Don't call it a comeback? After two soundtrack detours in 1989 and 1990, Prince returned in 1991 with his first proper album since LOVESEXY with DIAMONDS AND PEARLS.

Recognizing that hip hop was no fleeting fad while also dipping his feet into smooth adult contemporary sounds, the Purple One entered his 34th year with a brand new band, all new material, and determined to stay on the cutting edge. How does D&P hold up? Listen as Mike and Nathan break it down.

(Jump to 50:00 for album talk)

Rival Michael Jackson may have been the king of the music video, but in the 1980s Prince was a bone fide movie star.

As the 90s dawned, Prince -- and his fans -- were into some choppy waters with the release of GRAFFITI BRIDGE.

Join Mike and Nathan as they explore this endlessly frustrating and fascinating film and ponder how Prince's movie career might have taken a better turn.

(Jump to movie discussion -- 19:00)

Renaldo and Clara: https://www.cinefilevideo.com/renaldoandclara

House of 1,000 Corpses trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbRRD-cD7h4

Prince kicked off the 1990s with his fourth soundtrack album, this one for GRAFFITI BRIDGE, a sequel to Purple Rain that reunited Prince with Morris Day and the Time, and added stars both established (Mavis Staples, George Clinton) and up-and-coming (Tevin Campbell).

Unlike the peerless PURPLE RAIN album, Prince crams in multiple guest songs and subpar tracks alongside some of his finest work. The end result? Listen to the album for yourself and come join us for the breakdown...

(Jump to album discussion -- 40:30)

Rare among era-defining pop artists, Prince spent his entire career creatively and personally anchored to a secondary market -- his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Resisting the lure of LA or NY, Prince doubled down at the height of his career by building a world class recording and film production facility in the MPLS suburbs near his home.

How did the construction of Paisley Park change Prince's career and sound of his music? How did his deep attachment to Minnesota impact his work?

Joining us for this wide-ranging conversation is the Minnesota-born host of the hit podcast The Spark Parade, Adam Unze. (Jump to 55:00 for his interview).

THE SPARK PARADE PODCAST: thesparkparade.com

PAISLEY PARK TOURS: paisleypark.com

Did the 90s start on January 1st 1990 or 1991? Neither, they began on June 23, 1989 with the release of BATMAN, the first modern blockbuster, with a dizzying array of cross-promotions, product tie-ins, and of course a hit soundtrack by PRINCE.

Prince left his imperial decade behind and embarked on the strange journey of the 1990s with this unforgettable album.

Join the Crystal Ball Club as we revisit this pivotal turning point in Prince's career.

(Jump to album breakdown -- 36:30)