Album of the Day

After Purple Rain had made him a superstar, Prince wrote, directed and starred in the film's sequel, Graffiti Bridge, released in the US on this day in 1990. While the movie was not a box office smash, that didn't stop the soundtrack from reaching the Top 10. Double-album length at 17 songs, MUSIC FROM GRAFFITI BRIDGE features guest appearances from the likes of The Time, Tevin Campbell, George Clinton and Mavis Staples, but as songwriter, producer and instrumentalist, Prince's presence is felt on every track. Beyond the singles “Round and Round,” “New Power Generation” and hit “Thieves in the Temple,” much of this music is based on older material from The Purple One's vaults, and it's a testament to his genius that such diverse pieces have been shaped into a compelling whole - rock and R&B fans will find much to love in the GRAFFITI BRIDGE soundtrack.