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.
Buy it NOW!!!!
More details
How does it compare to the artist's other releases
Outstanding
How does it rate alongside the competition
Outstanding
Cover / Inlay Design and Content
Outstanding
Evaluate this review
How helpful would this review be to someone making a buying decision? Rating guidelines
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'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...
![3121 [Digipak] - Prince](http://images.ciao.com/iuk/images/products/small/597/3121_Digipak_Prince__6426597.jpg)
![Chilled R&B (40 Laid-Back R&B Anthems) [PA] - Various Artists](http://images.ciao.com/iuk/images/products/small/478/Chilled_R_B_Various_Artists__6933478.jpg)
