Sign 'O' the Times by Prince
Performed by: Prince
Editorial Reviews:
2005 Japanese standard jewel case pressing of Prince's 1987 album. Features the same tracks and mastering as the US edition but includes an OBI and Japanese/English insert. Warner. 2005.
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Summary: A work of a genius
Comment: This is one of my favourites in all categories. I don't see myself as a fan Prince's music and I actually don't own any of his other recordings, but this one is really special. This is a modern experiment stretched across two discs containing everything from hard rock, pop, blues to soul an rap. Highly recommended!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Final stroke of genius
Comment: I filmed a video review for this album but it was too large. I uploaded it to my website instead. In short, I basically said this is my favorite Prince album of all time. It's amazing.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Real Deal
Comment: I've listened to Dirty Mind some in the past and always liked Prince from afar but never really understood all the raving until I gave Sign 'O' the Times a couple of solid spins. This record keeps on giving and I agree with the earlier post that it ranks up there with "Here, My Dear", "Songs in the Key of Life", etc. But also, like [...] points out, it belongs in a larger canon alongside the classic "messy" double LPs like "Exile on Main Street" and The White Album. It's fun, crazy, romantic and downright profound throughout this huge listen of a record.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastic
Comment: Prince's Sign O The Times is one of those albums that's so good that you're tempted to criticize it. It is definitely sprawling and all over the map. It blows the previous "Parade" to shreds. Prince tries everything here and it all works. The only song I'm not crazy about is "It." "It" is filler and the only misstep but It (lol) is surrounded by such quality material that it makes it easier to ignore IT. Don't let IT distract you. Ok, enough about It. Just get this if you haven't already. Also seek out the B-sides that were recorded during these sessions. Shockadelica and La La La He He He are up in quality with the rest of the album. Now what we need is a re-release of the Sign O The Times concert video on DVD.
Customer Rating:
Summary: GIVE THIS ALL THE STARS YOU CAN
Comment: Every generation gets the White Album it deserves, and after 20 years of dust-settling we can take a clear look at this generation's. I dont want to go through the album track by track, but I would like to single a few out; On 'It' the contrast between the synthetic beats and Prince's all too human vocals makes for one of his very best tracks; in fact the whole thing sounds like someone trapped inside a giant thumping robot Wicker Man, trying desparately to shag his way out.For me it's the best vocal he's ever done and even casual observers will know that's saying a lot; plus only Miles Davis has done more with two chords and a short shard of melody (on 'Black satin'). 'Slow Love' and 'Adore' are the most voluptuous things he's done and 'Forever In My Life ' the most romantic. It really is an album of contrasts and superlatives.
EAN: 0075992557726
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Warner Bros / Wea
Release Date: 1990-10-25
Studio: Warner Bros / Wea
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Editorial Reviews:
2005 Japanese standard jewel case pressing of Prince's 1987 album. Features the same tracks and mastering as the US edition but includes an OBI and Japanese/English insert. Warner. 2005.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: A work of a genius
Comment: This is one of my favourites in all categories. I don't see myself as a fan Prince's music and I actually don't own any of his other recordings, but this one is really special. This is a modern experiment stretched across two discs containing everything from hard rock, pop, blues to soul an rap. Highly recommended!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Final stroke of genius
Comment: I filmed a video review for this album but it was too large. I uploaded it to my website instead. In short, I basically said this is my favorite Prince album of all time. It's amazing.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Real Deal
Comment: I've listened to Dirty Mind some in the past and always liked Prince from afar but never really understood all the raving until I gave Sign 'O' the Times a couple of solid spins. This record keeps on giving and I agree with the earlier post that it ranks up there with "Here, My Dear", "Songs in the Key of Life", etc. But also, like [...] points out, it belongs in a larger canon alongside the classic "messy" double LPs like "Exile on Main Street" and The White Album. It's fun, crazy, romantic and downright profound throughout this huge listen of a record.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastic
Comment: Prince's Sign O The Times is one of those albums that's so good that you're tempted to criticize it. It is definitely sprawling and all over the map. It blows the previous "Parade" to shreds. Prince tries everything here and it all works. The only song I'm not crazy about is "It." "It" is filler and the only misstep but It (lol) is surrounded by such quality material that it makes it easier to ignore IT. Don't let IT distract you. Ok, enough about It. Just get this if you haven't already. Also seek out the B-sides that were recorded during these sessions. Shockadelica and La La La He He He are up in quality with the rest of the album. Now what we need is a re-release of the Sign O The Times concert video on DVD.
Customer Rating:
Summary: GIVE THIS ALL THE STARS YOU CAN
Comment: Every generation gets the White Album it deserves, and after 20 years of dust-settling we can take a clear look at this generation's. I dont want to go through the album track by track, but I would like to single a few out; On 'It' the contrast between the synthetic beats and Prince's all too human vocals makes for one of his very best tracks; in fact the whole thing sounds like someone trapped inside a giant thumping robot Wicker Man, trying desparately to shag his way out.For me it's the best vocal he's ever done and even casual observers will know that's saying a lot; plus only Miles Davis has done more with two chords and a short shard of melody (on 'Black satin'). 'Slow Love' and 'Adore' are the most voluptuous things he's done and 'Forever In My Life ' the most romantic. It really is an album of contrasts and superlatives.
Technical Details
Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0075992557726
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Warner Bros / Wea
Release Date: 1990-10-25
Studio: Warner Bros / Wea
