Prince (September 11, 1991) – “Prince Prances in a Racy New Video” Review – The Atlanta Journal

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Sep 11, 1991
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This Atlanta Journal review from September 11 1991 critiques Prince’s thirty‑minute Gett Off video collection, released to promote his Diamonds and Pearls album. Written by Steve Dollar, the piece assesses the production’s sensual imagery and choreography, concluding that despite its racy presentation, it lacks genuine provocation or originality.

Publication: The Atlanta Journal Date: September 11, 1991 Country: United States

The article describes Gett Off as a “Caligula‑inspired orgy too hot for MTV,” yet notes that viewers will find little truly shocking beyond Prince’s familiar flirtations with eroticism.

Dollar writes that the video’s two versions — one aired on MTV and one sold commercially — feature soft‑core frolic rather than explicit content.

The review highlights several segments from the Maxi Video, including Violet the Organ Grinder, Gangster Glam, and Clockin’ the Jizz, each tied to the Diamonds and Pearls sessions. Prince’s recurring muses, Diamond and Pearl, appear throughout, gradually stripped to designer lingerie in stylized scenes meant to evoke fleeting encounters.

Despite the visual flair, Dollar argues that the production “smacks of retread,” recycling familiar imagery from Prince’s earlier work.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By September 1991, Prince was transitioning into his New Power Generation era, experimenting with multimedia releases that blurred the line between music and film.

The Gett Off Maxi Video was among the first long‑form video projects marketed alongside an album, reflecting his ambition to merge visual storytelling with pop performance.

The Atlanta Journal review captures the mixed critical response to Prince’s evolving style — admired for its polish and daring, yet critiqued for repetition. It also situates the release within the broader conversation about censorship and sexuality in early‑1990s music videos.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Review of Prince’s Gett Off Maxi Video

Era: 1991 – Diamonds and Pearls  New Power Generation Era

Tone: Analytical, skeptical, and culturally reflective

Photography: Black‑and‑white portrait of Prince accompanying the review

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Atlanta Journal review of Prince’s Gett Off Maxi Video
Commentary on its sensual imagery and artistic intent
Mention of featured tracks and recurring characters Diamond and Pearl

SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs.

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