Parade – Music from the Motion Picture Under the Cherry Moon cover

Released 40 years ago

Parade – Music from the Motion Picture Under the Cherry Moon

Prince and the Revolution · 1986

40 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A vibrant blend of funk, rock, and orchestral elements that paints a cinematic soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming
  • vibrant energy for social gatherings
  • intimate moments with emotional depth
  • unexpected shifts in pacing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, fast tracks
  • seek constant high-energy intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Parade' was Prince's eighth studio album and served as the soundtrack for his film 'Under the Cherry Moon'. This album followed the groundbreaking 'Purple Rain', marking a shift towards more eclectic sounds and showcasing Prince's artistic evolution as he sought to redefine his musical identity after immense commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
ZZ Top· Christine McVie· Leonard Cohen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Christopher Tracy’s Parade 2:11
  • 2 New Position 2:20
  • 3 I Wonder U 1:40
  • 4 Under the Cherry Moon 2:57
  • 5 Girls & Boys 5:29
  • 6 Life Can Be So Nice 3:13
  • 7 Venus de Milo 1:55
  • 8 Mountains 3:57
  • 9 Do U Lie? 2:44
  • 10 Kiss 3:37
  • 11 Anotherloverholenyohead 4:00
  • 12 Sometimes It Snows in April 6:49

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata