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Track Listings
| 1. Controversy |
| 2. Sexuality |
| 3. Do Me, Baby |
| 4. Private Joy |
| 5. Ronnie, Talk To Russia |
| 6. Let's Work |
| 7. Annie Christian |
| 8. Jack U Off |
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Written, produced, arranged, and performed by that little old funkmaster, Controversy hit stores in 1981 and still rocks 17 years later. As the title suggests, the subject matter Prince tackles here was meant to spark discussion. From the nasty anthems "Sexuality" and "Do Me Baby", to the slice of '80s political commentary "Ronnie Talk to Russia" and "Annie Christian," Prince does just that. Oh, and he doesn't forget about the booty either, making this the ultimate agit-prop, sex-you-up soundtrack. --Amy Linden
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5.0 out of 5 stars
YES I did get my orders yesterday there were some of the one that I was wanting for
April 12 2013
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YES I did get my orders yeserday there were some of the ones that I wanted to put on my Ipod and am a BIG prince fan he has alwasy been my favorite singer
By "antonfurst"
Format:Audio CD
to think that this album appeared back in 1981 and we are still talking about it. That's a real testament about this huy's work. This is what today's people are attempting to sound like but never will. In a world that can be rather unflinching and colorless Prince's Controversy put a little fucion unto the landscape then. The album that would come before 1999 has so much to offer than just great songs. In a blink it could be easy to miss out on its gems such as Do Me Baby and Let's Work. Do Me Baby is the first and perhaps the only ballad that really elevates the music with it's careful orchestration and simple piano. This song just invites for an evening of champagne and candles. It's edited version need not apply since Prince always makes the album cut so much more interesting. There is so much layering and additional stuff. Don't miss out on the title cut which at this point Prince was mastering. His next few albums would open with more specialized title cuts (i.e. 1999, Around the World In A Day, and Purple Rain)enough to make your mouth water. The dance beats on this album are just so conatgious for your soul and feet. Try keeping from dancing to Let's Work, laugh silly to Jack u Off. The last two cuts in this album are bit confusing in that Annie Christian is a little dated. Ronald Reagan and John Lennon? And Ronnie Talk to Russia. That does not matter it is good to the last drop!
By taki76
Format:Audio CD
even weird tracks like Annie Christian sound so creative .This album is amazing
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No Controversary, just working on his signature sound
While this has some fine moments, especially the first 3 songs, like the title track, Sexuality, and Do Me Baby, you can here Prince breaking out of the urban, R& B funk, and... Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by cd-heaven
5.0 out of 5 stars
PRINCE !!!
I REALLY DO LIKE PRINCE, HE IS TRULY AN ARTIST. HE WAS JUST RECENTLY INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME ; AND HE DEFINITELY HAS THE RIGHT TO BE IN THERE. Read more
Published on April 11 2004 by A. R SCOTT
5.0 out of 5 stars
punk n funk, a new breed of music at the time of its release
This album contains the song that made me notice and respect Prince. I saw the video for Controversy on Casey's Top Ten Countdown video show. Read more
Published on Mar 4 2004 by P. Esq
3.0 out of 5 stars
Prince's follow up to "Dirty Mind', "Controversy".
Not much background on this one. He did ease up on the sex with this one, but it's more or less "Dirty Mind 2".Starting off the album is the title track "Controversy". Read more
Published on Dec 8 2003
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Sign Of Things To Come
Not quite prime time Prince material. Nonetheless, there are some good bouncy tunes. Of course the title track stands strong as well as the album closer Jack You Off. Read more
Published on Nov 13 2003 by G. J Wiener
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Just Can't Believe All The Things People Say
"Controversy" is an EXACT transitional album between "Dirty
Mind" and "1999"-the musical style is far closer to that of it's
predecessor but... Read more
Mind" and "1999"-the musical style is far closer to that of it's
predecessor but... Read more
Published on Sep 29 2003 by Andre' S Grindle
4.0 out of 5 stars
UNDERRATED BUT GREAT
THIS IS MY FAVORITE OF THE EARLY PRINCE ALBUMS IT IS WHERE IS FUSES NU WAVE WITH R&B MUSIC TO FULL EFFECT LONG FUNK JAMS LIKE THE TITLE TRACK TO THE NU WAVE PUNK-FUNK OF "SEXUALITY... Read more
Published on Sep 23 2003 by E. D. Daniels
5.0 out of 5 stars
On a mission
Although it often escapes into obscurity sandwiched between the legendary "Dirty Mind" and "1999," "Controversy" is an astounding album in its own right. Read more
Published on May 10 2003 by Ian Renner
5.0 out of 5 stars
WHAT!?! You don't have this album?
Controversy is arguably of Prince's best album. As soon as you put this number in your CD player the title track comes on and have your foot stomping to the beat. Read more
Published on Jan 24 2003 by Ollie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant blend of funk and pop and rock
This lovely slab of funky pop-rock succeeds in the risque songs like Jack U Off, Sexuality and the sensual ballad Do Me Baby but doesn't do it for me when it comes to politics, as... Read more
Published on Nov 26 2002 by Pieter Uys
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