audio review : Of The Heart Of The Soul And Of The Cross [ The Utopian Experience ] ( album ) … PM Dawn

Prince Be sounds like an estranged member of De La Soul, but he does more than rap. He also recites poetry and sings. It’s that latter skill layed over lush contemporary soul music that makes his songs easier on, if not more pleasant to, the ears.

If people have Heart and Soul, this is, on some aesthetic level, hearty soul music. Be, given his allegiance to The Cross, would probably attribute its tranquil vibes to his Father. The song dedicated to that God is spiritful and enchanting.

A warm Heavenly atmosphere seems to be the goal not just for After I Die but most of these songs. Memory Bliss owes its life to a Spandau ballet and Mirrors invokes the passion of Michael Jackson, but most of this album is refreshingly original.

my rating : 3 of 5

1991