"Thriller's" iconic af & is recognized across the globe as one of (THEE) highest grossing records ever to be conceived.
But "Purple Rain" (to me) is all around a better listening experience.
After my most recent listens of both, there’s not a song on Thriller I enjoy as much as The Beautiful Ones and I Would Die 4 U, but I enjoy more songs from Thriller
Purple Rain got this one
Bad might’ve been a different story
Bad is goat
Dangerous is his best album tho
Growing up is realizing that Bad is better than Thriller. And that Bad is just diet Purple Rain.
Dirty Diana > Purple Rain
I am a Prince-guy and have the poster of the artwork framed hanging on my wall in my living room, so it is default Purple Rain for me.
Owbum
Off rip as complete album experiences I went with Purple Rain. Then I did a track by track comparison - Purple Rain won 5-4. Mike put up a good fight but it was really the song "Purple Rain" that sealed the deal. Before that it was really neck and neck Thriller is a pop masterpiece, but the album Purple Rain is a masterpiece
Both amazing albums, Purple Rain is better as an album statement though
That side 2 is unbelievable
1) When Doves Cry
2) I Would Die 4 U
3) Baby I'm a Star
4) Purple Rain