Nobody does it like Prince did. His signature sound, his trademark singing, his timeless compositions.
Purple Rain is a true product of the 80s, with its synths and drum machines. The eerie, artificial sounds blend with Prince’s guitar and vocals – true cyborg music, with a very human heart!
The end of the song sees Prince’s vocals shatter and twist with emotion, screaming harshly. It’s a bit of a shock after the more laidback bulk of the track, to be honest, but the jarring change of tone makes the songs more powerful.
“The Beautiful Ones” was released in 1984. You might be able to guess which album it comes from…