HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Pentacle said:

Fury said:

murph said: What were folks expecting , Avalanche ? Something Moody and brooding ? Family name ? There's a time and place for everything. Maybe another song will come out later, but this one needed to be upbeat a nf positive.

Read it again: "It is a raw and spontaneous expression of all the singer needed to get out."

Do any of these words apply to the song 'Baltimore'? No, they dno not.

Exactly.

lezama said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

I just cannot take these "reviews" seriously at all.

You should understand by now that not everyone shares your perspective. Theres nothing wrong with people liking different things. Respect others opinions.

As you should understand by now that not everyone shares your perspective. Theres nothing wrong with people not liking different things. Respect others opinions.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Pentacle said:

Read it again: "It is a raw and spontaneous expression of all the singer needed to get out."

Do any of these words apply to the song 'Baltimore'? No, they dno not.

Exactly.

I think that quote was referring to the fact that Prince was reportedly moved to come up with the song on short notice; even working out the kinks of the song in front of a reporter. I don't think they meant "raw" meaning it was James Brown's "Black And I'm Proud..."

Whether u think the song is shit is a whole other discussion....

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murph said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

djThunderfunk said:

I like the song alright for what it is, but, you clearly don't understand what the word Masterpiece means. Are you saying this is Prince's greatest work? Because you say that about everything he does, and it's not possible that everything is his greatest.

masterpiece

[mas-ter-pees, mah-ster-]

noun

1.

a person's greatest piece of work, as in an art.

[Edited 5/9/15 8:17am]

" , that very same night - all alone in Studio A, played all the instruments on an entire new version of the song."

Eye am COMPLETELY blown away by 's studio wizardry as a One_Man_Band...To sit down in one setting, in ONE NIGHT, & do this alone is AMAZING! He is so gifted...

We Agree! I've challenged someone....anyone to do better but for now? *Silence*

murph said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

I just cannot take these "reviews" seriously at all.

Hey...it's OK. Just because folks outside the Org bubble r not savaging a non-threatening protest song that wears its earnestness on its sleeve doesn't mean the world is ending....Do I think it's the second coming of "Sign O The Times" or Marvin's "What's Going On"? Hell no. Do I think it's a little breezy pop number that doesn't sound that much different from past "breezy pop" Prince numbers? Yep.

Only on a site dedicated to Prince will u read Prince fans lambasting positive reviews for a Prince song as if their lives depended on it. I mean, we've heard TERRIBLE Prince songs before, people. "Purple And Gold" is out there. That joint still gives me nightmares. Some horrific shit....lol. "Baltimore"? Yeah, it's heavy on the everybody-hold-hands cheesiness. But it's far from terrible. But this is the Org....

We're forgetting something here murph...

I asked people who complain about this song to do it themselves and post up something better...so far? Nothing but silence...

murph said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

I just cannot take these "reviews" seriously at all.

Hey...it's OK. Just because folks outside the Org bubble r not savaging a non-threatening protest song that wears its earnestness on its sleeve doesn't mean the world is ending....Do I think it's the second coming of "Sign O The Times" or Marvin's "What's Going On"? Hell no. Do I think it's a little breezy pop number that doesn't sound that much different from past "breezy pop" Prince numbers? Yep.

Only on a site dedicated to Prince will u read Prince fans lambasting positive reviews for a Prince song as if their lives depended on it. I mean, we've heard TERRIBLE Prince songs before, people. "Purple And Gold" is out there. That joint still gives me nightmares. Some horrific shit....lol. "Baltimore"? Yeah, it's heavy on the everybody-hold-hands cheesiness. But it's far from terrible. But this is the Org....

We're forgetting something here murph...

I asked people who complain about this song to do it themselves and post up something better...so far? Nothing but silence...

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

EroticDreamer said:

You're mixing up the point.

Are you forgetting where we're at, 'Prince.org'?

If there were a RJ.org I wouldn't be interested enough to go often.

I've never liked Prince's personality but most of his music has been my inspiration and purchase everything he releases.

I think Baltimore is a generic dud (if it goes on sale I'll buy it anyway just because of all the boots I have).

I think Mr. Policeman is infinitely better for the situation both songs address.

I'm always right about these types of things!

U need 2 turn in your purple # Army card. A real fan would NEVER compare a song from his arch rival, from over 35 years ago! That is just like comparing Mj's "Beat It". It's useless & doesn't make sense or a good point at all.

what he said....

Joni Mitchell has come forward and said that Prince wrote a song about her.

He told her it was 'raw and spontaneous, and he just had to get it out'

when he learnt that she was in the hospital.

The lyrics go like this:

'Joni, thank Jehova that you are only ill

and have not been killed like Freddie Gray

and so many others

We live in a US of crying mothers

But enough is enough:

after Mother's Day the whole world

will be filled with love

That's when they hear my guitar play

and peace will be found

like a needle in the hay

Tune into Tidal, Joni, and you'll feel better

Oh, and by the way:

do you know Salma Hayek,

cuz I wanna bed her'

[Edited 5/10/15 7:57am]

Styles said:

murph said:

Hey...it's OK. Just because folks outside the Org bubble r not savaging a non-threatening protest song that wears its earnestness on its sleeve doesn't mean the world is ending....Do I think it's the second coming of "Sign O The Times" or Marvin's "What's Going On"? Hell no. Do I think it's a little breezy pop number that doesn't sound that much different from past "breezy pop" Prince numbers? Yep.

Only on a site dedicated to Prince will u read Prince fans lambasting positive reviews for a Prince song as if their lives depended on it. I mean, we've heard TERRIBLE Prince songs before, people. "Purple And Gold" is out there. That joint still gives me nightmares. Some horrific shit....lol. "Baltimore"? Yeah, it's heavy on the everybody-hold-hands cheesiness. But it's far from terrible. But this is the Org....

We're forgetting something here murph...

I asked people who complain about this song to do it themselves and post up something better...so far? Nothing but silence...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appeal_to_accomplishment

SuperFurryAnimal said:

coolice227 said:

The government places poison (hydrofluoric acid) in the water, food and drinks have plenty of grade A carcinogens in them, vaccination is another subject that is debatable and the government is pushing to force everyone to have them. We buy Hydrofluoric Acid from China and place it in the water. Because drinking it is good for teeth. That is like drinking a bottle of sun block to protect your skin. I do topical treatment on teeth with fluoride but I would never drink it daily! Another good example of a government doing stupid things because they are bought off by corporations and off shore bankers.

I'm sure google is to blame for the rise in these sorts of absurd conspiracy theories.

Vaccinations aren't debatable, they are a force for good. if you make them optional, the ability to eradicate perfectly treatable diseases is removed.

I don't know where you get the idea that the government put hydrofluoric acid in water. And you also seem to have misunderstood the way in which fluoride works when absorbed through the gut. Fluoridation is for systemic treatment, not topical. They're two very different things. Not even remotely like drinking sun tan lotion.

You need to stop half-listening this kind of bullshit: http://gawker.com/the-foo...1694902226

Aerogram said:

Fury said:

murph said: What were folks expecting , Avalanche ? Something Moody and brooding ? Family name ? There's a time and place for everything. Maybe another song will come out later, but this one needed to be upbeat a nf positive.

Hopefully, no one will have a fit when the concert turns out not to be as memorable as Woodstock.

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worst straw man argument i've read in a while

Styles said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

" , that very same night - all alone in Studio A, played all the instruments on an entire new version of the song."

Eye am COMPLETELY blown away by 's studio wizardry as a One_Man_Band...To sit down in one setting, in ONE NIGHT, & do this alone is AMAZING! He is so gifted...

We Agree! I've challenged someone....anyone to do better but for now? *Silence*

I could compose lyrics better but some would be offended by them.

It's not difficult to outdo the lyrics of'Baltimore'....

funkyfine said:

SuperFurryAnimal said:

coolice227 said: The government places poison (hydrofluoric acid) in the water, food and drinks have plenty of grade A carcinogens in them, vaccination is another subject that is debatable and the government is pushing to force everyone to have them. We buy Hydrofluoric Acid from China and place it in the water. Because drinking it is good for teeth. That is like drinking a bottle of sun block to protect your skin. I do topical treatment on teeth with fluoride but I would never drink it daily! Another good example of a government doing stupid things because they are bought off by corporations and off shore bankers.

I'm sure google is to blame for the rise in these sorts of absurd conspiracy theories.

Vaccinations aren't debatable, they are a force for good. if you make them optional, the ability to eradicate perfectly treatable diseases is removed.

I don't know where you get the idea that the government put hydrofluoric acid in water. And you also seem to have misunderstood the way in which fluoride works when absorbed through the gut. Fluoridation is for systemic treatment, not topical. They're two very different things. Not even remotely like drinking sun tan lotion.

You need to stop half-listening this kind of bullshit: http://gawker.com/the-foo...1694902226

What about the chemtrails that Mr. Nelson warned me about?!

Pentacle said:

Joni Mitchell has come forward and said that Prince wrote a song about her.

He told her it was 'raw and spontaneous, and he just had to get it out'

when he learnt that she was in the hospital.

The lyrics go like this:

'Joni, thank Jehova that you are only ill

and have not been killed like Freddie Gray

and so many others

We live in a US of crying mothers

But enough is enough:

after Mother's Day the whole world

will be filled with love

That's when they hear my guitar play

and peace will be found

like a needle in the hay

Tune into Tidal, Joni, and you'll feel better

Oh, and by the way:

do you know Salma Hayek,

cuz I wanna bed her'

[Edited 5/10/15 7:57am]

U are a VERY evil,classless person. To make a mockery of someone's illness and death just 4 a laugh..

murph said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Exactly.

I think that quote was referring to the fact that Prince was reportedly moved to come up with the song on short notice; even working out the kinks of the song in front of a reporter. I don't think they meant "raw" meaning it was James Brown's "Black And I'm Proud..."

Whether u think the song is shit is a whole other discussion....

My commentary has been on my thinking reviews that state the song is "a COMPLETE Masterpiece" "a funky banger" "a raw and spontaneous expression of all the singer needed to get out" are shit.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Pentacle said:

Joni Mitchell has come forward and said that Prince wrote a song about her.

He told her it was 'raw and spontaneous, and he just had to get it out'

when he learnt that she was in the hospital.

The lyrics go like this:

'Joni, thank Jehova that you are only ill

and have not been killed like Freddie Gray

and so many others

We live in a US of crying mothers

But enough is enough:

after Mother's Day the whole world

will be filled with love

That's when they hear my guitar play

and peace will be found

like a needle in the hay

Tune into Tidal, Joni, and you'll feel better

Oh, and by the way:

do you know Salma Hayek,

cuz I wanna bed her'

[Edited 5/10/15 7:57am]

U are a VERY evil,classless person. To make a mockery of someone's illness and death just 4 a laugh..

you mean: a little like Prince who insulted the people of Baltimore and made of mockery of the events with childish lyrics and a saccharine tune?

Nice song. Doesn't feel forced. Nice background to a Sunday with the family. That's enough for me.

Pentacle said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

U are a VERY evil,classless person. To make a mockery of someone's illness and death just 4 a laugh..

you mean: a little like Prince who insulted the people of Baltimore and made of mockery of the events with childish lyrics and a saccharine tune?

There are opinions, and then there's tripe. We get that you don't like it, but to assume you know what's in someone's mind and assume that they are making a mockery or/insulting the people of Balitmore is just ludicrous.

Pentacle said:

Styles said:

We're forgetting something here murph...

I asked people who complain about this song to do it themselves and post up something better...so far? Nothing but silence...

I'm not dogging the song, it's alright, not great, doesn't suck, meh.....

But, come on now. We've explained it to you. Rational people know that one does not have to be able to record a better song before they can critique this one. Nor does one need be an author to critique a novel, a politician to have an opinion on an elected officials performance, a chef to dislike a meal, etc.. ad nauseam.

You are not proving your point by repeatedly insisting those that don't like this do better. You're being silly.

In my not-so-humble opinion, of course.

OnlyNDaUsa said:

he is getting blasted on some conservative sites. But many do not seem to know much about him or his career.

Calling him all kinds of names that have nothing to do with the guns line.

Shocking all the way around.

I wonder what some of those names might be? Bet I can guess.

udo said:

Is it better than Purple & Gold?

The last fart I ripped is better than Purple and Gold.

7roses said:

So...what to think of the last bit: "to bring you up to date on a developing situation in Los Angeles".

L.A. is next?!

I thought it would have been more effective had it ended before naming a city.

alandail said:

7roses said:

So...what to think of the last bit: "to bring you up to date on a developing situation in Los Angeles".

L.A. is next?!

I thought it would have been more effective had it ended before naming a city.

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Agreed!

SuperFurryAnimal said:

coolice227 said:

Guns

The government...

I keep reading your posts in the voice of Dale Gribble (your avatar) and you sound just like him. It's hilarious. Me personally? Fuck guns. Never fired one. Never wanted to. Don't get it all. I inhereted several when my parents died and promptly sold them/got rid of them. Somehow I made it 48 years living peacefully and never needed a gun; and I've been in some hairy situations.

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The 2nd amendment has to do with forming and maintaing a militia. There's a qualifier at the beginning of it that's rather obvious, but perhaps we should take it to P&R.

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Have all the guns you want. I really don't care so don't get me wrong. I just don't undersand the fetishism. The U.S. has a lot of problems but a lack of guns sure as shit aint one them.

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As an aside: I keep thinking of Prince and his gun mic. Be funny if he broke it out for the performance and thre it in a wastebasket.

Pentacle said: