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The Artist Formerly Known As Prince releases albums a bit like Stephen King
writes books; with mind-boggling speed and an equal measure of royal success and
passionate failure. On the groove- savvy DIAMONDS AND PEARLS, the diminutive one
made an impressive rebound after the less-than-stellar GRAFFITI BRIDGE, with his
most consistent and vibrant album since 1987's brilliant SIGN O' THE TIMES.
Apparently aware of the powerful influence of groups like NWA, Public Enemy and
Tribe Called Quest, Prince tried his hand at the harder genre, unleashing
vocalist Tonio M. for cocky raps on songs like "Daddy Pop" and
"Willing and Able".
As always, Prince indulges happily in his erotic wanderings, with the guttural
grooves and propositions of "Cream" and "Gett Off" leaving
little to the imagination. However, it is the laid-back groove ofthe insightful
and simply sung "Money Don't Matter" which is the quiet highlight of
DIAMONDS AND PEARLS. A thoughtful reflection on disillusionment in love,
business and politics,"Money Don't Matter" is perhaps Prince's most
overlooked four-minute masterpiece.
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1. Thunder
2. Daddy Pop
3. Diamonds And Pearls
4. Cream
5. Strollin'
6. Willing And Able
7. Gett Off
8. Walk Don't Walk
9. Jughead
10. Money Don't Matter 2 Night
11. Push
12. Insatiable
13. Live 4 Love