Customer Reviews

Prostitute

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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.

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.

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.

At first, I wasn't sure I would like this album as much as the others. However [while their earlier stuff (Forever Young) & (Afternoons in Utopia) is more raw and fresh] Prostitute is refined, I really liked it. The more you listen to it, the more it makes you think. Tracks like The Paradigm Shift catch you off guard. The lyrics from the Ivory Tower are powerful, I believe the song's theme argues the controversy of fantasy and reality. The hero is slipping sideways between the two. The One Thing is my current favorite song because of the images my mind creates when I listen to it, but with all my favorite albums, I consistently change favorite songs. Euphoria - is just WOW and I LOVE the ending. In sum, I like this album because it is dark and philosophical. A mature album for a more mature Alphaville. Enough of my thoughts - BUY THIS and do a little deep thinking of your own.

"Prostitute" is amazing music! My favorite track, "The Impossible Dream," is reminiscent of "Forever Young," while "Apollo" is amazing and dancey and "Ivory Tower" was written, it seems, for the knowledgeable Alphaville fan. This album is absolutely spectacular.

The other two reviewers did not lie. This may be the pinnacle of this band. Not only does this CD have hooks, sometimes the path of the song will change midstream (Atlantis), or be mixed with the next song (Oh Patti). I have had this CD for about three years now and it is still my favorite. If you like music that will give you chills, this is the one to get. By far the best they've done.

My Alphaville collection is FINALLY up to date when I bought this CD and although SALVATION is the most recent album they have released (at the time of this entry), I have to say that it was well saving the best for last and THAT was a HARD choice to make. It is a diverse album full of suprises and experimental sounds for Alphaville. There are songs like "Ivory Tower" that is every AV-fans dream (trust me-I know what I am saying). There up-beat songs like "Apollo." Songs to make you think, songs that make you cry, songs that are for fun and songs that make you dream. Buy this album and you will be very glad you did!

Alphaville did it again, after a few years of musical silence! It's difficult to compare Alphaville albums because they are all so good, and "Prostitute" is no exception. I can't believe that none of the other reviewers mentioned "All In the Golden Afternoon"... that's still my all time favourite Alphaville song, better than "Carol Masters" on Afternoons in Utiopia and "For a Million" on Breathtaking Blue.

This band not only adapt to the nineties, they have actually evolved electronic music. This is there 2nd Best album. Ten years after there Best Forever Young. Too bad Depeche Mode gets all the credit and money! These guys are much better!!!

This is a very good album. If you like Alphaville this is a must