Prince's Australian tour has gotten off to a wayward start, with one reviewer calling the legendary musician's Sydney show "painfully indulgent".
The review, by Sydney Morning Herald music writer George Palathingal, criticised Prince's gig at Olympic Park for its "rollercoaster" pacing, self-indulgent jams and a set list that included his "goofy" Happy Feet soundtrack inclusion.
"Don't get me started on the painfully indulgent 20-minute meander through Purple Rain or the fact that he kept us waiting another 20 minutes in the dark for a final encore of Peach," said Palathingal.
He called the show "tantamount to karaoke" but admitted Prince had "flashes of brilliance," calling the songs Jam of the Year, Kiss and Controversy set highlights.
The three-star gig review comes after a tour that saw Prince's backstage rider revealed to include requests for Fiji water, bottles of Coke and Pepsi, and a box of Yogi Mayan Cocoa Spice herbal tea.
