http://www.mirror.co.uk/3..._page.html

18 February 2006 - The Mirror, 3am
PURPLE ONE STILL REIGNS
Kiki King, Eva Simpson & Caroline Hedley
IT'S been AGES since we danced around the living room in leg-warmers to Prince's Purple Rain, or threw a few shapes at the local disco to Gett Off...

So we were very excited about getting an exclusive invite to listen to the mini love-god's new album, 3121, at the Cuckoo Club in London yesterday.

Preferring the company of God these days, the reclusive singer has been out of the spotlight since his big comeback album Musicology in 2004.

This new album is quite a departure, but fans of the Justin Timberlake/Pharrell Williams school of music will love it.

Although Prince's trademark electric guitar solos are dotted around the place, there's perhaps not enough of them to satisfy an ardent fan.

The first track to be released as a single, Black Sweat, will prove to be an irresistible floorfiller. And, Te Amo Corazon, which

Prince performed during his storming Brits medley on Wednesday, is certain to put him back at the top of the charts - where he belongs.

But for a real rock 'n' roll feel, we loved Fury. Probably the only song on the album which is old school, we were instantly transported to flickback hair and blue eyeshadow.

Out in the shops on March 27, 3121 is the first album Prince will release under Universal. The first single Black Sweat is out a week later.

Don't leave it so long next time, Prince.