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PrintableIt's just so lyrically pedestrian. Before any of you makes a straw man out of me, let me clarify that I don't expect Prince to be as lyrically deep as Tool, nor do I hold it against him that he is sexual in a strictly mature way and fervently spiritual.
What bothers me is that none of the lyrics throughout Planet Earth are playful or imaginative. They're as banal as can be in their straightforwardness. It makes the album feel like a very bland experience. The sole exception to this, I would say, is Guitar. At least it has some classic Prince charms in it, even if the music set to it isn't amongst his most memorable hooks. [Edited 9/21/08 10:21am] The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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Over at the quake. You get a TOTALLY diffrent reaction  | |
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talon said: Music is an art form, I think "Different Strokes 4 Different Folks" thingy applies. I personally liked Planet Earth but surely 4 different reasons then most here, music is liked or disliked based on wether or not u have anything in common with said music, in this case Planet Earth. There where a couple of catchy grooves on there but 4 me it's mostly the tunes that never make the radio rotation that capture my attention. See 4 me that's where u find Prince's genius, making radio friendly tunes are easy these day's so imagine how easy it is 4 Prince. Well I'm to tired to write a novel on the subject so basically I'm saying, enjoy what u enjoy and never expect people 2 enjoy all of the same mus as u, the love 4 mus is a personal thing.
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It's an okay album. I like it. I can't return it, I lost the receipt. I can;t give it away, all my friends bought it with me the day it dropped.
I like it.  Mr. Goodnight is my song.
"Make you throw your head back and holler..." I love a Man who:
Wears More Make Up Than Me. Wears Four Inch Stilleto Boots. Changes His Name To An Unpronouncable Symbol. Who Changes His Name Back From An Unpronouncable Symbol. Oh And Most Importantly, Who Is Sexy Little Drop Of Butterscotch | |
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I Love these songs from the album >
Guitar Somewhere Here On Earth The One U Wanna C Future Baby Mama Chelsea Rodgers The rest are ok, But I Think Mr Goodnight is just plain terrible and because I dislike that song so much that album loses alot of points  Everybody's looking 4 the ladder
Everybody wants salvation of the soul The steps U take are no easy road But the reward is great 4 those who want 2 go | |
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IstenSzek said: 3121 said: All the midnights in the world is remarkable. reminds of lots of the unreleased material from 86.
it's my fav song on the album  Without a doubt, my fav too....way too short though Thanks for the laughs, arguments and overall enjoyment for the last umpteen years. It's time for me to retire from Prince.org and engage in the real world...lol. Above all, I appreciated the talent Prince. You were one of a kind. | |
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Not really.
I listen to Chelsea Rogers now and then, and Future Baby Mama, and Resolution... but that's about it. Like Musicology, I found it a prince-by-the-numbers 'we've heard it all before' kind of album...uninspired. | |
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i don't like it, i LOVE IT! (even SHOE)  | |
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lottielooloo1968 said: i don't like it, i LOVE IT! (even SHOE)
I love SHOE, it's has a really eerie kind of feel to it PRINCE IS WATCHING U  " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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It's my favorite planet. | |
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chillichocaholic said: lottielooloo1968 said: i don't like it, i LOVE IT! (even SHOE)
I love SHOE, it's has a really eerie kind of feel to it yeah! the vid's a bit goth..all those creepy castles..i never saw prague looking so empty  | |
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NouveauDance said: LizaWoman08 said: I just bought Planet Earth today, and I like it a lot. Why does everyone hate this album??
It's a great record, and IMO it's getting back on track after the disappointing Musicology and 3121. You find a lot of people who didn't like PE like Musicology/3121. Generalising of course. I think some people didn't like it because it wasn't promoted in the USA like the preceeding two albums were. Maybe they'll come back to it in time and realise what a great little record it is, much like people are doing with C&D and Come now. Co-sign. I was really shocked to see the hate garnered against Planet Earth in comparison to the previous albums.... especially a lot of the hardcore fans of his music. I definitely think it's the most well rounded of the 3 albums. Musicology sounded like a "Hey, I'm still here record". 3121 sounded like a "Hey, I can still keep up with the kids, see this autotune? record". Planet Earth sounds like he was being himself again in a 50-year-old man context. | |
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bsk3601 said: NouveauDance said: It's a great record, and IMO it's getting back on track after the disappointing Musicology and 3121. You find a lot of people who didn't like PE like Musicology/3121. Generalising of course. I think some people didn't like it because it wasn't promoted in the USA like the preceeding two albums were. Maybe they'll come back to it in time and realise what a great little record it is, much like people are doing with C&D and Come now. Co-sign. I was really shocked to see the hate garnered against Planet Earth in comparison to the previous albums.... especially a lot of the hardcore fans of his music. I definitely think it's the most well rounded of the 3 albums. Musicology sounded like a "Hey, I'm still here record". 3121 sounded like a "Hey, I can still keep up with the kids, see this autotune? record". Planet Earth sounds like he was being himself again in a 50-year-old man context. yeah and Mr Goodnight is him trying to keep up with the kids worst prince record ive heard in years honestly and i would of really liked that album but that rap is sooooo bad, it kinda ruins the magic in a way  Everybody's looking 4 the ladder
Everybody wants salvation of the soul The steps U take are no easy road But the reward is great 4 those who want 2 go | |
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I figure if I have 2 live on Planet Earth till God above calls me home, I might as well dig it! I Love U, But I Don't Trust U Anymore... |
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HATED IT!!!       BOB4theFUNK | |
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optimus said: bsk3601 said: Co-sign. I was really shocked to see the hate garnered against Planet Earth in comparison to the previous albums.... especially a lot of the hardcore fans of his music. I definitely think it's the most well rounded of the 3 albums. Musicology sounded like a "Hey, I'm still here record". 3121 sounded like a "Hey, I can still keep up with the kids, see this autotune? record". Planet Earth sounds like he was being himself again in a 50-year-old man context. yeah and Mr Goodnight is him trying to keep up with the kids worst prince record ive heard in years honestly and i would of really liked that album but that rap is sooooo bad, it kinda ruins the magic in a way True... but for me, one skippable track out of the total 10 doesn't make the "worst" Prince album I've heard. Like someone else said, different strokes for different folks. I do believe that people will come back to this album in a few years and realize it was unfairly shitted on. | |
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Starts great, ends terribly. |
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RodeoSchro said: It's my favorite planet.
Well it was mine, but after eight years of Dubya, Mars is starting to look pretty good. *looks at forum he's in* Ahem. Planet Earth sucks. The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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Nope. Sucked. Smurf theme song-seriously how many fucking "La Las" can u fit into a dam song 
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LizaWoman08 said: I just bought Planet Earth today, and I like it a lot. Why does everyone hate this album??
eye lyk it 2. especially "the 1 u wanna c" H!PPY CH!K | |
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LizaWoman08 said: 'does anyone like Planet Earth?'
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I don't hate it: it's a Prince album and I'm gonna get his stuff no matter what. I had a leaked copy and an official copy which I gave away. The only track I dig off it right now is Chelsea Rodgers. It sounds great in the club. I haven't listened to the album in over a year but, maybe like NPS, I'll come to appreciate some of the music later. | |
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I like it. It's not his greatest but it's not his worst either. It's a simple pop album, no more or less. I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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I liked the CD shows a certain "human" side to Prince.
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PE is a great CD and I listen to it often
Best tracks FBM (a classic), PE (one of his better openers that sets a great tone), SHOE (amazing!!), The 1 U Wanna C (should have been released to radio) Love it! The greatest live performer of our times was is and always will be Prince.
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2020 said: PE is a great CD and I listen to it often
Someone Here On Earth is a beautiful song and parts of the video florred me.
Best tracks FBM (a classic), PE (one of his better openers that sets a great tone), SHOE (amazing!!), The 1 U Wanna C (should have been released to radio) Love it! FBM though, referring to a woman as a baby mama is not a compliment. | |
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LizaWoman08 said: does anyone like Planet Earth?
No Under certain circumstances, urgent circumstances, desperate circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer. | |
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it's alright. too easy for him! | |
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I love Planet Earth, but I prefer Planet Venus. "LOVE YOURSELF AS ALL PEOPLE" | |
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