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  another masterpiece April 23, 2009
(Symbol) can be considered as another masterpiece Prince put out in his fantastic career.
It's even one oh his last LP without any weak track.
Let the Power Fall January 21, 2009
The "Love Symbol" release - October 1992 - is sweeping in scope and ultimately a peek into what was scheduled to be a rock (soap) opera, with a number of spoken segments to weave the music into a story. Out of that project remains two short segments that are spoken by Prince and Kirstie Alley.
The 18 total tracks clock in at 74:56 and reached #5 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The singles were mostly misses on the hit parade; only the third of five, 7, charted well, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. There is renewed energy, as Prince travels familiar territory - his distinct rock sound - with elements of funk and hip-hop solidly in the mix.
The creativity is incredible and Prince has a winning formula that is a worthy follow-up to 1991's Diamonds and Pearls.
 Love this CD December 23, 2008
I love this cd and have been wanting it for awhile. The songs have such a spiritual side but with deep meaning. I especially love "Seven" and "Damn U".
Last of the good stuff November 25, 2008
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Half incredible, other half horribly boring September 23, 2008
My impression of Prince began with his unique use of electronic instruments. In that respect, half this album is overwhelmingly powerful hip-hop (My Name Is Prince, 7, The Continental). The other half, however, is extremely dull, lo-tempo ballad-type pieces, that use more traditional instrumentation. Now, I don't usually enjoy ballads, but Prince has made some really great ones: Money don't Matter 2 Night, When 2 R In Love, Scandalous, etc., but these ballads are just lame (And God Created Woman, and The Morning Papers are among the worst).
There's such a huge contrast between the hip-hop, with influences of trip hop and house music, and the boring coffee-house jam sessions. And I don't understand how Sexy MF managed to become a single, it's just dumb, I think.
The segues are an interesting touch, but that idea doesn't get full bloom until The Gold Experience, an album that can do no wrong. Still, I say this album deserves a good four stars, because that stronger half is just so impressive. It really sounds like two different albums mixed together.
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