Released 1982
1999
PrinceInside 1999 by Prince
1999- Album Overview Prince's "1999," released on October 27, 1982, stands as a pivotal moment in the evolution of po…
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Released 2010
20ten
PrinceOne week with 20ten: thoughts on Prince
20ten- Album Overview Released in 2010, "20ten" is the thirty-fourth studio album by the iconic musician Prince. This…
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Released 2006
3121
PrinceWhy Prince's 3121 matters
3121- Album Overview Released on March 21, 2006, "3121" marked Prince's return to the music scene after a period of r…
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Released 1985
Around The World In A Day
PrinceOne week with Around The World In A Day: thoughts on Prince
Around The World In A Day- Album Overview Released on April 22, 1985, "Around The World In A Day" marks Prince's foll…
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Released 2014
Art Official Age
PrinceFrom intro to finale: what Art Official Age delivers
Art Official Age- Album Overview "Art Official Age," released on September 30, 2014, is one of the two albums that ma…
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Released 1989
Black Album
PrinceFirst impressions of Prince – Black Album
Black Album- Album Overview The "Black Album," originally recorded in 1987, is a landmark Prince release that showcas…
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Released 1986
Camille
PrinceListening to Camille by Prince
Camille- Album Overview Released in 1986, "Camille" is an intriguing and often overlooked project by the legendary Pr…
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Released 1996
Chaos and Disorder
PrinceExploring the sound of Prince: Chaos and Disorder
Chaos and Disorder- Album Overview Released on September 13, 1996, "Chaos and Disorder" is the 18th studio album by t…
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Released 1994
Chicken Grease
PrinceListening to Chicken Grease by Prince
Chicken Grease- Album Overview “Chicken Grease” is a track from Prince's critically acclaimed album “Black Album,” wh…
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Released 1994
Come
PrinceInside the atmosphere of Prince's Come
Come- Album Overview Prince's "Come," released on August 16, 1994, is a pivotal entry in the artist's extensive disco…
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Released 1981
Controversy
PrinceDiving deep into Controversy by Prince
Controversy- Album Overview Released on October 14, 1981, "Controversy" is the fourth studio album by the iconic musi…
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Released 1990
Crystal Ball
PrinceCrystal Ball: exploring the world of Prince
Crystal Ball- Album Overview Released in 1998, "Crystal Ball" is a posthumous compilation album by the legendary musi…
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Released 1991
Diamonds and Pearls
PrinceBreaking down the themes in Diamonds and Pearls by Prince
Diamonds and Pearls- Album Overview Released on October 13, 1991, "Diamonds and Pearls" is the thirteenth studio albu…
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Released 1980
Dirty Mind
PrinceThe evolution of Prince in Dirty Mind
Dirty Mind- Album Overview Released on October 8, 1980, "Dirty Mind" is the third studio album by Prince, showcasing …
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Released 1990
Dirty Mind outtakes
PrinceOne week with Dirty Mind outtakes: thoughts on Prince
Dirty Mind outtakes- Album Overview Released in 1980, "Dirty Mind" is one of Prince's most influential albums, markin…
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Released 1996
Emancipation
PrinceListening to Emancipation by Prince
Emancipation- Album Overview Released on November 19, 1996, "Emancipation" marks a significant moment in Prince's ill…
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Released 1978
For You
PrinceFor You: discovering Prince's artistry
For You- Album Overview Released on April 7, 1978, "For You" is the debut studio album by the legendary musician Prin…
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Released 2015
Hitnrun Phase One
PrinceHitnrun Phase One: what Prince wants you to feel
Hitnrun Phase One- Album Overview Released on September 7, 2015, "Hitnrun Phase One" marks Prince's return to the mus…
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Released 2015
Hitnrun Phase Two
PrinceInside the atmosphere of Prince's Hitnrun Phase Two
Hitnrun Phase Two- Album Overview Released on December 12, 2015, "Hitnrun Phase Two" is the final studio album by the…
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Released 1989
Hollywood Affair
PrinceInside Hollywood Affair by Prince
Hollywood Affair- Album Overview "Hollywood Affair" is a posthumous compilation album by the legendary musician Princ…
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Released 1995
Le Premier Gold Experience
PrinceListening to Le Premier Gold Experience by Prince
Le Premier Gold Experience- Album Overview Released in 1995, "Le Premier Gold Experience" is a compilation album by t…
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Released 2009
Lotusflow3r
PrinceListening guide: Prince's Lotusflow3r
Lotusflow3r- Album Overview Prince's "Lotusflow3r," released in 2009, is a testament to the artist's relentless creat…
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Released 1992
Love Symbol
PrinceDiving deep into Love Symbol by Prince
Love Symbol- Album Overview "Love Symbol," released on October 13, 1992, is the fourteenth studio album by the iconic…
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Released 1988
Lovesexy
PrinceLovesexy: the next chapter for Prince
Lovesexy- Album Overview "Lovesexy," released on May 10, 1988, marks a significant chapter in Prince's illustrious ca…
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Released 2004
Musicology
PrinceHow Prince shaped the sound of Musicology
Musicology- Album Overview "Musicology," released on April 19, 2004, marked a significant return for Prince, both art…
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Released 2003
N.e.w.s.
PrinceThe evolution of Prince in N.e.w.s.
N.e.w.s.- Album Overview The album "N.e.w.s." by Prince was released on March 29, 2003, under the NPG Records label. …
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Released 1998
newpower Soul
PrincePrince returns with newpower Soul
newpower Soul- Album Overview "newpower Soul," released on June 30, 1998, marks a significant chapter in Prince's ill…
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Released 2002
One Nite Alone... Solo Piano And Voice By Prince
PrinceThe evolution of Prince in One Nite Alone... Solo Piano And Voice By Prince
One Nite Alone... Solo Piano And Voice By Prince- Album Overview One Nite Alone... Solo Piano And Voice By Prince, re…
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Released 2007
Planet Earth
PrinceFrom intro to finale: what Planet Earth delivers
Planet Earth- Album Overview Released on July 16, 2007, "Planet Earth" is an album by the legendary musician Prince, …
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Released 2014
Plectrumelectrum
PrinceWhy Prince's Plectrumelectrum matters
Plectrumelectrum- Album Overview "Plectrumelectrum," released on September 30, 2014, is one of Prince's most signific…
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Released 1979
Prince
PrinceThe evolution of Prince in Prince
Prince- Album Overview Prince's self-titled album, released on October 19, 1979, marks a significant milestone in his…
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Released 1999
Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic
PrinceReview of Prince – Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic
Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic- Album Overview "Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic" is the 25th studio album by the legendary mus…
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