The 6 August 1988 edition of the Coventry Evening Telegraph reviews Prince’s NEC concert under the headline “At the court of a crazy genius.” Publication: Coventry Evening Telegraph Date: August 6, 1988 Country: United Kingdom Written by Chris Wilson, the review describes Prince’s extraordinary entry driving a gleaming white Cadillac onto the stage at the National Exhibition Centre. From that moment the performance is called weird and wonderful. Prince is said to have oozed s

The 6 August 1988 edition of the Black Country Evening Mail reviews Prince’s concert at the NEC under the headline “Prince the royal ruler!” Publication: Black Country Evening Mail Date: August 6, 1988 Country: United Kingdom Written by Paul Cole, the review describes Prince’s three-hour show at the NEC as sensational, stating that he left “Wacko Jacko” well and truly in the shade. The diminutive dynamo is said to have out-sung, out-played, up-staged and almost out-danced Jac

A record review in the St. Cloud Times discussing Prince’s 10th studio album Lovesexy, noting its commercial performance and provocative content in the context of artists attempting to follow up major successes. PUBLICATION Publication: St. Cloud Times Date: May 28, 1988 Country: United States Section / Pages: Record Reviews Title: Hornsby, Prince try to beat odds THE STORY The review by Cliff Radel (Gannett News Service) examines the challenge of following a major hit album.

Lovesexy is Prince’s tenth studio album, released in May 1988. A spiritually charged, psychedelic pop and funk masterpiece, it was recorded quickly as a direct response to the scrapped Black Album, blending positivity, sensuality, and faith. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Date: May 10, 1988 Catalogue: 9 25720-1 Format: LP Country: United States (worldwide release) THE STORY Lovesexy is a vibrant, optimistic album exploring themes of