I was just lookn through my Prince cd collection and happened 2 check the release date 4 1 of his most beloved Albums/cd "1999". It is 30yrs this year it was released in Oct 27, 1982.

1999 was the Album when most ppl really got n2 Prince such as myself. I was just really getn n2 music in general of all kinds. I mainly listened 2 the radio back then ...not so much now....Lol. I remember later in 1982 like 2wards the end I was hearing this song on the radio and the chorus went like this "so to...night I'm gonna party like it's 1999"!! I really liked that song alot.

I heard it so much then I asked some1 who it was and some1 said it was by Prince. I had heard of him from a few songs like "I wanna be your lover" and a few others.

Then I heard this other Jam by early 1983 called Little Red Corvette and I knew that was from Prince loved that 1 even more but never knew the real meaning until I was almost an adult. I was 11 or 12 at the time so I am thinking it's about a car. Didn't know about any used trojans and tame her" little red love machine" was about the Ill na-na.

That was the humor in a Prince jam the 4play on words if u will. 1999 had more jams that I liked Delirious sounds just like it's title with a Elvis style of cadence to it vocally.

DMSR was just a nice song 2 groove 2 self xxxplainitory.

Free wasnt really feeling it.

A-U-T-O-Matic was kind of hot, erotic, S&M TYPE and the vid made it all the more hitting.

Lady Cab Driver, All the Critics, International Lover,and Let's Pretend We're Married were all on point. Not only have music critics raved about this being 1 of Prince's best ever but it has been inducted n2 the Grammy Hall Of Fame. Prince and Michael Jackson at the time MTV 1st came out were the only R&B artist 2 be played, and we all know how this story goes from there. 1999 was just the 4play 2 what was 2 "Cum" pun intended. So congrats 2 Prince 4 a very innovative and thought provoking album filled with dance grooves, slow jams, and heavy hits. 1999 Don't cha wanna Go?

I LOVE that album and the song itself '1999' was one of the first 45s I ever got. I was 11 years old and I got it for Christmas. I will never forget that!

I really like your story, review, and ode to the album! Hard to imagine a timeless album like this is thirty years old!

Does this album not make every ones top 5?

Perfect in almost every regard (I'm still miffed about Free in place on Moonbeam Levels). The very epitome of a talented musician balancing artistic vision while still creating access able songs for the pop market.

Anyone can have a crappy, radio friendly hit song, and by the flip side of the same coin, anyone can have a self caressing artistic album that is tough to listen to. But it takes a one of a kind talent to make an album with catchy hit singles that are still played 30 years later AND have that same album have off beat tracks that have something to say.

If you give someone a copy of 1999 and they aren't blown away, it speaks to their taste in music (or more accurately, their lack there of).

Wildboy said:

Does this album not make every ones top 5?

Nope, the good is very good but it's dragged down by the terribleness of Automatic, Something In The Water Does Not Compute, All The Critics Love U and to a lesser extend Lady Cab Driver.

LP1 on it's own could be in a top 5 easily, but LP2 really drags it down for me. Top 10 probably but top 5, hell no.

Definitely in my top five along with Sign O' The Times, Purple Rain, Gold Experience, and Love Symbol Album!

TheEnglishGent said:

Wildboy said:

Does this album not make every ones top 5?

Nope, the good is very good but it's dragged down by the terribleness of Automatic, Something In The Water Does Not Compute, All The Critics Love U and to a lesser extend Lady Cab Driver.

LP1 on it's own could be in a top 5 easily, but LP2 really drags it down for me. Top 10 probably but top 5, hell no.

this site never ceases to amaze me

yes this cd is one of the few for me where EVERY single song on the cd is great to me. Definately top 3 for me

Not in my Top 5 either. Or Top 10.

However, "All The Critics" and "Lady Cab Driver" would rank very high on my favorite songs list. "Little Red Corvette" is a classic too. And I also like "Delirious", "DMSR" and "Let's Pretend We're Married" a lot. The rest is good, but I wouldn't really care if I never heard any of those songs again.. Never particularly liked 'Something In The Water' ...

If not in my top 5 right outside of it. While some people may wish for some songs to be cut down I love the longness of them. Something In The Water is brilliant my 3rd favorite behind Little Red Corvette and Automatic. Automatic is jsut so unique in every way, just brilliant.

TheEnglishGent said:

Wildboy said:

Does this album not make every ones top 5?

Nope, the good is very good but it's dragged down by the terribleness of Automatic, Something In The Water Does Not Compute, All The Critics Love U and to a lesser extend Lady Cab Driver.

LP1 on it's own could be in a top 5 easily, but LP2 really drags it down for me. Top 10 probably but top 5, hell no.

Automatic is fantistic

lay off the crack , man

TheEnglishGent said:

Wildboy said:

Does this album not make every ones top 5?

Nope, the good is very good but it's dragged down by the terribleness of Automatic, Something In The Water Does Not Compute, All The Critics Love U and to a lesser extend Lady Cab Driver.

LP1 on it's own could be in a top 5 easily, but LP2 really drags it down for me. Top 10 probably but top 5, hell no.

You got to be kidding me. To each their own, but Automatic and LCD drag the album down?

You think Free is a better song than those two?

robertlove said:

TheEnglishGent said:

Nope, the good is very good but it's dragged down by the terribleness of Automatic, Something In The Water Does Not Compute, All The Critics Love U and to a lesser extend Lady Cab Driver.

LP1 on it's own could be in a top 5 easily, but LP2 really drags it down for me. Top 10 probably but top 5, hell no.

You got to be kidding me. To each their own, but Automatic and LCD drag the album down?

You think Free is a better song than those two?

I prefer to listen to it.

Dewrede said:

TheEnglishGent said:

Nope, the good is very good but it's dragged down by the terribleness of Automatic, Something In The Water Does Not Compute, All The Critics Love U and to a lesser extend Lady Cab Driver.

LP1 on it's own could be in a top 5 easily, but LP2 really drags it down for me. Top 10 probably but top 5, hell no.

Automatic is fantistic

lay off the crack , man

I like different songs to you so I must take drugs? Bizarre!

coreysamson said:

Man, this thread reminds me of being in the 8th grade during the 1999 tour. The tour hit the Macon (GA) Coliseum in Feb '83. So, I am sitting in home room (or 1st pd.--dont rememer) when this chick opens a poster she got at a concert the night before showing three women in négligé. About that time a guy who had flunked the 8th grade (at least twice) saw the poster and relays to all who were listening that he had just seen "those people" the night before on his job at the Hilton in downtown Macon. He goes on to say (mind you we are talking circa 1983 in the deep south) "This short faggot in high heels walked through the lobby in this fucking purple trench coat throwing money at everybody." I wish I could remember what else he said. But, everytime I go by that hotel (has changed owners/names many times since) I think of our guy and that story. I also think now Prince would never be caught dead doing a show in the Macon Coliseum (lol).

fan-tastic album.. 1999!

Definitely in my top five along with Sign O' The Times, Purple Rain, Parade and Lovesexy!

My favorite Prince album. Its ironic this is the anniversary. Because he is going 2 recieve the master of it this year....

[Edited 6/20/12 21:54pm]

Unseen photo. Wow..

This album was, is, and always will be my number 1 from Prince and any artist. It's the album that hooked me for life.

It's the perfect mix of funk, new wave, and pop, and will never be topped. I can't even begin to count how many times of listened to it. It was ahead of its time and nothing else sounded like it when it was released 30 years ago.

Always in my top 3 albums.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

My favorite Prince album. Its ironic this is the anniversary. Because he is going 2 recieve the master of it this year....

[Edited 6/20/12 21:54pm]

^

where's the "new" pic..?

thedance said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

My favorite Prince album. Its ironic this is the anniversary. Because he is going 2 recieve the master of it this year....

[Edited 6/20/12 21:54pm]

^

where's the "new" pic..?

Sorry U didn't save it....

I recall having to hide the cover from my parents given the shape of the "1" and was too scared to play the end of Lady Cab Driver loud given Prince's enthusiasm to continuasly give things to the driver ......

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

thedance said:

^

where's the "new" pic..?

Sorry U didn't save it....

^

thanks, yes I did save it..

I was just surprised to see your edit.

TheEnglishGent said:

Wildboy said:

Does this album not make every ones top 5?

Nope, the good is very good but it's dragged down by the terribleness of Automatic, Something In The Water Does Not Compute, All The Critics Love U and to a lesser extend Lady Cab Driver.

LP1 on it's own could be in a top 5 easily, but LP2 really drags it down for me. Top 10 probably but top 5, hell no.

Are you insane?

Automatic? great song I could do without the rape/SnM but it's still awesome

SITWDNC? WTF!?!?! One of his best, Annie Christian mark II

All the Critics love you is average, for Prince great song for anyone else

LCD is his funkiest ever, Let's Work without the boringness

thedance said:

tbag said:

This album was, is, and always will be my number 1 from Prince and any artist. It's the album that hooked me for life.

It's the perfect mix of funk, new wave, and pop, and will never be topped. I can't even begin to count how many times of listened to it. It was ahead of its time and nothing else sounded like it when it was released 30 years ago.

MadamGoodnight said:

toots said:

thedance said:

Unseen photo. Wow..

That photo is inside on back of the cd booklet i still have the cd i bought long ago

^

Yes, Eye No

but before the edit there was an alternate pic..

top 5 hands down imo

Jagar said:

TheEnglishGent said:

Nope, the good is very good but it's dragged down by the terribleness of Automatic, Something In The Water Does Not Compute, All The Critics Love U and to a lesser extend Lady Cab Driver.

LP1 on it's own could be in a top 5 easily, but LP2 really drags it down for me. Top 10 probably but top 5, hell no.

Are you insane?

Automatic? great song I could do without the rape/SnM but it's still awesome

SITWDNC? WTF!?!?! One of his best, Annie Christian mark II

All the Critics love you is average, for Prince great song for anyone else

LCD is his funkiest ever, Let's Work without the boringness

Ah Annie Christian, the only skipper on Controversy. So I guess a mark II was never gonna sit too well with me.