Prince - Sign o' the Times

When people say that Prince is a genius, whether they're aware of it or not, this is the album they're talking about.

It isn't his biggest selling by any means, but Sign 'O' The Times makes the most consistent argument for Prince's talent, a double album jam packed with killer material, and it rarely puts a foot wrong.

But what's even more remarkable than the amazing songs he included on this album, are the songs he decided NOT to use. Incredibly prolific, this record would be put together with songs he'd culled from three aborted album attempts, an astounding amount of songs, even for Prince.

Absolutely at the peak of his powers, this is Prince in full flight, the most dynamic artist of his generation.