Prince - "Prince" style_Dream Pop and natural rise and decay

and natural rise and decay of individual notes reach demonstration-grade levels

respect for classical music and formality

"With Arms Wide Open

" and "Don't Matter" kept the album in the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 200 for 28 consecutive weeks

Prince - "Prince" style_Dream Pop and natural rise and decayPrince began work on his sophomore album just seven months after releasing his debut. The album pulses with an electric energy, especially on the dance singles I Wanna Be Your Lover and Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? Prince would perform both of those songs on his national television debut on American Bandstand following the release of Prince, showcasing his increasing interest in transferring the energy of the studio to the stage. Prince was