The album manages to deftly thread the needle between a dazzling array of genres: disaffected synth pop, tongue-wagging hair metal, dark R&B, and pleading soul. The result is something that isn’t a successful combination of genres as much as an effortless, almost incidental transcendence of the very idea of genre itself.
Taken together, all of the stylistic experiments add up to a stunning statement of purpose that remains one of the most exciting rock & roll albums ever recorded.
It almost goes without saying that this album is absolutely essential for an awful lot of people.
That closing track is literally the best shit I might have heard in my entire life
Bro just made one of the greatest albums ever for a mid ahh movie
There is no debate that this shit right here stands as a timeless masterpiece, and as that transcends generations and genres, it leaves indelible mark on music history. Released in 1984, this iconic album by THE Prince was not only a commercial success but also an artistic triumph that showcased his immense talent and innovation.
I could tell that this was going to be something great as soon as I hit play, as "Let's Go ... read more
"Tell me, are we gonna let the elevator bring us down
Oh, no let's go!"
Released in June 1984, having been recorded throughout Aug. 1983 till Mar. 1984, Prince's 6th album / soundtrack for the film of the same name was regarded as the most pop-oriented album of the American singer's career.
This has been long overdue along with several other albums for me to check out. I've been aware of Prince's legacy but not heard many of his tracks sadly, aside from "Kiss" and the ... read more
Definition of a 10/10, zero-skip album. Just listen to it. My personal favorite Prince project is either 'Lovesexy' or the 'Sign O The Times' concert film... but 'Purple Rain' is objectively his masterpiece. The film version of 'Purple Rain' is a bit dated at times, but I still really enjoy it. And listening to the album only enhances the movie, and vice-versa. I recommend going back and forth between the two.
PURPLE RAIN 💜
Ok so like, I listened to the album a few months ago, thought it was alright and left it in the back of my mind. AND HOLY SHIT... After revisiting the album i was blown away, its pure bliss bro.
Like shit, the synths, the guitar work, the drumming, the mixing, and just everything mixes together in this collage of sound that is beyond music, it's legendary. The closing track is probably the best thing I've ever heard. Thanks prince person 👍
Purple Rain is my favorite album of all time. It is one of the greatest albums ever made by someone who is also one of the greatest artists & multi-instrumentalists to ever walk on Earth. Prince & The Revolution experimented with the genres of pop, rock, R&B, funk, and soul like a bartender or barista adding and blending ingredients into the most delicious and flavorful smoothie or cocktail you will ever taste. The fact that this is even a soundtrack for a semi-autobiography film ... read more
1 | Let's Go Crazy 4:40 | 96 |
2 | Take Me With U 3:54 | 92 |
3 | The Beautiful Ones 5:13 | 93 |
4 | Computer Blue 3:59 | 92 |
5 | Darling Nikki 4:14 | 91 |
6 | When Doves Cry 5:52 | 97 |
7 | I Would Die 4 U 2:58 | 94 |
8 | Baby I'm a Star 4:24 | 91 |
9 | Purple Rain 8:40 | 98 |