Planet Earth
by Prince
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2007
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 60
  3. Negative: 13 out of 60

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  1. BrianS
    Jul 25, 2007
    9
    Very strong record! Prince is in fine form and seems to have found his muse again. Great pop hooks, guitar, and stronger song writing than recent projects.
  2. ChristopherS
    Jul 26, 2007
    8
    The most consistent Prince album since the massively underrated The Rainbow Children, and then Come and Diamonds and Pearls. Stylistically more like his 80's efforts, not using the strong electronics that have featured on a number of his later 90's albums, sometimes very effectively, nor the extended funk jam sessions that filled out some of his The Artist Formally Known As The most consistent Prince album since the massively underrated The Rainbow Children, and then Come and Diamonds and Pearls. Stylistically more like his 80's efforts, not using the strong electronics that have featured on a number of his later 90's albums, sometimes very effectively, nor the extended funk jam sessions that filled out some of his The Artist Formally Known As period. Close to his best, though possibly lacking the one showstopping track, like Kiss, Sign of the Times, etc. But there are still many great moments, and no dud tracks.… Expand
  3. PhilM
    Jul 31, 2007
    8
    could be better but could be worst !
  4. ScottL
    Aug 2, 2007
    7
    Not his best, for sure, but has the 'vibe' of his 80's stuff. This one grows on you, if you let it--the sign of a GOOD Prince album (for a change). Hate the JW references, but he's always been spiritual and it's kept to a minimum on this one.
  5. CharlieB.
    Aug 29, 2007
    10
    I Love the album..."Chelsea Rogers" is my favorite..Come On Chelsea!!!....
  6. 101Candles
    Aug 3, 2007
    9
    For Prince this is a pretty average output..comparable with 3121 and Musicology..so some good songs few great and some average...any other artist who would have made this album would get raving reviews..but hey..here we are talking bout Prince...and now who is this grazy guy saying Prince live aint great..????
  7. VeronicaH
    Aug 4, 2007
    10
    I sat and listened to this CD and even though I am extremely biased (pro) where Prince is concerned, I say he still has IT!!! With a music industry filled with unimaginative lyrics and musical compositions without depth, "The Great Composer" has come through for us once again, bringing real music to our thirsty ears, quenching that hunger for solid and genuine, unsampled musical pieces. I sat and listened to this CD and even though I am extremely biased (pro) where Prince is concerned, I say he still has IT!!! With a music industry filled with unimaginative lyrics and musical compositions without depth, "The Great Composer" has come through for us once again, bringing real music to our thirsty ears, quenching that hunger for solid and genuine, unsampled musical pieces. In a word: Originality. I thank God for Prince's musical talent, ability, and genius. And, I thank Prince for knowing exactly what to do with his naturallyl God-given gift. In my world we say: Don't be afraid, just believe. In other words, don't be afraid of a fresh and exciting sound, and just believe that it's only going to get better and better.… Expand
  8. MungoJ
    Jul 24, 2007
    8
    Better than just about anything else out there right now. Will "The one U wanna C" become the hit it deserves to be? Who knows, but Prince fans should like this one, at least a little bit.
  9. randyw
    Jul 24, 2007
    9
    best album since diamonds and pearls....it got dat fonk!
  10. PeterN
    Jul 24, 2007
    10
    great tracks and great tour!
  11. MartinR
    Jul 24, 2007
    10
    Great record!!
  12. RobertJ
    Jul 25, 2007
    10
    A wonderfully diverse collection. Prince gives relief to those who are tired of hip-hop divas who sample all of their music. And gives a message unlike all popular music
  13. Pault
    Jul 25, 2007
    10
    All the tracks are out of this world.. Thank you Prince for the experience. Paul
  14. AlJ
    Jul 31, 2007
    9
    Good sizzling funk music, just as Prince has been known to perform over the past century! Expected more songs that people could remember after listening to it, maybe more than once, but the only single that comes to mind, of course, is 'Guitar' - which still rocks, by the way! Somewhat political in nature, the album definitely makes a statement and wish the US would have been Good sizzling funk music, just as Prince has been known to perform over the past century! Expected more songs that people could remember after listening to it, maybe more than once, but the only single that comes to mind, of course, is 'Guitar' - which still rocks, by the way! Somewhat political in nature, the album definitely makes a statement and wish the US would have been fortuneate enough to receive some of this good strong material in the Mail on Sunday! Perfection is in the works and in the ears of Prince's loyal followers.… Expand
  15. AmberR
    Aug 15, 2007
    8
    best album in years
  16. NiallW.
    Aug 27, 2007
    8
    Interesting, eclectic, sometimes hypnotizing, sometimes vacuous.
  17. Gabriella
    Aug 9, 2007
    9
    The fact is that a musical genius of Prince's stature does not have to pander to record companies. The payment from sold cds would probably take a long time to trickle down to him and moreover, he probably wants to appeal to a wider audience and probably finds more creativity in performing live!! His latest album is very good and very eclectic. All the songs are different from each The fact is that a musical genius of Prince's stature does not have to pander to record companies. The payment from sold cds would probably take a long time to trickle down to him and moreover, he probably wants to appeal to a wider audience and probably finds more creativity in performing live!! His latest album is very good and very eclectic. All the songs are different from each other. There's this song "All the midnights in the world" which is especially charming. Check out the lyrics of Prince's latest song "All the midnights in the world". Simply amazing!!! Check it out on my blog. http://gabriella-theglasscastle.blogspot.com/… Expand
  18. GaryC
    Sep 1, 2007
    9
    Fantastic album. Well arranged and well composed.
  19. Anton
    Jul 23, 2007
    8
    Prince obviously isn
  20. RandyB
    Jul 25, 2007
    10
    I think some of the above "professional critics" have been listening to so much nonsense they have forgotten, or never learned what real music sounded like. I
  21. JazrickP
    Jul 26, 2007
    10
    I love the album I really love Guitar and Mr.Goodnight the whole album is good
  22. Paxster
    Oct 12, 2010
    7
    One of Prince's better 'new' albums, Planet Earth is probably worth more than a free hand out in the Daily Mail. Apart from its strange release idea it has some decent highlights. 'Guitar' is a good song if pushed a little too much as a single and 'Chelsea Rogers' is some damn good soul. There are some fillers as well, a grainy slow jazz number which name eludes me now. The title track isOne of Prince's better 'new' albums, Planet Earth is probably worth more than a free hand out in the Daily Mail. Apart from its strange release idea it has some decent highlights. 'Guitar' is a good song if pushed a little too much as a single and 'Chelsea Rogers' is some damn good soul. There are some fillers as well, a grainy slow jazz number which name eludes me now. The title track is nice and epic but lacks a true Prince vibe. One thing we learn from the album is that Prince is at his best when he is doing his own thing.… Expand

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65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    Across Planet Earth’s brisk and varied 10 tracks, he is once again doing it pretty well, from cocky rock strut ('Guitar') to Chic-style, pumped-up funk ('Chelsea Rodgers') and knicker-loosening R&B beats ('Future Baby Mama').
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  2. The Guardian
    60
    It's all right--in the dispiriting way that everything he's put out since his "Symbol" era has been all right.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    50
    Planet Earth’ll leave you feeling decidedly short-changed.
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