Diamonds and Pearls
Released Oct 1st, 1991
High Level Review
Marking a return to a "blacker" sound, Prince incorporates a jazzy, gospel feel in many of the songs here. It is a very confident, mature, and accessible work.
Lyrics
With no real underlying theme, this album contains his most explicit lyrics in years, touches on social issues and a new theme: "Live 4 Love" -- the value of positive thinking.
Many think Prince is at his best when he's not constrained by a theme.
Singles
- Gett Off (21 pop / 4 UK)
- Cream (1 pop / 15 UK)
- Diamonds and Pearls (3 pop / 1 R&B / 25 UK)
- Insatiable (77 pop / 3 R&B)
- Money Don't Matter Tonight (23 pop / 11 UK)
Tour
An extravagant D&P tour hit Europe and Japan
The Critics
Notes
The first album done with the New Power Generation: Rosie Gaines (vocals/keyboards), Levi Seacer Jr. (guitar), Sonny T. (bass), Michael Bland (drums), Tony M. (vocals), Tommy Barbarella (keyboards), Damon and Kirky J. (dancers). The Steeles (a gospel group) do back up on one song.
Source for the specifics: Per Nilsen, "Prince: A Documentary", 1993, Omnibus Press
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