This was the album that shot Prince into the big time and into my heart all because of one of the century's most played songs ~ the excellent '1999', which is still as fresh as the day it was born.
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1999
Prince's fifth album came right before the lascivious multi- instrumentalist became a
... more
huge star with his 1984 film and soundtrack, Purple Rain. But Prince had already proved himself to be the most audacious talent to emerge in the 1980s, and 1999,...
1999 - Prince
Prince's fifth album came right before the lascivious multi- instrumentalist became a
... more
huge star with his 1984 film and soundtrack, Purple Rain. But Prince had already proved himself to be the most audacious talent to emerge in the 1980s, and 1999,...
1999 - Prince
Prince's fifth album came right before the lascivious multi- instrumentalist became a
... more
huge star with his 1984 film and soundtrack, Purple Rain. But Prince had already proved himself to be the most audacious talent to emerge in the 1980s, and 1999, the bulk of which features Prince on all the instruments, reflects the dance-rock styles that he also brought to the acts he produced, particularly the Time. Prince knows how to run a one-man-band. Here, individual instruments don't blend together as much as they compete in a funky showdown which allows tracks like "Automatic", "DMSR" and "Delirious" to sustain their long playing times; but the album's two enduring hits, "1999" and "Little Red Corvette", outshine the rest, and define the essential roles that rock and funk play in Prince's music. "Little Red Corvette" is a sexy song about a car, which would have been enough to make it a terrific rock song even if it didn't also boast an infectious chorus and a great guitar part. --John Milward
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This was the album that shot Prince into the big time and into my heart all because of one of the century's most played songs ~ the excellent '1999', which is still as fresh as the day it was born. This album is truly brilliant and showed the first real signs that Prince was going to become a megastar, the CD goes from the funky 'Delirious' to the sophisticated 'Something In The Water' and of course everybody knows 'Little Red Corvette. 'Lady Cab ... ...me go all weak at the knees, phew! Prince shows a stunning display of raw talent in this album, not wallowing indulgence which he has been accused of doing. If you're listening to '1999' there is something about the 1980's that pops up every time, really experimental kind of funk and hip-hop. But I reckon all of his songs are equally addictive. It's definitely among Prince's best work and is a must for any record collection. Buy it NOW!!!! ...
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Album Notes: Personnel: Prince (vocals, various instruments); Dez (vocals, guitar); Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin, J.J. (vocals).
Titles on disc 1
1.: 1999
2.: Little Red Corvette
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Album Reviews: Rolling Stone (4/11/02, p.106) - Ranked #14 in Rolling Stone's \"50 Coolest Records\" - \"...Rubbery synth-funk odes to dance, music, sex and romance...\"
Titles on disc 1
3.: Delirious
4.: Let's Pretend We're Married
5.: DMSR
6.: Automatic
7.: Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)
8.: Free
9.: Lady Cab Driver
10.: All The Critics Love U In New York
11.: International Lover
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