| "Insatiable" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 US 12" promo | ||||
| Single byPrince andThe New Power Generation | ||||
| from the albumDiamonds and Pearls | ||||
| B-side | "I Love U in Me" | |||
| Released | November 4, 1991 | |||
| Recorded | October 8, 1990[1] | |||
| Studio | Larrabee, Hollywood, California | |||
| Genre | Soul[2] | |||
| Length | 4:01 (7" edit) 6:37 (album version) | |||
| Label | Paisley Park/Warner Bros. | |||
| Songwriter | Prince | |||
| Producer | Prince | |||
| Prince andThe New Power Generation singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "Insatiable" onYouTube | ||||
"Insatiable" is a song by American musicianPrince andThe New Power Generation, from their 1991 albumDiamonds and Pearls.[3] It is a slow, simmeringballad that often draws comparisons to 1989's "Scandalous!". TheB-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).
In a retrospective review, Patrick Corcoran of Albumism wrote that "Insatiable" is "the kind of rich, lushballadPrince has dropped since day one, dripping in desire and barely concealed lust." He stated that "showcasing the bestfalsetto sinceCurtis Mayfield's, it serves as a reminder of Prince’s vocal dexterity and prowess".[4] Upon the single release,Larry Flick fromBillboard remarked that "Cream" "has just barely risen to the top of theHot 100 and Prince has already unleashed another jewel from hisDiamonds and Pearls set." He also felt that on the song, "racy lyrics are balanced by a slow'n'grindingR&B instrumental foundation and acrobatic vocals. Overall, a highly sensual listening experience."[5] A reviewer fromPeople Magazine said it "sounds likePercy Sledge meetsPeter Gabriel."[6] David Fricke fromRolling Stone viewed it as a "sumptuous ballad".[7] Scott Poulson-Bryant fromSpin described it as "glidingRetro-soulballadry".[8]
Amusic video was produced to promote the single, directed by Randee St. Nicholas.[9] It was published on Prince's officialYouTube channel in September 2017, and has generated millions of views.[10]
Credits from Princevault, Benoît Clerc and Guitarcloud[11][12][13]
Weekly charts[edit]
| Year-end charts[edit]
|
