Gold Experience, The - Prince

Advantages: Great music; inspired writing; kept up with the times nicely
Disadvantages: Couple of stinking ballads - he didn't wanna do that!

...Sep 1984 Around The World In A Day May 1985 Parade Apr 1986 Sign 'O' The Times Apr 1987 Lovesexy May 1988 Batman (OST) Jul 1989 Graffiti Bridge Sep 1990 Gett Off Aug 1991 Diamonds And Pearls Oct 1991 Symbol Oct 1992 Hits 1 Sep 1993 Hits 2 Sep 1993 The B-Sides Sep 1993 Come Aug 1994 The Black Album Dec 1994 The Gold Experience Oct 1995 Chaos And Disorder Jul 1996 Emancipation Nov 1996 Rainbow Children Jul 1999 The Very Best Of Aug 2001 Musicology Mar 2004 OVERALL --------------- Not the album to start with for non-Prince fans. Get Purple Rain or one of his hits compilations instead. I love it, it reminds me of a time and place that was unique and engaging: like Prince himself. Thanks for reading! Wayne... Read review

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Advantages: Diverse styles; features "Kiss"
Disadvantages: Slightly too psychadelic in parts

...1989 Graffiti Bridge Sep 1990 Gett Off Aug 1991 Diamonds And Pearls Oct 1991 Symbol Oct 1992 Hits 1 Sep 1993 Hits 2 Sep 1993 The B-Sides Sep 1993 Come Aug 1994 The Black Album Dec 1994 The Gold Experience Oct 1995 Chaos And Disorder Jul 1996 Emancipation Nov 1996 Rainbow Children Jul 1999 The Very Best Of Aug 2001 Musicology Mar 2004 OVERALL -------------- Not a great place to start for those who are new to Prince and want to find out more. Get one of the "Hits" collections first and work backwards from Symbol to Purple Rain and you'll be well catered for. Still, for those who do know him, this album is cracking stuff and full of surprises from the outset. You can get it for £6.97 on Amazon and £4.99 everytime HMV have a sale. One thing about Prince, you never know... Read review

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Advantages: An original sounding double disc
Disadvantages: Some of the songs are a little dated

...a transitional period in his distinct style. If you’re unfamiliar with Prince or his music, or if, like a lot of people, you’re only familiar with the single “Purple Rain”, this album isn’t really the best place to start. In those circumstances, try the more mainstream offerings, such as the “Purple Rain LP”, “The Gold Experience”, or even his latest outing “Musicology”. But back to “Sign O’ The Times”. There are 16 tracks in total, spread over two discs, and all tracks are produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince (there’s control-freakery for you!). The best way that I can describe the overall sound of the album is funk and jazz-fusion. Sounds off-putting, doesn’t it?!?! But honestly, it generally works really well! Disc 1 1. Sign O’ The Times The album opens with the title track. Despite its lack of actual ‘music... Read review

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