I know it's technically a Chaka record, but it is basically a Prince record to me with Chaka on vox. Other than the vocals, he did practically everything, including write the songs.
I think it's a great record. Great tunes, better hooks than some real Prince records. Better on the whole than its pack-mate New Power Soul.
Democrazy, Hair, Pop My Clutch, Betcha I, Spoon, Don't Talk to Strangers, Crazy Life of Mine. All fun songs.
Great production, great musicianship.
The only thing I don't like is the last song. Produced by Kirk, right?
Is it great, or is it down there with NPS in the opinion of you folks?

I think it's a very good album, and probably the best thing to come out of that era - but you're right it still has that plastic-y sound from that era.