This has been a really interesting discussion in that, ever since, say the mid-'80's, I don't think that anyone would disagree that Prince has been erratic. Yet in retrospect, there's great material from pretty much all his releases. And I don't think anyone has mentioned Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic yet - a really decent album including a stunning song called Wherever U Go, Whatever U Do, with Prince in full Al Green mode, and just aching to be covered by somebody - Justin Guarini....you can still salvage a career if you'd apply yourself!

Dale.