The look, sound and feel of Purple Rain as a complete project is a glimpse into pop culture circa 1984. Blending blistering rock and roll with funk, soul, and so much more, the album Purple Rain rewrote the rule book, and the industry of music would never be the same.Īll these years later, and Purple Rain still stands as singular artistic statement that not only revolutionized, but also defined its time.
On June 25, 1984, Prince and the Revolution rocked the music world, remaking the pop landscape by tearing down the walls between 'black' and 'white' into one stunning and cohesive sonic statement.