Purple Rain

Overall a ok album. lyrics didnt stand out that much or sounded that special. THe sound also didnt stand out in anyway. it just kinda felt like a average album

its mid its not that bad i like the beat the lyircs. i give it 3 out 5. Also i like the drums.

the album lets go crazy by purple rain sounds like the Ghost busters theme but the lyrics were changed this album is pretty good in like the idea of the instruments because they kinda sound like the ghost busters theme which is kinda nostalgic because I haven't watched it for a long I also like how the singer can sound good along the instruments i think this song is good and I would recommend listening to this album

Do you like background music more than the lyrics? If so, then this is the album for you! The lyrics are just horrible in my opinion and his voice is not good. The instruments are amazing, and have a good baseline. The guitar is my favorite part of the songs. So that is why if you like background music more than the lyrics, I recommend that you listen to this album.

Do you like upbeat music? R&B/Soul? If so, this album is for you! But in my opinion, I don't really like this album. I feel like it's because I can't tell what the lead singer is saying, and because I feel like the background music is a little two over the top. I mean they are good, but I feel like they are bigger than the lyrics. I only recommend this album if you like upbeat R&B/Soul, and pop/rock music, but if you don't I recommend that you don't listen to this album.

I think this album is okay. I like the beat but the lyrics are a bit repetitive and are hard to understand at some points. If you do like soul music though, I recommend it.

Today, I find it even more annoying than when it was released.

Total classic. Tiny purple man bringing the jams.

I get why this a classic, but I can’t not see teal headbands and leg warmers when I hear this kind of music.

Prince was a genius, gone too soon.

There were a lot of surprises here. Great guitar solos overlayed on soul and funk. I liked this. It’s not weird that Prince is Prince - very unique

Phenomenal.

I need help, I can’t seem to find the 6-star button.

A pretty undeniable collection of songs, the end of the title track is so excellent… damn! So THIS is what it feels like when doves cry?

Truly one of the goat-iest albums

This is a stone cold classic and a helpful reminder to get more into Prince ~ !

Not my favorite prince album, but still quite good. Love the opening lyrics.

The production on this thing is insane, I really do like Prince, and this album. The consistency of production quality really stands out for me here. I've never actually listened to this album from start to finish, and it was certainly an enjoyable listen. Is this album perfect? No. I think the quality of writing in some parts of the album are really lacking. Darling Nikki really just creeps me out more than anything, and he screams like a fucking girl half way through it for some reason. Yoko Ono core type shit. Still, this album is a banger. The kind of album I'd want on cassette and drive around to at night in my 80's shitbox. Really tossed between a 4 and a 5 here, but the writing quality on a few songs could be better, so alas, a 4.

There was a particular review on this site for Prince that really nailed on the head what makes Prince work so well, it specifically goes into how for all the different types of sound layered into each track. It does not come across as over the type or too rich/studio sounding. While Prince and MJ were both magnificent artists and entertainers. I would say Prince leaned more into the artist side than MJ. While the big hits of the album, such as When Doves Cry, Let's Go Crazy (possibly my favourite song in the album and a contender for GOAT opening track of an album) and of course the titular Purple Rain are the obvious highlights, the less popular tracks in between holds their own. Solid contender for my favourite album on the 1001 so far. And I sure as shit don't see it being dethroned as the greatest Original Soundtrack on this list. 💜💜💜💜💜/💜💜💜💜💜

29:16 of filler and 14:35 of hits. I’ve never listened to Prince before aside the obvious hits and any Dave Chapelle bits. I was throughly disappointed with the rest of this album it was a drag to sit through, I don’t think a single additional track stood out to me or was particularly catchy. Meh record.

RuPaul wants to be this guy so bad 7/10 Fav tracks - The Beautiful ones, Darling Nikki, I would Die 4 U Least fav - none really

The man the world thought was definitely gay, turned out to be just ahead of the curve with his soft boi moustache look that white guys would adopt from 2020 onwards. Great time with this album, really embodies that 80s synth sound that sticks out from that decade. Also so many big hits on this album, I mean purple rain and when doves cry like man what a combo. Shout out to his Super Bowl performance. 4/5.

The arrangement and production on this album is the definition of 'just right'. There are so many moving pieces on here and they all work together, nothing feels superfluous or awkwardly shoved in. Prince has an amazing voice with great range and knows when to kick it into a higher gear for good effect (best seen on the second half of both The Beautiful Ones and Purple Rain). This album is a joyride from start to finish, every track is phenomenal. I have heard the title track a million times and I'll admit personal bias, I was never going to give this a bad score because it's the song my dad sang the most when I would drive in the car with him as a kid. Most people probably only know When Doves Cry and Purple Rain but this album is chock full of bangers admittedly I prefer side 1 to side 2 but it's really like comparing a 9 to a 9.5 I am struggling to think of any criticism of this album but apparently the movie isn't fantastic. The album art is kinda goofy, it never quite gelled with me. Highlights: every track

it's Purple Rain : ) 5. No explanation needed : )

Darling Nikki. Such swagger! Bold, fun, unique, daring, who doesn’t love Prince? Enough said.

I try to go in with an open mind - even for albums I know well. Than being said - this was never going to be anything other than a 5 star rating. It's not perfect - I still don't care for Computer Blue and Baby I'm a Star has earned it pre closer placement. So that leaves three all timer singles that rival the best of anyone's catalog, my personal favorite (I Would Die 4 U), whatever Darling Nikki is, another killer - Take Mr With You and one of the most powerful performances the ever be waxed - The Beautiful Ones - just stunning beyond words.

For me, this is the definitive Prince album. Every song, but the cringe worthy "Darling Nikki" and the "Computer Blue" suite, are absolute bangers. Love the 80s production. It wasn't soul, r&b, or pop. It was just pure Prince.

As 80s pop albums go, this is about as good as it gets.

It’s Prince. Guitar genius!

A clear 5-star!

Such a great album and years ago I listened to it over and over!!

Clearly one of the few who cannot stand Prince’s music.

Not much anyone can say about this album other than that it’s perfection. Incredible album experience. I listened straight through twice. Masterpiece of rock, soul, and pop with amazing guitar work, percussion, backing vocals, and guitar, but man, Prince was 100% committed to the album vision and performance.

A bit lovey dovey for my tastes, but the raw music and funky rhythms make it far more interesting than just an album of love songs.

Another genius album. Prince rules - nuff said

Una absoluta maravilla. Ya para cuando llega Purple Rain el éxtasis es absoluto. Y escuchar esos 7 minutos justo como track final, luego de una obra maestra tras otra, es celestial.

Currently in a bit of an overplay era with this album, but even that can't keep me from calling it one of the best pieces of music ever made. When Doves Cry and the title track alone earn it that mark, but then the rest is just as good. Wonderful listen, quintessential for anyone who invests any time in music.

Pretty decent. Fundamental for guitar ballads and pop rock. Good vocal tone.

Worthy of all the 4s and 5s, but as to what I like to listen to it’s really a 3 for me. I do love the song Purple Rain but not a lover of the rest of the songs.

this album is good, i understand why it’s one of the greatest of all time. but it’s not my cup of tea personally still an 8 of 9 out of 10 for me. solid album

Muy disfrutable a pesar de no gustarme ese tipo de sonido

Definitely enjoyed the second half of the album more, will definitely need more listens, great production, Purple Rain is a phenomenal song

While I greatly admire his talent, Prince's music never really captured my fancy. If he were singing the title track most people would be getting into it, swaying and holding up their lighters but I'd be standing there going, "WTF is purple rain?". Still, this is a good one and it's even better when viewed in context with the movie. It's not especially my jam but I can't deny that there's some great bangers on this album and it's probably Prince's best.

So overplayed, but regardless it’s a gem.

Thoughts before listening: Massive album for the 80s with the title track and "When Doves Cry" being top tier singles for the decade. I have heard this before and like this quite a bit. Review: This album is just iconic song after iconic song. Even beyond the timeless hits from this album there are some absolute gems: "Lets Go Crazy", "The Beautiful Ones", "Darling Nikki", and "I Would Die 4 U". These are overshadowed by "When Doves Cry" and "Purple Rain", but they are ultimately what makes the album a classic is that these massive global hits are surrounded by deep cuts that could only be performed by Prince. A great album from one of the most important artists of my lifetime. 5-stars

Took me a while in the eighties to appreciate the genius of Prince. Sign was the first album I fell in love with, this was the second. At his height during this period, very lucky to have seen him perform twice.

His best album

I recently listened to a great podcast on Too Much Information about the movie, and I've been meaning to listen to it ever since. Perfect timing.

Thee legend I never quite checked out the way I should have. When doves cry is the only one I know from this, I prolly have heard other songs as a child if my father liked them, but otherwise I'm fully unaware, so it's gonna be a ride. I have high expectations, but I also think it's not gonna be as good. Songs are gonna be stretched out too much and will have this bit of boringness in them, however, that's the worst case, Prince wouldn't disappoint me like that. I'm just scared it's gonna be lyrics-driven songs, which on the first listen I simply cannot grasp, so the sonical side of it becomes the most important part. First song, inspirational start I suppose, his voice isn't voicing, he's talking but with a weird echoes behind it. Funk beat is coming in slowly. It's dancey, I mean it is funk so it must be. The chorus isss not as catchy as the melody behind it. Instrumental break was quite good. Somehow I don't associate this voice to Prince. The rockyness came in in the best way possible, with that riff especially. As I said, this one is stretched too long imo. The vocals stopped and the guitar came in with the most loudest noises. The outro is too good to be ignored basically. Just read that this album has a movie along with it, I'll definitely watch it, just idk if album comes first or the movie, as in, if the album will make more sense after watching the movie, nevertheless I'm gonna continue this journey first. Second song, there was a little transition between the songs I think. Perfect start of a song btw. Continuation is equally good, just fully changed what it was at the start. Already a "turn me on" line. There's a unique drum solo here, we'll see it's goodness. The female voice is apparently of Appollonia, who was supposed to get this song on her album, Genius stuff. Anyway I was too distracted to hear the drum solo, but the sonicality is the best part here. Third song, dunno what the instrument is, but it's consistent and fun to listen to. This one's a little slow, but not necessarily sad. Apparently the baladness of this song will change gradually as the lyrics get equally more connected to the other emotion. The piano is the best part for now. The guitar came in and his voice is angrier and almost screamy. He actually screamed at the end and I love him for that, oh even louder scream, this guyyy goddamn. I thinkkk the sonical part didn't really match his energy here, could have been better. 4th song, love how these songs start, so quirky and weird like. There's this experimental sound at the start, a horror character scream and the beat comes inn. WHAT A SOLO, GODDAMN. Lyrics are really not necessary the instruments are instrumenting in the best manner. I really wanna know the names of the instruments, I always feel like a newbie when this quality music is too much for my knowledge on how music is made ughh. This was a riiiide, the outro had a scream, but before that ahead of its time beat came in. 5th song, again the start of these songs are just too good. This one has clear lyrics. "Masturbating" line, love thaat. There apparently is a S/M reference, which I prolly missed ugh. He moaned quite a lot here tbh. Not surprised this received criticism, but Prince is gonna prince his princeness all day idc. There's a gospel vibe with them vocals. The outro has lyrics that should be read backwards as I've read, the fight between his religion and sexual desires, he's referring to that, but I don't wanna talk about that, it's in Genius i can't just be copying everything yk. 6th song, the beat is obviously the best part here, but I would say his lyrical delivery is equally satisfying. There's apparently no bass guitar here and only now do I realise how empty this song kinda is, there's smth missing and that's the point. I mean it's just geniusss of him. Screaming as he's supposed to now. The outro introduced a new instrument, which makes the song less too stretched in the end. 7th song, such a 2010s kinda name. The consistent beat is so good here, must be heaven with headphones on. The instrumental break is sooo catchy, the lyrical delivery isn't as good as that, but it does match with the overall vibe. Apparently extended version is better than this, too lazy for that sorryyy. There's biblical references here, but also lazy to check em, it's just a good song and I'll leave it at that. 8th song, 30 seconds in and everything already happened I feel like, love every second of this album I meaaan. Also there was a clear transition from the last song. There's backmasking present here, love these little references Prince is making, this album really needs a research from me to fully grasp the goodness of it. Not mentioning the guitar solos and his screaming anymore, they're just too good anyway. There was applause and screaming of the audience, I suppose it's from the film. 9th song, his best known song, which I've never listened to somehow(must have heard, but didn't sit and listen to it fully is what I mean). It's a ballad, but the delivery is quite nostalgic, I think this is connected to what the movie offered, because otherwise it's not extremely catchy or smth. Genius has a lotta stuff to make the song more understandable lyrically, but again.. too lazy to actually check everything there, I just wanna enjoy the song right. Guitar solo is giving as always. Last 4 minutes is nonverbal so I might as well write the conclusion of what I think about the album, even though I could listen to the deluxe version, it's too late here and I'll just do that later w/o writing here basically. Btw the outro is emotional AF and his vocalising is top tier. I take my words back about what I said that the songs would have been boringly stretched, absolutely not. I usually have this thing where I subjectively like the albums which are by THE artists, like Cohen, however bad the song is, I still find a way to like it, but that wasn't the case here. The songs, the cohesiveness and the overall unison of the songs was really good.(Just hearing violins at the end, he should have used it more in other songs imo). Each song has so many thing to talk about, let it be about lyrically or sonically. Now I'm sure that I've never listened to these songs, because for example I am spiritually connected to some Beatles songs, that when I listened to some of their songs, I instantly had a little memory of them in my mind w/o actually having them listened before(as my memory suggested), basically my childhood wasn't prince-core, and yet I loved each of this song. If it wasn't clear this is a 5 star album and there's no debate around it. It's just tooo short, I wanted more and more of it. I hope there are other albums of Prince here, because this album is the most popular one and I really want to dive into him as much as possible, though I could do that myself, I just like writing my first impressions here, and making it official, without being ahead, hard to explain, basically if i listen to album without it being here, I won't have the urge to record my opinions about it. Anywayyy love Prince, and I wish he was still alive, Rest In Peace.

Interesting synth work on The Beautiful Ones. Vocal range is remarkable, great power and emotion. Darling Nikki — I see why he was a sex symbol reputation. Strong end.

I know this album is iconic and I really wanted to like it, but I just didn’t vibe with it. It just a bit too 80’s and I’ve never been able to appreciate much music that came from that decade. This definitely had its moments, but as a whole, not my jam. Highlights: When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 U.

Fairly annoying.

Let’s Go Crazy, I Would Die 4 U and Take Me With U are great songs. When Doves Cry is an absolute classic 4/5

pretty good

❤️❤️❤️

Don't like any of his music

We are gathered here today to get through this thing called "life" You need to listen no further than the third song, 'The Beautiful Ones,' to understand why many consider this to be one of the most forward-thinking pop-rock albums of the '80s. This is one of those albums where it feels like you've heard every song before, even if you've never heard any of them. While I do think the production can be a bit "much" at times, especially on the sci-fi funk monster that is 'Computer Blue', I don't mind it all that much - it adds to this colorful fictional world aesthetic Prince paints on this record. I've never seen the movie associated with this album and I kind of don't want to - I prefer using my imagination to piece together my own strange abstract film when listening to this, one filled with hopeless romance, robots, sex, sex robots, and a lot of purple. And while kind of clunky at times, there are some undoubtedly smooth moments in the more electronic-leaning side of the production here, like on 'I Would Die 4 U'. Also it's always a treat whenever you get one of Prince's guitar solos on here...more on that later. And Prince's voice, with all its finesse and vigor, is one of the best in this lane of pop-rock, with one of the standout performances being on the raunchy and groovy 'Darling Nikki' where he rolls with this smoky and slurred delivery that perfectly fits the vibe of the song. It's a voice with a lot of character, especially when he's hitting the listener with these aggressive, voice-straining shrieks in the latter part of 'Darling Nikki' and especially 'The Beautiful Ones' where my throat hurts just listening to him. While I can casually enjoy most of this album's songs, it also contains two of my favorite rock songs ever. 'When Doves Cry' on here has Prince dialing it back vocally a bit with this deeper inflection - but my god it has the most ear-wormy set of vocals driving its chorus. The sort of sparse instrumentation that drives the first half of this song, with just those keys and the booming drum machine makes the instrumental explosion in its closing minutes so much more impactful. You can probably guess but the second one of these songs is 'Purple Rain' - a song that is relentlessly '80s in nature but timeless at the same time. A string-backed slow-ballad turned explosive, sentimental guitar solo, with gorgeous vocal cries, and building instrumentation - there is nothing quite like it. No pretension, no posturing, just pure beauty for 8 and a half minutes. For me, this is THE best of the popular "long" rock songs that have been released throughout history - it's not even close. I really dig this thing if you couldn't tell, it's an album that's just beaming with life, texture, and personality and it's the music only an eccentric superstar like Prince could make.

This delulu little man sure knew how to write a great guitar riff.

overhyped couple good songs, pretty good lyricism but it's really flat. 5/10

💜

Prince. ‘Nuff said

A bona fide Classic, and even better than I remember. I'm still rating it slightly below the funkier 1999 and Sign Of The Times, despite their slight double album gloat, but together with Parade and Around the World in a Day makes a 5 album Run '82-87 hasn't been bettered since in my opinion -combining artistic impression, technical merit, commercial appeal .

Not frequent go to for me but solid.

Every song slaps. I should own on vinyl.

It's Prince doing his Prince thing. Highlights: "Let's Go Crazy" (opening blast), "I Would Die 4 U", "Purple Rain" Notable: "Take Me With U" (breezy pop song with some nice percussive breaks)

own

Easily Princes best album. Beautiful production great songs

Great album, some fantastic songwriting on here and excellent guitar work. Really good album.

Klasse

ns mid

Brilliant album and Purple Rain is one of my favourite songs oat

Come on, it's Purple Rain. It's perfect.

Gran irrupción en el panorama musical. Excesivo pero genial.

Liked this much better than the other Prince we listened to so far. Purple Rain is a perfectly epic album closer, and the initial run of songs kicks the album off with high energy.

I don't get Prince. I hear how much of a musical genius he is, but when I listen to his music, I just don't hear it. Some great tracks, some whatever tracks. It's a good album, but not "genius musician" good.

It feels very dramatic and over the top to me.

An easy 5

Easy 5

I was 10 when this came out, and liked the radio singles as much as any 10-year-old likes pop songs. Turns out, every song is about sex. I’m a little embarrassed for that kid back then.

Really well produced. 4.5

I remember listening to this over and over at my cousin's when it first came out. Great to revisit it now.

Some good stuff. I don't like the screeching in some songs. Definitely can see his talent. I know it's pop music, but it doesn't feel like it for the most part. 3.5* rounding up to 4.

It gets a 5 for “Purple Rain” alone. Prince is a freak in every sense. Miss that guy.

Credit to Prince for doing the big "movie and a soundtrack album" move and getting the soundtrack bit to be so coherent and enjoyable by itself.

For mange bangers til at rate den lavere! Den kan noget som Sign O’ the Times ikke kunne

Vanvittig energi, alle sange er kæmpe bangers

Purple Rain is such a crazy good number. The rest is very experimental (in a good 80's way)

I love his voice but I’m not a huge prince fan. Great production.

This album didn't really do much for me. The hits I'd heard and they're fine but the rest just didn't resonate very much. Obvious disclaimer, the man can play guitar.

Legendary

Glad I gave this another full listen. Pretty fantastic record, particularly when Prince pushes his vocal cords to the extreme. The Beautiful Ones is my favorite, but there are several songs that I’m fond of.

I liked the movie so there's an element of my rating that is not directly associated with just the music. I will listen to and/or watch either anytime.

It's Prince. Hard to go wrong.

Beautiful instrumentation from the backing back, Prince's vocals and guitar work, and everything that went into the production as well, "Purple Rain" could've been the potential magnum opus for a multi-talented artist. From the ever popular "Let's go Crazy" to the iconic final/title track "Purple Rain," each song on the album draws you in and holds you by the collar for the ride it takes you on. A true "no skips" album, I'm giving this album a 10/10, the first from this list.

This album is a masterpiece, and Prince is a rock god. An easy 5 stars.

One of the few albums out there in my opinion that is perfect. This was one of my favourite albums at that time. This 10 year old had no idea what the word masturbation was, or what Darling Nikki was doing, but I'm sure my along to that song was disturbing to my parents.

Better than I expected, but not as good as the hype.

Je n'accroche pas des masses

Stunning! Prince was an absolute genius.

5/10 Too much nonsense

I have given the other two Prince albums I've heard four stars each, while admitting I am not the biggest Prince fan. I thought "1999" was a bit long and also thought "Sign O' the Times" was also a bit long. "Purple Rain" is much more like it. I already knew half of the songs on this one, which does not hurt at all when it comes to my enjoyment. Even the songs I didn't know like Take Me with U and Baby I'm a Star are really good tunes. Darling Nikki is appropriately raunchy, which is to be expected. All-in-all, my favorite Prince album that I have listened to.

Is there anybody like Prince?

Good...3.5

Took me 40 years to listen to this. Great album

Amazing and underrated guitar playing on this album. Edgy radio friendly pop, but with enough dissonance and aggression to make it barely radio friendly. Classic 80s guitar tones produced with BOSS electronics. This album still holds up after all these years.

Holy shit. I've heard the hits but never listened to the album, Prince really was living in the future. Guy had a nose for The Sound and could produce it. This album's got it all, and it feels like it informed a lot of the 80s sound that came after it. I kept having to check the year. Anyway, this rules.

''Let's Go Crazy'' is a good song. Ahead of it's time. ''Take Me With U'' is a good song. ''The Beautiful Ones'' is boring, i'm sorry. ''Computer Blue'' is a very interesting song. ''Darling Nikki'' doesn't go anywhere for me. ''When Doves Cry'' a classic. ''I Would Die 4 U'' is a good song. ''Baby I'm a Star'' is an okay song. ''Purple Rain'' another classic.

I've read in couple different places that Prince's music (and especially this album) is a guilty pleasure experience for metal fans. After listening to Purple Rain I'll have to agree. Prince's singing capabilities are quite extraordinary, and putting him with a different genre wouldn't really be a surprise. Great album, I liked every minute of it. Intersting thing, one of the rare albums that the last song is the best one. A lot of guts on this man.

So many iconic tracks from a single album. This whole album just showcased Prince's unique level of talent

DIT. DIT is waar ik op hoopte bij Prince! Veel meer funk, veel meer rock dan het eerste album van hem wat ik hoorde. Dat was bij tijden een beetje zeikerig, terwijl dit album funkt als een gek en vooral de 2e helft echt ijzersterk is. Eerste helft vond ik zelf wat zwakjes waardoor ik bang was dat het een 2e Prince album was waar ik niet zoveel aan vond. Terwijl Prince altijd een naam was die toch een beetje tot de verbeelding sprak. Gelukkig was de 2e helft zo veel beter, het tempo gaat omhoog, er zit veel meer plezier in en funk(?) Tot aan Purple Rain, maar dat nummer is misschien toch best wel heel erg mooi, ook al is het overplayed as fuck. Hoe dan ook, 2e helft red het album voor mij volledig en brengt het naar een sterke 4 sterren! FAVO: Let's go crazy, Computer Blue, When doves cry, I would die 4 u, Baby im a star, Purple Rain

I don't understand pop or he doesn't want to understand me, especially the 80s, it's just fucking like, I don't understand all this. Maybe there are exceptions and I forgot, but definitely not this in . Yes, the influence on music and pop and non-pop and the appearance of electronics on such platinum albums and how it should all be shown, etc., etc., but fucking it was the hardest 87 minutes of my life. Yes, I'll listen to him twice!

My favorite Prince album! So damn good. 4.6 stars

A fucking masterpiece!!

Amazing.

Litersalyl OOZING with sparkles and synths and serving ATROCIOUS amounts of CUNT this albums just so camp and fun and awesome... the synths and the bass and Prince's guttural screams it's just a soundscape of awesomeness. Very enjoyable indeed. Loved 'When Doves Cry' or whatever it was called. It does seem that the more popular songs tend to be the best. Darling Nikki and Purple Rain were great. Just very good. So fun.

i really liked this album, the bright synths against the thumping bass, string arrangements set alongside prince's flowing vocals. there are a couple of weaker moments, but songs like 'purple rain' and 'computer blue' prove the weak spots the exception rather than the rule

Probably 4.5 rounded up to 5

The hits are great, especially Let;s Go Crazy. The other tracks are so-so. Still, a solid 4. The movie was awful, though.

I thought I disliked or was meh about half the songs, but then I listened and that’s not true. (“Take me with u” through “darling Nikki” is a fine run that I’m now convinced only feels weak relative to the rest of the album.) Plus 3-4 classics. 5 stars.

it'd be a 2.5 for me, the 3 is mostly for "Purple Rain", like nice album but nothing that stands out too much for me except that last song

Surmonté, bruit ambiant et mix sale. 1.5/5

Siis taas erinomainen albumi täysin rinnoin mutta en vaan ite jaksa kuunnella princee sen enempää (paitsi nimenomaan purple rain)

Ahhh voisinpa antaa tälle 4.5 tähtee…… paljon parempi imo ku 1999 vaik seki bängäs mut tässä must tuntuu et prince on vaa enemmän… prince. Sen rääkyminen, kitara, lyriikka, taustalaulajat, kaikki vitun mintissä ja ku purple rain alko soimaan….. vitunmoiset kylmikset.

Great music, greater vibe, best hot chicken in Nashville

Had some okay songs, but also some basic

2nd Album

Very good prince album. A good time all around. This one has really grown on me.

More like 3.5 Pretty decent and good vibes I don't really like when Prince starts shrieking with his vocals though

As well as the massive hits, there's some shmaltzy synth-pop, some cheese, and some sleepers. Not sure where it lands overall so I guess that means a 3? Probably more a 3.5 Something about Prince reminds me of Ruby Rhod from The Fifth Element

Prince: *overrated sex noises*

Prince was the man. RIP little dude.

This album is very close to perfection, just a few tracks fall short for me. Computer Blue and Darling Nikki. The rest are superb.

I don't get it. At most it's an okay pop album.

I liked the first song. Need to listen to the rest.

I've never seen the film and I can't imagine how well Darling Nikki fits into it but the album is brilliant.

Pretty okay album, with Purple Rain being the only song that I knew. Nothing too exciting, although I know that this was pretty amazing-sounding for back in the day. I would say that overall the album is a bit meh, which is why I am giving it a lower rating, but I would give it 3,5 stars if I could give halves.

Great singles elevate this album to greatness.

Oh my go oh my god oh my god oh my god. Prince is AMAZING!! His use of R&B and rock and pop and electronic to make the most emotional, powerful pieces of brilliance ever is nothing but admirable. He clearly has so much mastery over the medium and uses it in the best way possible. 1999, Sign O' the Times, PURPLE RAIN!! You have to admit his insane influence on music as a whole. He just brings so much to the table. Anyways, let's talk about this record specifically. Every record is iconic. Let's Go Crazy is such an energetic and representative start to the album, When Doves Cry is obviously a staple of a generation, of course the ending, Purple Rain, is an 8 minute masterpiece of composition and poetry, and every song in between is an easily recognizable tune sure to raise some ears and childhoods. But these aren't just singles. They are songs rooted in a time, filled with personal challenges and questions and stories. The trauma represented in When Doves Cry may easily be misunderstood combined with the irresistible melodies. The psychedelic erotic fever of Darling Nikki (my favorite) is such an underrated part of this album that brings up a perhaps taboo part of Prince's life. Purple Rain explains the journey of both Prince and the whole album: one of discovery and dealing with personhood. All that is to say, Prince is a genius in crafting spectacular stories in the most unorthodox way of the time: that is, hard truths with easy tunes. It's no wonder both fans and critics have adored this album for so long, maybe for different reasons, but nonetheless admiration of the detailed writing involved.

it’s strange so it stays interesting but some of the songs i don’t gel with

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Classic 80s

Prince is pretty iconic eh

Great album, didn’t finish as was busy but heard a lot of it before

Incredible 💜

I feel like I was just shot out of a cocaine cannon. That's one of the highest energy albums I've ever heard. Overall I really liked it, but like most cocaine highs, once I came down the whole thing was pretty much a blur. I don't remember much off this album off this album other than I had a really fun time on it.

he did something

Not a big Prince fan but this is way better than some of the other shit I've had to listen to in recent days, so it gets an immediate boost to compensate.

One of the best artists ever, and this is probably his masterpiece. From the opener to the last notes of the closing track, this grabs you by the eardrum and doesn't let go. Flawless

5/5

Well, I’ve heard this one before. It’s ok.

I realize that giving Purple Rain anything less than 4 stars is widely considered blasphemous. Its place as one of the “greatest records of all time” is not lost on me—that’s a distinction it deserves, even if I don’t fully agree with it. In my estimation though, Purple Rain contains one killer party track (Let’s Go Crazy) and three truly great songs (When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 You, and Purple Rain). Ok I guess it does deserve 4 stars.

I wouldn’t enjoy this even if I was dressed up as disco stu

Enough Prince for me, two albums was too much.

In a similar way to how I'll give thriller a 5 - this album has now gaps. It's only 43 minutes and flows through the rivers of pop rock Elysium. It's so camp, grandiose and datedly timeless. 5.

PRONSS 😍 This isn't my favorite Prince album but it's got some undeniable bangers. Especially the back half. His live shows seem unbelievable. Absolutely bonkers he's only 26 when this came out. 4.5

i’ve already heard this but this just solidified how perfect this album is. every element, from prince’s amazing vocal chops to the sparkling keys to the funky rhythm section to the complete perfection of the title track just truly shows how beautiful music can be. its all killer and i cant recommend it enough.

Solid 4 stars. The guy is a wizard

very very good isnt it good

Just found out Prince was homophobic, bummer because his music slaps

Not much to say about this one that hasn’t already been said. Still can’t believe that Purple Rain was mostly recorded live.

Smooove

An alright album. Some weird stuff on there - Computer Blue especially. Although nice to hear a theremin feature on an album. Purple Rain and When Doves Cry are decent tracks though.

Outstanding. I remember loving this when it came out - I was in 4th grade and did not possibly understand the innuendo OR over sexual nature of the album, but it sure sounded fun. It still does. I never got into any other Prince album like this one. Purple Rain, still reigns.

Half of this album is all-time banger status, definitely a 5.

Liked the second half more. Was fine.

I really like 4 of the songs on this album, but as a whole its not as enjoyable to me.

If you don't like this album, well... then Maybe you're just like my mother She's never satisfied

Pretty good album to juice celery to

Unbelievable talent and confidence, when they made Prince they broke the mold

Pretty good, I mean it's prince idk what else I expected

so many different sounds and ideas, driven by such incredible musicianship, with so much passion and exuberance - i take off a star for some of the gross smut though, i don’t give a shit

Totally enjoyed it - has stood the test of time - darling Nikki a classic within a world of classics

One of the greatest albums of all time. No one else could have made this. Encapsulates so much of what makes Prince an icon.

- least favorite album so far, just not a fan of the funky pop - guitar solos in when doves cry were pretty cool

prince is legendary but 80s pop is maybe just not for me. little too synthy and little too much talk abt girls masturbating favorites: when doves cry, i would die 4 u

I have the CD for this one too, considering this is only the second album I've been given for this project, I have to wonder how many of the 1001 are actually CDs I own. As someone from the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, I've known about Prince for basically my whole life. He died when I was I was in my early teens, but I knew about him even before that. This album, a soundtrack to the film of the same name (which I have yet to see, but it's waiting on my hard drive), is absolutely wonderful from start to finish. It's mostly pop-ish rock but with a lot of the traits of the signature funk-oriented 'Minneapolis sound' sprinkled in. Just iconic, with lots of variety to boot. Something for nearly everyone here.

7/10. Would listen again.

love prince, i think this album is very good, but not his best. good hits, but not all of it is my favorite

Purple

Fantastic. Holds up.

Peak Prince. All killer. What more can I say?

Much better than the last Prince album. The variety and less smutty songs, ignoring Nikki, made this one more enjoyable.

He’s a better showman than a musician

Honestly I kind of struggled with whether to give this a 3 or a 4 which is absolutely shocking to me considering how much I despise 1999. I think the reason I'm gonna give it a 3 instead of a 4 is because of tracks 3 and 5. I really didn't like them, 3 because there was waaaaay too much falsetto and 5 because I don't want to hear about how horny Prince is, I already had an entire album of that in 1999. However, "Let's Go Crazy", "When Doves Cry", and "Purple Rain" are just bangers there's no two ways about it. This was a much better album than 1999 but I don't feel bad that I only know Prince's hits, his other stuff has been either bleh or just meh so far.

this album is marginally better than 1999, but I just don't get the hype around Prince. too many falsettos, overly synthesized & produced.

Good to listen all the way through properly

Few albums will ever touch the complete artistic vision this album embodies. The songwriting is SO good that it completely escapes the time capsule many of its 80’s sound fonts have locked themselves in. Everything good has already been said about this album, it’s performer, and it’s concept. I will just say that if the aliens do want us to send them a “NOW! That’s What I Call Humanity’s Greatest Hits” — the song Purple Rain absolutely makes it on that record

Still fucking fantastic

An incredible album from start to finish - the opening track has a special place in my heart, but Doves Cry and Purple Rain are also incredibly important to me. I can't rate this album objectively - I can only say that it is beautiful genius.

Good solid album with some classics on. Not an album I would normally put on. But an easy listen.

How can you not love this album!

Heard a lot about it, seems Ok

If I could I would give it more than 5 stars.

I’ve never been a huge Prince fan so I’ve never fully understood the hype around him and this album. I listened to it, it was fine. I like let’s go crazy, it’s a strong opener. After that there are moments that I thought were cool, and I actually liked it more than I expected. However, it’s not one I’m probably going to come back to all that often, if ever.

I'm astonished that this is considered his most accessible album. Not because I disagree, but because I have yet to explore any other Prince, and I find this to be already out there in terms of pop music I've heard. With the exception of the last song, every song has got a very unique soundprint to it that somehow ties together into a beautiful bouquet of songs. The last song is quite good too, but I think it overstays its welcome a bit.

It is perfect. Can’t say much more

Jesus Christ. Where have u been all my life prince. This album is insane.

10 stars, maybe one of the best albums on here possibly

I didnt really like it other than a few songs. I think this is my third prince album and I’m surprised I’ve disliked all three.

Eventually the artist formerly know as Prince is a bloody genius and Purple Rain is just another example of that.

Finest sound well

Þvílíka algjöra snilldin sem þessi plata er. Besta plata ársins 1984 og þótt mörg önnur ár væru höfð með. Rainy Purpl alla leið!

Favourite songs: When Doves Cry, Purple Rain, Let's Go Crazy, Baby I'm a Star, Computer Blue Least favourite songs: The Beautiful Ones, Darling Nikki 3/5

I mean is it even legal to give Prince anything less than a 4? This is a masterpiece! Prince was just a wizard in all respects! Legendary!

Must have watched 20 times when I was 15. Could be a nostalgia 5?

"The Beautiful Ones" is the closest thing to a it's-just-ok track on this. I don't think I need to say any more.

Ear candy !🍭

Couple hits. Rest were OK.

Big respect for this man. Good music and playing. Now serve me up some pancakes and I’m outta here

I generally dislike Prince's music but this album is quite good!

He's so talented and just makes such trash music

Never listened to the whole thing. Almost perfect.

I'm not a huge Prince fan but this album is perfect - every song is distinct and different, masterfully written and recorded, and it's all over before you know it. This was the best of everything Prince had to offer.

Unfortunately a 5

one of my favs

It’s clear why this album is called Purple Rain, the title song is far and away the best. Not really sure what i expected from Prince, but this was ok. Nothing wow’d me except for the finale, but I do love the 80’s vibe this album gives.

I was impressed with the complex composition of the songs and I appreciate Prince as a guitarist. That said, people’s deep enthusiasm for him is beyond me

Classic... Prince's best effort, movie sucked though.....

Not a huge Prince guy. Nothing on here was all that bad but it’s not something I’ll revisit. Even purple rain doesn’t really do it for me. Songs feel disjointed or just outright weird and for a guy who’s incredible at guitar he really doesn’t do a lot of guitar playing. Tons of drum machines. Some would say too many

I think Prince is extremely talented. Great music and guitar.

This was a huge album in its day. I was not a Prince fan so I never listened to the entire album. But I do appreciate his musicianship. ANd now I can see that this album was actually quite complex. There are many layers to the songs and the production. The style is unique and varied for much of the album. And there are good songs in adddiition to the many hits. 4.4

Prince at its best, great sound, great music.

It’s Prince

Groovy and heartfull. Instant beloved. Some of the non-hits were a little boring though.

Honestly...I don't get all the hype around this album. Sure it's good and Prince brings a unique element that only he can, but some of these songs aren't great. Let's Go Crazy is an awesome starter but The Beautiful Ones is awful. One of the best of all time? No. 6/10 (3/5)

8/9/24. Prince. One of the greatest artists ever (easily top five for me). This album will live on forever, each track is perfect/

Second half of the album slaps

Not a single miss on this record. No notes. Perfection

Interesting. Liked Let's go Crazy. I'm surprised I didn't recognize Purple Rain. Glad I finally listened to this album.

Should have listened to it sooner. Great stuff, but by no means is it an all timer for me personally.

great

This was the seminal album in college.

Great album. 10/10. Cool songs. I loved listening to this Prince album.

This is very much of its time, but that does not detract from the album. Simply musically wonderful

Thought this one was pretty good. Such an easy listen with the vocals and the talent you have to have to put together songs like this - genuinely really impressive. Some of the songs were less enjoyable than others but for the most part a very enjoyable album, never realised how good Prince was tbh.

Violet precipitation. Cinco. That means you too.

That's not my taste in musik. But he's a fantastic artist

Still an amazing album 40 years later

Purple prose, purple clothes, purple everything. Somehow, it works.

Huge respect for Prince’s genius and talent. But the music doesn’t move me.

Banger after banger. What else to say? It's Purple Rain.

One of my all time favorite's

I'll be honest. I don't like Prince and I'm frankly sick of hearing about him. Still, I had to give this a fair listen and it's not all bad. The song Purple Rain kinda redeems the whole thing, even if it is 3 minutes too long.

The back half of this album goes unbelievably hard. Hard to believe you could top the first half of the album — but it does!

Not what I was expecting - more electric and poppy. Still, I like the vibe and the lyrics. Favourite track: Computer Blue.

I went into this expecting a 5/5 album, but this didn't reach that height for me. Perhaps it is my expectations, or perhaps I am comparing Prince to later artists he helped inspire, but this album is somewhat bland (if generally good; like a hearty bowl of oatmeal). I think my favorite track would have to be "I Would Die 4 U," something about the staccato lyrics manages to excite me more than the other tracks.

Pure genius, the only rhythmy rock album I like, and yay Minnesota

Cracking album.

I love the transition from I Would Die 4 U to Baby I'm a Star. I Would Die 4 U is probably my favourite Prince song. it's not very melodic, but somehow it just hits. Prince can be a bit much as a performer, but overall I thought it was good. Good fun energy and ending on an emotional note.

What a personality! I have obviously always been aware of Prince, but I have never taken the time to listen to a whole of album of his. It’s fun and didn’t go on too long. I felt like I knew half of the songs well enough from exposure over time. “Darling Nikki” and “Baby, I’m a Star” were personal favorites. I loved the off-kilter lyrics and timing.

This album is an icon of the era. It, along with the movie, came out when I was a teenager and they definitely made their mark on impressionable me. So many songs that were part of the soundtrack of my youth, and that hold up today for me.

Genius!

I didn't get the hype back in '84 but I sure as heck do now. A classic!

An incredible soundtrack to a movie I’ve never seen. Terrific!

Sure, I’ve heard the hits, but I’ve never really sat down to dig into any of Prince’s music. And I knew it was long overdue. I figured I’d love it and I did. Not a bad track on here. 5/5 Highlights: Let’s Go Crazy Darling Nikki Purple Rain

Overall pretty good. Got some classics.

This is a mixed bag of an album for me. Some songs are timeless classics, like the eponymous Purple Rain. However, some songs feel like they are very much of their time and are just not my kind of thing at all, like the opening track. They almost feel like filler compared to the better tracks. When it's good, it is very good. When it isn't good, it's a bit dull.

Great album by the purple one

This one brings back memories of my high school days. A great album and the movie was pretty good too.

Classic

This I did not expect, the album explores and merges so many different ideas and genres successfully, delivering you what by all means is a masterpiece of music.

Classic 80's!

Favourite tracks: let's go crazy; I would die for u; purple rain; darling Nikki; when doves cry

Of course Prince is amazing and delicious, and it's fun to hear him do his thing. Not amazing music overall but a good time!

One of my all-time favorite artists and albums! Not a bad song on here, which is rare! A true legend and mast of his craft.Prince made music effortlessly, it was a natural part of him and it came through in all aspects of his work!

🔥

Favorite Tracks: Purple Rain When Doves Cry

All hail his purpleness!!! This is one of those albums that you will never forget the time that it came out when you were a kid. There was no other artist that molded performance, video, sex appeal and talent like Prince. MJ may he been the king of Pop, but Prince could rock out on a guitar and that added a whole new dynamic to his performances. Songwriting second to none.

Masterpiece of a pop album from start to finish. His Royal Purpleness crossed genres like no one before him and pushed the envelope at every turn. It’s one of the few albums worthy of listening to front to back without skipping songs, but of course there are standouts like “Take Me With You” and the driving “I Would Die 4 U”. Saying the song Purple Rain is Prince’s greatest is like saying Skynrds best work is Freebird or Zepplins best work is Stairway to Heaven. Prince kept everyone guessing and wanting more. Fun fact: play the end of “Darling Nikki” backwards to hear the message “hello how are you, fine, fine cause the Lord is coming soon, coming, coming soon”.

This is a great album. Song placement on the album makes the singles shine, and some of the arrangements that were not in the radio singles enhance the songs. Just freaking amazing

When Doves Cry and Purple Rain are two of my fave songs from the 80s. The Beautiful Ones and Lets Go Crazy are also quality tunes.

Prince fucks so hard, i want to do cocaine and have SEX

I've heard many good things about this beautiful black man, and I gotta say, this was a great listen. It's so full of promiscuity, passion, and straight fire. I listened to it several times, and my opinion on this has been sealed. Absolute GAS, I encourage anyone and everyone to listen to this banger. Best - Let's Go Crazy, Computer Blue (underrated asf, when that guitar hits at the second half that shit was so fire), When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 U (MPF), Baby, I'm a Star, and Purple Rain Worse - No bad songs honestly 4.50-4.75/5

How do I say this? How do I review this album while making sure to properly give every important opinion I can on this album. I mean... it's Purple Rain. What can I say that hasn't been said already? This thing is an absolute masterpiece. This is absolute 80s perfection right here. There's no denying the fact that Prince was, is, and will always be a legend, and this album is proof of that. Everything about this album just works perfectly. Prince's singing is incredibly varied. Some songs have him hitting intense falsetto and emotional screams like "The Beautiful Ones." Some songs have him going a bit lower like "When Doves Cry." Either way, it's amazing. The writing is great as well. The only song that I'm not 100% sold on with writing is "Darling Nikki." It's still a good song though. When that's the weakest song on the album, that's how you know you've got an amazing album on your hands. And the sound. It's beautiful. The energy of songs like the opener "Let's Go Crazy" balanced with more somber songs like the closer "Purple Rain" works amazingly. The title track is just phenomenal. It's one of the best closers for an album I've ever heard. There isn't much else I can say. This is one of those albums that's absolutely iconic for all of the right reasons and then some. I get it. 5/5.

Spellbinding magic Rock n roll gets makeover And it’s majestic

Such a creative and fun record. Proper 80s fun vibe. Opening track a total crazy banger. Super emotive and wild vocals. The Beautiful Ones is probably the wildest vocals I've ever heard in a song. Darling Nikki is seductively cool. And wrap things up, the perfect rock ballad Purple Rain. Pinnacle of emotional rock. Loved it!

I love when albums come up on this list and I can actually go over to the record collection and listen to the vinyl. This is one of my favorite albums and I've listened to it countless times. There's so much to love about this album - as with all Prince, the musicianship is outstanding. Prince was one of the best guitar players of all time and the thing that really impresses me about how he orchestrates his music is that he rarely takes a self-indulgent guitar solo. Everything he does serves the song and not all the songs need the most amazing guitar solo ever written. Unless you knew how great he was, the average listener wouldn't hear this album and think "wow that guy can really play". This album has what I consider to be one of the most perfect album sides in music. Side 2 of this album is utterly brilliant - the songs are amazing, they flow from one to the next perfectly, starts off with an absolute banger, stays strong, ending on another banger that is definitely in contention for the best song ever written. I see a lot of people on here saying that this album is good but Sign O' The Times is better, and while that album is another brilliant piece of music, Purple Rain is the better album to my ears. 5/5

His Funky Highness crushed This. Purple crush.

Apparently the most 'pop' Prince album and contains 3/5 of his top songs on Spotify. However, it seems to be missing a little bit of magic compared to the others on the list. It feels a bit Prince by numbers. Rating: 3/5 Playlist track: Purple Rain Date listened: 11/07/24

weird little fella is a genius

Class

damn classic 4.5

Heel nice

When doves cry is an absolute classic. The rest is good but not great. Soft 4

jaky w trakcie zatwardzenia spiewal, ale pewnie jak wyszlo to sie moglo podobac, bo jest ciekawe

Goat init

This 5 has been purified in the waters of Lake Minnetonka

Lots of bangers mixed with some sleepers

Feel like I'm missing something with this album, and maybe Prince in general It was alright. One or two songs I quite enjoyed and that was about it. Never really liked purple rain! Didn't like his screeching though 3 ⭐️

Had to listen as a fellow Minnesotan, but just can't quite get drawn into his music. A little bit too slow, somehow? He's an incredible guitarist and Let's Go Crazy is an absolute banger, though!

This one is a rollercoaster! The bangers are high and the 80s synthy riffs are low. My emotions flip flopped between annoyed, wooed, horny, bored. I can honestly say there is and will only ever be one Prince.

I dont know what the big deal about this guy is, i dont really like it

4.13 rym eppure so che lo odierò ho chiuso dopo due canzoni lo trovo insopportabilmente allegro

It only took 6 albums for Prince to get a # 1 album. Game changing. Nothing like it then and now. An original artist a with sound all his own. And it kept pouring…

Personlly on the first listen it would be a 4. But when you think albums you MUST hear this is one of them. The album cover, the style, the music, the impact. The songs are very well crafted and played(prince being both a great stage precence and guitarist) which makes me appriciate the album more, even though some songs are more impactfull and memorable than others. For me personally purple rain is one of those masterpiece songs there are only a couple of (i am also a sucker for dramatic outro solo sections)

Quite funky and great guitar playing. Production feels a bit cluttered at times but overall very enjoyable. Standout: When Doves Cry

I can appreciate Prince's genius. I understand his influence and achievements. With that out of the way this album did not do it for me. I liked the obvious tracks Let's Go Crazy, When Doves Cry, and Purple Rain but with the other tracks I fought the urge to hit 'next'. A great album should not bring about those urges.

Not bad. Never really listened to Prince before. 3 or 4

Great Album.

Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background Oh to be from Minnesota and not rate this a 5. I get the widespread acclaim. I enjoy listening to this album. I always think I might play this on my own and because it is on a best of list, but I never quite get there. Too polished for my tastes if that makes any sense.