Dearly beloved...we r gathered here today...2 live tweet Prince's Purple Rain soundtrack. #albumtweets pic.twitter.com/v14kTm8ldE
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Basically how this thing goes is that on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, I'll play a classic album from my library and tweet about it.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Pushing play on Purple Rain now. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Almost forgot how angelic those opening chords on "Let's Go Crazy" were. You must hold your hand in the air. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014I've invented my own dance to "Let's Go Crazy" where my feet go to the exact tempo of the drums & my arms sway back and forth. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014I bought this album for $9.99 at Virgin Megastore circa 2002. It made me feel like I had caught up on life. Great decision. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014I had no idea Prince could go psychedelic. "Take Me With U" was the song made me understand why the album was considered a classic.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Those string arrangements are so killer. Not many folks were this grandiose in '80s. This man made orchestras sound badass on a rock album.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Before I saw the movie, I was always imagined "Take Me With U" took place on a motorcycle that shot out rainbows. Still does. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014I had a girlfriend in high school who sang "The Beautiful Ones" for an audition for a play. She got cast, but never sang 4 me. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014The first time I heard "The Beautiful Ones" we had long parted and I realized. "Oh hey! ___ loves this!" I wanted to call her like a dork.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014I'll admit to feeling some kind of way when Prince starts breaking down towards the end. "DO YOU WANT HIM? OR DO YOU WANT ME?" No thug tears
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Still reeling from "The Beautiful Ones." That's easily the closer on a lot of albums. For Purple Rain, it's track 3. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Was never the hugest "Computer Blue." I like it and all, but I quote Wendy & Lisa's part more often than anything. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014I can't front on "Computer Blue" like there's not studio perfection going on here. Drums sound immaculate as always. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014I also have a routine for "Darling Nikki" as well. I do it from Prince's perspective and pantomime certain key lyrics. It involves grinding.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014I could see myself loving this "Darling Nikki" as a kid. It sounds like a twisted carnival and I would instinctively be drawn to the naughty
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014I wanted to read what was above the dotted line. I just could't believe that there was someone freaky enough that he felt the room spin.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Why must we scream at each other?
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014You can feel the party start back up with "When Doves Cry." It's the least experimental song here, but you already know it's great.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014"I Would Die 4 U" is probably a top 25 Prince song for me. Just love that running synth sound throughout. Gives a buzz. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014One of the most interesting relationships of my life started when I quoted "I Would Die 4 U" in a chat room. It was a blessing. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014But for now, I think Purple Rain is much more interesting. I'll tell you kids about it one of these days. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014As much as I dislike Purple Rain the film, it would have been nice if "Baby I'm A Star" got its own number instead of over the credits.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014I mean, I still felt kinda good as it played on and I can imagine how people in theaters must've felt back then. Plenty of aisle parties.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014"Baby I'm A Star" is kind of underrated even though it's on one of the biggest albums of all-time. Tons of punch but right before finale.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Shhhh. "I never meant to cause you any trouble..." *rocks back and forth* #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014You can't be a superstar without an arena song. All the great have one. Some even have several. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Basically what I mean by an arena song is a track that is dramatic in nature and thematically. It unites EVERYONE. #albumtweets
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014It could take years for an artist to have one. I think Beyonce finally had her first one in "XO." It could push you to another level.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Having familiarized myself more w/ Prince's catalog in the years since, I'm just now realizing how important this album was. Very ambitious.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014It's one of those stomping-your-boot-on-someone's-throat kind of statements that announces that you're here and not going anywhere.
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014The first time I heard "Purple Rain" in its entirety, the big fuss over Prince's career made so much sense. I loved him before, but I got it
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Totally gonna listen to one of the greatest B-sides of all-time now. #albumtweets pic.twitter.com/epdzifFQCO
— Ivan Mitchell (@hecticivan) March 13, 2014Next month: Jagged Little Pill
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