Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - Rated 8/500!
Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes by Kevin Gray at Acoustech Mastering!
Featured in Michael Fremer's Heavy Rotation in the September 2009 Issue of Stereophile!
Prince designed "Purple Rain" as the project that would make him a superstar, and surprisingly, that is exactly what happened. Simultaneously more focused and ambitious than any of his previous records, "Purple Rain" finds Prince consolidating his funk and R&B roots while moving boldly into pop,rock, and heavy metal with nine superbly crafted songs. Although Prince's songwriting is at a peak, the presence of the Revolution pulls the music into sharper focus, giving it a tougher, more aggressive edge. Even with all of his new, but uncompromising, forays into pop Prince hasn't abandoned funk. 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 created.
"The blockbuster soundtrack to Prince's semi- autobiographical movie was raunchy enough to inspire Tipper Gore to form the Parents Music Resource Center. It also showcases Prince's abilities as a guitarist, especially on "Let's Go Crazy." The breakthrough hit, "When Doves Cry," has no bass track: Looking for a different sound, Prince removed it, making one more unforgettable single. The title track was inspired by Bob Seger, of all people when Prince was touring behind 1999 Seger was playing many of the same markets. Prince didn't understand his appeal but decided to try writing a crossover hit, a ballad in the Seger mode." - www.rollingstone.com
Features:
Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes by Kevin Gray at Acoustech Mastering!
Pressed on 180 Gram Vinyl
Pressed at R.T.I.
Features all original packaging
Single Pocket Gatefold Jacket with Insert
Selections:
1. Lets Go Crazy
2. Take Me With U
3. The Beautiful Ones
4. Computer Blue
5. Darling Nikki
6. When Doves Cry
7. I Would Die 4 U
8. Baby Im A Star
9. Purple Rain
Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes by Kevin Gray at Acoustech Mastering!
Featured in Michael Fremer's Heavy Rotation in the September 2009 Issue of Stereophile!
Prince designed "Purple Rain" as the project that would make him a superstar, and surprisingly, that is exactly what happened. Simultaneously more focused and ambitious than any of his previous records, "Purple Rain" finds Prince consolidating his funk and R&B roots while moving boldly into pop,rock, and heavy metal with nine superbly crafted songs. Although Prince's songwriting is at a peak, the presence of the Revolution pulls the music into sharper focus, giving it a tougher, more aggressive edge. Even with all of his new, but uncompromising, forays into pop Prince hasn't abandoned funk. 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 created.
"The blockbuster soundtrack to Prince's semi- autobiographical movie was raunchy enough to inspire Tipper Gore to form the Parents Music Resource Center. It also showcases Prince's abilities as a guitarist, especially on "Let's Go Crazy." The breakthrough hit, "When Doves Cry," has no bass track: Looking for a different sound, Prince removed it, making one more unforgettable single. The title track was inspired by Bob Seger, of all people when Prince was touring behind 1999 Seger was playing many of the same markets. Prince didn't understand his appeal but decided to try writing a crossover hit, a ballad in the Seger mode." - www.rollingstone.com
Features:
Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes by Kevin Gray at Acoustech Mastering!
Pressed on 180 Gram Vinyl
Pressed at R.T.I.
Features all original packaging
Single Pocket Gatefold Jacket with Insert
Selections:
1. Lets Go Crazy
2. Take Me With U
3. The Beautiful Ones
4. Computer Blue
5. Darling Nikki
6. When Doves Cry
7. I Would Die 4 U
8. Baby Im A Star
9. Purple Rain
