catpark said:

databank said:

So before I waste my time downloading and installing i-tunes, if i understand well i won't be able to buy the song because i don't live in Canada?

It is a bit daft its only available in Canada, that just encourage people to not to buy it and just copying off others. Its a silly idea putting it on itunes in one country.

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andykeen said:

rdhull said:

Militant said:

It's Extraloveable 2011, that's what I've tagged it as anyway.

the people want 1982-83 Extraloveable though

Its a nice gesture to fans and nod to his past I know but really now...a new version of the heralded E-Loveable..with his new bandmate..one Andy Allo...yeah this is what ..oh nevermind.

I don't believe it's a nod to his fans. To me, Prince is landing us with one big fuck you ,in music form that is...

based on the short clip alone I ahve to echo what many are saying, it's a pointless cover that si nowhere near the original in terms of quality. Is Andy really doing a rap on this - ?, do you think he's let her lose in the vault and she's picked her faves to work on?.

This and the Dance for me project makes me realise just how irrelevant he is [to me] as a recording artist, which is fair enough as innovation really belongs to youth. He is forever blighted by poor decion making when it comes to making records.

Haha, this is really nice! I Love it! Thanks Prince!!!

If U don't like it then don't listen 2 it ever again. If U love it then download it and enjoy it!

I dig this.

God damn ya'll.

He released it.

Of course it's not gonna sound identical to the original.

But he fucking released it.

It's still Extra Loveable.

It's fun (Andy can rap)...and funky !

Dig it

CerpinTaxt said:

I dig this.

God damn ya'll.

He released it.

Of course it's not gonna sound identical to the original.

But he fucking released it.

It's still Extra Loveable.

Ofcourse it's not....

I really dont understand how any Prince fan, who has heard the original can LIKE this one. This is just another attempt to give a great song a makeover. This attempt is awful. I'll drink all the Prince Koolaid I can get, but I'm spitting this back out.

[Edited 11/23/11 6:23am]

Dave1992 said:

xLiberiangirl said:

LOL.

Is this that big news? I haven't heard the full version. I hope someone in Canada will post it on youtube.

Anyway... I want NEW songs... is that possible too?

Uhm... You claim to be a "Hardcore" fan and don't call this big news? You haven't even heard the full version? Cute.

And this basically IS a new song. It's very, very different to the old version.

evreed said:

I really dont understand how any Prince fan, who has heard the original can LIKE this one. This is just another attempt to give a great song to someone who can't sing. This attempt is awful. I'll drink all the Prince Koolaid I can get, but I'm spitting this back out.

Totally agree my friend.....it's embassarring. Where's the energy? The Bad ass'ness?

Maaan yes it IS still Extra Loveable.

Show me something you made or wrote when you were half the age you are now. Tell me there wouldn't be things you'd want to change.

There are things I recorded last year I'd rather re-do than have people hear.

The rap is weak on this, but the rest of the song is jammin.

Considering that practically every Orger has heard the original and owns it then adding in the fact that we knew any released vault track would be re-recorded. Why would anyone expect ot hear the original track 30 years later? If you want the exact vault tracks then guess what you've had them for decades already!

^^^^ An honest man right there.

maafit said:

catpark said:

It is a bit daft its only available in Canada, that just encourage people to not to buy it and just copying off others. Its a silly idea putting it on itunes in one country.

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Miss that, damn Luv4u you was quick with that snip!

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catpark said:

maafit said:

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Miss that, damn Luv4u you was quick with that snip! Was it a link for it?

Anyone that wants to drop a iclke orgnote with a link it will be highly appreciated. Grazie!

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I believe he samples the drum break from 3121's "Love" and even goes into a bit of the groove of it towards the end of the song. With the two note motif. Duh-duh, duh-duh.

xLiberiangirl said:

catpark said:

Miss that, damn Luv4u you was quick with that snip! [Snip - luv4u]

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CerpinTaxt said:

Maaan yes it IS still Extra Loveable.

Show me something you made or wrote when you were half the age you are now. Tell me there wouldn't be things you'd want to change.

There are things I recorded last year I'd rather re-do than have people hear.

The rap is weak on this, but the rest of the song is jammin.

Reminds me of a qoute by George Orwell

'What have you in common witht the child of five whose photography your mother keeps on the mantelpiece? Nothing, except that you happen to be the same person"

And that's exactly how I feel about this 'track'. It may have the same title, couple of lyrics and similar riff, but it's not Extraloveable.

The organial was about the energy, attitude...pure new wave funk....this sadly is by a old washed up has been, promoting a new tour.

catpark said:

xLiberiangirl said:

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God, the original is so much better. Why fuck with it? Prince, I don't understand him.

That driving groove is gone.

NOT

WTH is this?

I like it. Sounds like a little Rick James Punk Funk New Wave.

Nothing can beat the original, so this is a nice mix. I'll buy it.

i kind of like it (the sample that is). If I had never heard the orginal I would like it more.

I am assuming his tone with down because the song is slower..makes sense

[Edited 11/23/11 7:08am]

hold on: did he say "i got to get up in it"?

Good for him. Of course no 2011 remake of these songs is going to sound like the original, because he's evolved as a musician and as a person over the past few decades. But it's great that he's taking an interest in the songs in his vault. The Beach Boys' famous Smile album was finally released this year after being shelved since 1967. It would never have happened, however, if Brian Wilson (who wrote all the music) hadn't gone back first and rerecorded the album as Brian Wilson Presents Smile. He had to offer his current take on the music to the world before he would sign off on releasing the old recordings, which he previously considered unworthy of release. Maybe if Prince starts to appreciate his own legacy, we'll eventually see some original music come out of the vault. (However, as I've stated before, I hope the vault stays closed so I don't have to spend any money on expensive CD remasters.)