince, which is definitely a musical blind spot of mine. I definitely like it so far. Computer blue had some great guitar.
This cat could ball, man.
4.25
Pop. Venga, un 4 por Purple rain.
This is a big classical album by Prince and certainly one of his top 5 if not top 3 albums. Much has been said about it. I find some of the outros of some of the songs a bit irritating. Hence I give it 4 out of 5.
It's good. The title track is amazing and has one of my all time favorite guitar solos. There's some other classics to be found here as well. I do think that some of the deeper cuts are a little lacking. Overall I'd say that this is a really good album, albeit a bit overrated
i have learned to appreciate my boy prince. could do with a few more guitar solos though.
Can I just say I’m an asshole for not liking Prince all these years?? I literally thought it was just crappy glam pop and that every song would sing like that Corvette song or Purple Rain, and I was so wrong!! I didn’t realize just how rock he really is, and the fact he started out playing alllll the music and producing himself as a teenager?! Mind blowing!! This album has a lot of synth in it, which gives the full 80s vibe, but it’s such good background music at home. Listen again: yes Purchase for my collection: maybe Favourite Song: Computer Blue
familiar with this album and I have always thought this was his best work. shows Princes skills.
Prince is obviously one of the best guitarist ever and its shown in this album and he expresses himself and his playing so well that everyone should like this album no matter what your into. The album just has that feel of satisfaction because of the amazing sing writing and lyrics. This album is a absolute classic among rock and pop and everyone should give it a listen.
Awesome mainly upbeat fun album. Great guitar obviously and loved the drums. Some vintage 80s sound. So great ending the album with purple rain. Rating: 4.4
Alright, game on. Prince has always felt like a bit of a blind spot in my music knowledge, so looking forward to diving in here. That was great. Short and sweet. Very fun, Purple Rain is as epic as everyone tells me.
It's good, not quite rock. More comparable to pop but obvious why people like his music. I wasn't familiar with any of these, even purple rain
Very silly and fun album. The very end section almost sounded like Ganon's theme from zelda. It sounds great and it's extremely horny. First time ever listening to Prince and I can see why people liked him. Score: 80 Art: 80 It's awful and great at the same time
This was even better then I remember. Besides the well known songs, I really liked some of the other ones.
Ganz okay, Purple Rain ist der Hammer
lots of screaming i loved it
Good album. Very musically interesting, didn’t get bored listening to it. However I’m not a huge huge fan of that 80s sound. Top 3 tracks: Darling Nikki When doves cry Purple rain
Earns its reputation as one of his best and most eclectic.
это хороший альбом к середине крика стало слишком много, ну больно прям но в остальном шикарное музло
С Принсом у меня сработал эффект Манделы. Долгое время (до прослушивания этого альбома вот сейчас) я был уверен, что Принс - это второй Майкл Джексон. Ну вот эти вот, заводные поп-песни с запоминающимся ритмом и экспрессивными танцами на сцене. Ну ладно, на самом деле, от истины я недалеко глобально. Но не в этом альбоме. Во-первых я не знал, что существует одноименный музыкальный фильм, саундтреком к которому пластинка и является. Эдакая фэнтезийная автобиография самого автора. Во-вторых, альбом пытается быть лирическим. Не под каждую песню здесь можно "оторваться на танцполе", иногда хочется сесть в кресло с бокалом чего-нибудь хорошего и задуматься о вечном. Конечно же, лучше всего это применяется к одноимённому синглу, который наверняка многие слышали. В общем, не так всё просто с этим Принсом. Кстати, с Джексоном, нетрудно догадаться, у них было соперничество за покорение музыкального Олимпа. Нашёл хорошую цитату по этому поводу в интернете, из допроса Пола Гонгавэра, заместителя директора AEG Live: "Прокурор: Сколько концертов планировалось дать? Гонгавэр: Мы заключили контракт на 31 концерт. Прокурор: Почему было выбрано такое число, вам известно? Гонгавэр: (улыбаясь) Да. Принц дал 21 концерт на арене O2, и Майкл хотел дать на 10 больше". Альбому ставится крепкая (!) 4+ за просевшую середину. Как-то она мимо меня пролетела, постфактум тексты прочитал - ухмыльнулся.
OMG - saw Prince in San Fransisco 1982!
Fun and dynamic and even gets to edgy at times. "When Doves Cry" and "Purple Rain" are master classes in how you to make pop music sound serious – near Platonic ideals of such elevations and the title cut is how the end of a "serious" pop album should sound; one wishes one'd heard more of Prince operating in this elegaic, classically-inflected mode during his career. There's some dreck here, to be clear, "Computer Blue" is the dreckiest cut, though the guitar playing is decent. Much the same could be said of "Darling Nikki." One has always found "Let's Go Crazy" to be overrated, and a spot annoying besides, but one gets why less distinguished palettes might like it. "Baby I'm a Star" sounds very much like minor variations on nearby cuts, an outtake with different lyrics. "The Beautiful Ones" is seriously underrated – Prince's ability to do sexual yearning so convincingly might have been his superpower (or one fo them). And "Take Me with U" and "I Would Die 4 You" show Prince's versatility and are awfully good to be the 5th and 4th best songs on the record. One feels not all compromised in his assessment by the fact that a highly memorable high school date was had on the opening night of the movie; one sees and hears the record clearly for what it is, lo these many years hence.
Top 3: Darling Nikki I Would Die 4 U Purple Rain
such a fucking bopper. Shout out the buddy prince. shout out my mom who saw prince live in concert
Prince is not one of my favourite musicians.., but c'mon... it's "Simple Rain"
Really horny. Good stuff tbh.
Great listening, first real deep dive into Prince.
Me impresionó lo creativo de la música y la voz de Prince.
"oh hey its starting to rain" "does it look purple to you?" "huh, it does" "ooh ouch this rain is kinda hurts" "the emotional distraught one feels upon the loss of a loved one can be immense, i don't even just mean death, it could be a break-up, two friends drifting apart, a disagreement in one's core beliefs, i hope you can fill this hole safely and with good company, i am here if you need anything" "i think this is acid rain" (fav songs: take me with u, when doves cry, i would die 4 u, purple rain)
I’ve never enjoyed this album as much as I feel like I should. The Beautiful Ones, Darling Nikki, When Doves Cry, and especially the title track are all fantastic but the rest doesn’t really do a lot for me. However it is such a monumental record from one of the most iconic artists of the 80s, with such an important legacy in the history of popular music that I feel like to give it any less than a 4 would be an injustice
Great album, love all the cool synth stuff and the song writing is top notch.
Banger
I loved the opening, ending and all throughout. It is so obvious how much talent Prince has, both vocally and instrumentally. I love the 80s sound in each song. If I had one critique, which I do, occasionally some of the screamy parts were a little confusing. It is no doubt that this album is one of the most influential and talented. 4/5, 9/10.
Man this album was huge - it was also a bit of an eye-opener in terms of seeing/hearing Prince's elite musicianship. But then - and still now - it kind of pains me how sleek the production/mix often is. I lived it :D - it was *definitely* a product of the times with the glossy synths etc but not far underneath is a collection of perfect pop-rock hits that I always end up wanting to hear more of. It's kind of a mandatory album to "understand" the 80s - I still wouldn't say I love it (rock/raw remix someday??) but there are no truly weak tracks, just a few average ones among the classics and those alone make it more than worthwhile - highlighted by the all-time track "Purple Rain" to close the record. I always seem to find or focus on the negative more than the positive which isn't fair by a long shot - in the end I'd probably listen to this any time, and not least-important: the lead and end tracks on this album are *perfectly* arranged/placed on the album. 7/10 4 stars
The album is so diverse, love that
This album made me a monarchist
Mycket bättre än de senastegångerna ja lyssnat
Wow, what a great album! The title track is a 10/10, and the album is brimming with bangers from start to finish.
Going into this I'd only heard the big hits so I was excited to listen to the rest of it. Honestly, though, I was very slightly let down because none of them really stuck with me the same way that let's go crazy sticks with me. It was by no means bad but I think I was just let down by extremely high expectations. The hits still hit really hard though.
classic
Highlights: The Beautiful Ones, Purple Rain
Oprócz "Purple Rain" reszta git
quite good, cannot complain. good sound good voice, just prince
J'aime la richesse des arrangements, on dirait qu'il y a de tout sur cet album. Ça devient intoxicant. Je suis aussi sensible à toute la sensualité/sexualité transmise par la voix (les paroles bien sûr) et les rythmes.
Never listened to this all the way through before. I guess I get the hype? Not fully though? It's real good though, I fully enjoyed it. To me, it's a very solid 4. Some great singles, and nothing bad. But not exactly mind-blowing or anything.
such a versatile album with so much going on. prince truly is a master at what he does.
1/3- Playing Xbox
Hard to listen to it objectively but I feel like it has aged well.
good! a little 80s, a little gay, overall good!
sick album. lots of god things not a lot of bad but a couple of the suns blend together a lil bit
Prince is not someone I would listen to. However, there is no denying that I enjoy a few songs on this album. Let's Go Crazy standing out. It's still a good song 40 years later. Little Nikki is a Prince song? I had no idea. It's not super great song, but the remake certainly has had some radio play. Also, the title song is not good :D
I had heard of Purple Rain and Prince...because I live on this planet, but i had *never* listened to the album and I think I only knew one song (When Doves Cry). Super enjoyable.
Finally, '80s rock that actually works.
A slightly less-horny Prince that the first album I received, but he's still there. The man was crazy in the right ways and can just... write a banger of a tune. You can see that brilliance when he starts a song giving a gospel-style sermon about life and ending with a guitar solo so awesome, I'd be amazed if his guitar didn't spontaneously catch fire. Favorite tracks: "I Would Die 4 U", "Purple Rain", "When Doves Cry"
This is an album that I've always been curious about. I've never listened to one of Prince's albums, but I have tremendous respect for his abilities as an artist. This album shows off those abilities well. The album is cinematic, which is certainly appropriate, and all of the songs are good. There's a good mix between upbeat poppy songs and more somber ones 4/5
Some decent funky pop. I didn't care too much about some of the first songs, it seems to get better and better towards the end of the album though. The last four songs are great in my opinion. Despite being one of Prince's biggest songs, I'd never given the title track a proper listen in full, but it proved to be an amazing power ballad that was just a great journey for nearly nine minutes. Favourite: Purple Rain
some crackers, some filler
pretty fuckin' slammin. 4 stars just for "When Doves Cry". Darling Nikki crazy sexual with a hidden religious message at the end - what the heck lol. Now I gotta go watch the film
After you subtract the monster hit singles that everyone can sing in their sleep, there's only four tracks left. They are all pretty good. Why only four stars? I don't think it is anything like his best album and what do I give Sign O The Times then? 4.5 if they did halves.
I remember listening to this when it first came out and I thought it was the most overblown histrionic hyperbolic music. Ask me now and no question that there are some absolute classics on this album but there are also some filler tracks which don’t feel as complete or dramatic. I do love most of this album now. It has grown in stature for me over the years and no doubt it’s an absolute blinder. However there are a couple of tracks I could absolutely gloss over and I don’t need to hear them again. But that doesn’t detract from Prince’s extraordinary talent.
This album is so good. It has so much of what people like to parody Prince for, but done so god damn well. I challenge anyone to listen to Baby I'm a Star and not shake their ass. 4/5
One of his best!
Excellent
loved it
Really good album, would listen again
track 9: purple rain is GREAT obv. everything else, really good! 👍 maybe 4 stars?
Prince rules. He is a rock, funk, and pop master. Vocally incredible (from range to timing), his pop sensibilities are on high alert. Everything on this record is fresh and vibrant. His music is intricate and, at times, challenging. Dude had it all. This album will knock your socks off and leave you pining for more of his delectable musical nectars. Bruh is pop pantheon.
Prince was a bit of a one off. Pop yet experimental. Funky yet hard rock guitar. Shite film and awful cover but an album of brilliance. Prob his best single album. 4
When Doves Cry and Purple Rain are probably the most famous tracks but I think the front half of the album is actually my favourite.
Very much enjoyed.
Fantastic 80's pop record, Prince was a one of a kind act
hits you fast with lets go crazy before some mellower songs before finishing extremely strongly with purple rain. The songwriting remains quite strong throughout. Fav. song: lets go crazy Least Fav. song: darling nikki
Mostly solid album. A few songs had an odd mix of instrumentation that I wasn't a huge fan of but the hits are hits and the songs I knew were still my favorite, which is almost all of them. 'The Beautiful Ones' and 'Darling Nikki' were the two that didn't do much for me, aside from that I really like this album.
For a little bit, I was convinced this wasn't the classic it was made out to be. But by the end, I understood. I only wish the instrumentation was a little bit better on a couple of the tracks.
Strong contender for greatest album opener of all time. It also feels like Prince is remember more for his eccentric style rather than the fact that he can shred better than the best. Prince also has a knack for these passionate wails that sells the high points of the albums. Purple Rain is unmatched in dynamics; Prince really knows how to reign in back to make way for big killer moments. I also appreciate the natural flow of the songs, going from one track to the next while still feeling distinct. I'll be honest in saying that side 2 doesn't grab me as much as side 1, but the closer track goes crazy. He knew what he was doing with this one.
Prince was a weird due but this album is jampacked with hits
Good.
Not my style, but not bad.
Prince- Purple Rain Genre: Synth Pop, Pop Rock Score: Decent 8 Favorite Songs: Let’s Go Crazy, Take Me with U, The Beautiful Ones, Computer Blue, Darling Nikki, When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 You, Baby I’m A Star, Purple Rain
Its actually an excellent album. 4/5
8/30 - first time I ever listened to this album front to back. Wish I had done it sooner!
Nice, smooth, just Prince
very nice album would definitely listen again no skips
Great pop album with some really catchy songs. Has a few highs and lows for me, but has that sound you can't find anywhere else
This album is a masterpiece.
The hits are still amazing, especially When Doves Cry but, aside from Nickki Darling, most of the rest hasn't aged that well. Also, the asskicking guitar he is known for doesn't come out to play except on the first songs of each side. I know Rolling Stone had this as #8 all time which should mean 5 but I can't get there.
So much said about this album already over the years. No need to repeat all that. Yes it is a masterpiece.
A couple of minor quibbles; sometimes the volume of ideas overwhelms the songcraft, but only occasionally. Secondly, Prince has a tendency towards a kind of sweaty, cramped version of funk that can feel claustrophobic and a little unsatisfying. However, Purple Rain is a kaleidoscope of talent. When everything comes together 'just so', the results are mighty. I would rate 'When Doves Cry' the crowning success - the audacity to create a funk song with no bass! - but there's almost too much to enjoy here. I had the privilege of seeing Prince live on the final night of his London O2 residency. Outstanding, and astounding.
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Having only heard Prince through the pop-cultural grapevine, it was dope to listen to this the whole way and get the holistic feel of Prince. Wow! When Doves Cry tho bro, shit is top 10 songs frfr
I must say that I didn't like this so much of this release (I prefer his less-pop releases), but I should pay respect to Prince.
Enjoyed the album more than I thought I would. Can't believe I haven't listened to it in it's entirety before
I’ve always wished this album was mixed more like a 70s funk album than an 80s pop album.
A staple 80s album that cannot be missed. At least half of this record is stone cold classic pop from Prince. This is him at (or close to) his peak.
When it fucks it fucks hard
Prince definitely made good on the comparisons to Michael Jackson. He was certainly different enough to stand out on his own, which is really significant given just how much of a mega star Michael Jackson was. Prince is going to have quite the edge though as far as musicianship goes, and to a fault because the opinion of this review is that he held himself back in favor of a more complete composition. "Purple Rain" starts with "Let's Go Crazy", a funky start with a remarkable guitar solo by Prince to wrap it up. Prince's guitar playing is seemingly ignored, and while there is reason to view him more broadly than that, it just seems rare that he is lauded for that capability outside of people that had opportunity to witness him play. The songs on "Purple Rain" do feature his electric skills quite a bit ("When Doves Cry" has a fine opening), but the featuring of it is held back somehow until we get to the title track "Purple Rain" where the song is capped off by an incredible solo. The song leaves the listener with a desire for more of that passion from the guitar. Prince himself, is a showman/entertainer with a very disciplined and bridled energy, "Darling Nikki" is an example of this where his vocal range is explored a la Steven Tyler-esque screams, and perhaps this same discipline is what creates Prince's undeniable balance. Musically, for the 1980s, Prince seemed to rely on actual instruments as well as synthesizers. The drums are heavily electronic, auto-tune is plenty, all of the token sounds of the decade are present here. What makes this appreciable is that we can hear the real instruments too, and much of that is to Prince's credit for playing the guitar. The thing is, we only get pieces of that since his songs tend to phase in and out of the electronics and the real ones. The beat and primary melodies are certainly synthesized, and are then layered by actual instruments. A person can hear when it is all electronic, and when it is not. Not sure if that is genius, or just a product of the decade but the point here is that Prince did a way better job as a pop-rock artist using these tools than any of his contemporaries in the pop genre. If there is to be a complaint, it is when a synth solo is used in place of featuring Prince's prowess at guitar, the example being on "When Doves Cry" when the synth solo should have been him on the guitar. The sound of synth invokes the feeling of having sold out, but then the disciplined balance of Prince comes to mind and somehow even this most egregious error is somehow forgiven. Overall, while it may take repeated listens for armchair recording engineers to hear it, Prince's vision and his intentionality in producing this album becomes evident. Any band can take their standard 3-piece and make it be the forefront of their production, but not Prince. He did it differently, and while it may not make everyone happy, the thing is that he did it remarkably well. In a way it is though he gave us strong guitar moments just so we could understand that he did not need to, that he could compose beyond that, perhaps beyond himself.
Some great tunes amongst some boring ones!
Des bas des hauts
mieux que dans mes souvenirs
Like so much of mid-’80s pop, the synths date this and it doesn’t hold up quite as well as one would’ve thought. A handful of great songs but a few too many throwaways.
Een klassieker! En best wel goede nummers met goede teksten. Een paar liedjes vind ik toch minder of iets te expliciet
5/31/2022 - ALBUM #124 Today's Album: "Purple Rain" by Prince - From what I have heard from an anonymous Prince aficionado, this is not his best work, but if that's the case I have only the highest hopes for his other work because this project is amazing. It's one of those cases where an album is so generally appealing it becomes very popular and once it's printed on enough shirts and posters, it becomes iconic no matter if there are better albums by the artist or not. Most of the time in these cases it makes the album incredibly hard to live up to this image it's created for itself, but I really feel like this album perfectly met the expectation that was set for me. From the very start, Let's Go Crazy is an incredibly energetic and powerful opener with an absolutely killer guitar solo at the end. The production across the album has the punch of a classic Michael Jackson record, but the sounds feel so much more experimental and inventive and the personality of the songwriting makes these songs pretty incomparable with MJ's work. Each track has this lightning in a bottle energy, with very impressive performances, especially from the synth and bass. Prince's vocals sound really unique, confident, and strong, with an honestly impressive range and some moments where he screams out without holding back whatsoever. The song When Doves Cry is a particular favorite for me. The synth loop honestly sells the entire track for me, but everything else in the track including the incredibly catchy chorus just pushes it over the edge to make it such a fantastic track. The closing rack Purply Rain also stands out as this really epic closing track that wraps a lot of the lyrical themes of the album together, while bringing the whole project to a satisfying resolution. Many of the other tracks on here like Take Me with U, Computer Blue, and Darling Nikki also stand out to me as really solid tracks to me as well, and I just want to point out that none of these tracks fall below the 7.5 Highlights threshold. There may be songs that I think slightly lesser of than others, but every track on this album deserves a listen and the album as a whole flows incredibly well. Overall, this is an essential listen for any music fan and especially for anyone that loves the glory days of new-wave and electronic pop. Give this one a listen if you want a great introduction to Prince or just want to know why this album is so iconic. Highlights: Let's Go Crazy, Take Me with U, The Beautiful Ones, Computer Blue, Darling Nikki, When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 You, Baby I'm a Star, Purple Rain Score: 8.5/10 Iconic, Inventive, Incredible
Listened Before?: N This is an all time classic. I've never listened to it beginning to end but I really enjoyed it. Not much else to say. It's Prince. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Let's Go Crazy, Purple Rain.
I got this right after 1999. This isn't as much fun as 1999 but there's still some amazing music in here.
Cool album. Some great songs on here much better than any other prince album I've listened to on this list.
With Prince albums, there are always songs that I absolutely adore, and songs that I can't stand; rarely anything in between. This one was no exception. However, there was only 1 song on each side I disliked. The rest was pure gold. Remove those two tracks and we would have an easy 5 stars here.
A pretty good album and definitive Prince sound. Faves: Let's Go Crazy, Darling Nikki, When Doves Cry, Purple Rain
iconic album, Purple Rain is such a beautiful piece, one of the most romantic pieces ever created
Still not sure I get the fuss about the song purple rain, but funky album, feel like I knew most of the tracks already. Always meant to listen to more Prince.
'When doves cry' and 'Purple Rain' elevate this album to a complete classic. I am not going to individually review each track, but this is a quintessentially the 80s contemporary piece of pop art that should be the showcase of the vernacular of the era. Drum sound, slight kitsch - hedonistic and yet innovate and ground breaking. Very close to a 5/5 - it's a 4/5 because it requires some adjustment to get into the mood for it, but when you do, you're well rewarded.
Lot of great musicians in the 80s. Prince was definitely top two....
Dad used to play this while I waited in the car and he ran in to get cigarettes. He would restart it when he got back in. Bonus nostalgia points, not my thing, but enjoyed it more than Sign Of The Times.
although im dont consider myself a fan prince, he has his own style and he executed it with class this album holding 3 great songs and the others not far behind
The musicianship on this is astonishing. Prince can get a bit samey though - I prefer the tracks to the album.
Is good, did not know what to expect.
Oh Boy do I remember this album- my sister played it to death. Listening to it now is quite refreshing since a lot has happened since. There's a lot of energy and flamboyance and no matter how OTT it's Prince. It just epitomises the 80's for me so I wouldn't play this other than for nostalgia. Musically dare I say I find it quite two dimensional: lots of energy and skill but there's no depth. Even the deeply personal tracks don't come across with any emotion. Maybe it's like the man himself- there's an impenetrable mask?
This started off with me thinking that maybe prince was a bit intense, but really liked the instrumentals which pushed it over a 3 into a 4.
1984. Blown away by When Doves Cry. Bought the 12". Went to see the film. Cheesy but entertaining. Bought the album. Played it to death. Parade is better though, in retrospect. What a talent.
Prefs: Let's Go Crazy, Computer Blue, Darling Nikki, When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 U, Baby I'm a Star, Purple Rain Moins pref: Take Me With U
definitivamente uma vibe bem anos 80 (pq bem, o álbum é dos anos 80.) tem umas bem popzinha e outras bem legais no geral eu gostei, 4/5
Fantastic, no notes
Som diferenciado. Cpx se puxou a fu
Absolutely fantastic. The first few songs sounded more conventional than the core of the record, which ends on a slower note. I hear the movie's awful, but expect it adds some amount of context.
listened to again it's...purple rain
Nearly a 5
03/14/22
A real banger of an album. While side 1 doesn’t ever really match the energy of the opener, it’s still rock solid. The only misstep on the album is “Darling Nikki”, which is both just kind of a bad song and the mixing was terrible.
Hier kun je natuurlijk geen buil aan vallen.
i mean come on, it's prince
Some great tracks and a few average ones.
4.5