Prostitute [Import]

Alphaville | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 5, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Wea International
• ASIN: B000005S77
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,007 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Paradigm Shift

2. Fools

3. Beethoven

4. Ascension Day

5. The Impossible Dream

6. Parade

7. Ain't It Strange

8. All in the Golden Afternoon

9. Oh Patti

10. Ivory Tower

11. Faith

12. Iron John

13. The One Thing

14. Some People

15. Euphoria

16. Apolla

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forever Maturing Is Alphaville, August 9, 2001

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Paul A. Fucito "fabfriday" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prostitute (Audio CD)

Marion and the band have matured with each album and while most people recall the pop of Forever Young & Big In Japan (although hardly enough to actually make them a household name stateside) this album has a more mature and sophisticated electronic sound. As always, Gold's vocals are otherworldly and few can match his sound and range (accept Morten Harket of A-ha) and the music truly elevates his voice. "Fools" and "The Impossible Dream" were stand out singles, but "Iron John" is so infectious and easily the greatest Alphaville song EVER. The reggae-tinged "Faith" sounds like the opening track to a fun summer blockbuster movie and is guaranteed to get you going in the morning. The title seems so far removed from the music, and perhaps many people can't figure it out, but this album is fantastic.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best album of 1994 (Perhaps the album of the decade!), December 12, 2002

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okb1068 (Chalfont, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prostitute (Audio CD)

There is a definite crime involved with this album, the crime of neglect. eight years ago America was deprived of the most complex, compelling and dynamic material thus created by AV. One can understand how threatened the American labels felt when they heard this music. After hearing this sound why would you want to go back to the radio?

Okay, enough of the polemics.
Prostitute is a vital album. It reflects a difficult time in the bands' history. The themes presented here are deep, meaningful and stirring. Gold, Echolette and Lloyd don't make this an easy experience - this isn't Forever Young. The previous albums allow you to visit them. Prostitute is a complete experience; one best followed from start to finish.
The sound is dark, mature and far more sophisticated than most synth-bands. I consider 'The Impossible Dream', 'Iron John' and 'Euphoria' to be among the best work they've ever done.

A defining album of the 1990's, quite possibly THE defining album of the 90s. Yes, Salvation is excellent but there is something inherently more powerful in this haunting tome.

Listen and perpare to be moved.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Euphoria!, August 6, 2000

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Vinicio Valencia (MIAMI, FLORIDA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prostitute (Audio CD)

This CD has no similar in the synthpop marketplace. Although it wasn't a big commercial sucess (maybe ->some people<- just don't like controversial CD titles or portraits), this was the best rich texture of music styles (rock balads, reggae, piano, pop, etc.) ever made in just one box. Marian Gold's voice made it perfect. Along with really beautiful love rock balads ('Impossible Dream'), soft reggae ('Faith') they combine intense rock-pop feelings ('Ascencion Day') with soft melodies ('All in the Golden Afternoon', based on Lewis-Carrol's 'Alice in Wonderlands' book). Some songs explore human behaviour with smart and suggestive ideas ('Paradigm Shift','Fools', 'Iron John', 'Euphoria'), while other songs praise for hope and love ('Apollo') with a nice dance-techno style. Words won't be enough to say this is A PERFECT ALBUM.