Zack: If you are going to listen to any music by Prince, there are two things you should know. One, he is a musical legend whose genius extends into a variety of genres including R&B, pop, dance, rock, funk, and even a little new wave. Two, he is a horny little man. His musical erection may not be as pronounced on this particular album, but the song Darling Nikki is still rumored to have been one of the songs that sent Tipper Gore into a tizzy and got those little parental advisory stickers slapped on the front of everything cool. Not bad for one of his tamer works. This Grammy-winning album is deep and complex both lyrically and instrumentally. The lush layers create more of a sensation of exploration rather than simple listening. In short, it is an awesome album by an awesome artist that will have you doing the uncommon combination of both dancing around the room and air guitaring.
Favorite Tracks: Darling Nikki; Purple Rain; Let’s Go Crazy
Emily: Prince is one funky, bizarre little man. He throws together so many disparate elements in his music, and they all interconnect wonderfully. He's one of the only musicians ever who can make badass guitar solos, R&B crooning, funk beats, and lyrics about a girl masturbating with a magazine sound amazing together. Although there's no distinct plot, there is a sense of a story throughout (perhaps because it is the soundtrack to Prince's movie of the same name). All in all, Purple Rain showcases Prince's genius talents as a songwriter, singer, guitarist, and creative mind.
Favorite Tracks: When Doves Cry; Darling Nikki; Let's Go Crazy
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