1999

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Certified at 4 million units by the RIAA. (3/99)
Prince’s fifth album came right before the lascivious multi-
instrumentalist became a huge star with his 1984 film and soundtrack, Purple
Rain. But Prince had already proved himself to be the most audacious talent to
emerge in the 1980s, and 1999, the bulk of which features Prince on all the
instruments, reflects the dance-rock styles that he also brought to the acts
he produced, particularly the Time. Prince knows how to run a one-man-band
individual instruments don’t blend together as much as they compete in a funky
showdown which allows tracks like “Automatic,” “D.M.S.R.,” and “Delirious” to
sustain their long playing times. But the album’s two enduring hits, “1999”
and “Little Red Corvette,” outshine the rest, and define the essential roles
that rock and funk play in Prince’s music. “Little Red Corvette” is a sexy
song about a car, which would have been enough to make it a terrific rock song
even if it didn’t also boast an infectious chorus and a great guitar part. As
for “1999,” count on it being the dance song of the millennial year. –John
Milward

Features:

Product Details:

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.67 x 5 x 0.39 inches; 3.74 Ounces
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Rhino Warner Bros. 498
• Item model number ‏ : ‎
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2006
• Label ‏ : ‎ Rhino Warner Bros. 498
• Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
• Best Sellers Rank: #63,971 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl) #591 in New Wave #651 in Funk (CDs & Vinyl) #1,597 in Dance Pop (CDs & Vinyl)