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 ... ...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 ...
clytaemnestra 03.03.2006
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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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