How Long to Read Prince's Sign O' the Times

How Long Does it Take to Read Prince's Sign O' the Times?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 14 minutes to read Prince's Sign O' the Times by Michaelangelo Matos

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

One of the greatest double albums of the vinyl era, Sign 'O' the Times shows Prince at his peak. Here, Michaelangelo Matos tells the story of how it emerged from an extraordinary period of creativity to become one of the landmark recordings of the 1980s. He also illustrates beautifully how - if a record is great enough and lucky enough to hit you at the right time - it can change your way of looking at the world. EXCERPT The most immediately striking thing about Sign 'O' the Times is the jazzy sensibility running through it. Prince's father was a jazz musician, his mother a vocalist; he'd been a fan of chops-heavy jazz-fusion as well as rock and R&B growing up. But when Prince began recording for Warner Bros., he abjured the brass sections that dominated groups like Earth, Wind & Fire and Parliament-Funkadelic, opting instead for stacked synthesizer patterns and a spare, cold feel that markedly contrasted with lush, overarranged disco and the wild, thick underbrush of the era's giant funk ensembles; Rickey Vincent, author of Funk: The Music, the People, and the Rhythm of the One, dubbed it "naked funk." Getting away from traditional R&B instrumentation is an underappreciated aspect of Prince's crossover success; Prince is also said to have actively disliked the sound of horns early in his career.

How long is Prince's Sign O' the Times?

Prince's Sign O' the Times by Michaelangelo Matos is 133 pages long, and a total of 33,649 words.

This makes it 45% the length of the average book. It also has 41% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Prince's Sign O' the Times Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 3 minutes to read Prince's Sign O' the Times aloud.

What Reading Level is Prince's Sign O' the Times?

Prince's Sign O' the Times is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Prince's Sign O' the Times?

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