2 CDRLabel : Flaunt / Purple Kiss Records
Catalogue : #F/PK 002
Disc Length : 79:01 / 81:27
Source : Audience Recording
Sound Quality : VG
Year Of Release : 2008
Lovesexy Tour
Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale
24th October 1988
Disc 1
1. EROTIC CITY
2. HOUSEQUAKE
3. TAKE THE A-TRAIN
4. HOUSEQUAKE (REPRISE)
5. SLOW LOVE
6. ADORE
7. DELIRIOUS - JACK U OFF
8. SISTER
9. DO ME, BABY - ADORE
10. I WANNA BE YOUR LOVER
11. HEAD
12. A LOVE BIZARRE (Including HOLLY ROCK)
1. EROTIC CITY
2. HOUSEQUAKE
3. TAKE THE A-TRAIN
4. HOUSEQUAKE (REPRISE)
5. SLOW LOVE
6. ADORE
7. DELIRIOUS - JACK U OFF
8. SISTER
9. DO ME, BABY - ADORE
10. I WANNA BE YOUR LOVER
11. HEAD
12. A LOVE BIZARRE (Including HOLLY ROCK)
13. WHEN YOU WERE MINE
14. BLUES IN C (IF I HAD A HAREM) (Including ROCK ME, BABY)
15. WHEN YOU WERE MINE
16. LITTLE RED CORVETTE
17. CONTROVERSY
18. U GOT THE LOOK
19. SUPERFUNKYCALIFRAGISEXY - CONTROVERSY
20. BOB GEORGE
21. ANNA STESIA
Disc 2
1. INTERMISSION - CROSS THE LINE
2. EYE NO
3. LOVESEXY
4. GLAM SLAM
5. THE CROSS
6. I WISH U HEAVEN
7. TAKE THIS BEAT (Including HOLLY ROCK)
8. KISS
9. DANCE ON
10. SHEILA E DRUM SOLO (Including TRANSMISSISSIPPIRAP)
11. WHEN 2 R IN LOVE
12. VENUS DE MILO
13. IT IS NO SECRET (WHAT GOD CAN DO)
14. STARFISH AND COFFEE
15. RASPBERRY BERET
16. WHAT'D I SAY?
17. UNCHAIN MY HEART
18. CONDITION OF THE HEART - DO ME, BABY (INSTRUMENTAL)
19. STRANGE RELATIONSHIP
20. WHEN 2 R IN LOVE
21. LET'S GO CRAZY
22. WHEN DOVES CRY
23. PURPLE RAIN
24. 1999
25. ALPHABET ST.
COMMENT
When people mention great Lovesexy shows, I'm surprised this doesn't get a mention as it is a phenomenal concert and performance of the tour. This show is also circulating on (at least) two other fan releases : 'Uniondale 24.10.88' and 'Unchain My Heart' - two different recordings, and this is appears to be sourced from the same recording as the 'Unchain My Heart' 2cdr fan release. The recording is certainly not going to be winning any awards for cleanliness or sharpness, however I actually don't mind the roughness of it as it gives it a certain edge. The constant, annoying hiss which plagued the first half of the show from the previous release has cleaned up a treat, and the improvement here is pretty major - impressively so. It's loud, and at times would perhaps qualify for a VG+ rating if it weren't for the second half of the show being less impressive and really rather average quality. Disc 1 is really the stand-out portion of this release and I have to credit whomever for whatever work has been done, however there are obviously limitations, as Disc 2 proves. It's not bad, but the increased audience noise, and overall shrill sound throughout the second half don't make for a VG+ grading. Still, the show can be enjoyed all the more due to the improved audio, and it's one hell of a show to enjoy. The show begins fairly typically, however Prince seems to find his groove a few songs in, and for there on he is conversing with the crowd and seems to be having a great time. It's never more obvious than on 'Blues In C' which is stretched out to 10 minutes long, and is a genuinely funny performance with Prince taking on the sexist role prior to Boni speaking on behalf of the female persuasion and including a small portion of the aftershow favourite 'Rock Me, Baby'. This extended performance, along with a near-15 minute 'Anna Stesia' (due in part to a lengthy speech), a 10 minute 'Take This Beat', and the inclusion of the piano medley, make this the longest currently circulating recording of a Lovesexy show at a little over 160 minutes. Sure, the recording could be better, however it's enjoyable, listenable, and much better than before. The extraordinary show is just the icing on the cake. Shame about the artwork though.
15. WHEN YOU WERE MINE
16. LITTLE RED CORVETTE
17. CONTROVERSY
18. U GOT THE LOOK
19. SUPERFUNKYCALIFRAGISEXY - CONTROVERSY
20. BOB GEORGE
21. ANNA STESIA
Disc 2
1. INTERMISSION - CROSS THE LINE
2. EYE NO
3. LOVESEXY
4. GLAM SLAM
5. THE CROSS
6. I WISH U HEAVEN
7. TAKE THIS BEAT (Including HOLLY ROCK)
8. KISS
9. DANCE ON
10. SHEILA E DRUM SOLO (Including TRANSMISSISSIPPIRAP)
11. WHEN 2 R IN LOVE
12. VENUS DE MILO
13. IT IS NO SECRET (WHAT GOD CAN DO)
14. STARFISH AND COFFEE
15. RASPBERRY BERET
16. WHAT'D I SAY?
17. UNCHAIN MY HEART
18. CONDITION OF THE HEART - DO ME, BABY (INSTRUMENTAL)
19. STRANGE RELATIONSHIP
20. WHEN 2 R IN LOVE
21. LET'S GO CRAZY
22. WHEN DOVES CRY
23. PURPLE RAIN
24. 1999
25. ALPHABET ST.
COMMENT
When people mention great Lovesexy shows, I'm surprised this doesn't get a mention as it is a phenomenal concert and performance of the tour. This show is also circulating on (at least) two other fan releases : 'Uniondale 24.10.88' and 'Unchain My Heart' - two different recordings, and this is appears to be sourced from the same recording as the 'Unchain My Heart' 2cdr fan release. The recording is certainly not going to be winning any awards for cleanliness or sharpness, however I actually don't mind the roughness of it as it gives it a certain edge. The constant, annoying hiss which plagued the first half of the show from the previous release has cleaned up a treat, and the improvement here is pretty major - impressively so. It's loud, and at times would perhaps qualify for a VG+ rating if it weren't for the second half of the show being less impressive and really rather average quality. Disc 1 is really the stand-out portion of this release and I have to credit whomever for whatever work has been done, however there are obviously limitations, as Disc 2 proves. It's not bad, but the increased audience noise, and overall shrill sound throughout the second half don't make for a VG+ grading. Still, the show can be enjoyed all the more due to the improved audio, and it's one hell of a show to enjoy. The show begins fairly typically, however Prince seems to find his groove a few songs in, and for there on he is conversing with the crowd and seems to be having a great time. It's never more obvious than on 'Blues In C' which is stretched out to 10 minutes long, and is a genuinely funny performance with Prince taking on the sexist role prior to Boni speaking on behalf of the female persuasion and including a small portion of the aftershow favourite 'Rock Me, Baby'. This extended performance, along with a near-15 minute 'Anna Stesia' (due in part to a lengthy speech), a 10 minute 'Take This Beat', and the inclusion of the piano medley, make this the longest currently circulating recording of a Lovesexy show at a little over 160 minutes. Sure, the recording could be better, however it's enjoyable, listenable, and much better than before. The extraordinary show is just the icing on the cake. Shame about the artwork though.
Cheeky......lol ;)
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