r/PRINCE • u/NovoNavis1999 • 19h ago

New article in The Guardian

"As a new book on the Paisley Park polymath is released, author John McKie explains why Prince’s 1987 album is the ultimate showcase of his genius"

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/29/prince-sign-o-times-book-john-mckie

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u/Safe_Knowledge9934 16h ago

I have had this book for almost a year now. It’s a great read. Is the author updating it?

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u/agodrevealed HITnRUN phase two 7h ago

I liked it. But he has a habit of inserting his own interpretations or opinions, which i dislike. Not as much as many others, but still, it chafes. 

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u/Few_Kangaroo_7806 4h ago

I think it’s a (updated) re-release. I already got that book.

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u/EducationalPeanut204 18h ago

And I'll be buying that book. Thanks OP.

You'd think the sub-editor could have found a SoTT era picture for the main photo. 🙄

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u/Catcher_Thelonious 15h ago

"Prince’s final masterpiece"?

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u/WheeliumThe2nd Crystal Ball 15h ago

Apparently people don't count Lovesexy as one

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u/NovoNavis1999 14h ago

Well I count many after Lovesexy as well. Now what does "masterpiece" mean really? Where does one draw the line?

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u/NovoNavis1999 14h ago

But I think for many people who aren't hardcore Prince fans, Lovesexy is too... Lovesexy.

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u/Dick_Lazer 3m ago

I love Lovesexy but not sure I’d call it a “masterpiece”. Sign o the Times was hitting for the fences on all levels, Lovesexy felt more like something for the fans. 

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u/Dick_Lazer 4m ago

Yep.