Anji said:

I only really enjoy side 1 of PR esp.The Beautiful Ones,Computer Blue & Darling Nikki(the music,not the lyrics)
Side 2 I RARELY listen to.

Only 3 for ATWIAD??? Only 7 for PR, have you all gone mad???
I love love Parade but come on now...

gypsyfire said:

The most classic, hypnotic single of Prince's career, When Doves Cry; sizzling with exuberance, one of the most electric pop singles of Prince's career, I Would Die 4 U; perhaps the most staple, tried and tested, crowd pleaser for an encore, Baby I'm A Star; and the song Prince will forever be remembered for, Purple Rain. This is just one side of Purple Rain. Parade is not the best 'Prince and the Revolution' album. It is, however, most fan's favourite choice.

gypsyfire said:

Oh-my-fucking-God

The BEST? Hard one there. I agree Purple Rain is one 'em. It still holds up after all these years. Plus it is one of those albums that flows. Every song is awesome. There is absolutely NO filler. Very commercial. His best attempt at rock n roll. Also VERY 80's sounding. Some of the songs haven't aged well at all (Darling Nikki, I Would Die 4 U ).

Now, as for Parade...it's definitely MY favorite. But there is a bit of filler on it. I wish I Wonder U was either longer or replaced with There's Others Here With Us. Also Do U Lie?, while being very creative, kinda bites. But it's incredible how different every song is and the album still flows incredibly well. This one also aged very well...better than Purple Rain imo. Also it has Mountains, Anotherlover, Kiss, Sometimes It Snows, and Girls & Boys...4 of their best.

So my vote? Do I really have to pick one? The Best?

I guess...it will...be...PARADE!

Whew!

Best 'Prince and the Revolution' album?

Purple Rain: 7 votes
ATWIAD: 3 votes
Parade: 23 votes

Purple Rain does not have one disposable song. Parade has several...

Parade

AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY!!!

A TRIPPY HIPPY MIND FUCK!!!

A WORK OF ART!!!

Anji said:

where are the Dream FActory votes? i know there are some. mine, in fact.

Disorder said:

Amen!!!

Anji said:

I agree. Around The World In A Day is my favourite.

Parade. The music was more eclectic, different and unpredictable than Purple Rain, which by the way, I loved for years even though it's dated.

AaronFantastic said:

Votes are only eligible for officially released albums credited to 'Prince and the Revolution.' Granted, Dream Factory may have surpassed the number of votes for Parade.

Best 'Prince and the Revolution' album?

Purple Rain: 7 votes
ATWIAD: 5 votes
Parade: 25 votes

Sign of the times or parade,hard choice

boopgun said:

gainsbourg said:

I agree, Purple Rain is very strong but I listened too much to it. That's why Parade gets my vote, still love that album!

Thank You..I probably listen to SOTT a lot for the same reason. But, I can appreciate that 'PR' is a better album.

Tough question --
I hate to pick, but it's just gotta be Parade. Damn, I love that little album. (wipe tear from eye.)

Purple Rain.

gyro34 said:

Purple Rain 1 Parade 2 ATWIAD 3 :MUSIC:

1999.

PARADE
'86

by far..

Parade

ATWIAD!!!
She wore a raspberry beret, the kind you find in a second hand store...

If you want to get technical, 1999 is really the first "Prince and the Revolution" album. You have to look real closely at the cover and you'll see "Revolution" written backwards.

joyinrepetition said:

That's why I picked 1999.

1.PR
2.ATWIAD
3.Parade

BorisFishpaw said:

Yeah but that has a lot to do with his pride talking knowing that he had A LOT of help on that album's direction and sound. And who cares what Prince has said about it he's more than welcome to place his OWN vote on the topic.