Scandalous!
Prince · 1989
30 min · 5 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz
An intoxicating blend of sultry grooves and provocative lyrics that push the boundaries of love and desire.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sultry grooves for intimate moments
- provocative themes exploring desire
- captivating rhythms for late nights
- patient builds that reward listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- avoid deep emotional exploration
Where this album fits
- Themes
- provocative desire· Minneapolis nightlife· cinematic intrigue
- Career context
- Released on November 28, 1989, 'Scandalous!' came during Prince's prolific late '80s period, following his commercial peak with 'Batman' in 1989. This album showcases a shift towards more explicit themes in contrast to the mainstream pop landscape, marking a moment where Prince continued to assert his artistic vision amidst evolving musical trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Jackson· Stevie Wonder· Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Control by Janet Jackson — Shares a sultry groove and themes of empowerment and desire in a dance-pop context.Like a Prayer by Madonna — Explores provocative themes with a blend of pop, funk, and spiritual undertones similar to Prince's style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Crime 6:28
- 2 The Passion 6:19
- 3 The Rapture 6:32
- 4 Sex 7:01
- 5 When 2 R in Love 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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