With the release of this seminal double-album, Prince evolves from the minimalist synth-pop that powered such discs as DIRTY MIND and CONTROVERSY into the pop genius that defined such quirky masterpieces as PURPLE RAIN and SIGN OF THE TIMES. Were it only for the hits--the loopy bounce of "Delirious," the moody slide of "Little Red Corvette," and the irresistible title track (only Prince could have written the ultimate dance song for the turn of the millennium 18 years before the fact)--1999 would be essential. These tracks are as perfect as they are familiar from incessant radio play.
The rest of 1999 holds up to the radio hits. Loose, nasty grooves like "D.M.S.R." and "Automatic" are interspersed with the propulsive shuffle of "Let's Pretend We're Married" and the soulful, psychedelic pulse of "Something In The Water." This is not average dance music. Prince's hybrid of rich, trippy atmospherics, '80s synth-y keyboard sounds, lush, asymmetrical harmonies, elements of rock guitar, soulful singing, and strong songwriting--all rolled together with beats--weaves dark, sexual energy into ebullient boogie anthems. 1999 is one of the definitive pop music documents of the '80s.
Live Recording
Recorded at Sunset Sound & Uptown, Los Angeles, California.
Personnel: Prince (vocals, various instruments); Dez (vocals, guitar); Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin, J.J. (vocals).
Rolling Stone (4/11/02, p.106) - Ranked #14 in Rolling Stone's "50 Coolest Records" - "...Rubbery synth-funk odes to dance, music, sex and romance..." Rolling Stone (November 1989) - Ranked #16 in Rolling Stone's "100 Best Albums Of The Eighties" survey. CMJ (1/5/04, p.12) - Ranked #5 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1983".
One of the best!!!!! He is a legendary man who does not receive enough credit!!!!!!!! Submitted by Ashley (Toledo, OH) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 2 found this helpful.
1999 - funk ,rock,pop,soul, Prince´s 1999"cd or album on vinyl is one of his finest work... 1999" a perfect party athem and "Little red corvette" 80´s sound or what?:)
"Automatic" funk and soul with a sexy beat.
"Something in the water".. is a masterpiece ,
and you still have."Free" "lady cab driver" and Let´s pretend,,
This cd is a must if you like funk,soul,pop or rock..
prince is funky! Submitted by a reviewer (sweden,malmoe) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
GOOD I HAVE THIS ALBUM I ONLY HAVE 2 FAVORITE TRACKS # 6, & 7 Submitted by VERONICA (BRONX N.Y) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
One of the best This is truly a great album! Prince is a Genius...man, ya gotta love Little Red Corvette, 1999, sumthin' in the water, Lady cab driver, the catchy pop of Delirous!...and can someone say Dance, Music, Sex, Romance? It captures the 80s sound tied in with funk, rock, and various instruments....a must have !
If you really like Prince, u should get this one!! Submitted by Marin (Maryland) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 1 found this helpful.
Breakout album This is the album that pushed the Purple One into the spot light! With rock tracks like "Little Red Corvette" and idiosyncratic funk numbers like "1999" were bound to be hits for the artist. Prince was a bonafied star with 1999! Other favorites include "Something in the Water (Does Not Compute) and "D.M.S.R" Submitted by Dillon (Columbus, Ohio) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 2 found this helpful.
One of the best!!!!!
GOOD
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