Reviews (page 11 of 15)
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
Enjoyable and fun, classic, wish I'd listened sooner.
Como não cantar Purple Rain junto? Impossível. Adorei perceber como ele influenciou o meu amado Synthwave.
Good and sexy.
vou ter que ouvir de novo pq achei bem diferentão mas gostei.
Gewoon goed. Vult de hele kamer
So I appreciate the different themes in each of the songs on this album. Each one feels like it’s trying to achieve its own thing, or is separated enough to not get old. Most of them have decent grooves, but not incredible. It feels like the hits from the albums were the hits for a reason. Still a fun and interesting listen. 7/10
I am having hard time figuring all the eighties music, I'm so sorry. Not my bowl of 🍲
I like a few, but that’s how I am w/Prince
Standouts - When Doves Cry; Purple Rain
Classic. It’s just so good!! There will never be another like Prince.
Forgot what a genius Prince was.
Great album from Prince
So much incredible music on one album. Goddamn.
Helt ok album
Absolutely wonderful, a time capsule for the 80s with great production and musicians. Standouts are obviously Purple Rain and When Doves Cry.
Very entertaining.
TAFKAP bumpin
151225 12:28 4.5 / highlights: let's go crazy, when doves cry, purple rain
I mean, hell yeah. As the album goes on, I like less of this than I expect to. Some of it is crazy high tempo pansexual gender-queer pop at its finest. Others are... muddy and lost. Purple Rain is a jam for sure, but its not good consistently and its like 10 minutes long, if you want me to listen to a ten minute song it has to be good all the way through. Goods - Let's Go Crazy, When Doves Cry Bads - Take me With U
I've underestimated Prince. This was good
Original, one of a kind, unique :)
Kim Basinger has aged and so has Purple Rain. But the classic album endures partly because of the personality and all the stories tied to it. The Charlie Murphy skits on Chapelle's Show were the best. My favorite is when Prince challenges the Murphy crew to a game of hoops, destroys them and then serves pancakes afterward. Sure, Let's Go Crazy has got to be one of the best 'pick me up' songs there is known to man and despite the inclusion of Computer Blue, this album still scores high. But it's the basketball and pancakes story, the fancy roller skates and afterhours rollerskating with Questlove story, the personal ads story (where in 1993 to spend the holidays someone) give PR longevity that Kim Basinger will never have... even after being immortalized by releasing recordings of the two having sex. https://www.vulture.com/2014/09/24-outrageous-prince-stories.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff8LEx9Mw54
"Let's Go Crazy" is an awesome way to start an album. And "Purple Rain" (the album) mostly delivers on that promise. But it is buoyed by the hits. "Let's Go Crazy," "When Doves Cry," "I Would Die 4 U," and "Purple Rain" are terrific songs. The other half of the album is less remarkable, but they're still much better than most of "Sign 'O' The Times."
I've heard a lot about Prince but until now have never actually heard an album. I'm not even sure what songs he has. This particular album is definitely of its time and for me that's not necessarily a bad thing. The production is dense and there's a lot going on. I quite enjoyed his singing (he's very charismatic) even if the lyrics are mostly trite.
не ну ваще никогда не был фанатом принса, да и особо не слушал, но этот альбом очень понравился
Classic.
When Doves Cry and Purple Rain are great songs the rest of the album is good but nowhere near as strong, of note is some of the incredible singing in songs like The Beautiful Ones. Also some incredible guitar playing, beautiful tone, always tasteful yet impressively heavy. Took two listens through to gain appreciation. 4 🌟
Funky
A classic
Another classic
a classic, probably seminal album, i see the appeal.
Really love this album some great songs on there, doves cry and purple rain. But it creates a sound that sleazy, wholesome confused pop and funk. It's so conflicted it makes this unique pop that is so not pop. I don't know how to describe it really but great stuff
Purple Rain, When Doves Cry...keep it coming. A Multi instrumentalist who loved music and everything it brought.
Now here is an album I haven't listened to but know so many of the songs. SO happy to have this on the list with classics like Let's Go Crazy, When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 U, and Purple Rain. Prince was an enigma and while I was never really a fan of him just due to little exposure, I recognize what a special person he was and this album is a perfect showing of that. Album cover is also an all timer.
Dang, another heavy hitter artist, not a bad streak lately. Just like I did with Queen, there was a time when I went through most of Prince's albums. This isn't my favorite, but it's still very strong. Some classic jams on here for sure. Lots of melodies that I know, even on songs I don't remember lyrically, like When Doves Cry and I Would Die 4 U. Prince can be a bit too quirky for his own good sometimes, but he's an undeniable creative force. It's always a bit of a headscratcher for me to remember this is a soundtrack album--I never heard about the movie. I can't imagine it's as good as the music. Favorite tracks: I Would Die 4 U, Purple Rain, Let's Go Crazy, When Doves Cry, The Beautiful Ones. Album art: Classic, iconic Prince cover. One of my favorites to look at, even though I'm just realizing now that it's the movie poster with a cool floral border. 4/5
All great songs, fun and they don't blend in with each other. Lots 80's synth use but the good kind.
Clásico. Prince era un gilipollas pero este es un discazo. 4'5/5
Kind of an iconic album, huh? Still pretty good.
Classic. Huge part of my youth.
Perfect pop not pop
If you ARE going to insist on making pop music, then have the decency to do what Price did, and do it with talented colleagues and make it a little funky.
I wonder if it's a little dated? Still, a classic pop/rock album!
4.5
Mr. Clapton, what does it feel to be the best guitarist alive? -I don't know, ask Prince
La neta lo tuve que escuchar muchas veces para poder subirle a las estrellas, pero al final sí me quedo convencido de lo chingón que está.
Easily the best gigs I ever saw. But I’m waiting for Sign O’the Times.
Суперб
Good
Классный, но не мое
прикольненько, но в какой-то момент всё сливается в одну песню. 4/5
A classic.
A few great hits, and "Darling Nikki" was a delightful hidden gem. Not perfect, but a classic.
Notable Songs: Darling Nikki Purple Rain
Brings back a flood of memories of freshman year at college, fall of 1984. Although I've never been a huge Prince fan (more of a classic rock guy) I can appreciate the brilliance of this album. 4 stars.
About half the songs on here are _amazing_, but the others don't quite do it for me. I think this is the first album I've wanted to give a .5 star to, as it's not quite 5 stars for me, but maybe should be classed higher than the other 4 stars. Massive kudos to Prince for defining his own sound with such confidence. Sounds fresher today than a lot of his contemporaries. Fave track - "When Doves Cry" and "Purple Rain" are frickin' epic. Really like "Let's Go Crazy" and "I Would Die 4 U" too though...
Funny story, I won this record in a draw but didn't really like it. As the years passed, I learned to appreciate its finer qualities, and - more importantly - learned to recognise Prince for the talent he [sadly] was.
Can’t give this anything less than 4 due to it being a hit factory and the album cover.
Very good.
Prince = artista, polistrumentista e compositore ma anche studioso e ricercatore. In questo album mi piace la sua cura nei dettagli: quel determinato riff o quel suono di chitarra, il fatto che Nikki si stesse masturbando su dei magazine (tra l'altro ho letto che l'etichetta Parental Explicit è stata introdotta per la prima volta grazie a questa canzone). C'è una componente anni '80 anche in questo caso, ma mi pesa molto di meno. "Genio!" (Letto con la voce di Boris) Voto: 4
5/5/21: I've heard many of these songs on the radio, but first time listening to album from start to finish. 1. Let's Go Crazy - Damn, that bass in the outro was hittin hard, I loved it. Never noticed before. The drums on these headphones are amazing. 2. Take Me with U - Great intro with the drums. Is that Prince and someone else? "I don't care...just take me with you" 3. The Beautiful Ones - Sounds similar to something else, not sure though if from before or after this song, so who inspired who, you know. No mistaking that 80s synth. "I gotta know, do you want me?! Baby baby " Yea, karaoke song right here! haha 4. Computer Blue - Who names a computer Wendy? I guess someone named Lisa...whatever. That like the weird science riff? Nice guitar solo. That sounds familiar too. 5. Darling Nikki - Damn Nikki. 6. When Doves Cry - That melody always hits. Not to overshadow Purple Rain but just as good. 7. I Would Die 4 U - One of my favorites on the album, but I always go towards the upbeat, dancing type, synth. 8. Baby I'm a Star - Honestly didn't pay close attention to this one. Not the most memorable, just waiting for Purple Rain to come on...wonder if this is what cassette playing listeners felt back in the day. 9. Purple Rain - YES!!! Fuck, if I could play guitar I'd play this all day. When it comes to Prince, I can't help but remember Sandra Bernhardt dancing to Little Red Corvette at the end of her special. While I don't always get her comedy, she was doin alright by in the day.
I know people really like Prince but in general I've never really liked a lot of his popular songs and haven't tried too hard to get into his work. Because of this I was genuinely surprised by how much I liked this album. Even if I didn't really like the lyrics (pop lyrics just don't do anything for me), the instrumentation on the album is really interesting and varies between spare and very dense, and there's some cool experimenting going on that works really well. Prince is also clearly an incredibly accomplished and virtuosic musician, and that's on display throughout. So, while in some ways it's dated and not really my cup of tea all the time, credit where credit is due. This is at a minimum a 4 star album, and I'm only subtracting that last star because it's not for me.
In conclusione: Io gli anni ottanta li odio musicalmente (e forse anche non) però Prince è una delle poche eccezioni per me. È un artista che rispetto molto, suonando e producendo mediamente tutto da solo (anche se in questo album aveva la sua band) comunque ha sviluppato molto la sua voce artistica che è davvero riconoscibile anche se il suo modo di comporre è così pieno di influenze e raramente si ripete. Questo album ha dei piccoli gioielli come Darling Nikki o When Doves Cry e nonostante la patina anni ottanta sia tutt'altro che assente comunque secondo me l'identità artistica di Prince riesce ad emergere lo stesso con quei testi così surreali e gli arrangiamenti eclettici. Anche la stessa purple rain con i suoi 8 minuti in cui parte mezza ballad country e poi finisce in tutt'altro modo. Si sente che è un album colonna sonora da una parte ma questo in bene e in male (il film non l'ho mai visto). Diciamo che per me è un quattro solo perché non posso passare sopra a certi suoni, in particolare i brass e i lead synth e i riverberi sui rullanti me ammazzano.
Enjoyable. Never really checked out the whole album before
been along time since I listened to Prince, glad he's in the top 1001 albums.
Just Prince innit,absolutely class. Super talented and a lot of thought gone into the album design, felt like a story. I was going to just automatically give this a 5 but it's hard because even though I appreciate the class it still isn't ever going to be a regular 'go to' album for me. So, 4/5 but in reality it's like 4.8 😂
bit of filler but when it bangs it bangs
How can you not give it a minimum of 3 stars with that smoldery look from prince.
No sé por qué nunca había escuchado a Prince, me gustó su vibra
Super
Very 80s, some filler, but it's got some stonewall classics. 7/10
Aw it slaps so hard, some of the album tracks are a bit alright but the hits HIT
Classic! Never listened to the album in it’s entirety before. Highly enjoyed!
Bängeri Slässic Prince
I feel like this is such an iconic album, and I’ve never listened to it. And why have I never really listened to Prince in general? I’m not sure why he wasn’t played on the stations I listened to growing up. I liked this one pretty well and am still perplexed at the lack of Prince in my growing up radio life.
Good tunes,
Steengoed album van legendarische artiest
Great album. Didn't care for darling Nicki,
Well mastered
Priceless
Overall great album
Iconic. Fun and interesting, poppy 80s sound.
purple rain... purple rain..
A classic jam.
I want to be born new again
false
Every song basically really good. Will listen to it more.
Own. Fave Song "Purple Rain"
Great album! Not always what I was expecting but still had some great moments and Purple rain is an amazing finisher.
1984. Key Songs: When Doves Cry, Let's Go Crazy, Purple Rain
Some songs are really cool, purple rain (obvs), computer, and there was another one i can’t remember the name of but it was good. The rest was ok, but made me feel very nostalgic for my past friendships. I understand why this album was so revolutionary, but i think there’s more interesting music nowadays imo
7.5/10
This album is a couple of months younger than my other half. What's the importance of this? Absolutely nothing. Something more related? I'm a firm believer thay just because you CAN sing in falsetto, doesn't mean you SHOULD.
Purple rain brought it up a star
I felt prince was never really for me and this album honestly confirmed it, in my opinion the lyrics don’t add much to the monotonous background noise. I just don’t know why everyone raves about him so much. Also his face kind of pisses me off I read a bit about prince and my opinion still didn’t change, but what did baffle me was the fact that he could play 27 instruments. One extra star for that
Purple rain is an outstanding song. The rest of this, even the hits, are just so average feeling to me. This is almost comically 80s (derogatory) and prince is only second to MJ in how annoyed I get when he makes his little vocal noises. Talented singer, talented (but overrated) guitarist, but he just doesn’t make music I like listening to.
Good album, he’s talented but I am not a prince fan
It was ok. The whole album I thought was over produced. Too much going on which spoilt it.
Um disco inconsistente. Gosto das partes e guitarras, mas não gosto dos "gritinhos" e dos teclados e baterias com timbres bem característicos dos anos 1980.
Un álbum muy bueno, el mejor de su carrera, no era mucho mi estilo
Not really my taste but purple rain will always do it for me 5/10
It's quite busy isn't. He didn't want to leave anything out.
Darling Nikki helps this album. There's a lot of shenanigans going on before and after it. All in all this is a decent album.
yeah it'sgood
고평가된앨범같은ㄷ
2.67
It features one of my favourite songs...so this is good. Need to listen again.
Maybe I’m just too demanding
When doves cry and purple rain are crackers. Easy enough listen. Very of its time and 80s.
Don't really know what happened, but I distinctly remember liking this album a lot. I don't think I do that anymore, not as much at least. Still some pretty good songs on it 3.7
Once cutting edge, songs and moments still stand out - notably the Purple Rain guitar solos, however the album is of its era.
Ok album, preferred the second half of the album, a few songs I did really like
Obviously purple rain is an elite track. Unfortunately, the rest of the album is a bit inconsistent. Some great highs like let’s go crazy and when doves cry, everyone else wasn’t memorable. The song was wasted on stranger things season 5.
75
I appreciate it’s relatively varied and “purple rain” is a timeless track but I wouldn’t rlly listen to any of the other songs on daily basis so high 3
Oof, I feel bad but I just don't think I get it? Like, Purple Rain is a fantastic song, Let's get crazy is fun, but there's something a little too rinky-dink about the rest of the music for me to get into.
Not gonna lie, this was kind of generic. I guess by 80s pop music standards it's great, but damn, that just makes me think that 80s pop music sucks. In hindsight, it probably does. It’s not bad, of course, but my mind can’t connect to anything here. The instrumentation is so 80s it becomes almost funny. The instruments are all not doing much; everything is kind of straightforward, and not in a good way. God, the drums are awful — not because of the plastic sound, but because of how programmed and boring they are. It actually sounds like Prince just did everything here by himself, which might be the case. The songwriting is not that bad, I guess, but again, pretty much typical for the 80s. This album sounds a lot like Tonight by David Bowie and that is not a good sign at all. Anyway, the existence of Let’s Dance and Some Great Reward makes this album insignificant in every way, I’m afraid.
3.5
I recognize it takes a unique genius to make this stuff, but do I always love listening to it? Not really.
Is Prince a fraud??? There’s a couple of bangers but some of the others are pretty hard work.
This is probably a harsh mark and it was mostly enjoyable, When Doves Cry alone should make it a 4. But overall it just didn't connect with me massively.
This is a freaking weird album. I'm decidedly not a huge Prince fan. The man can absolutely shred a guitar and is crazy talented, but I always feel like his albums leave so much to be desired. There's so much cheesy synth and the vocals are pushed to the background, like the mixing is completely wonky. Let your guitar shine through more! I just don't get it, man. Standout tracks are "Darking Nikki" "Purple Rain." This album gave us some classics, but the rest is extremely overrated. My hottest of takes: this is a mid album and it's a 3 at best.
I wanted to like this and it was mediocre. The title track is great, everyone else fell flat.
I'm just not a fan of the shrieking. I think a few songs were good, When Doves Cry is great, but most of the album isn't for me.
2nd Prince album i enjoyed this more. Must say he's was a horny little chap.
A prodigious talent <<clunk>> A great songwriter <<clunk>> Multi-instrumentalist <<clunk>> Particularly a magnificent guitarist <<clunk>> But maybe not such a good <<clunk>> Producer <<clunk>> Since every song seems to have <<clunk>> The same sound <<clunk>> Reverb and <<clunk>> That goddam annoying drum machine <<clunk>>
I know it’s considered a classic. And it’s got a couple great tracks. I don’t think it’s aged very well. Some of the songs sound a bit rushed like they didn’t take their time. But maybe that’s just me. 2.8/5.0
Decent album. Before my time.
ごめんなさい。声があまり好みではない のれるかんじでたのしいが
Clearly a talented Dude, the songwriting is peak. So perhaps it’s just something about that 80s synthesiser Beverly Hills Cop sound I just don’t gel with. Few songs from five out of five album, half to about maybe 2/3 just not quite there for me.
rurple pain
I've heard half of these so often on the radio that I don't really think much of them. They're just part of pop culture. It's a fun pop album.
7/10
1) Computer Blue 2) Purple Rain 3) Take Me with U Least Favourite: Darling Nikki
album is not bad I knew only one song from there purple rain now I. listening to the whole thing for the first time but there is something I don't really like about it maybe its the electronic in the background ,im not big fan of a electronic music the lyrics are fine just the music is not realy resonating with me
okay
Good album.
good album but kinda too long for me ngl
It is alright, there are a few big hits in here. The rest of the album average or not to my taste.
The man can play the guitar
Starts well and ends well … and has ok bits in between 🤷♀️
Classic album with the following bangers: "When Doves Cry" and "Purple Rain".
Nah im good but gotta respect the artistry
no strong opinions. very neutral-positive about this one.
Flashy, but a good pop album
I was really excited to open up today and get this album, but honestly was underwhelmed. It feels really, really busy and maybe that's taking away from what I was hoping to be hearing.
Never really got Prince and nothing on this convinces me of his genius although it’s listenable enough
Muy bueno escuchar al purple guy
I respect the shit out of Prince, consider him a genius, and honestly believe he's the greatest guitarist since Hendrix. His untimely death is criminal and an absolute tragedy. THAT SAID...I like Purple Rain but it's not as significant to me as it is to many others. I respect it and I do like a lot of it, but just admittedly not as deeply connected to it as many are. But I do like it! Take Me with U and I Would Die 4 U are my faves
Full of Bangers, although some pretty gross shit on it lol
I like the production and the way the songs mend into each other, and how it's not always the Minneapolis sound, there's a variety of pop. It's always pop. It's definitely a very scenic experience, sounds like a hashed out soundtrack, but the lyrics really capture the weight of the story line without the movie. The way this project ends in Purple Rain is something I experienced for the first time today, and I loved it. I am curious about the film, but I'm in no rush to check it out. This might be my favorite Prince album so far. I almost bought it last year, but opted for Al Green's greatest hits. No regrets. I'm a fan of the production and Prince's talents here, but not enough to override my personal, more rugged tastes. This one's good for an intentional occasional spin. 3.3/5
Obviously iconic, a very cool album. I would die for you a favorite on here. Just won’t seek this album out in my own time.
I liked some aspects of the album, but overall I’d say this is not one I’d come back to. I respect the artistry and creativity but I’m not sure this album is for me.
This album was pretty good. I haven't listened to a lot of prince, but I was surprised to know a few songs. I was VERY SURPRISED to discover that the Foo Fighters actually covered the song Darling Nikki. That kinda blew my mind.
Dropped my phone in the toilet, turned on my phone, it's purple. Oh, irony. 3/5
Prince at his most accessible, but perhaps too accessible in my opinion. While the highs "When Doves Cry" and "Purple Rain" are very high, a lot of the rest of the album sound too much like other 80s songs.
Some fun sounds, iconic hits - a little less rocky and more R&B for my tastes.
Album #196 Prince: Purple Rain I recently found out that I find Prince to be incredibly overrated. Maybe overrated is the wrong word, since who am I to say that people are wrong for enjoying him, but I definitely find his popularity kind of baffling. I would understand if it were casual listeners enjoying him for his hits, similar to Michael Jackson, but real music aficionados actually walk around claiming that songs like Darling Nikki are great, and I will just never understand that. I’m not a prude or anything, but most of Prince’s discography makes me feel like I need an STD check after listening to it. That being said, Purple Rain is definitely his album which is most up my lane. As a fan of all things 80s, even the cheesiest of schlock, I was quite late to listening to what is often heralded as the best album of the decade, and since I’m a human, I already was quite a fan of the title track, so I was expecting great things. Instead, I was met with 3 great tracks and 5 that did absolutely nothing for me. I really wish I could give this album a 4 star off the back of those songs alone, hell I wish I could give it a 5 just for Purple Rain, however I just can’t justify it when in between greatness I have to listen to Prince jerking off. I thought that maybe after listening to more Prince, the others would grow on me, but four days ago I received ‘1999,’ which I was utterly unimpressed by, and after relistening to Purple Rain today, my thoughts are unaffected. Maybe one day I’ll get it, but for now, this seems like the peak of my Prince enjoyment. Best Songs: Purple Rain, When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 U Worst Song: Darling Nikki Score out of 10: 7.5
Prince is incredibly ambitious here and is a great guitarist, but this record favours style over substance and feels like an amusement park ride. An incredibly horny and sexed-up amusement park ride, but an amusement park ride nonetheless. This struggles in the same way as a lot of other eighties pop records do on this list. It feels dated now due to certain production choices such as the over usage of synths. I may not be as high as other people are on this, but the final track is absolute bliss. Prince wailing his heart out as the title track reaches its epic crescendo warrants this record making the list.
It's ok
3. Its good. Somehow outdated? Jeg skippede halvvejs igennem purple Rain. Sorry. Kan godt sætte mig ind i der er kæmpe fans dog. Mange sange lyder som en fest.
I prefer MJ tho
me gustó la segunda mitad
Listened through it. I’ve definitely heard the name of the album and the associated memes it’s inspired but for me it just sounded like normal pop. Maybe that’s why it’s so iconic… because it influenced so much stuff afterwards
This exercise has shifted my tastes all around, so these last reviews often feel like housekeeping. I’ve lost patience for Prince, but acknowledge this is better than the others. The other two, I am downgrading to 2. I am growing and learning
Absolute classic album. Sounds a bit dated now.
I liked it
The first half of the album is unbelievably mid but the second half redeems it. When doves cry is a banger and I would Die 4 U are so good. Then obviously Purple Rain is an outrageously good song that really redeems the whole album.
didnt enjoy that much the last tracks were amazing. .
A few good ones, and he’s a bi-con but music was ok
Was purely an okay album nothing really stood out at all but purple rain but other than that nothing really.
Let's Go Crazy - 3.5/5 Take Me with U - 3/5 The Beautiful Ones - 2/5 Computer Blue - 2.5/5 Darling Nikki - 3.5/5 When Doves Cry - 3/5 I Would Die 4 U - 3/5 Baby I'm a Star - 3/5 Purple Rain - 5/5
My wife was quite upset by all the screaming
Idk, I think I just don't quite understand the appeal of Prince. I know lots of people are _really_ into him. I enjoyed this album, but it didn't seem like anything too special to me. I guess maybe people just like that he sometimes sings about sex and other sexy things? Idk. It wasn't bad and I didn't dislike it.
Good album of funk/rock from paisley park
DEARLY BELOVED, we are gathered here today to listen to the weird, wonderful sounds of Prince’s afterlife. A classic I hadn’t listened to fully in years. I’m not the biggest fan of some of the ballad songs like The Beautiful Ones, but I Would Die 4 U comes out as a new fave.
To be honest, I wasn't too captured by this. Having said that, purple rain is a classic tune and I love it. Just overall, the album was a bit flat for me. Maybe it's the weight of expectation.
great 80s
minneapolis memories!
at the crossroads between rock and synth things that stood out to me - the intro to lets go crazy (electric word, life.. there's something else - the afterworld); nikki (was she js freaked out or was there a deeper meaning???); when doves cry; baby im a star the title track, purple rain - faint memories of driving home from officeworks, then, later, the stranger things finale an album that i can tell is good, but the sound is lowk js not for me like its not sparking my ratatouille fireworks
Some of the melodies are nice. But outside of Purple Rain (the song), this album feels pretty forgettable/meh to me.
Jotain tuttua tässä on ilmiselvän Purple rain -hitin lisäksikin. Prince on jäänyt mulle tosi vieraaksi mutta jotain deja vu-fiiliksiä tästä tulee, ehkä lapsena tullut kuitenkin tätä kuultua. Ei lempimusaa todellakaan mutta positiivinen fiilis jäi. 3/5.
Prince is one of those artists that I've been aware of for most of my life, but never really connected with. I am glad that I was able to hear one of his albums all the way through, but I'm finding that the music is still not connecting strongly with me. Prince's ability is clear -- I am particularly impressed with his guitar soloing. The top tracks for me are Let's Go Crazy and the title track.
Iconic. Not my taste. Excellent musically. Has a couple of weird synths that dont exactly land well.
трек purple rain мне уже давно нравится) он по сути и оказался самым хорошим на альбоме the beautiful ones тоже неплохо но остальное как-то скучновато
Classic.
The hits are enjoyable, but the rest doesn't capture me.
I can see why Purple Rain is popular, it's objectively very listenable, beautifully composed, and certainly my favourite of the Prince albums that I’ve listened to. Perhaps it is the general drawn out and exaggerated aesthetic which I struggle with, but it doesn’t make me want to party, or stand in the pouring rain crying. It's certainly very interesting though and a worthy addition to the cannon of “classics.”
tenho de ouvir de novo
Title track is good, but rest us meh
swings and roundabouts on this very famous, well-regarded record that i've never cared much for. i am perhaps the only person on earth who doesn't like When Doves Cry, and i'm loath to hand it to Tipper Gore, but man, is Darling Nikki overbearing and unpleasant. the good: title track is undeniable, the first two tracks are canny interpolations of classic rock'n'roll and motown beamed in from an alien planet 1000 years in the future, and I Would Die 4 U is genuinely perfect - short song that fizzles and pops against its own compactness, sexy and uber-serious, desperate and divine. overall mixed things for me - I've never really gotten Prince fully, and this wasn't the revelation i'd hoped for