... I think this proves what an amazing songwriter he is, and on 'Diamonds and Pearls' he doesn't fail to do this again.
The 1991 album is one of my favourites; it uses a mixture of funk and pop music to create Princes unique and amazing signature sound. This album is one of many that features ... Read review
At its best, Prince's biggest seller of the 1990s is an archetype of seemingly casual ... more
inspiration, thanks mainly to the ease trackssuch as "Cream", "Money Don't Matter 2 Night", and "Willing and Able" exude. Of course, he's working as hard as ever, whe...
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At its best, Prince's biggest seller of the 1990s is an archetype of seemingly casual ... more
inspiration, thanks mainly to the ease tracks such as "Cream", "Money Don't Matter 2 Night", and "Willing and Able" exude. Of course, he's working as hard as ever, wh...
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Remember the song 'Manic Monday' by the Bangles? What about 'How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore' by Alicia Keys? The legend Prince wrote those songs. And everyone knows 'Nothing Compares 2 U' by Sinead O'Connor. Another Prince song. I think this proves what an amazing songwriter he is, and on 'Diamonds and Pearls' he doesn't fail to do this again.
The 1991 album is one of my favourites; it uses a mixture of funk and pop music to create Princes ... ...many that features the 'New Power Generation' with talented singer Rosie Gaines, and others in the band who feature on the album singing, rapping and 'Diamonds and Pearls' wouldn't be the same without them. They help to create the unique and colourful sound of this album.
There is no doubt that the group of people that created this album are very talented. From the voice of Rosie Gaines (Prince himself states 'just listen to Rosie sing and ... more
Remember the song 'Manic Monday' by the Bangles? What about 'How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore' by Alicia Keys? The legend Prince wrote those songs. And everyone knows 'Nothing Compares 2 U' by Sinead O'Connor. Another Prince song. I think this proves what an amazing songwriter he is, and on 'Diamonds and Pearls' he doesn't fail to do this again. The 1991 album is one of my favourites; it uses a mixture of funk and pop music to create Princes unique and amazing signature sound. This album is one of many that features the 'New Power Generation' with talented singer Rosie Gaines, and others in the band who feature on the album singing, rapping and 'Diamonds and Pearls' wouldn't be the same without them. They help to create the unique and colourful sound of this album. There is no doubt that the group of people that created this album are very talented. From the voice of Rosie Gaines (Prince himself states 'just listen to Rosie sing and try not to sneeze. So many chills - you might catch cold.') . . . to the competent raps from Tony. 'Diamonds and Pearls' kicks off with the song 'Thunder', and its one of the most memorable starts of an album I have ever heard. The first thing you hear when putting on the CD are the words of a choir singing 'thunder - all through the night, And a promise to see Jesus in the morning light, Love say - take my hand it'll be alright, come on save your soul 2 night'. 'Thunder' is a very powerful song, and as soon as you hear it you will want to hear what the rest of the album holds, and it is in no way disappointing. There are the more calmer notes of songs such as 'Strollin', 'Money Don't Matter 2 Night' and the sexy sounding 'Insatiable'. There is a lot of rapping featured on the album, but it is tasteful and fits in well with the music on songs such as 'Daddy Pop', 'Cream' and the controversial 'Gett Off' which is one of the more well known songs on the album which was performed at the 1991 MTV music awards, very memorably. Other popular songs on this album are the title track 'Diamonds and Pearls' which features Rosie Gaines enviable vocals. The song has a more 'romantic' feel to it. Cream is also a very well known song, with the lyrics of 'cream sh-boogie bop'. Other highlights of the album are 'Walk Don't Walk' which I think is a quite 'sweet' sounding song which uses the sound of horns beeping in it. There is the rap infused, catchy song 'Jughead'. This is memorable for lyrics like 'Doin' the jughead, come on get stupid' One of my favourite prince songs ever is on 'Diamonds and Pearls', called 'Money Don't Matter 2 Night'. I fell in love with his voice on this song, I think it has Princes vocals at his best, and the song is quite meaningful. It is one of the more laid back and relaxed songs. Altogether there is 13 songs on the CD, and in my opinion they are all worth listening to. The style of music doesn't sound dated at all, since it has been about 15 years since its release. If anything, I think Prince was ahead of the times in terms of the style of music. I have never heard anything like this album, it will always be a favourite. It was the album that made me really love Prince. I would recommend 'Diamonds and Pearls' to someone who is willing to listen to something a bit different, and doesn't mind controversy.
Advantages: The good tracks are REALLY good Disadvantages: Early 90's rapping...
...that year, and buy purchasing Diamonds and Pearls, you will own that unique CD. The singles from this album are outstanding: Thunder, Gett Off, Cream and the title track Diamonds and Pearls. Despite the fact that they are nearly 14 years old, they don't sound terribly dated, and all four of them are amongst Prince's greatest songs.
The other album tracks are pretty good, but a few of them will take some perserverance. I assure you it's worth it. ... ...There are some pleasing ballads and upbeat tunes comprising the rest of the album, and overall I believe this CD to be well worth the money.
The New Power Generation era in Prince's discography is a bit hit-and-miss, but Diamonds and Pearls is definately one of the hits. ...
KTDouthwaite 02.12.2004
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Product details
Title
Diamonds And Pearls
Performer
Prince & The New Power Generation
Genre
R&B
Sub Genre
Contemporary R&B
Release Date
02/1995
Recomended Retail Price
7.99 GBP
Original Release Year
1991
Label / Distributor
Paisley Park / Cinram Logistics
Guest Artist(s)
Prince & The New Power Generation
Producer
Prince; New Power Generation
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
75992537926
Catalogue Number
7599253792
SPAR code
AAD
Additional notes
Album Notes
Prince & New Power Generation: Prince (vocals, guitar); Tony M. (rap vocals); Rosie Gaines (vocals, keyboards, organ); Levi Seacer, Jr. (guitar, background vocals); Tommy Barbarella (keyboards); Sonny T. (bass, background vocals); Michael B. (drums); Kirk Johnson, Damon Dickson (percussion, background vocals). The Artist Formerly Known As Prince releases albums a bit like Stephen King writes books; with mind-boggling speed and an equal measure of royal success and passionate failure. On the groove- savvy DIAMONDS AND PEARLS, the diminutive one made an impressive rebound after the less-than-stellar GRAFFITI BRIDGE, with his most consistent and vibrant album since 1987's brilliant SIGN O' THE TIMES. Apparently aware of the powerful influence of groups like NWA, Public Enemy and Tribe Called Quest, Prince tried his hand at the harder genre, unleashing vocalist Tonio M. for cocky raps on songs like "Daddy Pop" and "Willing and Able." As always, Prince indulges happily in his erotic wanderings, with the guttural grooves and propositions of "Cream" and "Gett Off" leaving little to the imagination. However, it is the laid-back groove of the insightful and simply sung "Money Don't Matter" which is the quiet highlight of DIAMONDS AND PEARLS. A thoughtful reflection on disillusionment in love, business and politics, "Money Don't Matter" is perhaps Prince's most overlooked four-minute masterpiece.
Album Reviews
Melody Maker (12/91) - Ranked #24 in Melody Maker's list of the "Top 30 Albums Of 1991" - "...a major return to form..." Spin (11/91) - Highly Recommended "...purely and unabashedly tuneful...a sultry, groovy inventively jittery jewel box of diverse nuggets..." New York Times (1/1/92, p.22) - "...the most generally accessible Prince album in some time..."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Thunder
2.
Daddy Pop
3.
Diamonds And Pearls
4.
Cream
5.
Strollin'
6.
Willing And Able
7.
Gett Off
8.
Walk Don't Walk
9.
Jughead
10.
Money Don't Matter 2 Night
11.
Push
12.
Insatiable
13.
Live 4 Love
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