Again only reached two listens this week, ack. At least I knew the whole album before, unlike others I've tried to rank recently. And so:
- I Would Die 4 U - More about Prince's self-concept than the album's most obvious lyrical themes, which has little to do with the pretty happenstance yet highly personal reasons I hold it dear.
- When Doves Cry - It simply speaks for itself.
- Lets Go Crazy - To me, maybe one of the most marvelously composed and remarkably fun songs ever, and a perfect match for Purple Rain (the song).
- Purple Rain - He more than earned an indulgent ending, one which hits more than enough of the right notes.
- Take Me with U
- Baby Im a Star - Effervescent, including in its espousal of some of Prince's ideals. We are a star.
- Darling Nikki
- The Beautiful Ones - Impressive instrumentation, but I'm iffy about its lyrics.
- Computer Blue
Love and desire, and the intersection of the two, are topics rather closer to my heart now than, say, a year ago. Prince's singular, passionately sensual perspective particularly speaks to that part of me.
And while we're on the topic of Prince, though it has little to do with Purple Rain in particular, here's a piece that has stuck with me: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/09/09/the-book-of-prince