Prince And The Revolution – Around The World In A Day

Prince & The Revolution – Around The World In A Day

Released in 1985 as the follow-up to the monumental Purple Rain, Around The World In A Day saw Prince and The Revolution deliberately shift away from mainstream rock and stadium pop into a more psychedelic, experimental, and colourful sonic world. The result is one of the most distinctive and unconventional albums in his catalogue.

Heavily influenced by 1960s psychedelia, funk, Middle Eastern textures, and Prince’s own restless creativity, the album trades arena anthems for layered arrangements, unusual instrumentation, and a more introspective mood. The record’s sound palette is rich and unpredictable, blending acoustic elements, synth experimentation, and playful studio production.

The album includes the international hit “Raspberry Beret,” a bright, melodic pop song that stands out as one of Prince’s most accessible tracks, alongside fan favourites like the funky “Paisley Park,” the reflective “Condition Of The Heart,” and the expansive closing piece “Temptation.”

Though initially surprising to audiences expecting another Purple Rain-style blockbuster, Around The World In A Day has since been recognised as a bold artistic statement—one that highlights Prince’s refusal to be confined by genre or expectation.

Tracklist:

1. Around The World In A Day (3:25)
2. Paisley Park (4:41)
3. Condition Of The Heart (6:46)
4. Raspberry Beret (3:31)
5. Tamborine (2:46)
6. America (3:40)
7. Pop Life (3:42)
8. The Ladder (5:26)
9. Temptation (8:21)