“This is the dawning of a new spiritual revolution.” It was 1993. Prince had just announced his eternal rest. Well, metaphorically—though perhaps not entirely. Born from this turmoil was Come, an album that symbolically marked the passing of Prince’s former persona. The cover—stark in black and white—captured the artist poised outside the breathtaking Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, casting an undeniably funereal tone that whispered of transformation and finality.
Category: Prince
Revisiting :: Prince, Sign ‘O’ the Times
There are few words to describe the transgressive beauty, power, and innovation of Prince. With the terrible news of his passing making the rounds, we’re resharing this 2009 reflection on his 1987 masterpiece, Sign ‘O’ The Times . . .
Under the Covers :: When Doves Cry
Covering an artist as unique and esoteric as His Royal Badness could be an endeavor destined for fantastic failure. What is the solution? Bring in an artist with their own unique take on […]