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 ... Read review
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, and1999, t...
Prince, 1999 Gold Disc
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and stunning replica 7 inch Gold Discs, ranging from the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley to the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne and not forgetting the Prince of pop Michael Jackson or the Queen of rock Freddy Mercury. This 24ct Gold plated Disc is mounted inside a polished silver 12x10 frame and has a small English flag in the top left corner (this flag can be changed to any country you wish to have inserted), we then finished off with a solid brass plaque which commemorates in excess of 500,000 worldwide sales for this track. Each commemorative brass plaque includes a limited edition number and to complete this wonderful presentation it comes with its own unique Certificate of Authenticity. Photo for illustration only, disc and plaque as listing.
A review by loulou6 on 1999 - Prince August 27th, 2000
Author's product rating:
Originality
Groundbreaking
Lyrics
Sublime
Quality and consistency of tracks
Flawless
Value for Money
Advantages:
It's Prince
Disadvantages:
none what so ever !
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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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 Driver' is one of his most gorgeous of songs, makes 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.
Advantages: The Golden Age Disadvantages: Side Of The Road
...This is the fifth major label album by LA-born musical magpie and icon, Beck Hansen. Hot on the heels of 1999's Prince like funk 'Midnite Vultures', produced by Radiohead knob twiddler Nigel Godrich. This follows on where 'Mutations' left off. The soft simplicity broods across what has been billed his "break-up album", with the emotion left wide open.
Lyrically more direct than he usually is, but still as inventive with his word play.
1. The Golden Age
All muted 70's drums and accoustic guitar. Beautiful melodies and lyrics with a slight Gram Parsons influence. 9/10
2. Paper Tiger
Swooping bollywood strings over electric guitar and eastern percussion. Again beautiful melodies and lyrics with his voice sounding richer than ever. 9/10
3. Guess I'm Doin' Fine
This track finds a lonesome Beck crooning over slide guitar...
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Advantages: A superb variety of their best tracks. Disadvantages: Doesn't include the tracks Eagle or The Girl With The Golden Hair
...You For The Music" on the B side, nor does it include "The Girl With The Golden Hair"
The album sleeve is adequate but like many nowadays does not contain song lyrics.
Some ABBA facts:
Anni-Frid Lyngstad (who is the brunette vocalist) is now known as Anni-Frid, Princess Reuss von Plauen through her marriage to Prince Heinrich Ruzzo Reuss von Plauen who sadly passed away in 1999.
In 1979 The United Nations declared it the year of the child and ABBA kindly donated all royalties from sales of "Chiquitita" to this cause.
Björn Ulvaeus, born in 1945, now suffers from some severe memory loss. I'm sure all ABBA and other music fans wish him well.
Russian premier Vladimir Putin is said to be a big fan of ABBA tribute band Bjorn Again, however, in January 2009 Russian officials denied that he was in attendance at a gig that the tribute band...
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Advantages: Great to boogie to, some good classics, great value for money. Disadvantages: One or two out of place songs.
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Disc One
1. Life Is A Rollercoaster-Ronan Keating
2. Round Round-Sugababes
3. 1999-Prince
4. Torn-Natalie Imbruglia
5. Fighter-Christina Aguilera
6. Got To Have Your Love-Liberty X
7. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now-McFadden & Whitehead
8. I'm Every Woman-Chaka Khan
9. I Think We're Alone-Tiffany
10. Independent Women Part 1-Destiny's Child
11. Sometimes-Erasure
12. Freedom-Wham!
13. One Night In Heaven-M People
14. I Love Your Smile-Shanice
15. This Is It-Melba Moore
16. Don't Get Me Wrong-The Pretenders
17. Good Times-Chic
18. If You Let Me Stay-Terence Trent D'Arby
19. If You Come To Me-Atomic Kitten
20. Here With Me-Dido
Disc Two
1. Ladies Night-Kool & The Gang
2. World Of Our Own-Westlife
3. So Young-The Corrs [K-Klass Remix]
4. Jump (For My Love)-Pointer Sisters
5. A Night To Remember...
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Product details
Title: 1999
Performer: Prince
Genre: R&B
Sub Genre: Contemporary R&B
Release Date: 11/1984
Recomended Retail Price: 10.99 GBP
Original Release Year: 1983
Label / Distributor: WEA / Cinram Logistics
Engineer: Peggy McCreary
Producer: Prince
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Stereo: Stereo
Format: Performer
EAN: 75992372022
Catalogue Number: 7599237202
SPAR code: AAD
Additional notes
Album Notes: Personnel: Prince (vocals, various instruments); Dez (vocals, guitar); Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin, J.J. (vocals). Recorded at Sunset Sound & Uptown, Los Angeles, California. With the release of this seminal double-album, Prince evolves from the minimalist synth-pop that powered such discs as DIRTY MIND and CONTROVERSY into the pop genius that defined such quirky masterpieces as PURPLE RAIN and SIGN OF THE TIMES. Were it only for the hits--the loopy bounce of "Delirious," the moody slide of "Little Red Corvette," and the irresistible title track (only Prince could have written the ultimate dance song for the turn of the millennium 18 years before the fact)--1999 would be essential. These tracks are as perfect as they are familiar from incessant radio play. The rest of 1999 holds up to the radio hits. Loose, nasty grooves like "D.M.S.R." and "Automatic" are interspersed with the propulsive shuffle of "Let's Pretend We're Married" and the soulful, psychedelic pulse of "Something In The Water." This is not average dance music. Prince's hybrid of rich, trippy atmospherics, '80s synth-y keyboard sounds, lush, asymmetrical harmonies, elements of rock guitar, soulful singing, and strong songwriting--all rolled together with beats--weaves dark, sexual energy into ebullient boogie anthems. 1999 is one of the definitive pop music documents of the '80s.
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..." Rolling Stone (November 1989) - Ranked #16 in Rolling Stone's "100 Best Albums Of The Eighties" survey.
Titles on disc 1
1.: 1999
2.: Little Red Corvette
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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