Love Symbol cover

Love Symbol

Prince · 1992

74 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz

A kaleidoscopic blend of funk, R&B, and rock that showcases Prince's unparalleled musical versatility.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic sound exploration
  • playful party atmosphere
  • intimate late-night romance
  • dynamic shifts in energy
  • engaging lyrical storytelling

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, linear albums
  • dislike intricate musical layers

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 13, 1992, 'Love Symbol' was Prince's fifteenth studio album, following the commercial peak of 'Diamonds and Pearls' in 1991. At this point in his career, he was navigating a complex relationship with his label Warner Bros., which would lead him to adopt the Love Symbol as his name, symbolizing his artistic independence and defiance against industry constraints.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 My Name Is Prince 6:39
  • 2 Sexy M.F. 5:26
  • 3 Love 2 the 9’s 5:45
  • 4 The Morning Papers 3:58
  • 5 The Max 4:31
  • 6 Segue 0:22
  • 7 Blue Light 4:38
  • 8 I Wanna Melt With U 3:51
  • 9 Sweet Baby 4:02
  • 10 The Continental 5:31
  • 11 Damn U 4:25
  • 12 Arrogance 1:35
  • 13 The Flow 2:27
  • 14 7 5:13
  • 15 And God Created Woman 3:18
  • 16 3 Chains o’ Gold 6:03
  • 17 Segue 1:30
  • 18 The Sacrifice of Victor 5:42

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