The Love Symbol Album

Track Listings

1. My Name Is Prince

2. Sexy M.F.

3. Love 2 the 9's

4. Morning Papers

5. Max

6. Segue

7. Blue Light

8. I Wanna Melt With U

9. Sweet Baby

10. Continental

11. Damn U

12. Arrogance

13. Flow

14. 7

15. And God Created Woman

16. 3 Chains O' Gold

17. Segue

18. Sacrifice of Victor

The Love Symbol Album,Prince & The New Power Generation,Warner Bros / Wea,Dance-Pop,Funk,Pop/Rock,R&B,Soul,Urban

Tracks:

My Name Is Prince
Sexy M.F.
Love 2 the 9's
Morning Papers
Max
Blue Light
I Wanna Melt With U
Sweet Baby
Continental
Damn U
Arrogance
Flow
7
And God Created Woman
3 Chains O' Gold
Sacrifice of Victor

Customer Reviews:

One of my favorite Prince CDs........2006-09-16

I remember actually buying this CD many moons ago not even hearing any of the songs on it but man, it was a great purchase and completely blew away all of my expectations that I had for his 1992 'symbol' album. This is easily one of his greatest CDs of his career. "My Name Is Prince" proves this with a heavy driving rhythm, hard-edged lyrics and an extremely funky feel throughout. The album is very experimental and far removed from his more conventional sounding records but it ranks as one of my favorites of his.

It keeps the story flowing..........2006-08-31

It seems that Prince decided to be a storyteller with this release featuring Mayte throughout the CD. But with each story, it flows into one another with spoken "segues" in between the songs. Also features Kirstie Alley as the frustrated reporter, possibly echoing Prince's real-life evasion of reporters! Very enjoyable as it includes the hits 7, SEXY M.F., & DAMN U!

Before Prince found his...well, whatever he found..........2006-06-25

Ever since Prince "converted" there's been a slightly subdued "edge" to his music. The "love symbol album," as this one is commonly referred, shows the singer at his most enigmatic, hedonistic, self-centered, controversial, and, to a certain extent, spiritual, than anything he produced up to that time, and, perhaps, more than his releases in the last decade. When he announces "My name is Prince" in the first track, the listener should be prepared. There is truly no one else like the guy from Minneapolis.

With backing on vocals and instrumentation by The New Power Generation, Prince has never sounded better and clocking in at just under seventy minutes, there's a lot of good music to behold.

The album comes with a "parental advisory" for the album's explicit lyrics and that disclaimer is warranted. Even though many of the songs are populated by profanities, they don't detract from the songs. In fact, unlike others who need a "cuss word" or two to supply a shock, Prince's songs are enhanced by a zinger here or there. But, mind you, the subject matter is definitely for the adult and caution should be advised when playing around "little ears."

Highlights include the aforementioned first cut, the James Brown-like "Sexy M.F.,", "The Max," "Blue Light," "I Wanna Meet with U," "Damn U," "The Flow," the gospel-influenced "7", and "And God Created Woman."

The entire album is a showcase for the funkiness of an artist that has been influential for close to three decades...with many more to come.

It's About The Songs,Stupid!.......2006-05-31

I always have been an admirer of Prince and his music and this is an CD,I must admit I always have trouble talking as a whole.It's a rock opera with a lot of obscure spiritual references.This is not part two of 'Lovesexy' though-the arrangements are far less jazzy and dissonant.Nonetheless Prince tries to do a lot on this album.Especially on "My Name Is Prince" this album is very sonic and noisy.For such a trendsetter Prince spends an awful lot of time following the hip-hop/new jack thing and in this day and age some parts of this album sound painfully dated.Some songs are pretty good such as "3 Chains O Gold" and the frenetic "The Max" but both showcase one problem-both songs turn into rap midway and don't really need to.For ballad purposes the better song is "The Morning Papers".There is a lot of variety besides the heavy hip hop experimentation such as two great rock tunes-"The Continental" and "7",the latter being one of his standards.As far as funk tunes one was a hit-the somewhat rap oriented "Sexy MF",which actually works very well and the more bare bones "The Sacrifice Of Victor",with it's nostolgic take on civil rights.If this album had been wittled down to an album containg nine or 10 of the best songs here,including most the ones mentioned above this would have been a classic Prince album.But due to artist's tendency in the early 90's to fill every available space on a CD this ended up being an obscure rock 'soap opera' that features too much information and music that distracts from some good seperate songs that are wonderful.In my opinion not exactly the highest point in Prince's career.

A Masterpiece.......2006-05-28

I signed up to this web site to pay this album its just due. Largely overlooked, this CD was one of Prince's crowning acheivements. If 1999 was a sign of what was to come with Purple Rain, then Diamonds and Pearls was Prince warming for the Symbol album. The album finds Prince sucessfully covering more musical ground in 75 minutes than most artists would attempt in their entire career. There's something here for everyone - Rock (The Continental), Dance (Melt With U), Reggae (Blue Light), Funk (The Maxx, Sexy MF, My Name is Prince) and everything in between (Damn U, Arrogance and Sacrafice of Vistor). Oh and if you need a hit, this the album where the single 7 is from. Each song has its own distinct personality and so well written that they stay in your head after just one listen. I must admit, this is not my favorite album (that title goes to his 1987 classic Sign O' The Times), but its one that shouldn't be overlooked. When people ask me which Prince album they should try first, I always recommend this one as it can not be categorized... most people should find much of this album appealing. He trades in the raunch of the 80's for style and sophistication. The album has it's sexy moments, but they are much more subtle. If you are a music fan, but not a Prince fan - this is an album you should check out!

The Love Symbol Album { Special Limited Edition }

Average customer rating:

The Love Symbol Album { Special Limited Edition }
Prince & The New Power Generation
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008JLQ
Release Date: 1992-10-13

Tracks:

My Name Is Prince
Sexy M.F.
Love 2 the 9's
Morning Papers
Max
Segue
Blue Light
I Wanna Melt With U
Sweet Baby
Continental
Damn U
Arrogance
Flow
7
And God Created Woman
3 Chains O' Gold
Segue
Sacrifice of Victor

Average customer rating:

Well Speaking about the begininng of the Death!
O(+> the future of prince to be the artist!
These Are Prince's Greatest Hits
Sometimes the "best's" are overlooked
Smooth Funk Rythym

(Symbol) a.k.a 'The Love Symbol Album'
Prince and the New Power Generation
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music

Tracks:

My Name Is Prince
Sexy M.F.
Love 2 The 9's
The Morning Papers
The Max
Segue
Blue Light
I Wanna Melt With U
Sweet Baby
The Continental
Damn U
Arrogance
The Flow
7
And God Created Woman
3 Chains O' Gold
Segue
The Sacrifice Of Victor

Customer Reviews:

Well Speaking about the begininng of the Death!.......2005-06-19

This was the album that hinted towards his dislike with his contract with WB. Now in my opinion most of these songs on here are "Fillers" in an attmept 2 fulfill his obligation 2 WB. But with his love of music he still had 2 leave GEMS. "Love 2 The 9's" is one of my ALL TIME favs from Prince. "I wanna Melt With U" is decent also. With segues from Kirstie Allie (a true Prince Fan) makes seeing Prince in a different light. Then u have "The Continental" which is kinda bad in the beginning UNTIL the tempo slows down and Carmen Electra makes her 2nd appearance on the album (she was also in 2 The 9's" and she is the female speaking voice in these 2 songs) ,maybe because Prince realised she CAN NOT sing and he wasted $$$ on her debut album? Hmmmm. But when Carmen and Prince begins the convo (on answering machines) the song gets good. I never liked "7" sorry bt that is just me. But another one of my all time Prince favs; "And God Created Woman" But very few epic songs on this bad boy!!! In fact only 2... But then again he was fulfilling the contractural agreement. New Prince people... it is up 2 u... die-harders like myself are welcomed 2 join my likes. But do not judge my boy from this album. Get it AFTER u are a Prince fan.

O(+> the future of prince to be the artist!.......2003-10-09

A very uncanny Blend of music! this C.D. should display a HIGH funk Warning! It was ecclatic and breath taking! With the track "my name is prince" the beginning of prince's name troubles! probably a message to then record lable "warner bros" and the suberbly funky "sexy M.F" which has the essence of james brown in it!. And with ballads that show the supreme flow that prince loves to show (love 2 the 9's,blue light,and god created woman and sweet baby inspired by Mayte prince's ex wife, and supreme rock songs like "the morning papers" and the songs that show the true essese of prince showing his funk, his thirst for new sounds and his plentiful lyrics( the max, wanna melt with you and 7) this C.D gets 5 stars BEcause it is one FUNKY Album! Prince does it again!
"Prince O pop" not a "Man O War"

These Are Prince's Greatest Hits.......2001-10-11

Although this 1992 release has all but slipped into oblivion, it captures Prince and his defunct band, the NPG, at their very best. Every song is thoroughly original and clearly inspired by his passion for ex-wife Mayte. "7" is almost a religious experience with Prince's flawless harmonic vocals and unceasing rhythm. "Blue Light" is a good idea for a romantic interlude, while "My Name Is Prince" is ideal for those angry times. Prince proves endless versatility when he raps on "The Flow" and coos on "Sweet Baby." With its overtly sexual lyrics and provocative electronic background "I Wanna Melt With U" is very reminiscent of vintage Prince, "And God Created Woman" is a mystical ode to all of womankind and a very pleasantly mellow tune. Of course, the popular track, "The Continental" will please pure pop fans with its bubbly appeal. Finally, brace yourself for a soulful shock and listen to "The Sacrifice of Victor." Although Prince was in a bitter battle with his then record label when he recorded this album, none of his ingenious talent and artistry was sacrificed in the least. Bravo to The Artist!

Sometimes the "best's" are overlooked.......2001-08-03

In general this is one of the more underated discs, the fact is this is one of the best! The album may have some throwaways, but they build you up to the next great song. My all-time favorite Prince song is "The Continental". Other hits include "Damn U", "7" & "Sexy M.F.". Another excellent album!

Smooth Funk Rythym.......2001-03-15

I can't get enough of this album. I listen to it and the Grafitti Bridge soundtrack all the time. The reason that people have a hard time with Prince is that he is telling stories more complex than we are used to hearing in the music of our culture. Witness Thieves in the Temple and Seven. This is epic poetry to music. Their themes are more akin to Sci-fi or Fantasy fiction than pop music which rarely leaves comic strip pscho-drama levels and rarely if ever excels beyond soap opera themes.

If you want music to lose yourself in this is it. With a healthy helping of Prince's ever present eroticism this album holds the attention of both your brain and your hips.

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