Ministry of Cults on Instagram: "SINÉAD O’CONNOR — “Nothing Compares 2 U” A Defining Moment in 1990s Popular Music Released in 1990, “Nothing Compares 2 U” became Sinéad O’Connor’s signature recording and one of the most recognizable songs of the decade. Written by Prince in 1984, the song was originally recorded by his side project The Family, but it was O’Connor’s stark and emotionally direct interpretation that brought it global attention. Her version appeared on the album I Do Not Want What