Originals
by Prince
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 24, 2019
    60
    Prince’s tightly controlled production style, down to his proteges’ smallest inflections – the Time’s Gigolos Get Lonely Too is a spot-the-difference exercise – also means there’s little that differs substantially from its more polished released version, delicious as it is to hear him sing Martika’s blissful Love… Thy Will Be Done.
  2. Under The Radar
    Jul 16, 2019
    55
    For big Prince fans, Originals will be an essential peek into his methods as a musical mentor. For anyone else, it's a curiosity worth checking out but certainly not recommending over any of the dozen-plus better records he released during his lifetime.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 41
  3. Negative: 3 out of 41
  1. All_ButTrU4
    May 1, 2022
    8
    Nothing but bops. A testament to his multifaceted pop sensibilities. This collection of songs either intended for others or from scrappedNothing but bops. A testament to his multifaceted pop sensibilities. This collection of songs either intended for others or from scrapped releases is just the tip of the iceberg.… Full Review »
  2. MarshallCavalli
    Aug 15, 2019
    8
    This is an outstanding album that shows how amazing of a writer that Prince truly was. Not only that, you actually get to hear him performThis is an outstanding album that shows how amazing of a writer that Prince truly was. Not only that, you actually get to hear him perform songs that are really good and are enjoyable as well. Overall this album is great.… Full Review »
  3. Jevus
    Jun 25, 2019
    8
    I've always thought that Prince's best era is from 1979 to 1992 and with these songs that he gave to other artists, I realize that. If theI've always thought that Prince's best era is from 1979 to 1992 and with these songs that he gave to other artists, I realize that. If the majority were not a hit, those that were, their popular versions are at the height of how I record them Prince. Many were new to me and it shows the genius he was at that time and that the demons in his head were atrophying that genius he had. All are very good except "Holly Rock". "Sex Shooter" is my favorite along with "Manic Monday" and "Jungle Love". I hope they continue to get more songs that I leave in their vault that they did during the 80's.… Full Review »
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