Scandalous!
Prince · 1989
30 min · 5 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz
An intoxicating blend of sultry grooves and provocative lyrics that push the boundaries of love and desire.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- sultry grooves for intimate moments provocative themes exploring desire captivating rhythms for late nights
- Context
- Released on November 28, 1989, 'Scandalous!' came during Prince's prolific late '80s period, following his commercial peak with 'Batman' in 1989. This album showcases a shift towards more explicit themes in contrast to the mainstream pop landscape, marking a moment where Prince continued to assert his artistic vision amidst evolving musical trends.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, funk, jazz
Scandalous! is a single by Prince, released in 1989. An intoxicating blend of sultry grooves and provocative lyrics that push the boundaries of love and desire. The album is notable for its unabashed exploration of sexuality and romance, which led to considerable discussion and some controversy upon its release. It further solidified Prince's reputation for pushing boundaries within mainstream music, although it did not achieve the same commercial success as his earlier works. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Scandalous! sound like?
An intoxicating blend of sultry grooves and provocative lyrics that push the boundaries of love and desire. Rooted in contemporary R&B and funk.
What makes Scandalous! by Prince notable?
The album is notable for its unabashed exploration of sexuality and romance, which led to considerable discussion and some controversy upon its release. It further solidified Prince's reputation for pushing boundaries within mainstream music, although it did not achieve the same commercial success as his earlier works. Released on November 28, 1989, 'Scandalous!' came during Prince's prolific late '80s period, following his commercial peak with 'Batman' in 1989. This album showcases a shift towards more explicit themes in contrast to the mainstream pop landscape, marking a moment where Prince continued to assert his artistic vision amidst evolving musical trends.
Who is Scandalous! for?
Scandalous! works well if you're into sultry grooves for intimate moments, provocative themes exploring desire and captivating rhythms for late nights.
How many songs are on Scandalous!?
Scandalous! has 5 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Crime Standout 6:28
- 2 The Passion 6:19
- 3 The Rapture 6:32
- 4 Sex Standout 7:01
- 5 When 2 R in Love Standout 4:00
Release Date
November 28, 1989
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
30 min 22 sec
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