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199. Prince’s ’Sign O’ The Times’ (1987): The Singles 1978 - 1989
Is Sign O’ The Times Prince’s greatest album? And which of its singles deserve a place at the very top of the Purple One’s remarkable catalogue?
In this episode of Trimming The Musical Fat, we turn our attention to Prince’s ambitious, genre-defying 1987 masterpiece, Sign O’ The Times. I take a deep dive into the album itself, explore the stories and background behind its creation, and critique and rank the singles released from it. From funk and soul to pop, rock and socially conscious songwriting, there’s plenty to get our teeth into as we decide which tracks are essential listening and…
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