HITnRUN: Phase Two
by Prince
  • Record Label: NPG
  • Release Date: Dec 12, 2015
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 8 out of 32
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  1. poplife75
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    Unlike its predecessor, this is a very pleasant suprise. An album full of lush sounds, great melodies. On constant repeat since I got it. His voice has rarely sounded so good on record.
  2. WXYZ
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    This, however, is great. The first phase was... meh, but this is the true Prince. Don't think this is going to sound the same as the previous album, it's something much better.
  3. Howletts
    Dec 17, 2015
    8
    This must be the best work of Prince in over a decade. It may consist of songs we already know, but they flow so nicely together. Let's forget Phase One (apart from some good tunes), it's Phase Two all over. Welcome back Prince, glad you never left.
  4. pumbaz
    Sep 10, 2017
    9
    Before Prince killed himself he told us a dozen times that this was his last days. He even goes so far as to conclude his album with the song "June" that explores his thoughts about life and death, regrets and deep thoughts. For those still not willing to accept that he killed himself, his last words on the album are THATS IT ! followed by one second of album silence for each album heBefore Prince killed himself he told us a dozen times that this was his last days. He even goes so far as to conclude his album with the song "June" that explores his thoughts about life and death, regrets and deep thoughts. For those still not willing to accept that he killed himself, his last words on the album are THATS IT ! followed by one second of album silence for each album he released in his career.… Expand
  5. Gastropoda
    Sep 23, 2017
    10
    Great late Prince. You can hear that he had a lot of ideas in him. Spirit never left Prince. Those 'Phases' were like some preparation for something more and exciting like always with him. Song Revelation is a miracle.. Love U prince. Rest in peace.
  6. SuzySix
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    What can i say? I haven't stopped listening to this album since it was released. This is great music. Every song is good. Prince's voice is as strong as ever, the lyrics are clever, sexy and meaningful. The music! Guitars, bass, horns, oh my! My favorite racks are Black Muse, Groovy Potential, When She Comes and Look At Me, Look At U. This is one of Princes best.
  7. kathieyes
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    I am lovin' every sexy second of HitnRunPhaseTwo, he lays down those lyrics while the music is taken you for an exciting ride; the melodies are soothing to the ears. Reflecting on the album it very creative & clever, right on point. The Instruments are…Let me stop right here…whew! Someone get me coconut water on ice, to cool off.
    Instruments are Poppin' & Non-Stoppin' The Guitar, Horns,    I am lovin' every sexy second of HitnRunPhaseTwo, he lays down those lyrics while the music is taken you for an exciting ride; the melodies are soothing to the ears. Reflecting on the album it very creative & clever, right on point. The Instruments are…Let me stop right here…whew! Someone get me coconut water on ice, to cool off.
    Instruments are Poppin' & Non-Stoppin' The Guitar, Horns, Keys & wait for it…That BASS!
    Prince places emphasis on his Vox, that mesmerizing you n2 another world.
    The entire album is inviting & mind-blowing 4sho! *Thank you- Prince:)    … Expand
  8. Cpillow
    Dec 13, 2017
    8
    "Hitnrun: Phase Two" is the album Phase One should have been if it was, you know, good. Phase Two doesn't try to copy a trend, and instead finds its own identity. Phase Two is an incredibly jazzy alum that covers a multitude of topics and presents some of Prince's best and most underrated work.

    This album hits the ground running with "Baltimore; a great commentary on the current    "Hitnrun: Phase Two" is the album Phase One should have been if it was, you know, good. Phase Two doesn't try to copy a trend, and instead finds its own identity. Phase Two is an incredibly jazzy alum that covers a multitude of topics and presents some of Prince's best and most underrated work.

    This album hits the ground running with "Baltimore; a great commentary on the current political state of the United States, with some fantastic background vocals and guitar riffs. "RocknRoll Love Affair" tells a cute little story about boy meets girl, with horns to boot. "Xtraloveable" is another hit with more of the jazzy instrumentation that I love.

    Some of the songs near the end are a bit forgettable or in the case of "When She Comes" stays falsetto for far too long. With that being said, this is a vast departure from Phase One and for the better.    … Expand

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63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. The Wire
    Feb 18, 2016
    40
    Even in the midst of the fairly wretched Phase Two there are gems but you sure have to dig for them. [Feb 2016, p.54]
  2. Q Magazine
    Feb 4, 2016
    60
    And so, yet again, Prince remains an artist in sore need of an outside editor. Still, if your attention span as a Prince fan has been sorely tested, HITnRUN Phase Two is a good point to reconnect with him. [Mar 2016, p.113]
  3. Rolling Stone
    Jan 14, 2016
    70
    It adds up to his most consistently engaging album in years, blending in echoes of the ghosts of Prince past (à la “Sexy MF” and “Come”) while still sounding refreshingly modern.
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