Prince Shows Vulnerability on 'I Wish U Heaven,' But Only BrieflyPrince Shows Vulnerability on 'I Wish U Heaven,' But Only BrieflyPrince's "I Wish U Heaven" served as a short detour from the optimistic psychedelia that colored the majority of 1988's 'Lovesexy.'Vincent CarusoVincent Caruso
When Prince Replaced 'The Black Album' With 'Lovesexy'When Prince Replaced 'The Black Album' With 'Lovesexy'This 1988 album lived up to the dichotomy inherent in its title.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Prince Unwittingly Began His Next Musical Phase on 'When 2 R in LPrince Unwittingly Began His Next Musical Phase on 'When 2 R in L"When 2 R in Love" was the last recorded element for Prince's shelved 'Black Album,' opening the door, quite literally, to what came next.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How 'Glam Slam' Planted Seeds for Prince's FutureHow 'Glam Slam' Planted Seeds for Prince's FutureWith typical glibness, Prince said “either you went with it and had a mind-blowing experience, or you didn’t.” Michael ParrMichael Parr
Prince Falls In Love With the Heavens Above on 'Lovesexy'Prince Falls In Love With the Heavens Above on 'Lovesexy'"Lovesexy" exemplified Prince's positive vibes after the debacle of the 'Black Album.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Prince Spells Out Playful, Positive Outlook on 'Alphabet Street'Prince Spells Out Playful, Positive Outlook on 'Alphabet Street'Prince offered an antidote after the heaviness of 'Sign 'O' the Times' and the darkness of the 'Black Album.'Mike JosephMike Joseph
How Prince Struck a Perfect Balance With 'Anna Stesia'How Prince Struck a Perfect Balance With 'Anna Stesia'Prince's "Anna Stesia" was the pivotal moment in 'Lovesexy,' his most spiritual album.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso