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Spin Magazine creates Purple Rain covers lp Album/Twilight Singers cover When Doves Cry http://www.spin.com/articles/spin-exclusive-greg-dulli-apollonia-cover-princes-when-doves-cry
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Ha, look at the writer's last name. |
Trickology said: Ha, look at the writer's last name.
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/spin-mag-goes-crazy-with-free-purple-rain-1003983658.story From Billboard: une 11, 2009 11:41 AM ET David J. Prince, N.Y. SPIN magazine is going crazy with its July issue, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Prince's "Purple Rain" with a comprehensive oral history of the film and album and a free downloadable tribute that features nine bands doing song-for-song covers of the record's classic tracks. Dubbed "Purplish Rain," the nine song tribute album boasts a real coup: Apollonia, the one-time Prince protege who starred in the film, contributes a cover of "When Doves Cry" that she recorded with Greg Dulli and his band, the Twilight Singers. Other cover versions on the album include Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings doing "Take Me With You," Of Montreal's take on "Computer Blue," a punk-mariachi version of "I Would Die 4 U" and Lavender Diamond's rendition of the title track. The Apollonia/Dulli duet is currently streaming at SPIN.com, and the full downloadable album will be available when the magazine hits the streets on June 23. The album download is free, but a clue from the magazine article will be required for access. "We approached a bunch of bands, and we got nine who were really into it," Doug Brod, SPIN's Editor-in-Chief told Billbaord.com. "All these bands did it for free - they paid for all of their recording time and they mastered all the tracks themselves." Unlike several other Prince cover records that have run afoul of The Artist's wishes, SPIN cleared all of the tracks and are covering the royalty expenses. The 10-page oral history was compiled and written by Brian Raftery, who spoke to most of the key participants in the original project, including Wendy and Lisa, other members of the Revolution and the Time, Rob Cavallo (the film's producer and Prince's manager at the time), director Albert Magnoli, and the original screenplay writer William Blynn. "We did a full court press to get Prince himself involved," said Brod. "He's a pretty tough guy to get a hold of, and he doesn't dwell much on nostalgia." wow...sounds pretty cool. ON one hand I understand prince's POV not getting involved BUT on the other hand I don't understand it and wish he would get involved in something like this. damn it! I had a great quote from george washington but it doesn't fit here. |
Awesome! I'm nearly as big a Greg Dulli fan as I am of Prince. My username is taken from a song on the Twilight Singers' first album. |
TwiliteKid said: Awesome! I'm nearly as big a Greg Dulli fan as I am of Prince. My username is taken from a song on the Twilight Singers' first album.
Did you go to the link  It's cool Spin has figured out the royalty situation. I don't know how the Prince loyalist crowd can hate on this.
It seems to me they got a mixture of alot of acts who decided to show their love to Purple Rain. Isnt it funny that Sign O The Times is never really covered cept maybe The Cross and a few others. It seems to me that Sign o The Times is overlooked because people think the best publicity is to cover Purple Rain tracks. Which I think could be a mistake if Purple Rain keeps being the focus. I think it would be cool to see different cover albums of Prince. Maybe Mojo magazine could recreate Sign o the Times. Magazines could make it anniversary type thing. Who wouldnt love that? Especially if it's credible magazines. Sign O The Times LoveSexy DirtyMind Parade P.S. Not a fan of Spin Magazine but props to them for doing something original. |
The Whigs/Dulli are big Prince freaks (in the good way lol). They have done many many live Prince cvovers (Housequake, Doves, etc.). If you can find it, check out there ep Live Howlin Wolf for how they mix in Housequake with Jump Around and their own song. Dullli is a soul man at heart and is one of the musicians who does Prince music justice (cover version wise). good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death...aint that a shame? |
SHARON JONES DOING TAKE ME WITH U?!?!?! OMFG!!!! |
Anxiety said: SHARON JONES DOING TAKE ME WITH U?!?!?! OMFG!!!!
AND AND... Of Montreal covering Computer Blue?!?!    |
contrapposto said: Anxiety said: SHARON JONES DOING TAKE ME WITH U?!?!?! OMFG!!!!
AND AND... Of Montreal covering Computer Blue?!?! 
I WANT IT NOW!!! |
cool-i want this.....fave cover has to be Controversy by Hefner-folk usually can't cover Prince |
Im a huge Of Montreal fan. Kevin Barnes should do "Computer Blue" SOME justice |
contrapposto said: Anxiety said: SHARON JONES DOING TAKE ME WITH U?!?!?! OMFG!!!!
AND AND... Of Montreal covering Computer Blue?!?! WOW 2 both! On the indie stations, they always refer 2 David Bowie when discussing Of Montreal, but they never mention Prince. |
contrapposto said: Anxiety said: SHARON JONES DOING TAKE ME WITH U?!?!?! OMFG!!!!
AND AND... Of Montreal covering Computer Blue?!?! I keep hearing to check out Of Montreal. Someday I will flip through the discography |
I'm a big of Montreal fan as well and this is great news! they have covered 4 Purple Rain songs live, of which the latest is Computer Blue. Based on that live recording we're in for a treat, of Montreal makes the music I would have liked Prince to make. |
Of Montreal is definitely a band worth checking out. There is a lot of Prince influence on their new album, Skeletal Lamping, which has become one of my favorite albums ever. Also interesting, I saw them live in Boston in April, and their opener, Sugar and Gold, put on a fantastic show. The best part was the strong Prince influence in their sound, stage moves, and appearance. As soon as the frontman got into things full-swing, I thought it was as close as I would ever get to seeing classic Prince live. The similarities were fun and surprising. Check them out live if you get the chance. |
Anxiety said: contrapposto said:
AND AND... Of Montreal covering Computer Blue?!?!
I WANT IT NOW!!!  co-sign |
Apollonia did vocals for twilight singers before so I'm not surprised, however I will be surprised if Prince doesn't have this pulled. |
This might be worth picking up that mag. Cool.
Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
I'm somewhat ashamed to admit I've never heard of any of the artists/bands who are doing the covers. I pity da foo' who don't read my blog! |
bluefish said: I'm somewhat ashamed to admit I've never heard of any of the artists/bands who are doing the covers.
 Still, I would love to hear this, as Purple Rain is my favorite Prince album. However, I'm not gonna subscribe to the mag just to get the music...so I hope it'll be available through other means... you've heard chairlift's song, you just don't know the name of the band. it's on tons of commercials, tv shows, etc. it's one of those inescapable perky alterna-pop songs that's everywhere all the time. |
Anxiety said: bluefish said: I'm somewhat ashamed to admit I've never heard of any of the artists/bands who are doing the covers.
Still, I would love to hear this, as Purple Rain is my favorite Prince album. However, I'm not gonna subscribe to the mag just to get the music...so I hope it'll be available through other means...you've heard chairlift's song, you just don't know the name of the band. it's on tons of commercials, tv shows, etc. it's one of those inescapable perky alterna-pop songs that's everywhere all the time. What's the name of the track, and which commercial is it featured in? I pity da foo' who don't read my blog! |
bluefish said: Anxiety said: you've heard chairlift's song, you just don't know the name of the band. it's on tons of commercials, tv shows, etc. it's one of those inescapable perky alterna-pop songs that's everywhere all the time. What's the name of the track, and which commercial is it featured in? i'm pretty sure it's AT LEAST on an iTunes commercial, but i swear i've heard it used several other times as background music. |
Anxiety said: i'm pretty sure it's AT LEAST on an iTunes commercial, but i swear i've heard it used several other times as background music.
Oh, yeah, I think I have heard that on an iTunes ad before...the song doesn't do much of anything for me, to be honest. Pretty bland, IMO. Let's hope the band's take on "Darling Nikki" is a lot more engaging! I'm off to YouTube to check out the other contributors! I pity da foo' who don't read my blog! |
squirrelgrease said: This might be worth picking up that mag. Cool.
[Edited 6/11/09 15:27pm] pretty cool R.i.p. MJ
U will not b 4gotten!! |
Anxiety said: SHARON JONES DOING TAKE ME WITH U?!?!?! OMFG!!!!
that's what i was thinking!!!  |
i haven't bought a Spin mag since i was in high school... but i guess i'll have to pick this one up... should be pretty good (or at least interesting) considering the bands. |
So is so so rather mundane. I'm not to sure if they would be able to do songs such Housequake or Little Red Corvrete |
IT WILL NEVER SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY! Remember that Scandinavian tribute set. It was awsome. |
darkfunky2002 said: IT WILL NEVER SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY! Remember that Scandinavian tribute set. It was awsome.
that saw the light of day. i own a copy. and the SPIN tribute will see the light of day. i doubt the company that publishes the magazine is trembling at the thought of prince's legal team. there ARE entities in the world scarier and more litigious than prince, believe it or not.  |
OK...so, I think I misread the article: I thought it said that the CD was only available to Spin subscribers, but the way all of you are talking, it sounds like the disc will be bundled with this particular issue on newsstands/in stores. Is that right?
I pity da foo' who don't read my blog! |
bluefish said: OK...so, I think I misread the article: I thought it said that the CD was only available to Spin subscribers, but the way all of you are talking, it sounds like the disc will be bundled with this particular issue on newsstands/in stores. Is that right?
If so, I will definitely buy at least one copy of the issue, if not several! I just got a bit confused, because I thought I would have to pay for 12 issues of a magazine I would never read.  I think there will be a code in the news stand and subscription issues to get the downloads. It doesn't look like physical CDs will be pressed. Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
darkfunky2002 said: IT WILL NEVER SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY! Remember that Scandinavian tribute set. It was awsome.
Trickology said: From Billboard:
Unlike several other Prince cover records that have run afoul of The Artist's wishes, SPIN cleared all of the tracks and are covering the royalty expenses. Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
squirrelgrease said: I think there will be a code in the news stand and subscription issues to get the downloads. It doesn't look like physical CDs will be pressed.
You're right...it does say it will be available "as a download," e.g., no physical disc. I hope the code will be easy to spot and won't involve cryptic guesswork like Lotusflow3r did! I pity da foo' who don't read my blog! |
bluefish said: squirrelgrease said: I think there will be a code in the news stand and subscription issues to get the downloads. It doesn't look like physical CDs will be pressed.
You're right...it does say it will be available "as a download," e.g., no physical disc. I hope the code will be easy to spot and won't involve cryptic guesswork like Lotusflow3r did! no. I'm sure Spin is run by comparatively competent business people who actually want to sell you something instead of hiding it from you, then trying to charge you money for it anyway. |
As soon as I heard Twilight sing DIG IF U--- it got SHUT OFF hmmn nnn -nuh-uh I can't |
Of Montreal - Computer Blue!!!!!
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ALL I CAN SAY IS THEY BETTER HAVE GOOD LAWYERS ONCE PRINCE FINDS OUT.
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TheFreakerFantastic said: ALL I CAN SAY IS THEY BETTER HAVE GOOD LAWYERS ONCE PRINCE FINDS OUT.
I can't seem him liking people covering his work when his own work is available. [Edited 6/12/09 2:37am] Trickology said: From Billboard:
Unlike several other Prince cover records that have run afoul of The Artist's wishes, SPIN cleared all of the tracks and are covering the royalty expenses. Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
squirrelgrease said: TheFreakerFantastic said: ALL I CAN SAY IS THEY BETTER HAVE GOOD LAWYERS ONCE PRINCE FINDS OUT.
I can't seem him liking people covering his work when his own work is available. [Edited 6/12/09 2:37am] Trickology said: From Billboard:
Unlike several other Prince cover records that have run afoul of The Artist's wishes, SPIN cleared all of the tracks and are covering the royalty expenses. If that's true then he must have suddenly changed his mind on other people covering his tracks, or maybe they offered a good royalty deal. |
TheFreakerFantastic said: squirrelgrease said: If that's true then he must have suddenly changed his mind on other people covering his tracks, or maybe they offered a good royalty deal. Who knows. Maybe he's cool with it because Spin's giving him his first cover story in years. But, hell... it's probably about the money. Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
i personally think this is a dreadful idea. i simply cringe at any covers of his music. (with the exception of sinead's nothing compares... altho this was not sung by him originally so had nothing to compare it with.)
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And who else here woke up today with an e-mail from the Twilight Singers with the cover of When Doves Cry attached????
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TheFreakerFantastic said: squirrelgrease said: If that's true then he must have suddenly changed his mind on other people covering his tracks, or maybe they offered a good royalty deal. Sigh... EVERY FRIKKING TIME. http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/290/must-you-get-permission-to-record-someone-elses-song Surprisingly enough, if somebody is determined to do a cover version of your song, it is well-nigh impossible for you, Joe Composer, to stop them. In general, the right to record somebody else's song is called a "mechanical license," and usually it's negotiated in a routine manner between representatives of the copyright holder and the would-be cover artiste. (Outfits like The Harry Fox Agency in New York generally handle the publisher's side.) However, in the rare event that negotiations fail, the copyright laws contain provisions for a type of mechanical license called a "compulsory license," which, in effect, give anyone the right to record any song he or she wants to, as long as notice is given to the song's copyright owners within 30 days after the recording is made and before it is distributed. Compulsory licenses were written into the copyright laws in 1909 in an attempt to break up a monopoly in the piano-roll industry--an industry which has since been pretty well broken up, period. So why negotiate at all? Mainly because the law dictates higher royalty rates and stricter payment schedules for compulsory licenses than you can obtain with the negotiated kind. © Bart Van Hemelen
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Is Appollonia making a comeback? Long time no hear. Luv her! |
BartVanHemelen said:[quote] TheFreakerFantastic said: Sigh... EVERY FRIKKING TIME. http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/290/must-you-get-permission-to-record-someone-elses-song Surprisingly enough, if somebody is determined to do a cover version of your song, it is well-nigh impossible for you, Joe Composer, to stop them. In general, the right to record somebody else's song is called a "mechanical license," and usually it's negotiated in a routine manner between representatives of the copyright holder and the would-be cover artiste. (Outfits like The Harry Fox Agency in New York generally handle the publisher's side.) However, in the rare event that negotiations fail, the copyright laws contain provisions for a type of mechanical license called a "compulsory license," which, in effect, give anyone the right to record any song he or she wants to, as long as notice is given to the song's copyright owners within 30 days after the recording is made and before it is distributed. Compulsory licenses were written into the copyright laws in 1909 in an attempt to break up a monopoly in the piano-roll industry--an industry which has since been pretty well broken up, period. So why negotiate at all? Mainly because the law dictates higher royalty rates and stricter payment schedules for compulsory licenses than you can obtain with the negotiated kind. So if this is true, how did P cancel the release of covers by that Swedish group a few months ago? |
Shorty said: Trickology said: Ha, look at the writer's last name.
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/spin-mag-goes-crazy-with-free-purple-rain-1003983658.story From Billboard: une 11, 2009 11:41 AM ET David J. Prince, N.Y. SPIN magazine is going crazy with its July issue, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Prince's "Purple Rain" with a comprehensive oral history of the film and album and a free downloadable tribute that features nine bands doing song-for-song covers of the record's classic tracks. Dubbed "Purplish Rain," the nine song tribute album boasts a real coup: Apollonia, the one-time Prince protege who starred in the film, contributes a cover of "When Doves Cry" that she recorded with Greg Dulli and his band, the Twilight Singers. Other cover versions on the album include Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings doing "Take Me With You," Of Montreal's take on "Computer Blue," a punk-mariachi version of "I Would Die 4 U" and Lavender Diamond's rendition of the title track. The Apollonia/Dulli duet is currently streaming at SPIN.com, and the full downloadable album will be available when the magazine hits the streets on June 23. The album download is free, but a clue from the magazine article will be required for access. "We approached a bunch of bands, and we got nine who were really into it," Doug Brod, SPIN's Editor-in-Chief told Billbaord.com. "All these bands did it for free - they paid for all of their recording time and they mastered all the tracks themselves." Unlike several other Prince cover records that have run afoul of The Artist's wishes, SPIN cleared all of the tracks and are covering the royalty expenses. The 10-page oral history was compiled and written by Brian Raftery, who spoke to most of the key participants in the original project, including Wendy and Lisa, other members of the Revolution and the Time, Rob Cavallo (the film's producer and Prince's manager at the time), director Albert Magnoli, and the original screenplay writer William Blynn. "We did a full court press to get Prince himself involved," said Brod. "He's a pretty tough guy to get a hold of, and he doesn't dwell much on nostalgia." wow...sounds pretty cool. ON one hand I understand prince's POV not getting involved BUT on the other hand I don't understand it and wish he would get involved in something like this. I don't think he dwells much on anything, dwelling is such a "mortal" emotion after all. I wonder if he gets lonely up on the pedestal all by himself? |
wow apples sounds like shit |
TheFreakerFantastic said: BartVanHemelen said: So if this is true, how did P cancel the release of covers by that Swedish group a few months ago? He didn't. They worked out a deal and are still selling the 5-CD set and downloads. Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
squirrelgrease said: TheFreakerFantastic said: So if this is true, how did P cancel the release of covers by that Swedish group a few months ago? He didn't. They worked out a deal and are still selling the 5-CD set and downloads. also, keep in mind that there's a big difference between a fan putting out a tribute album on a small indie label, and a large corporate magazine publisher. the fan is probably going to be more easily intimidated and less prepared to take on a megacelebrity's legal goons, whereas the publisher probably deals with that kind of thing all the time and has the proper resources to push back. |
FYI: Apollonia sang background on the Twilight Singers album "Blackberry Belle" in 2003.
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jstarr2000 said: FYI: Apollonia sang background on the Twilight Singers album "Blackberry Belle" in 2003.
Dulli used to be a big Prince fan, but the last time I saw the Twilight Singers perform, I asked him if he was still into him and he said that Prince was all about the money now(This was around the time of the Musicology tour). He said he thought that Prince was just trying to milk his fans for more money by saying that Musicology was going to be the last tour. Fast forward 5 years later, and I guess Prince was telling the truth and Dulli appears to be back on the bandwagon. Um, sounds like Greg was right on to me. |
I heard a bit of it on SPIN.Com --- Total C R A P !!!!! "3 1 2 1" |
facedown7 said: I heard a bit of it on SPIN.Com --- Total C R A P !!!!!
That bad, eh? I pity da foo' who don't read my blog! |
I am sorry to the Appolonia fans...but Appolonia COULD NOT sing twenty five years ago and AINT' NOTHIN' CHANGED! Yeah, I listened to the recording online..but I am being honest. She was what she was a pretty armpiece for Prince the irked the you-know-what out of Vanity at the time ( because she was a look-a-like replacement) When someone tells you who they are...BELIEVE THEM |
Apollonia? maybe she cant sing very well. But I bet you have her solo CD in your collection just because? "3 1 2 1" |
Never heard of any of these people... **yawn** "Time, is a trick....."~Prince
"Sometimes I wish that life was neverending...but all good things they say, never last" ~ Sometimes it Snows in April~Prince |
SHOCKADELICA1 said: Never heard of any of these people... **yawn**
you've never heard of sharon jones??? you've got some catching up to do. |
I hope the rest of this project is better than what I've heard.
The TRUTH.......only exist in 1 form.
The TRUTH. |
Listening to the track now. Love it...
You could be a part-time model, but you'd probably have to keep your normal job |
Trickology said: http://www.spin.com/articles/spin-exclusive-greg-dulli-apollonia-cover-princes-when-doves-cry
This is a unique cover as ever by Dulli
from Spin magazine: For this summer's 25th anniversary of Prince's classic movie and album Purple Rain, SPIN is excited to announce the release of Purplish Rain, a tribute album made up of nine tracks commissioned by the editors of SPIN. One very special note: Among the nine songs is a version of "When Doves Cry" performed by the Twilight Singers, featuring Apollonia, who costarred with Prince in the movie, and Greg Dulli -- check out SPIN.com's exclusive stream of the track below! The entire album will be available as a free download for SPIN magazine readers and subscribers via SPIN.com starting June 23. Purplish Rain was produced to accompany the July cover story, an oral history of Purple Rain, for which contributing writer Brian Raftery spoke to most of the key people involved in the creation of the movie and album. While being interviewed for the cover story, Apollonia mentioned that she had performed Prince songs with Greg Dulli, the ex-Afghan Whigs frontman who's also recorded with Mark Lanegan as the Gutter Twins. She then contacted Dulli about covering a Prince track for SPIN's tribute. "It was a fun challenge," says Dulli. "I can guarantee you that what we do sounds nothing like what you expect. The only thing you'll recognize is the lyrics." Hear the song below, and check out the full tracklist for Purplish Rain: 1. "Let's Go Crazy" RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS 2. "Take Me With U" SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS 3. "The Beautiful Ones" FOL CHEN 4. "Computer Blue" OF MONTREAL 5. "Darling Nikki" CHAIRLIFT 6. "When Doves Cry" THE TWILIGHT SINGERS 7. "I Would Die 4 U" MARIACHI EL BRONX 8. "Baby I'm a Star" CRAIG WEDREN 9. "Purple Rain" LAVENDER DIAMOND Oh hell to the no-no-no! How on GOD's green earth could they do that to "When Doves Cry". Yes, I believe in putting a little bit of your own spin to a song when it comes to doing remakes. But, this is unacceptable. And what's more is that Apollonia is singing on it. WHY? WHY? Why would she allow them to do this to such a treasured classic? Is someone at SPIN on crack? Dang. Why did they not try to work something out to where they could re-master and re-issue the album? I can't believe this. No wonder Prince is so picky about who gets to cover his music. To hell with the money. Sometimes, art should be valued. |
y'all are acting like this tribute is going to replace all known copies of the original purple rain album and that the intent of this album is to be the most masterpiecey masterpiece of all masterpiecedom.
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Anxiety said: y'all are acting like this tribute is going to replace all known copies of the original purple rain album and that the intent of this album is to be the most masterpiecey masterpiece of all masterpiecedom.
LIGHTEN UP, YOU GUYS.
it's not supposed to be some monumental work of art. it's a tribute. it's just supposed to be fun. i think the artists involved were aware that their versions wouldn't end up sounding better than prince's versions, so it's okay if we feel the same way. just enjoy it for the fun little novelty it is and quitcha bitchin, sheesh.  as you so often say:  |
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Anxiety said: i'm pretty sure it's AT LEAST on an iTunes commercial, but i swear i've heard it used several other times as background music. Yep, it is the song, and I LOVE that song. The song "Ordinary Day" in a Target commercial is pretty cool too. Ernest L Sewell, IV
Confessions Of A Prince Realist. You might want to sit down for this. "An ass hanging out on stage is an ass hanging out on stage. Period." |
I like it!
If Prince.Org shuts down, I'm writing SLAVE on my left buttcheek! |
Anxiety said: SHOCKADELICA1 said: Never heard of any of these people... **yawn**
you've never heard of sharon jones??? you've got some catching up to do. Uh, no never heard of her...everything is not for everybody and everybody is entitled to their own taste in music. So like I said, I've never heard of her or anybody else on that list. Sorry. "Time, is a trick....."~Prince
"Sometimes I wish that life was neverending...but all good things they say, never last" ~ Sometimes it Snows in April~Prince |
I haven't heard of any of these people, either. The version of When Doves Cr y is alright. As much as I like Ginuwine, I really hated his cover of it. I'm not sure if I'll be running out to get a copy of the magazie to get it, though. - Queen Royalty |
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No thanks. |
bluefish said: I'm somewhat ashamed to admit I've never heard of any of the artists/bands who are doing the covers.
Still, I would love to hear this, as Purple Rain is my favorite Prince album. However, I'm not gonna subscribe to the mag just to get the music...so I hope it'll be available through other means...You should be more ashamed that you would allow yourself to be ashamed for not knowing the bands. |
Dayclear said: No thanks.
Me too - Prince wouldnt like this. Get the tribute CD with DAngelo and Dale Bozzio on it. |
Trickology said: http://www.spin.com/articles/spin-exclusive-greg-dulli-apollonia-cover-princes-when-doves-cry
This is a unique cover as ever by Dulli
from Spin magazine: For this summer's 25th anniversary of Prince's classic movie and album Purple Rain, SPIN is excited to announce the release of Purplish Rain, a tribute album made up of nine tracks commissioned by the editors of SPIN. One very special note: Among the nine songs is a version of "When Doves Cry" performed by the Twilight Singers, featuring Apollonia, who costarred with Prince in the movie, and Greg Dulli -- check out SPIN.com's exclusive stream of the track below! [snipped] While being interviewed for the cover story, Apollonia mentioned that she had performed Prince songs with Greg Dulli, the ex-Afghan Whigs frontman who's also recorded with Mark Lanegan as the Gutter Twins. She then contacted Dulli about covering a Prince track for SPIN's tribute. [snipped] 2. "Take Me With U" SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS 6. "When Doves Cry" THE TWILIGHT SINGERS  Someone who can sing is doing "Take Me With You". Oh, but wait...
But then they had to add Crapples to "When Does Cry"  Did this Geg Dulli guy suddenly go deaf while staring at her boobs too?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'll play it first and tell you what it is later. -Miles Davis- |
got the mag....but the cd was a pits. vary few can take a prince track and make it easy to listen to. WDC was pain-staking to listen to, sorry, but true.
luv life, luv god, lovesexey |
1817 said: got the mag....but the cd was a pits. vary few can take a prince track and make it easy to listen to. WDC was pain-staking to listen to, sorry, but true.
I love Apples....u would think that after all the time she has had between then and now, she could have done something not only better but maybe slipped something of her own....like a track inspired by PR? In any case it was mosdef a good read. How did you download the album? Isn't it not supposed to be up until the 23rd? Certainly the publicized link isn't active yet. |
TwiliteKid said: 1817 said: got the mag....but the cd was a pits. vary few can take a prince track and make it easy to listen to. WDC was pain-staking to listen to, sorry, but true.
I love Apples....u would think that after all the time she has had between then and now, she could have done something not only better but maybe slipped something of her own....like a track inspired by PR? In any case it was mosdef a good read. How did you download the album? Isn't it not supposed to be up until the 23rd? Certainly the publicized link isn't active yet. The Spin magazine at Borders was the one with Jack White on the cover yesterday. Maybe subscribers have received their issues already. Anyone else get the new issue? Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
I bought a copy of the tribute issue this afternoon. It contains fantastic and rare photos from that era.
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Copycat said: I bought a copy of the tribute issue this afternoon. It contains fantastic and rare photos from that era.
No access code required to download tracks beginning June 23. Thanks! Good to know. I guess I was a day early, or Borders is slow on the uptake. I'll try Barnes & Noble. Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
Does anyone here believe that Prince would okay a cover that sounded better than the original or have a band with such popularity do a cover that would compete with his appeal. NOT. and this 2, shall pass. |
I got my issue in the mail 2day.Great interviews! I LOVE the unseen Controversy era backstage pic of Morris Day and Prince.And according 2 Jellybean,there was an off camera scuffle between Morris & P. Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds. Have no fear 4 atomic energy cuz none of them can stop the time. How long shall they kill our prophets while we stand aside and look? Some say it's just a part of it, we got |
i finally tracked down a copy of the issue today, and whatever you think of the tribute compilation, the article is fantastic, and the cover and art layout made me feel like i was 14 years old and flipping through a copy of RIGHT ON! magazine. |
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Just picked up the mag today. The person who wrote sure had alot of mistakes it was pitiful. In one photo where Morris is sitting with A6, they don't even know who Susan or Brenda are. The caption says some unidentified girl-- (Susan)--, and Jill Jones -- ( when it's Brenda)--. Did this person even see the movie?????
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SANSKER7 said: Just picked up the mag today. The person who wrote sure had alot of mistakes it was pitiful. In one photo where Morris is sitting with A6, they don't even know who Susan or Brenda are. The caption says some unidentified girl-- (Susan)--, and Jill Jones -- ( when it's Brenda)--. Did this person even see the movie?????
I hate stupid mistakes. Please bone up before you write on a subject. Really? That's pretty amateurish. Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
SANSKER7 said: Just picked up the mag today. The person who wrote sure had alot of mistakes it was pitiful. In one photo where Morris is sitting with A6, they don't even know who Susan or Brenda are. The caption says some unidentified girl-- (Susan)--, and Jill Jones -- ( when it's Brenda)--. Did this person even see the movie?????
I hate stupid mistakes. Please bone up before you write on a subject.  If Prince.Org shuts down, I'm writing SLAVE on my left buttcheek! |
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Cool, retro 2-color cover. Damn, a remaster could have put a nice chunk of change in Prince's pocket with the interest generated over this anniversary. Too bad. For us. I still haven't found the magazine at stores yet.  Awsome! I havent went out and bought a magazine in ages, but i will go out and track this one!  |
People in the UK can get this from Borders.
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HAHAHA..I KNEW you would get the Mag cover up before i could!!!...its a nice story with alot of info that we all already knew..but Gina Gershon almost having Apollonia's role? ugghh the horror.... "OMGl,Isn't that Prince on the television Saul?, is he the strangest thing you've ever seen or what?" |
SANSKER7 said: Just picked up the mag today. The person who wrote sure had alot of mistakes it was pitiful. In one photo where Morris is sitting with A6, they don't even know who Susan or Brenda are. The caption says some unidentified girl-- (Susan)--, and Jill Jones -- ( when it's Brenda)--. Did this person even see the movie?????
I hate stupid mistakes. Please bone up before you write on a subject. Yeah, I saw that and I thought that was lame and lazy too. However, the story is an oral history, which is nothing but a bunch of quotes from the people who were there...so if there are mistakes, it's likely due to the memories of the people talking, and not the person who put the story together. But I didn't see much in the way of glaring mistakes in the article, other than that lame photo caption.  |
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does the SPIN site hate firefox? i keep trying to go on there to download the tribute, but it freezes up my browser. |
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That When Doves Cry -cover has "art student music" written all over it. |
Anxiety said: does the SPIN site hate firefox? i keep trying to go on there to download the tribute, but it freezes up my browser.
Despite what others have said, it's not available yet. |
Savage said: People in the UK can get this from Borders.
Bought last months copy this weekend with the review of the 3 shows in 1 night in LA. Shouldn't be long before the Prince issue is in the shops! Will keep you posted! http://digital.spin.com/spin/200906/?pg=116 Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
Graycap23 said: I hope the rest of this project is better than what I've heard.
A complete insult 2 my ears and my time. Oh look, it's well-known musicologist M Gray. You know, the guy who doesn't understand what the big deal is about re Jimi Hendrix. © Bart Van Hemelen
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Does anyone understand how this is going to work?....does buying the magazine give you some sort of code enabling you to download the cd from the spin website? Ludwig: You find yourself amusing, Blackadder.
Blackadder: I try not to fly in the face of public opinion. |
No access code is required; however, it's noted in the fine print that the downloaded tracks are limited to North American residents. |
Just got my copy! Can't download until tomorrow, though. Now I'm old and feelin' so much betta'. Sellin' the wax out the back o'my Subaru. |
TwiliteKid said: Anxiety said: does the SPIN site hate firefox? i keep trying to go on there to download the tribute, but it freezes up my browser.
Despite what others have said, it's not available yet. well, i can't confirm or deny that comment since my damn computer freezes up when i type "spin.com" into my browser. |
Anxiety said: TwiliteKid said: Despite what others have said, it's not available yet. well, i can't confirm or deny that comment since my damn computer freezes up when i type "spin.com" into my browser. Works OK with Safari 4 on a PC. Spin's website is extremely slow and glitchy, though. Haven't tried IE. Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
Copycat said: No access code is required; however, it's noted in the fine print that the downloaded tracks are limited to North American residents.
why? 
I live in The Netherlands and I want to listen to these tracks too...  |
The album is now available. You have to answer a question about the article and submit an email address (which places you on Spin's mailing list) before you can download. |
TwiliteKid said: The album is now available. You have to answer a question about the article and submit an email address (which places you on Spin's mailing list) before you can download.
So whats the answer to the question? |
Klyph said: TwiliteKid said: The album is now available. You have to answer a question about the article and submit an email address (which places you on Spin's mailing list) before you can download.
So whats the answer to the question? Yeah.... WHAT's the password??? |
was it the last issue that gave the 3 gigs club nokia thing a lacklustre review at best. I picked it up to look for the tribute in a shop so had to speed read it-but suprised to find this review there. Not a great review at all |
Copycat said: No access code is required; however, it's noted in the fine print that the downloaded tracks are limited to North American residents.
The password is WHAT?? |
the password is what ? |
polkadotbliss said: the password is what ?
You must have some fine little honeys on stand-by |
Come on now, somebody glide by me and say..... |
Klyph said: Come on now, somebody glide by me and say.....
What??? |
BartVanHemelen said: Oh look, it's well-known musicologist M Gray. You know, the guy who doesn't understand what the big deal is about re Jimi Hendrix. Haaa!
All I'm gonna say is that I know where you are coming from. There are some people on here who try and give off this vibe like they are so knowledgable and "in the know" and the more I read their posts the more I realize they are actually really ignorant and aren't in the know at all. [Edited 6/23/09 7:41am] |
emilio319 said: Klyph said: Come on now, somebody glide by me and say.....
What??? You know, the sad thing is I actually went to Spin.com and tried "what" to see if it would work! No such luck.  |
polkadotbliss said: was it the last issue that gave the 3 gigs club nokia thing a lacklustre review at best. I picked it up to look for the tribute in a shop so had to speed read it-but suprised to find this review there. Not a great review at all
The issue with the tribute looks like this: Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
Klyph said: TwiliteKid said: The album is now available. You have to answer a question about the article and submit an email address (which places you on Spin's mailing list) before you can download.
So whats the answer to the question? 1986 and Los Angeles. Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
johanhoiting said: Klyph said: So whats the answer to the question? Yeah.... WHAT's the password??? You don't have 6 bucks to spend on the magazine? The publishing industry is in trouble. You want it, go buy it. |
squirrelgrease said: Klyph said: So whats the answer to the question? 1986 and Los Angeles. I would NEVER go to THAT site!!!  |
TwiliteKid said: johanhoiting said: Yeah.... WHAT's the password??? You don't have 6 bucks to spend on the magazine? The publishing industry is in trouble. You want it, go buy it. Actually, I don't HAVE to buy it, I could go to the store and just look at page 61. However, I live in a small town that doesn't have a bookstore and I be damned if I'm gonna drive damn near an hour to pick up a magazine. The old me, the uber Prince fan would have. Not the sensible, "Prince is cool and all but DAMN its not that crucial" me. |
Klyph said: TwiliteKid said: You don't have 6 bucks to spend on the magazine? The publishing industry is in trouble. You want it, go buy it. Actually, I don't HAVE to buy it, I could go to the store and just look at page 61. However, I live in a small town that doesn't have a bookstore and I be damned if I'm gonna drive damn near an hour to pick up a magazine. The old me, the uber Prince fan would have. Not the sensible, "Prince is cool and all but DAMN its not that crucial" me. Cry me a river. |
TwiliteKid said: Klyph said: Actually, I don't HAVE to buy it, I could go to the store and just look at page 61. However, I live in a small town that doesn't have a bookstore and I be damned if I'm gonna drive damn near an hour to pick up a magazine. The old me, the uber Prince fan would have. Not the sensible, "Prince is cool and all but DAMN its not that crucial" me. Cry me a river. Only if you suck the salt from my tears. |
Klyph said: TwiliteKid said: Cry me a river. Only if you suck the salt from my tears. Are you coming on to me? |
TwiliteKid said: Klyph said: Only if you suck the salt from my tears. Are you coming on to me? Nope, but I've been watching Oz the last few nights, so I just might pull a Shillinger, burn a swastika on your butt and come in you |
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I've just had the misfortune of listening 2 this disc and it contains some of the worst covers I've ever heard and I'm not just talking Prince covers. "I Would Die 4 U" is criminally, horribly and unforgivably bad. Every song sounds like it was recorded with cheap Casio keyboards and "When Doves Cry" with Apollonia sounds like it was done by a pub band.
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comegetwild said: I've just had the misfortune of listening 2 this disc and it contains some of the worst covers I've ever heard and I'm not just talking Prince covers. "I Would Die 4 U" is criminally, horribly and unforgivably bad. Every song sounds like it was recorded with cheap Casio keyboards and "When Doves Cry" with Apollonia sounds like it was done by a pub band.
Horrible, horrible, horrible. I can't even say this album has a certain humour value 2 it, cuz it doesn't, it's just piss poor and cringe worthy. Call me cynical if U want but wait till U hear it. Yup. I was quite looking forward to this, but am up to Computer Blue and so far am very disappointed. But could there ever be a 'good' tribute to Purple Rain? I dunno. I wonder now what I was expecting, because if it's too like the original songs I might as well listen to the original album, but if it's too far away then the songs aren't there anymore. The cheap keyboard-trying-to-be-cutting-edge thing really grates though. It's as if the emphasis is on the sound rather than the song. |
comegetwild said: I've just had the misfortune of listening 2 this disc and it contains some of the worst covers I've ever heard and I'm not just talking Prince covers. "I Would Die 4 U" is criminally, horribly and unforgivably bad. Every song sounds like it was recorded with cheap Casio keyboards and "When Doves Cry" with Apollonia sounds like it was done by a pub band.
Horrible, horrible, horrible. I can't even say this album has a certain humour value 2 it, cuz it doesn't, it's just piss poor and cringe worthy. Call me cynical if U want but wait till U hear it. Get over yourself. The only truly cringe-worthy track is Let's Go Crazy. The rest are all interesting enough. You don't listen to much beyond Prince, I bet. |
TwiliteKid said: comegetwild said: I've just had the misfortune of listening 2 this disc and it contains some of the worst covers I've ever heard and I'm not just talking Prince covers. "I Would Die 4 U" is criminally, horribly and unforgivably bad. Every song sounds like it was recorded with cheap Casio keyboards and "When Doves Cry" with Apollonia sounds like it was done by a pub band.
Horrible, horrible, horrible. I can't even say this album has a certain humour value 2 it, cuz it doesn't, it's just piss poor and cringe worthy. Call me cynical if U want but wait till U hear it. Get over yourself. The only truly cringe-worthy track is Let's Go Crazy. The rest are all interesting enough. You don't listen to much beyond Prince, I bet. Do we have to agree with you? |
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I really, really like the album. Let's Go Crazy is easily tied for When Doves Cry for worst track.. but the rest are interesting and I like hearing interpretations instead of straight covers. -Steven Anthony
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Riverboat Gamblers cover of Lets go crazy is an abomination.
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kanoohead said: TwiliteKid said: Get over yourself. The only truly cringe-worthy track is Let's Go Crazy. The rest are all interesting enough. You don't listen to much beyond Prince, I bet. Do we have to agree with you? Where did I say that? Indeed, do you see me quoting your response? Comegetwild's post is typical of people around here who aren't capable of listening to music with open minds. He/they all have very narrow definitions of music (which tends to begin and end with Prince), and taking their opinions on music made by others seriously is nearly impossible. |
I quite like the version of When Doves Cry, as it happens. And Purple Rain here is not too offensive. It's (the old) side 1 as a whole that makes me cringe. |
TwiliteKid said: kanoohead said: Do we have to agree with you? Where did I say that? Indeed, do you see me quoting your response? Comegetwild's post is typical of people around here who aren't capable of listening to music with open minds. He/they all have very narrow definitions of music (which tends to begin and end with Prince), and taking their opinions on music made by others seriously is nearly impossible. Hey man 4k U, U don't know me, don't pigeonhole me. I listened 2 this album with high hopes and I gave U my opinion. U can agree, U can disagree but don't presume 2 make assumptions about me. After all, who died and left U keeper of the musical taste? . [Edited 6/23/09 14:05pm] Bring back |
The of Montreal cover is quite lovely. when can do it softcore if u want,
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i actually really liked the way The Beautiful Ones was done |
I really love Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings version of Take Me with U, and was also surpirsed by the cover of The Beautiful Ones by Fol Chen- that in particular just seemed like a a lost cause of a song to cover (as are all of them since no one will ever top the originals) but I think they used an interesting approach, and it works! (well, as good as a cover will ever be of that song-- Mariah's cover made me want to drive ice picks into my ear drums |
Lovesymbol2 said: i actually really liked the way The Beautiful Ones was done
Me too! It made me want to check out their other material. |
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can you steal a free download? isn't your e-mail address the cost? anyway...
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squirrelgrease said: 
Nice Apples. Whose the Breastes....Apollonia?? |
I went to Borders today looking for this magazine today, but it wasn't there. Is this just a UK release? JERKIN' EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!! |
Paris9748430 said: I went to Borders today looking for this magazine today, but it wasn't there. Is this just a UK release?
It's a US release. I didn't see it at Borders or Target, but I'll pick it up as soon as I can find it. Barnes & Noble will probably have it. I'll probably go there tomorrow. I did Google the last word of the article so that I could listen to the album, but to be honest, I'm more excited to read the magazine. Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
Spin Mag. has got an online archive of their old issues so that you can read last month's issue online, for example June 2009 issue: http://digital.spin.com/spin/200906/
Get sexy sex, get funky at... The ORANGE Park - Funky President, people, it's bad! |
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so i finally got a chance to check this out today, and what most folks have been saying is right: the sharon jones track is hot, and the rest of it is fair to partly cloudy at best.
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Went out and picked up the mag today (whoever said they didn't want to subscribe just to get this, what, no stores in your area sell Spin?), went to the site via Firefox, no freezing problems here, answered the question/code thingy which I could have done without buying the mag as I already knew the answer, but hey I wanted the mag anyway so cool, downloaded the tracks, listening now, only one I like so far is Take Me With U (my least favorite on the original), love this rearrangement, sounds like a 60's style R&B track, COOL! |
I just brought the magazine last night and there wasn't a CD attached to it. Unless I wasn't reading fully as to where I can hear it online or something. Come to think of it, I don't know if I wanna hear people mess with my favorite album. Mmmm 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.
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purplecam said: I just brought the magazine last night and there wasn't a CD attached to it. Unless I wasn't reading fully as to where I can hear it online or something. Come to think of it, I don't know if I wanna hear people mess with my favorite album. Mmmm
There is no physical CD. You download it here: http://www.spin.com/articles/get-your-free-copy-spins-prince-tribute A guy would have to put in the last word from the article as the code and your email addy. You then get an email for a link to a .zip file containing artwork and .mp3s. [Edited 6/25/09 13:02pm] Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
Anxiety said: so i finally got a chance to check this out today, and what most folks have been saying is right: the sharon jones track is hot, and the rest of it is fair to partly cloudy at best.
the cover of "let's go crazy" reminds me of a bad touring company of "hedwig & the angry inch". really bad wanna-be glam rock. ouch.
i love the sharon jones cover of "take me with u", though it doesn't really SOUND like the original at all, does it? it sounds more like "kiss" with the words to "take me with u" crammed in there. but that's what all her stuff sounds like - her cover of "what have you done for me lately" is the same way. i don't mind. it sounds real and it's got great energy. i love sharon. 
the rest of the comp didn't really leave too much of an effect on me...some interesting studio geekery but overall kinda unmemorable. i agree with contrapposto - the of montreal cover of "computer blue" was uncharacteristically vanilla. also, even though i didn't think the cover of "when doves cry" was all that great, i don't think there was anything wrong at all with apples' vocals. it's not like she knocked out some amazing diva shit or anything, but who expects her to? she sounded fine to me. Agreed. I really like to hear other's takes on Prince songs, but except for a song or two, this set won't get many repeated listens. Purple Fact #542: Prince can make a Weeble™ fall down. |
squirrelgrease said: Anxiety said: so i finally got a chance to check this out today, and what most folks have been saying is right: the sharon jones track is hot, and the rest of it is fair to partly cloudy at best.
the cover of "let's go crazy" reminds me of a bad touring company of "hedwig & the angry inch". really bad wanna-be glam rock. ouch.
i love the sharon jones cover of "take me with u", though it doesn't really SOUND like the original at all, does it? it sounds more like "kiss" with the words to "take me with u" crammed in there. but that's what all her stuff sounds like - her cover of "what have you done for me lately" is the same way. i don't mind. it sounds real and it's got great energy. i love sharon.
the rest of the comp didn't really leave too much of an effect on me...some interesting studio geekery but overall kinda unmemorable. i agree with contrapposto - the of montreal cover of "computer blue" was uncharacteristically vanilla. also, even though i didn't think the cover of "when doves cry" was all that great, i don't think there was anything wrong at all with apples' vocals. it's not like she knocked out some amazing diva shit or anything, but who expects her to? she sounded fine to me. Agreed. I really like to hear other's takes on Prince songs, but except for a song or two, this set won't get many repeated listens. yup. it was fun for the novelty value. i might put the sharon jones song on a cd comp or two for folks, but that's about it. |
"Take Me With U" and "Beautiful ones" were very nice..the rest were mediocre at best..did not live up the hype that was created.. "OMGl,Isn't that Prince on the television Saul?, is he the strangest thing you've ever seen or what?" |
FWIW, I live in the UK and was able to download the album, so it isn't a US-only thing.
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For the record, the CD is FREE, and NOT just to subscribers. Subscribers might have gotten a physical CD (I am not sure, since I am not a subscriber), but the magazine on the stands clearly says "FREE! EXCLUSIVE TRIBUTE ALBUM" It directs you to www.spin.com/prince tells you to find the next to last word on a certain page, which anyone can do by going to a book store and looking. Then you enter that word on the site and get the FREE album for ALL readers. There's no stealing involved. Ernest L Sewell, IV
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very nice, just too bad the music sucks, only Take Me With U is good. Hello... I'm Come funkateer 'Danceelectric'
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thedance said: very nice, just too bad the music sucks, only Take Me With U is good.
Yeah, from a quick listen, they're just horrible remakes. No surprise. I've hardly ever heard a decent Prince cover. The exception would be Bob Belden's CD, and even that has a couple of stinkers on it. Ernest L Sewell, IV
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Really njoyed this album... refreshing 2 hear some different takes on the man's classic album... only a couple that I didn't care 4, but 4 the most part, I really dug it. Sue me. I Love U, But I Don't Trust U Anymore... |
Musze said: Really njoyed this album... refreshing 2 hear some different takes on the man's classic album... only a couple that I didn't care 4, but 4 the most part, I really dug it. Sue me.
Me too!!
I'm only half way through but I actually think it's pretty good, I love listening to other bands takes on Prince tunes. . [Edited 6/28/09 2:37am] Some people are like Slinkies...
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Fol Chen and Sharon Jones are the best tracks on this disk. The other are nice, with the exception of the shitty cover of "Let's Go Crazy" which sounds like some mediocre high school band. I wanna be loved to the 9s, so let me cover your ass with this sheet, and baby, you better stay on the beat! Cause you know the Karma Sutra? I can rewrite it. But, with half as many words. |
I could totally see Prince stealing the arrangement for 'Take Me With U' for live shows, it's really good. |
1. Let’s Go Crazy - In a word, AWESOME! When the verses started, I was a little "weirded out" by the lead singer’s punk rock-style phrasing, but that feeling quickly passed and I really started digging this song. The arrangement is brilliant; it’s true enough to the original while displaying a rough punk edge. The guitar does not match P’s greatness (no surprise there), but is still extremely impressive. The spoken improv ending (Vanity vs. Apollonia) is absolutely classic! This is one of--if not THE--best Prince covers I’ve ever heard, and it really sets the stage for a worthy tribute album.
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I just got the free download. I'm glad I didn't pay. It is awful, especially "Take me with u" Making love and music are the only things worth fighting for. |
Got this now from Borders in the UK. Looking forward to reading it. http://www.myspace.com/savage1999uk
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check small circles, big wheels!
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I just downloaded it today. (I'm a late bloomer) I spotted the mag while grocery shopping at Wegmans. Anywho.. I also have an album called "Do Me Baby! Austin Does Prince". I love it when other artists do Prince songs, it gives great opportunity to present our Dearly Beloved in a different genre that other people can enjoy. There are only 3 Purple Rain songs on that album. When Doves Cry, Kris McKay (sounds like a slow sultry country classic); The Beautiful Ones, El Flaco (sounds like a polished punk frat party); Take Me With You, Monte Warden (git yer boowts on, weez goin 2 steppin).
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is the guitar??? Next.