Prince's Sign 'O' the Times

Name: Prince's Sign 'O' the Times
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780826415479
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By Michaelangelo Matos

Series: 33 1/3

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Prince's Sign 'O' the Times is an exploration of one of the greatest double albums of the vinyl era. This book by Michaelangelo Matos details how the album emerged from an extraordinary period of creativity to become a landmark recording of the 1980s, illustrating how a powerful record can change one’s perspective on the world.
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Fans of Prince, music enthusiasts, and readers interested in the cultural impact of landmark albums in the arts and culture sphere will find this book insightful.

33 1/3 is a new series of short books about critically acclaimed and much-loved albums of the last 40 years. Focusing on one album rather than an artist's entire output, the books cut to the heart of the music. Part '80s musical retrospective, part angry social document, Prince's 1987 classic stands as pop's last great double album.

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One of the greatest double albums of the vinyl era, Sign 'O' the Times shows Prince at his peak. Here, Michaelangelo Matos tells the story of how it emerged from an extraordinary period of creativity to become one of the landmark recordings of the 1980s.

He also illustrates beautifully how—if a record is great enough and lucky enough to hit you at the right time—it can change your way of looking at the world.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Memphis Flyer praises Matos’ 121-page analysis, calling it a standout piece of writing on Prince's work. The book is noted for its deep integration of Prince’s rise with critical insights, highlighting why Sign 'O' the Times remains particularly relevant.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780826415479

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 124g

Pages: 136

Collections

Arts & Culture Michaelangelo Matos Non-Fiction Series: 33 1/3

About the Author

MICHAELANGELO MATOS was born and raised in Minneapolis. A former staff writer at Seattle Weekly, he has written extensively for Minneapolis/St. Paul's City Pages, Village Voice, Spin, Nerve.com, Time Out New York, Urb, Stereo-Type, Chicago Reader, Baltimore City Paper, and Creative Loafing Atlanta. He currently lives in Seattle.