The demos that comprise Originals blow most artists' finished studio work out of the water.
Prince is, for me, one of the best singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of all time. The legend has not yet said its last word. In 2018, a set of demos recorded on the piano was released. In 2019, this is "Originals". A posthumous project that is definitely worth the detour, much more enjoyable and interesting musically. The songs have just been remastered, nothing has been added. From the beginning of the 80s, the prolific Prince began to write and compose many songs for ... read more
Finally, a collection of unreleased demos that Prince donated to other artists, demos that flourished without any trace of the originals, till now.
A pretty cool compilation which really highlights how talented Prince was as a writer.
Best Track: Wouldn't You Love to Love Me?
Worst Track: Jungle Love
i can see why he gave some of these away...but on the other hand he could've easily kept them too
Sex Shooter- 7
Jungle Love- 9
Manic Monday- 8
Noon Rendezvous- 8
Make-Up- 6
100 Mph- 8
You're My Love- 9
Holly Rock- 8
Baby, You're a Trip- 8
The Glamorous Life- 9
Gigolos Get Lonely Too- 8
Love... Thy Will Be Done- 9
Dear Michaelangelo- 8
Wouldn't You Love to Love Me?- 7
Nothing Compares 2 U- 10
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