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Would've liked it if the Prince Estate had reissued this one in its ENTIRETY (every song/instrumental featured in the actual film). Until then, can't really recommend it as is unless you're one of those unapologetic "die-hard" Prince fans. THIS is how the track listing should've been from the get-go: 1. Let's Go Crazy (Special Dance Mix, the 'definitive' version) - Prince & The Revolution 2. Jungle Love (Full Version from 1984 'Ice Cream Castle' LP) - The Time 3. Take Me With U - Prince & The Revolution (featuring Apollonia) 4. Modernaire (Original Version) - Dez Dickerson 5. Possessed - Prince 6. The Beautiful Ones - Prince & The Revolution 7. God ('Purple Rain' 7" B-side) - Prince 8. When Doves Cry - Prince & The Revolution 9. Father's Song - Prince 10. Computer Blue ("Hallway Speech" Version) - Prince 11. Darling Nikki - Prince & The Revolution 12. Sex Shooter (Full-Length Version) - Apollonia 6 13. The Bird (Unreleased Studio Version) - The Time (Morris Day was right, this one should've been chosen for the film instead of the live one recorded back in late-'83) 14. Purple Rain - Prince & The Revolution 15. I Would Die 4 U - Prince & The Revolution 16. Baby I'm A Star - Prince & The Revolution 17. The Dance Electric (Unreleased Version) - Prince (would make a fitting 'epilogue' bonus track, truth be told) Alright Rhino, think you or some other prestigious reissue label can pull order out of chaos with the current "legal hell" that is the late great Prince's music vault??? I'd LOVE to see you folks try (lol)... ;-)Read full review
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This album brings me back to my youth and the fun times me we had at 1st Avenue! Awesome! This CD had no flaws and plays phenomenal. I know every word and hear it with crystal clear sound! No problems and case was brand new! Everyone is so so awesome. Thank You very much! boots!
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These are great songs that I enjoy listening to of the Purple Rain movie of Price and the Revolution band . I wanted my own copy to and it is a good arrangement of songs to complement the movie. This is one of my favorite Prince CDs to own and enjoy for years to come.
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As it stands today, the Purple Rain Soundtrack is still one of the best albums I've ever heard. The nostalgic qualities it possesses after just a few notes into "Let's Go Crazy" are very powerful to me and remind me of those days camping out in the backyard on weekends. And I could even care less if Prince ever made another album after Purple Rain. It's the one! Sign of the Times was a fair effort, granted, and his first couple albums have charming appeal, but everything after Sign of the Times just missed the boat or ventured too far into insipid R&B territory. So what exactly is it that makes Purple Rain so much more enjoyable than the rest of his catalog? What makes it the indisputable stand-out? For me, I think it has a lot to do with the Revolution's sound. They had a huge influence on the aesthetic of Prince's early albums, particularly from the input of Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman (a/k/a Wendy & Lisa). Furthermore the production and instruments used by this group of musicians were less polished than what you'd hear from Prince today. And therein lies the primary reason for his decline over time. The moment "Let's Go Crazy" opens with its funeral-esque keyboards and Prince's dialogue about life, there's a certain prevailing darkness. It remains until the ending moments of "Purple Rain," which I'll get to in a moment. And even though this is a pop record by design, there isn't the sugary sweet coating typically associated with this sort of music. "Computer Blue" is another Purple Rain highlight. With a solo from Prince and an unobtrusive rhythm section, we get to hear the intricacies of his guitar skills. The song leads directly into the infamous "Darling Nikki." It's usually a favorite among the female crowd, but I find it to be one of the best due to the screeching vocals that have become synonymous with Prince. "When Doves Cry" is self-explanatory. "I Would Die 4 U" shows the same keyboard flair Prince possessed when writing the music for Stevie Nicks' "Stand Back." It glides along effortlessly and stands as one of the best tracks to grace this 40-minute experience. Ending with Prince's most recognized song, "Purple Rain," I can't help but declare this one of the most perfect pop songs ever recorded. It's been played to death and just about everyone knows it, but that doesn't mean a thing to me. I'm talking about a song that should never be mentioned without words like iconic, transcendent, or epic attached to it. It also happens to be a gripping part of the film, in which Prince dedicates its lyrics to his father who has just committed suicide. Very few songs have since matched its beauty or timelessness. Ultimately, I'd admit that it's inconsequential to review an album like the Purple Rain Soundtrack. It had such a huge impact on '80s culture and is still one of the most highly respected soundtracks in the history of our generation. It doesn't need press and it certainly doesn't need justification from me, but it's certainly worthy of celebration from time to time. And really, that's all I'm here to do. Well, that and maybe to relive my past a bit.Read full review
The sound is great (only flaw is that sometimes you can hear the annoying mp3 "cymbal" sound that it was common on the old style downloadable mp3 songs)and the inclusion of all three acts and extended versions of songs makes it a lot better. Computer blue version is amazing. Heard it before,don't know where exactly, but it is amazing. Darling Nicky is really good too. Only thing really missing to make it a "Royally-badness-out-of-this-world experience would have been the inclusion of the instrumental song that Prince uses to kind of seduce Apollonia at his house. Other downfall, but not that it really matters is the quality of the front and back covers. Love it anyways!
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