Prince - Parade (Music from the Motion Picture Under the Cherry Moon)
Prince’s Parade is a bold and adventurous album that showcases his genius for blending styles and breaking musical boundaries. Released in 1986 as the soundtrack to his film Under the Cherry Moon, it finds Prince at his most playful and experimental, merging funk, jazz, pop, and orchestral elements into a sleek, sophisticated sound.
The album opens with the joyous “Christopher Tracy’s Parade” and moves through a range of moods and textures — from the smooth groove of “New Position” and the dreamy “Under the Cherry Moon” to the irresistible, chart-topping hit “Kiss.” Every track demonstrates Prince’s effortless ability to reinvent himself, crafting songs that are both musically intricate and immediately engaging.
With lush arrangements, tight rhythms, and bursts of sonic creativity, Parade captures Prince at a turning point — bridging the stripped-back funk of Around the World in a Day and the psychedelic pop of his later work. It’s a dazzling, stylish album that rewards close listening and still feels ahead of its time. A standout in Prince’s extraordinary catalogue, Parade remains a testament to his boundless imagination and fearless artistry.