Rick Astley..?

You are a bit ironic right?

Maybe that long awaited next album will show if Prince "is past his expiration date"...

SpiritOtter said:

undertheesea said:

undertheesea said:

SpiritOtter said:

I mean, how many other 80s pop stars are promoting religion, other than Vanity? How many are promoting healthy living, non-alcoholism and no to drugs? How many stand up for or even care about ownership of one's work/artistic/intellectual rights? How many are still revolutionising an industry? Saying no to the middle man and sticking a finger up to the powers that be? How many are regularly suing their fans and shutting them down, too? How many are recording and touring with not one, but two different band line ups, in two entirely different genres? I mean, aside from Rick Astley, how many remain a musical force to be reckoned with? How many are actually still alive? No other 80s pop star is doing it. So, I think Prince should quit. Maybe it is time to retire. Remain in his box. [Edited 10/5/13 23:57pm]

Prince has no expectation date.

...you mean, with regards the release date of the new album?

Past his expiration date? No way.

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He's like fine wine in my books.

Tempest said:

Past his expiration date? No way.

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He's like fine wine in my books.

If I Was Your Girlfriend vs Life O The Party?

SpiritOtter said:

Tempest said:

Past his expiration date? No way.

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He's like fine wine in my books.

If I Was Your Girlfriend vs Life O The Party?

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What would you like me to do with those 2 song choices?

SpiritOtter said:

Your fine wine analogy; Prince has matured from If I Was Your Girlfriend to the likes of Life O The Party???

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To be honest, I can't compare because I've never heard Life O The Party. I was away for a few years. I know it's on Musicology but I've never heard it myself.

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However, I don't think comparing 2 songs is enough to judge whether he has matured or not. One needs to look at the whole picture.

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Btw, I wasn't basing my comment solely on the music.

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Prince should retire only if he wants to retire. Just my .

SpiritOtter said:

I mean, how many other 80s pop stars are promoting religion, other than Vanity? How many are promoting healthy living, non-alcoholism and no to drugs? How many stand up for or even care about ownership of one's work/artistic/intellectual rights? How many are still revolutionising an industry? Saying no to the middle man and sticking a finger up to the powers that be? How many are regularly suing their fans and shutting them down, too? How many are recording and touring with not one, but two different band line ups, in two entirely different genres? I mean, aside from Rick Astley, how many remain a musical force to be reckoned with? How many are actually still alive? No other 80s pop star is doing it. So, I think Prince should quit. Maybe it is time to retire. Remain in his box. [Edited 10/5/13 23:57pm]

SpiritOtter said:

Maybe it is time to retire. Remain in his box. [Edited 10/5/13 23:57pm]

personally i think it would just be better if some of his socalled fans would retire and stay in their box so the people who still enjoy him dont have to keep hearing this crap.

negative nellies.org

luvsexy4all said:

negative nellies.org

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Or, maybe princepoots.org.

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All the crabby fans around here are like poots. Just smelly hot air.

you're being sarcastic, right?

SpiritOtter said:

I mean, how many other 80s pop stars are promoting religion, other than Vanity? How many are promoting healthy living, non-alcoholism and no to drugs? How many stand up for or even care about ownership of one's work/artistic/intellectual rights? How many are still revolutionising an industry? Saying no to the middle man and sticking a finger up to the powers that be? How many are regularly suing their fans and shutting them down, too? How many are recording and touring with not one, but two different band line ups, in two entirely different genres? I mean, aside from Rick Astley, how many remain a musical force to be reckoned with? How many are actually still alive? No other 80s pop star is doing it. So, I think Prince should quit. Maybe it is time to retire. Remain in his box. [Edited 10/5/13 23:57pm]

SpiritOtter said:

Maybe it is time to retire.

I wish you would.

databank said:

Prince has actually aged (musically and persona-wise) much better than anyone would have predicted back in his wild early 80's (or even the crisis early 90's) days. I think the masses actually are starting to appreciate him more now than they ever did.

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Prince always had the shock/awe/imagery/boundary pushing of his pop contemporaries like Madonna and Michael Jackson. However, he also has a seemingly endless musical talent to rely on when all else fails.

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At the end of the day, if you strip Prince of all his packaging/persona and window dressing, he is the baddest musician on the planet. He doesn't need the look, the clothes, the mystery, the sex, the evolsidog manifesto, or even a name. Hell, he doesn't even really need (this it what is really scary) his guitar. All he needs is the 2 and 4.

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Because of the way Prince straddles pop and art, because of his seamless crossing of musical styles and genres, he (like all great artists in history) remains timeless.

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he pretty much has retired. He just does shows occasionally, releases stuff every few years so I look at it as he has retired. He used to be very active. Now he is just a VERY part time musician. He has done it all. There is no motivation for him anymore. I think the only reason he does ANYTHING now is just to try and appease what few fans he has left. He cant please them but he tries every now and then. I dont think hes worried about it really. Enjoy your semi retired life P!!

trax said:

he pretty much has retired. He just does shows occasionally, releases stuff every few years so I look at it as he has retired. He used to be very active. Now he is just a VERY part time musician. He has done it all. There is no motivation for him anymore. I think the only reason he does ANYTHING now is just to try and appease what few fans he has left. He cant please them but he tries every now and then. I dont think hes worried about it really. Enjoy your semi retired life P!!

are you on crack today. Whether we like his music or not only a total prick would suggest he is 'part time', he still sells out shows, tours constantly, has put together a new band, clearly is enjoying life, has released a load of new stuff, still is on TV etc. WTF more do you want? Appease his fans? - BS - he's NOT interested in the hard core fans - it's bloody obvious that he is searching for new ones!.

SpiritOtter said:

Tempest said:

Past his expiration date? No way.

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He's like fine wine in my books.

If I Was Your Girlfriend vs Life O The Party?

This is one of the most stupid replies I've ever read. Ok so now, answer this...

Housequake vs Dear Mr. Man

I guess you're speaking about maturity comparing lyrics of songs, choosing one of Prince's best songs of all time vs an average one. Now compare lyrics of those 2 songs I mentioned.

You'll probably get your answer in 2 secs.

I like one of the answers in this post about looking at the bigger/whole picture, that what it's all about.

Marco81 said:

SpiritOtter said:

If I Was Your Girlfriend vs Life O The Party?

This is one of the most stupid replies I've ever read. Ok so now, answer this...

Housequake vs Dear Mr. Man

I guess you're speaking about maturity comparing lyrics of songs, choosing one of Prince's best songs of all time vs an average one. Now compare lyrics of those 2 songs I mentioned.

You'll probably get your answer in 2 secs.

I like one of the answers in this post about looking at the bigger/whole picture, that what it's all about.

Knickers in a twist much, Marco? It was clear to me, but perhaps not to you, that the original post was satirical in nature. Surely, the Rick Astley comment gave that away, if nothing else.

funkyhead said:

trax said:

he pretty much has retired. He just does shows occasionally, releases stuff every few years so I look at it as he has retired. He used to be very active. Now he is just a VERY part time musician. He has done it all. There is no motivation for him anymore. I think the only reason he does ANYTHING now is just to try and appease what few fans he has left. He cant please them but he tries every now and then. I dont think hes worried about it really. Enjoy your semi retired life P!!

are you on crack today. Whether we like his music or not only a total prick would suggest he is 'part time', he still sells out shows, tours constantly, has put together a new band, clearly is enjoying life, has released a load of new stuff, still is on TV etc. WTF more do you want? Appease his fans? - BS - he's NOT interested in the hard core fans - it's bloody obvious that he is searching for new ones!.

he's "got" the hard core fans already....

Does Prince have a tattoo with an expiration date hidden somewhere?

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If not, then he isn't past his expiration date.