当時、駒場東大教養部の生協で購入した(学生だったわけではない)。バーゲンだったし、ジャケットの美しさに魅かれたから、というのはまんざら冗談ではない。19世紀にAround the World in Eighty Daysだったのだから、20世紀の今なら1日だってことも冗談ではなかっただろう。
ひとつは、当時絶好調のプリンスが自らのバブリーな余勢をかってワールドワイドなメッセージを必要としたのかもしれない。何しろ自らのレーベル、ペイズリー・パークの第1弾。アルバムには同名曲が収められ、そこで歌われる歌詞を絵解きしたような見開きのジャケットに描かれたアートにはプリンスのメッセージが拡がっているのだろう。
それは、いわば60年代のサイケデリア高揚期のAll You Need Is Loveの時代と同期している。<心を開き/胸の内を明かすんだ><笑いを忘れてさえいなければ誰だって参加できる><ペイズリー・パークはきみの心の中にある>ここには<規則なんてひとつもないんだ>。中村とうよう氏が当時<プリンスも案外ふつうだ>といったのは楽曲だけでなく、こんなメッセージをも指していたのかもしれない。これは、再びワールド・ミュージックが盛んとなった90年代のバブル期にも繰り返されるメッセージでもあった。つまり、欲しいだけの金が手に入れば、次に欲しくなるのは“愛”だからだ。それを物欲と考えたくない故の“無境界”であり、遍く無尽蔵の愛への信仰告白。プリンスのMind Gamesか?PaisleyやRaspberryは、通行手形?どこへでも自由に行けるという訳か?
いや、揶揄しているのじゃない。むしろ何度でもこの"自由"は叫ばれていい。金がないと言って嘆く必要はない。しかし、金が余っているからと言って卑下することもまたないのだ。目の前の官能に耽るのもいい。でも、それはいつまでも続くことはない。人間の欲望は決して充たされることがないからだ。Pop Lifeっていったい何だろう?人はただ一度きりの人生を思い切り楽しみたいだけだろう。その権利は誰にもあるはずだ。そう考えるにすぎないだろう。
このメッセージはいつも必要じゃないだろうか。達観というんじゃなく、生きる者すべてにいつも必要なものじゃないか。そんな肯定感あふれるこのアルバムは今でも大切な宝だ。
アラウンド・ザ・ワールド・イン・ア・デイ(紙ジャケ SHM-CD)
| 仕様 | 価格 | 新品 | 中古品 |
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CD, CD, インポート, 1985/5/13
"もう一度試してください。" | 通常盤 | ¥952 | ¥203 |
|
CD, 1997/2/25
"もう一度試してください。" | 1枚組 |
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| — | ¥283 |
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CD, エクスプリシットな歌詞, 限定版, 2009/7/15
"もう一度試してください。" | エクスプリシットな歌詞, SHM-CD |
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| — | ¥5,669 |
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曲目リスト
| 1 | アラウンド・ザ・ワールド・イン・ア・デイ |
| 2 | ペイズリー・パーク |
| 3 | コンディション・オブ・ザ・ハート |
| 4 | ラズベリー・ベレー |
| 5 | タンバリン |
| 6 | アメリカ |
| 7 | ポップ・ライフ |
| 8 | ザ・ラダー |
| 9 | テンプテイション |
商品の説明
プリンス、デビュー30周年記念!紙ジャケットSHM-CD仕様
『1999』と『パープル・レイン』の世界的ヒットにより、セールス的にも超ビッグアーティストとなったプリンスが、その地位に満足することなく放った、その天才ぶりが遺憾なく発揮された大傑作アルバム。(1985年作品)
■US盤オリジナル・アートワーク(特殊ダブル・ジャケット)再現
■US盤オリジナル・レーベル再現
■日本盤オリジナル帯再現
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レビューのフィルタリング中に問題が発生しました。後でもう一度試してください。
2022年12月7日に日本でレビュー済み
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2020年9月8日に日本でレビュー済み
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プリンスの作品中では特にポップスなアルバムじゃないのでしょうか。順番待ちとしたらパープルレインの次の作品ってことになるんでしょうが、変わりますね。ラズベリーベレーは名曲です。
2019年7月11日に日本でレビュー済み
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数あるプリンスのアルバムの中で1番か2番目ぐらいに好きなアルバムです。
2016年6月8日に日本でレビュー済み
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紫色の大きなヒョウタンから、色とりどりで色んなパターンの
ペイズリーのコマが、もう出てきて出てきて困っちゃう感じです。
やはり当時としては、あのようなビッグ・ヒットの後ですから、
皆さんさぞかし驚いた事だろうとは思うのですが、そういった意外性も
含んでデザインされたアルバムなのでしょう。
こうした不連続面で、ポップに弾ける感情を持って音楽を楽しむ。
しばらくして、界面が活性化された頃にまた新たな何かを放り込んできて・・・
生涯を通してPop Lifeを具現化してみせた真のアーティスト、
それがプリンスだったのだと、改めて感心しました。
ちなみに、自作Paradeはこのアルバムの進化形だと思います。
併せてお聴きになられることをお勧めします。
ペイズリーのコマが、もう出てきて出てきて困っちゃう感じです。
やはり当時としては、あのようなビッグ・ヒットの後ですから、
皆さんさぞかし驚いた事だろうとは思うのですが、そういった意外性も
含んでデザインされたアルバムなのでしょう。
こうした不連続面で、ポップに弾ける感情を持って音楽を楽しむ。
しばらくして、界面が活性化された頃にまた新たな何かを放り込んできて・・・
生涯を通してPop Lifeを具現化してみせた真のアーティスト、
それがプリンスだったのだと、改めて感心しました。
ちなみに、自作Paradeはこのアルバムの進化形だと思います。
併せてお聴きになられることをお勧めします。
2017年10月28日に日本でレビュー済み
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全てが素晴らしいが、3.5.8がとくに凄い。3.5のクレジットはプリンスのみ。
ジャケットにも描かれているラダー。徐々に熱を上げるボーカリゼーションも常識を逸脱している。
このアルバム以降、パレード、サインオブザタイムスと続々と最高傑作が発売された。
この頃のプリンスがたぶん一番。天才と言われて当然。
私も10代半ばの一番多感な時に、リアルタイムで聞けたのが、なんとしあわせな事だったかと‥。
亡くなって、今になって、(わかっていたけど)、感謝したいです。
ジャケットにも描かれているラダー。徐々に熱を上げるボーカリゼーションも常識を逸脱している。
このアルバム以降、パレード、サインオブザタイムスと続々と最高傑作が発売された。
この頃のプリンスがたぶん一番。天才と言われて当然。
私も10代半ばの一番多感な時に、リアルタイムで聞けたのが、なんとしあわせな事だったかと‥。
亡くなって、今になって、(わかっていたけど)、感謝したいです。
2016年9月24日に日本でレビュー済み
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パープルレインも1999も好きですが、40代半ば過ぎの人はこれかと思います。大道では無いかと思います。昔、カセットに取って良く聞きました。
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プリンスは数少ない、好きなアーチストの一人です。惜しくも57歳の若さで他界してしまったので、レコードのために聴けなくなったアルバムをCDで買いあさっています。いつ聞いても色あせない楽曲が多いので、改めて才能を感じます。
他の国からのトップレビュー
Leah R.
5つ星のうち5.0
Utter symphonic ecstasy!
2011年8月3日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
It is a well-known fact that Prince Rogers Nelson is a musical genius. And yet, fans, in 1985, were quite surprised when he introduced this album to the world. While gravitating gracefully from his pre-Purple Rain success, Prince secretly went to work on his seventh studio album. In addition to choosing low-key publicity for this follow-up project, Mr. Nelson preferred to keep the entire album under wraps right up until the very first airing of the music video for "Raspberry Beret." Clearly, Mr. Purple Passion was functioning on a new level with this album, not just personally, but in music as a whole. The ambiance of this particular project, with its Middle Eastern inspired, neo-psychedelic abstraction, sees Prince further diversifying musically, adding orchestrations, and presenting an overall Mediterranean feel that's quite refreshing to the listener's ears. Ultimately, when "Around the World in a Day" made its premier, in April of '85, it shower down from the clouds in complete victory, and, consequently, going on to double platinum success. I own numerous albums by Prince (and the Revolution), so I will state: If you are looking for a replica of "1999" or "Purple Rain", best better look elsewhere. Because what you have here is a palate of rarities; the culmination of a genius; the pinnacle of an artist whose talent was unrivaled by all whom derived from the '80s Pop/R&B/Funk/New Wave era! Furthermore, if you are an eternal fan such as myself, then most likely you already own this album. But if for some insane reason that you are not a fan, then there's a good chance that you will miss your ticket to a day of true cultural enthrallment!
Track listing for Around the World in a Day:
1. Around the World in a Day (3:28)
2. Paisley Park (4:42)
3. Condition of the Heart (6:48)
4. Raspberry Beret (3:32)
5. Tambourine (2:47)
6. America (3:42)
7. Pop Life (3:43)
8. The Ladder (5:29)
9. Temptation (8:17)
All caution was challenged head-on for this album, as evident by the incorporation of instruments, such as the cello, the violin, the finger cymbals, the electric bass and the drums. Upon hearing the tribal opening for the first track "Around the World in a Day", one might assume that Prince returned home from a long overdue vacation from the West Indies. The interlace of Chinese and Egyptian culture is heavily utilized throughout this recording, bringing indefinite elements of crashing bronzed brass straight to your ears. Next, the carnivalesque "Paisley Park", which shares its name with Prince's recording complex, Paisley Park Studios, and tells of a utopian place one can go to escape the chaos of the world around them. The echo of the rock-guitar, and the 3-point pounding beat, leaves plenty of space for the occasional clinging finger cymbals. And what would a signature recording be without the glorious backing vocals provided by Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman?! Both artists' vocals radiate! Moving forward. Following up with its mellow entrance is the exquisite, "Condition of the Heart." Ohhh, how I love every second of this beautiful ballad. Prince doesn't actually start singing until 2:38, thus leaving a great stretch of time to display definitive piano work! What is shocking to me is the fact that this song has never appeared on any of his GH compilations. That said, this track is one of Mr. Nelson's most flawless, effortless ballads, ever!
Things get more upbeat with the affectionate aura of "Raspberry Beret." The joyride opens with a pattern of sharp hand claps, and sparks your interest with a 1-3 countdown. Thereafter begins this global celebration of stringed instruments plucking and tuning from start to finish, including the clinging of arabesque finger cymbals, a few gentle strums of the harp, and a great deal of the violin, all tied together with a bouncy bottom-heavy and, might I add, a very catchy bassline. The music video for its time was incredibly clever, exhibiting an array of the human race, and further reflecting the worldly branding and direction of this album. In the video, Prince arrives to entertain his lady love, as well as a sea of common folk and admirers alike. Styling from head to toe, Prince performs with grandeur perfection, while donning a 2-piece, cloud print, sky blue suit, a snug, white ruffled frock, and sporting a short, dark sleek hairdo. And we must not forget the appearance of his white "Purple Rain" guitar! The intro used for the album version differs from the music video version (my favorite), and can be found on the "Ultimate" album, in 12" format. "Tambourine" has a distinctively fitting sound of 1985, particularly the percussion. The lyrics come across as sexually suggestive, but quickly dissolve due to the exhilaration of the up-beat rhythm, which moves and grooves. "America", a song literally being torn apart by the opposing forces of Rock & Roll and Funk, brings about a hardcore resonance. This time around, the tempestuous patriarch presents his outlook on the hardships of this country, and clamoring the truth with such serious meaning. The power-driven anthem explodes with an enraged rock-guitar, puttering percussion, and the tambourine, all collectively paving the way for this momentous occasion...entertaining the hearts of the caring and compassionate...far and wide...from seeeea toooo shiiiiiniiiiing seeeea!
The rhythmic, "Pop Life", is another of my favorites. The recording slowly begins with a faded-in synth line, and quickly releases smooth bass guitar and piano embellishments. The drums are used to perfection, and the handclaps return, both constructing more of a smooth groovy beat. Aside from the female empowerment of Wendy and Lisa, Ms. Sheila E. makes a guest appearance on the drums. Prince sails the entire barrage with insight on the greed of '80s Pop culture, taunting: "What's the matter with your life? Is the poverty bringing you down? Is the mailman jerking you 'round? Did he put your million dollar check in someone else's box?"...a message that, in my opinion, rings true in the Millennial era! As you climb further in your travels within this album, you will eventually reach "The Ladder." This marks the second ballad entry, and it's as lovely as its predecessor. Taking a cue from the obscured, "Our Destiny", The Ladder constructs its own rendition by providing sensual vibrations of the saxophone, and a rather powerful drum pattern. The beat mirrors a slow-tempo rhythm that is systematically sluggish, while everything is held together with a choir of all-star background vocals, including: Susannah, Tai, Wendy and, of course, Lisa. Lastly, the hot and heavy; the pulsating, "Temptation." Now, allow me to forewarn you to prepare your mind and your ears for any and everything that you THINK will hit you while listening to this recording...because, like a Mack 10, it's going to do just that! No worries, though. Look, it's Prince, so it's well worth it. The lyrics, the instruments, and the melody are tightly melted together with the most insistently catchy saxophone ever put on a Pop record! And it doesn't stop there! The heat rises to the extreme within a minute in, forcing the overall mood to implode, and, as a result, igniting the passion in Prince's guttural screams! Then arrives the ending...where even the piano teases and tantalizes! You are then bestowed an audible struggle between love and lust. What a way to finalize 42 minutes of all-round excellency!
Every song listed succeeds its purpose. I mean, there's simply not one bad recording to be found here! ATWIAD is just a taste for those who are "beginners", and will most likely leave you longing for his additional/lost/shelved material.
This album depicts Mr. Purple Passion in his prime, and deeply explores the depths of his talent in ways few could have predicted. In my humble opinion, this is one of Prince's greatest recordings! So what exactly is it that makes this project so pleasureful? What makes it the indisputable standout debut of ANY Prince album? Well, for me, as I said before, I think it has a lot to do with the worldly resonance presented. You have to remember, this was the pre/post We-Are-the-World era in music; an era when musicians were joining forces for a heartfelt cause; an era when creating music was accomplished with true meaning! One might easily say this album was Prince's cultural contribution to the world at that time in history. Personally, I feel that he had a purpose when developing the foundation for this masterpiece. The production itself was leaps and bounds ahead of much that was out during that time. Every instrument used was more polished than ever before, which is evident in every single note written and performed. Prince's fashionable entourage, the Revolution, had a huge influence on the aesthetic of this album as well, particularly from the contribution of Bobby Z (who I absolutely adore), Brownmark, Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, and Matt "Doctor" Fink—all whom played a significant role in the worldwide success within the group! And therein lies the primary reason why this rare accumulation of exceptional brilliance will endure for years to come!
Track listing for Around the World in a Day:
1. Around the World in a Day (3:28)
2. Paisley Park (4:42)
3. Condition of the Heart (6:48)
4. Raspberry Beret (3:32)
5. Tambourine (2:47)
6. America (3:42)
7. Pop Life (3:43)
8. The Ladder (5:29)
9. Temptation (8:17)
All caution was challenged head-on for this album, as evident by the incorporation of instruments, such as the cello, the violin, the finger cymbals, the electric bass and the drums. Upon hearing the tribal opening for the first track "Around the World in a Day", one might assume that Prince returned home from a long overdue vacation from the West Indies. The interlace of Chinese and Egyptian culture is heavily utilized throughout this recording, bringing indefinite elements of crashing bronzed brass straight to your ears. Next, the carnivalesque "Paisley Park", which shares its name with Prince's recording complex, Paisley Park Studios, and tells of a utopian place one can go to escape the chaos of the world around them. The echo of the rock-guitar, and the 3-point pounding beat, leaves plenty of space for the occasional clinging finger cymbals. And what would a signature recording be without the glorious backing vocals provided by Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman?! Both artists' vocals radiate! Moving forward. Following up with its mellow entrance is the exquisite, "Condition of the Heart." Ohhh, how I love every second of this beautiful ballad. Prince doesn't actually start singing until 2:38, thus leaving a great stretch of time to display definitive piano work! What is shocking to me is the fact that this song has never appeared on any of his GH compilations. That said, this track is one of Mr. Nelson's most flawless, effortless ballads, ever!
Things get more upbeat with the affectionate aura of "Raspberry Beret." The joyride opens with a pattern of sharp hand claps, and sparks your interest with a 1-3 countdown. Thereafter begins this global celebration of stringed instruments plucking and tuning from start to finish, including the clinging of arabesque finger cymbals, a few gentle strums of the harp, and a great deal of the violin, all tied together with a bouncy bottom-heavy and, might I add, a very catchy bassline. The music video for its time was incredibly clever, exhibiting an array of the human race, and further reflecting the worldly branding and direction of this album. In the video, Prince arrives to entertain his lady love, as well as a sea of common folk and admirers alike. Styling from head to toe, Prince performs with grandeur perfection, while donning a 2-piece, cloud print, sky blue suit, a snug, white ruffled frock, and sporting a short, dark sleek hairdo. And we must not forget the appearance of his white "Purple Rain" guitar! The intro used for the album version differs from the music video version (my favorite), and can be found on the "Ultimate" album, in 12" format. "Tambourine" has a distinctively fitting sound of 1985, particularly the percussion. The lyrics come across as sexually suggestive, but quickly dissolve due to the exhilaration of the up-beat rhythm, which moves and grooves. "America", a song literally being torn apart by the opposing forces of Rock & Roll and Funk, brings about a hardcore resonance. This time around, the tempestuous patriarch presents his outlook on the hardships of this country, and clamoring the truth with such serious meaning. The power-driven anthem explodes with an enraged rock-guitar, puttering percussion, and the tambourine, all collectively paving the way for this momentous occasion...entertaining the hearts of the caring and compassionate...far and wide...from seeeea toooo shiiiiiniiiiing seeeea!
The rhythmic, "Pop Life", is another of my favorites. The recording slowly begins with a faded-in synth line, and quickly releases smooth bass guitar and piano embellishments. The drums are used to perfection, and the handclaps return, both constructing more of a smooth groovy beat. Aside from the female empowerment of Wendy and Lisa, Ms. Sheila E. makes a guest appearance on the drums. Prince sails the entire barrage with insight on the greed of '80s Pop culture, taunting: "What's the matter with your life? Is the poverty bringing you down? Is the mailman jerking you 'round? Did he put your million dollar check in someone else's box?"...a message that, in my opinion, rings true in the Millennial era! As you climb further in your travels within this album, you will eventually reach "The Ladder." This marks the second ballad entry, and it's as lovely as its predecessor. Taking a cue from the obscured, "Our Destiny", The Ladder constructs its own rendition by providing sensual vibrations of the saxophone, and a rather powerful drum pattern. The beat mirrors a slow-tempo rhythm that is systematically sluggish, while everything is held together with a choir of all-star background vocals, including: Susannah, Tai, Wendy and, of course, Lisa. Lastly, the hot and heavy; the pulsating, "Temptation." Now, allow me to forewarn you to prepare your mind and your ears for any and everything that you THINK will hit you while listening to this recording...because, like a Mack 10, it's going to do just that! No worries, though. Look, it's Prince, so it's well worth it. The lyrics, the instruments, and the melody are tightly melted together with the most insistently catchy saxophone ever put on a Pop record! And it doesn't stop there! The heat rises to the extreme within a minute in, forcing the overall mood to implode, and, as a result, igniting the passion in Prince's guttural screams! Then arrives the ending...where even the piano teases and tantalizes! You are then bestowed an audible struggle between love and lust. What a way to finalize 42 minutes of all-round excellency!
Every song listed succeeds its purpose. I mean, there's simply not one bad recording to be found here! ATWIAD is just a taste for those who are "beginners", and will most likely leave you longing for his additional/lost/shelved material.
This album depicts Mr. Purple Passion in his prime, and deeply explores the depths of his talent in ways few could have predicted. In my humble opinion, this is one of Prince's greatest recordings! So what exactly is it that makes this project so pleasureful? What makes it the indisputable standout debut of ANY Prince album? Well, for me, as I said before, I think it has a lot to do with the worldly resonance presented. You have to remember, this was the pre/post We-Are-the-World era in music; an era when musicians were joining forces for a heartfelt cause; an era when creating music was accomplished with true meaning! One might easily say this album was Prince's cultural contribution to the world at that time in history. Personally, I feel that he had a purpose when developing the foundation for this masterpiece. The production itself was leaps and bounds ahead of much that was out during that time. Every instrument used was more polished than ever before, which is evident in every single note written and performed. Prince's fashionable entourage, the Revolution, had a huge influence on the aesthetic of this album as well, particularly from the contribution of Bobby Z (who I absolutely adore), Brownmark, Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, and Matt "Doctor" Fink—all whom played a significant role in the worldwide success within the group! And therein lies the primary reason why this rare accumulation of exceptional brilliance will endure for years to come!
Steven Haarala
5つ星のうち5.0
Purple Pop from Paisley Park
2016年5月26日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
In the summer months of 1958, Prince, Madonna and Michael Jackson were born. Surely there was an extraordinary alignment of the stars and planets at that time, for such star power to be unleashed upon the world in such a brief period. We just lost Prince recently, and the loss still stings, because he was so unique. He was eclectic and eccentric, a genre-buster. He was a songwriter, singer, dancer, producer, arranger - and played several instruments. I feel that he was at his best when he combined funk and R&B with rock, resulting in red-hot tracks like "Kiss", "Sign O' The Times", "Gett Off" and "Cream". But he also liked to experiment in other areas, and this 1985 album "Around The World In A Day" definitely proves that.
Since it followed the huge success of the 1984's "Purple Rain", you might have expected it to be a hard rock but pretty commercial album. But that's not what happened. This is one nice slice of Prince's unusual brand of pop, with quirky elements, odd musical effects. The first track, the title cut, opens with exotic high-pitch synth tones, and an exotic mid-tempo beat, played on the darbuka, giving it a rather mysterious, perhaps Middle Eastern sound. "Paisley Park", "Condition Of The Heart", and "Pop Life" all contain a sound akin to an organ which reminds me of the instrument used in "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles. But while "Paisley" is a relatively conventional mid-tempo track, "Condition" opens with a long, quiet, meandering piano and synth intro which leads into a slow, emotional vocal with odd harmonies; and "Pop Life" has a steady, solid beat and somewhat teasing, tongue-in-cheek vocals, and the track disintegrates into chaos at the end, barely recovering before the fadeout. Even "Raspberry Beret", a very commercial mild rock track with a happy, enthusiastic vocal, contains its share of unconventional musical details. Both "Tamborine" and "America" have dance beats, and odd vocal harmonies. The song structure of "Tamborine" is unconventional, and the lead vocal covers the full Prince range from sexy low to his trademark screams. The vocal for "America" is more restrained, and we hear again the high-pitch synth tones I mentioned for the title cut. The last 2 tracks, "The Ladder" and "Temptation", are both slow and bluesy. The vocal for "Ladder" alternates between chanting or talking lines (similar to "Purple Rain") and a traditional R&B song, with a decidedly gospel inclination. "Temptation" is loaded with 60's psychedelic guitar and features a trippy, darkish synth line, heard several times. The vocal varies from traditional R&B to regulation Prince screams. The second half of this track seems to be a dialogue about lust, between Prince and God, maybe? This takes place against a background of jazzy horns and piano, which get quieter and fade out.
The colorful palette of music supports an exposition of lyrics about mind expansion, social comment, sex, and morality. In the title song, Prince invites us to "Open your heart, open your mind...Take my hand, I'll show u/I think I know a better way." It turns out that "Paisley Park is in your heart" and that "There aren't any rules". The "Condition of the heart" seems to be that love is a losing game, because "Love it only seems 2 buy a terminal condition of the heart", among other disappointments described in the song. "Tamborine" must be a metaphor for sex: "Oh my God here u are/Prettiest thing in life I've ever seen...What's it like inside your tamborine?" In "America" we meet "Little sister making minimum wage", and Jimmy, who "never went to school/They made him pledge allegiance/Jimmy said it wasn't cool." Furthermore, in "Pop Life/Everybody needs a thrill...We all got a space 2 fill...What u putting in your nose/Is that where all your money goes...But life it ain't 2 funky/Unless it's got that pop". "The Ladder" is "...salvation of the soul/The steps u take are no easy road/But the reward is great". And finally, in "Temptation...Everybody on this earth has got a vice...this little prince thinks a lot about u, see?/Baby baby baby/I'm guilty in the first degree". And this song contains one of the album's best lines: "Purplelectricity whenever our bodies touch". No one but Prince would say that.
Since it followed the huge success of the 1984's "Purple Rain", you might have expected it to be a hard rock but pretty commercial album. But that's not what happened. This is one nice slice of Prince's unusual brand of pop, with quirky elements, odd musical effects. The first track, the title cut, opens with exotic high-pitch synth tones, and an exotic mid-tempo beat, played on the darbuka, giving it a rather mysterious, perhaps Middle Eastern sound. "Paisley Park", "Condition Of The Heart", and "Pop Life" all contain a sound akin to an organ which reminds me of the instrument used in "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles. But while "Paisley" is a relatively conventional mid-tempo track, "Condition" opens with a long, quiet, meandering piano and synth intro which leads into a slow, emotional vocal with odd harmonies; and "Pop Life" has a steady, solid beat and somewhat teasing, tongue-in-cheek vocals, and the track disintegrates into chaos at the end, barely recovering before the fadeout. Even "Raspberry Beret", a very commercial mild rock track with a happy, enthusiastic vocal, contains its share of unconventional musical details. Both "Tamborine" and "America" have dance beats, and odd vocal harmonies. The song structure of "Tamborine" is unconventional, and the lead vocal covers the full Prince range from sexy low to his trademark screams. The vocal for "America" is more restrained, and we hear again the high-pitch synth tones I mentioned for the title cut. The last 2 tracks, "The Ladder" and "Temptation", are both slow and bluesy. The vocal for "Ladder" alternates between chanting or talking lines (similar to "Purple Rain") and a traditional R&B song, with a decidedly gospel inclination. "Temptation" is loaded with 60's psychedelic guitar and features a trippy, darkish synth line, heard several times. The vocal varies from traditional R&B to regulation Prince screams. The second half of this track seems to be a dialogue about lust, between Prince and God, maybe? This takes place against a background of jazzy horns and piano, which get quieter and fade out.
The colorful palette of music supports an exposition of lyrics about mind expansion, social comment, sex, and morality. In the title song, Prince invites us to "Open your heart, open your mind...Take my hand, I'll show u/I think I know a better way." It turns out that "Paisley Park is in your heart" and that "There aren't any rules". The "Condition of the heart" seems to be that love is a losing game, because "Love it only seems 2 buy a terminal condition of the heart", among other disappointments described in the song. "Tamborine" must be a metaphor for sex: "Oh my God here u are/Prettiest thing in life I've ever seen...What's it like inside your tamborine?" In "America" we meet "Little sister making minimum wage", and Jimmy, who "never went to school/They made him pledge allegiance/Jimmy said it wasn't cool." Furthermore, in "Pop Life/Everybody needs a thrill...We all got a space 2 fill...What u putting in your nose/Is that where all your money goes...But life it ain't 2 funky/Unless it's got that pop". "The Ladder" is "...salvation of the soul/The steps u take are no easy road/But the reward is great". And finally, in "Temptation...Everybody on this earth has got a vice...this little prince thinks a lot about u, see?/Baby baby baby/I'm guilty in the first degree". And this song contains one of the album's best lines: "Purplelectricity whenever our bodies touch". No one but Prince would say that.
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Great music
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Loved the CD
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Great vinyl
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Another great birthday gift. Quick delivery, great vinyl of Prince❤️
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Super produit
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