On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan dive into Purple Rain by Prince and The Revolution. This iconic album firmly established Prince's status as a figurehead for pop music of the 1980s. Regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time by several publications, it features some of Prince's biggest songs, including "When Doves Cry," "Darling Nikki," and the title track, "Purple Rain."

Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about this record.

Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kV2j19VCNRnl-TP0lMbY5grkHMkkIcPe8&si=IxH7CUkEIgmcOsD4

Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/Music-Motion-Picture-Purple-Rain/dp/B000002L68

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:10 Last Week Recap

06:33 What Is A Prince?

14:08 Let's Go Crazy

24:56 Take Me With You

31:43 The Beautiful Ones

42:26 Computer Blue

51:14 Darling Nikki

01:02:18 Ways to Support the Show

01:06:35 When Doves Cry

01:16:16 I Would Die 4 U

01:23:31 Baby I'm a Star

01:30:21 Purple Rain

01:42:21 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:50:17 Next Week's Review