21 Nights - worth getting?

Hello, is there anyone out there who has anything good to say about the 21 Nights book? It seems to get a lot of criticism. I like the CD but don't really care for the book itself.

PS: If there is anyone in Dublin who doesn't have it and wants a copy, it's for sale in Reads of Nassau St for €9.99

It is worth getting if you think of the book as a fancy wrapper for the CD inside.

I have this but I am disappointed: a bad book, and very bad cd, imo

just think what setlist Prince could have chosen,

imagine something like this:

Love Is A Loosing Game +
Thank You For Talking To Me, Africa *
Anotherloverholenyohead *
Calhoun Square *
Chaos & Disorder *
I Like It There *
All Shook Up *
Empty Room *
Spirituality *
Johnny B. Goode *
Elephants And Flowers *
Baby Love *
Alphabet Street *
Guitar *
Girls And Boys #
3121 #

+ (feat. Amy Winehouse on vocals)(edit: without intro) 21 sep. 2007
* most of the rock aftershow 28. aug. 2007
# 14 aug. 2007

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Joyinrepatition said:

Of course, I'm a Liberal! I'm an American, damn it!

This country was founded on the premise of Liberty and Justice for ALL...remember?

My wallet is STILL on hiatus!

It's alright but you could live w/o it.

Smillan said:

The CD is great. The book is terrible.

Smillan said:

I love the CD. I didn't get to any of the London aftershows, so to me it's a good way of hearing what I missed out on. After hearing the CD I feel even more gutted I couldn't have been there....

The book isn't very interesting imo, but it looks nice on my bookshelf

I got it as a Christmas gift last year.

my ones cd doesnt work properly i got it just before going to Australia and didnt check it till i got back when it was to late to return it

I happen to enjoy this book. The pictures are clear and precise, the poetry and words are moving, and just because it gives me a glimpes into the prep time and when he is in solitude. With all works Prince does, I look, read, & hear the art as if its the first time kinda like a Snickers Candybar...always a great experience.

I don't know why people hate the book. It's just a picture book with some lyrics in it. It's not War and Peace or The Lovely Bones or something. It's just meant for casual entertainment. Just like The Art Book, or a Dali book (of which I have many). It's there to see, look at sometimes but not write a book report on for your college English class. It's nice for what it's meant to be.

I wasn't TOO thrilled with the CD, but it was decent. I'll have to listen again at least one time once the DTT gets to moving on it.

I'd try to find it deeply discounted, which isn't hard.

errant said:

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RUHip2TheJive said:

ernestsewell said:

Actually every place I've seen it has been right on the same price range. I think I paid $30 for my copy at Target. I saw it at a Border's an hour away from here, and it was actually $35 there. But I do see it everywhere, at least one or two copies.

wth?

i paid $55 and i don't even think it's that great

I like it...

I Like it too. Don't see where all the negativity is coming from. Beautiful Pics, Nice Live CD. GO for it, Get it!!!

Naw. I actually preferred the unauthorized book, Prince: Life & Times. It's clearanced out at Barnes and Noble. Much better pics in there. I didn't think the pictures in 21 Nights were all that great.

Smillan said:

l like it ...thought it was a beautiful book....
shall treasure it and cherishes it...

I like the book, but too few Prince pictures. I mean, describing the places U go is alright but damn...

The purple iPod Prince should have put along with the CD; we would have had a more complete gift: lyrics, poetry, photos, music and 40mins live footage.

In terms of where the "negativity" for this book is coming from... I think that it may well stem from the fact that this sealed shrink wrapped book is advertised along the lines of a photographic record of princes 21 Night extravaganza with poetry and lyrics. Rip of the packaging and what you actually get are very few pictures of the gigs, none of the aftershows (despite the photographer present at the legendary 21/9/07 aftershow), many of the hotel interior and a few of a motorway and Luton airport. I think I was expecting simeting like a beaitiful tour programme or behins the scenes photos but its more like a brocheure for the hotel which prince wandered into shot.

the cd is great still enjoying it .i didn't care about the book but its not that bad if you like prince pictures and lyrics then its a good book .

No it isn't. Save your money...and this is coming from quite a Prince fan.

The book is just a vanity project, pictures aren't particularly mind blowing and don't really show a window into Prince's world, it all looks too posed and staged.
The CD is a let down if you actually were there and heard how good the main concerts were (I have also heard much better unreleased recordings of his shows).
I only looked at it twice and ever since its been gathering dust in my cupboard.

Save it and buy his new album instead (which I have yet to hear but am looking forward to hearing).

thedance said:

I have this but I am disappointed: a bad book, and very bad cd, imo

just think what setlist Prince could have chosen,

imagine something like this:

Love Is A Loosing Game +
Thank You For Talking To Me, Africa *
Anotherloverholenyohead *
Calhoun Square *
Chaos & Disorder *
I Like It There *
All Shook Up *
Empty Room *
Spirituality *
Johnny B. Goode *
Elephants And Flowers *
Baby Love *
Alphabet Street *
Guitar *
Girls And Boys #
3121 #

+ (feat. Amy Winehouse on vocals)(edit: without intro) 21 sep. 2007
* most of the rock aftershow 28. aug. 2007
# 14 aug. 2007

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