The Time (July 22, 1990) “Time and Time again” Feature – Star Tribune

The July 22, 1990 edition of the Star Tribune features a major article on The Time’s reunion and new album Pandemonium, highlighting Prince’s cryptic but significant involvement in the project.

Publication: 

Star Tribune

Date: July 22, 1990

Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music / Entertainment

THE STORY 

The article discusses The Time’s return after years apart, their new album Pandemonium, and Prince’s behind-the-scenes role. It notes that Prince created much of the material and that the band members refer to him as the “eighth member.” The piece also covers the group’s history, their 1980s success, and current dynamics.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

 This feature came as The Time prepared for a comeback tied to Prince’s Graffiti Bridge film and soundtrack. It reflects the complex, long-standing relationship between Prince and The Time, originally his protégé band in the early 1980s.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Band reunion feature

Era: 1990 (Pandemonium / Graffiti Bridge era)

Tone: Nostalgic, insightful Photography: Group photo of The Time + individual Prince photo

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “Time and Time again”

• Large group photo of The Time (Morris Day, Jellybean Johnson, etc.)

• Continuation article “TIME: Prince given credit in a cryptic way”

• Discussion of Prince’s influence and the band’s history

RELATED MATERIAL

• July 9, 1990 Evening Herald Prince concert review

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

• Star Tribune, July 22, 1990

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