Y'all are clueless.
I say, without shame (d'day will have my back) that I own 9 Prince cds and all but one or two are quality.
The dude is a bit ridiculous and over the top but that's really part of his charm. Plus he can outplay and outsing and outcool the pants off of all of you! :)
lol - just caught this - i got yo'r back mp - if you don't care for the guy fine but saying he isn't anything but one of the best ever is ignorant