THIEVES IN THE TEMPLE-OVERRATED or UNDERRATED?

I remember a 2months before that song hit the press compared the song as the next WHEN DOVES CRY!!! so, when i finally heard it i was a little bit disappointed with that track. it was alright, but when doves cry? overrated!!

rusty1 said:

I remember a 2months before that song hit the press compared the song as the next WHEN DOVES CRY!!! so, when i finally heard it i was a little bit disappointed with that track. it was alright, but when doves cry? overrated!!

I love thieves in the temple, especially the extended version.

lawd do i hate that song.

It was a crappy single from a so-so album. Graffiti Bridge was like the blue print to Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, though it did have some true gems (Joy in Repition, We Can Funk, Melody Cool).


But Thieves in the Temple is Prince by-the-numbers. The extended version is pretty good though.

Lame cheese!

purplecorvette1 said:

Underrated. I LOVE the extended version. I'd love to see Prince perform this song in concert one day.

Prince.org is a cemetery where folks mourn Prince instead of celebrate him and his music. Last time I checked, Prince isn't dead yet.

I used to like it around the time when I first heard it. But now I don't like it, so don't really care if it's over or underrated.
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That's an amazing song from a brilliant album. It's killer.

And yeah, the extended version is genius too. I love the video, too, with his Wolverine muttonchops and hipless tights, Jesus imagery, and funky dance moves.

Plus, I love the opening of the video. "Sexiness to the left of you, sexiness to the right. It's all about the pimp sandwich tonight!"

as well as other songs on the album Thieves in the temple is underrated
Would love to see him perform it in concert one day

I do feel it is underrated, however to compare it to "When Doves Cry" that is a huge stretch! That is actually borderline retarded. As far Graffiti Bridge as a whole, well let's just say that album was teetering on retarded. Joy n Repitition and Thieves was its saving grace.

Thieves in the temple is one of his best i absoloutly love it, the video is excellent too, its one of my favourites

Imago said:

LinnLM1 said:

UNDERrated. Definitely.

The first P song that entranced me.

Love it.

Special place in my heart, "Thieves..."

I remember when I first heard the title. I thought, "There he goes again, coming up with some off-the-wall title"...but that's what I used to love about Prince. I used to love reading the titles to his songs before the album came out. The curiousity killed me and filled me with anticipation.

When that song came out, I was going through the worst breakup of my life. It was as if Prince's lyrics were written just for me, so I could get through the pain. Very cathartic, especially the anger and despair in the song.

Not to mention that it sounded different than anything he'd ever done before it.

i've always liked the song and the extended version kicks!

may the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows...

Thieves is in my top 5 favorite Prince songs. Hurt me

The xtended video makez me LOVE the song!

purplecorvette1 said:

Efan said:

ChristopherTracy319 said:

Not a bad song.

But my God, how bad is the film?!

I loved the demo version, but the final version(s) weren't as good. Good but the demo one is SO much better. His voice is so good.

ChristopherTracy319 said:

Underrated

Love this song. I am glad Herbie Hancock covered it.

I can't stand this song

Nerdsexy

Heard you get it poppin'

music vid is one of my faves

this track is hot im surprised by the amount of hate !

Love the way he sings this. Nice melody, I like the song.