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Wikipedia article


{{Infobox song

| name = Insatiable

| cover = Prince_Insatiable_single.jpg

| alt =

| caption = US 12" promo

| type = single

| artist = Prince and The New Power Generation

| album = Diamonds and Pearls

| B-side = I Love U in Me

| released = November 4, 1991

| recorded = Larrabee Studio, October 1990

| studio =

| venue =

| genre = Soul

| length = 4:01 (7" Edit)
6:37 (Album Version)

| label = Paisley Park/Warner Bros.

| writer = Prince

| producer = Prince

| prev_title = Cream

| prev_year = 1991

| next_title = Diamonds and Pearls

| next_year = 1991

| misc =

}}

"'Insatiable'" is a song by American musician Prince and The New Power Generation, from their 1991 album 'Diamonds and Pearls'. It is a slow, simmering ballad that often draws comparisons to 1989's "Scandalous!". The B-side was "'I Love U in Me'", which was originally the B-side to "The Arms of Orion". "Insatiable" was only released in the US as a 7" single, a 12" promo was sent only to Urban radio stations, and the track was not released to Pop radio stations. It performed well on the R&B chart, reaching number 3, but did not break the top 40 on the US Pop chart. Its single sales were moderate, and it received heavy airplay on Urban and UAC radio stations, but it did not make the Hot 100 Airplay (the R&B airplay chart did not appear until spring 1992).

Critical reception



Patrick Corcoran from Albumism said that "Insatiable" is "the kind of rich, lush ballad Prince has dropped since day one, dripping in desire and barely concealed lust." He stated that "showcasing the best falsetto since Curtis Mayfield's, it serves as a reminder of Princes vocal dexterity and prowess". Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote, ""Cream" has just barely risen to the top of the Hot 100 and Prince has already unleashed another jewel from his "'Diamonds and Pearls'" set." He added that on the song, "racy lyrics are balanced by a slow'n'grinding R&B instrumental foundation and acrobatic vocals. Overall, a highly sensual listening experience." A reviewer from 'People Magazine' noted that it "sounds like Percy Sledge meets Peter Gabriel." Scott Poulson-Bryant from 'Spin' described it as "gliding retro-soul balladry".



Music video



A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Randee St. Nicholas. It was published on Prince's official YouTube channel in September 2017. The video has amassed more than 1.4 million views as of November 2020.

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References



Category:1991 singles

Category:1991 songs

Category:Music videos directed by Randee St. Nicholas

Category:Paisley Park Records singles

Category:Pop ballads

Category:Prince (musician) songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Prince (musician)

Category:Songs written by Prince (musician)

Category:Soul ballads

Category:Warner Records singles

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