Zannaloaf said:

It's like he is scared of working with people who would probably call him on shit.

Prince likes working with these young people because it's easier for him to control them.He doesn't like to work with people who are his 'equals' (same age group).This is also why he only dates young women.They're easier to control and manipulate

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Ego101 said:

The Revolution made Prince a household name!

Never before or since has Prince been as perfectly 'framed' as he was

with-

Wendy on his Left and Brownmark to his right..

With Matt & Lisa on Keys

& Bobby Z crashing away whist hitting the dance steps on drums.

.

It was Black.. White.. Gay..Straight.. Weird..Fun.. Experimental... Middle America & The South of France... Always Passionate sounding..Urgent!

This is why i think the Revolution WILL ALWAYS MEAN SOMETHING!

[Edited 9/2/15 14:49pm]

OldFriends4Sale said:

RodeoSchro said:

1984 - Prince has a new album coming out next week. Asked to describe it, he says "It's much more hard rock, unlike anything I've done to this point. It features some very intricate chord progressions".

1987 - Prince has a new album coming out next week. Asked to describe it, he says, "It's a double album and it's completely unlike anything I've done before. There isn't much rock or pop on it but it does feature some influences I really like".

These could have perfectly described the lead-up to both "Purple Rain' and "Sign O' The Times" - almost universally acknowledged as his two best albums. And had there been an Org at that time, i am absolutely 100% sure there would have been numerous threads just like this one. "It's gonna suck!" say people who've not heard the album.

I'm going to have to disagree on that one.

Different times. Prince was in a different space at the time. Far beyond where he is now as a culture.

Yeah there would be someone who doesn't like an album, of course but Prince was golden then

I understand lowered expectations, but this is a guy that has filled all our iPods with literally days of great music.

Even though I think the term "experimental" means "I won't like it", and I haven't cared much for what Josh has done, I'm not going to assume I'll hate this album.

I've found at least one song on every single Prince album that I absolutely love. I see no reason to think that will change now!

NorthC said:

djThunderfunk said:

Prince doing Afrobeat? I'd be down for some Fela-esque Prince music any day!

Ethiopian music isn't really Afrobeat. There is a great compilation series called Ethiopiques if you're curious.

Thanks for the suggestion.

“You know people always ask me… ‘Why don’t I get the Revolution back together?’ ” Prince pauses, then turns and smiles. “But, I mean…for what?”

I think Prince just answered this question so...

Butterscotch said:

"If nothing else you have taught me one thing Never cast your pearls before the swine" - Prince

Prince...always clutching his pearls.

Ego101 said:

The Revolution made Prince a household name!

Never before or since has Prince been as perfectly 'framed' as he was

with-

Wendy on his Left and Brownmark to his right..

With Matt & Lisa on Keys

& Bobby Z crashing away whist hitting the dance steps on drums.

.

It was Black.. White.. Gay..Straight.. Weird..Fun.. Experimental... Middle America & The South of France... Always Passionate sounding..Urgent!

This is why i think the Revolution WILL ALWAYS MEAN SOMETHING!

[Edited 9/2/15 14:49pm]

The Revolution made Prince? This kind of stuff is really embarrassing.

Makes sense. Prince seriously doesnt need to go back to something that he has transcended a hundred times. If he ever does it, I am out - all 37 years of devoted fandom would be out the window for me

FUNKYNESS said:

Se7en said:

FUNKYNESS said:

Makes sense. Prince seriously doesnt need to go back to something that he has transcended a hundred times. If he ever does it, I am out - all 37 years of devoted fandom would be out the window for me

I highly doubt you'd stop being a fan if Prince reunited with The Revolution. Be realistic.

If Prince were to announce a 'Prince and The Revolution reunion tour',most of the fans complaining about it will be first in line to get tickets,lol....

SoulAlive said:

Se7en said:

FUNKYNESS said: I highly doubt you'd stop being a fan if Prince reunited with The Revolution. Be realistic.

If Prince were to announce a 'Prince and The Revolution reunion tour',most of the fans complaining about it will be first in line to get tickets,lol....

lol U know they would and would pull out all their old styles and moves jumping around secretly in their rooms
2 years committed-get the whole gang back the Time Sheila E the Family the Revolution do some music and shows and videos 2 yrs Prince and then end it. Satisfy us

So is ignorance...

Polo1026 said:

Ego101 said:

The Revolution made Prince a household name!

Never before or since has Prince been as perfectly 'framed' as he was

with-

Wendy on his Left and Brownmark to his right..

With Matt & Lisa on Keys

& Bobby Z crashing away whist hitting the dance steps on drums.

.

It was Black.. White.. Gay..Straight.. Weird..Fun.. Experimental... Middle America & The South of France... Always Passionate sounding..Urgent!

This is why i think the Revolution WILL ALWAYS MEAN SOMETHING!

The Revolution made Prince? This kind of stuff is really embarrassing.

OldFriends4Sale said:

SoulAlive said:

If Prince were to announce a 'Prince and The Revolution reunion tour',most of the fans complaining about it will be first in line to get tickets,lol....

lol U know they would and would pull out all their old styles and moves jumping around secretly in their rooms
2 years committed-get the whole gang back the Time Sheila E the Family the Revolution do some music and shows and videos 2 yrs Prince and then end it. Satisfy us

I would wholeheartedly applaud this but we ALL know damn well Prince's attention span ain't long enough for a 2 year commitment. At this point, I'd settle for just a 3 month commitment of that, for the sole purpose of a one time only-- PROFESSIONALLY sponsored and produced 2 hour concert, any place of his choosing, that's also pay-per-view live streamed and made available for purchase as a download and/or DVD. That would be a satisfying ending for me, he could do whatever the hell he wants after that.

[Edited 9/4/15 12:44pm]

Polo1026 said:

Ego101 said:

The Revolution made Prince a household name!

Never before or since has Prince been as perfectly 'framed' as he was

with-

Wendy on his Left and Brownmark to his right..

With Matt & Lisa on Keys

& Bobby Z crashing away whist hitting the dance steps on drums.

.

It was Black.. White.. Gay..Straight.. Weird..Fun.. Experimental... Middle America & The South of France... Always Passionate sounding..Urgent!

This is why i think the Revolution WILL ALWAYS MEAN SOMETHING!

[Edited 9/2/15 14:49pm]

The Revolution made Prince? This kind of stuff is really embarrassing.

They said 'household name'
That is very different from 'They Made Prince'

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

lol U know they would and would pull out all their old styles and moves jumping around secretly in their rooms
2 years committed-get the whole gang back the Time Sheila E the Family the Revolution do some music and shows and videos 2 yrs Prince and then end it. Satisfy us

I would wholeheartedly applaud this but we ALL know damn well Prince's attention span ain't long enough for a 2 year commitment. At this point, I'd settle for just a 3 month commitment of that, for the sole purpose of a one time only-- PROFESSIONALLY sponsored and produced 2 hour concert, any place of his choosing, that's also pay-per-view live streamed and made available for purchase as a download and/or DVD. That would be a satisfying ending for me, he could do whatever the hell he wants after that.

[Edited 9/4/15 12:44pm]

lol I know.
I mean, ok, maybe 1 year
I mean do some shows release some music for the longtime hardcore fans with the those groups and then be done(if he can) and leave us with that. I'd be happy and would never hope or wish again.

OldFriends4Sale said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

I would wholeheartedly applaud this but we ALL know damn well Prince's attention span ain't long enough for a 2 year commitment. At this point, I'd settle for just a 3 month commitment of that, for the sole purpose of a one time only-- PROFESSIONALLY sponsored and produced 2 hour concert, any place of his choosing, that's also pay-per-view live streamed and made available for purchase as a download and/or DVD. That would be a satisfying ending for me, he could do whatever the hell he wants after that.

[Edited 9/4/15 12:44pm]

lol I know.
I mean, ok, maybe 1 year
I mean do some shows release some music for the longtime hardcore fans with the those groups and then be done(if he can) and leave us with that. I'd be happy and would never hope or wish again.

That would be cool. Hell, I'd even leave the Org for good after that and never say a single word about his future "experiments".

The day Prince reunites with the Revolution is the day he becomes a certified musical fossil.

I don't think the Revolution magic could be recreated so why go there?

Yeah why would he release new Revolution material when he has 3rd Eye Girl. The clearly are better than the Revolution!! I mean Plectrum Electrum vs Purple Rain, ATWIAD or Parade.the Revolution albums just have no chance!!

trax said:

Yeah why would he release new Revolution material when he has 3rd Eye Girl. The clearly are better than the Revolution!! I mean Plectrum Electrum vs Purple Rain, ATWIAD or Parade.the Revolution albums just have no chance!!

As for being a certified musical fossil, he's already one. Surrounding himself with 20somethings and trying to musically blend in with the current crap that's out, ain't fooling nobody but himself and those that can't handle the truth.

starkitty said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

As for being a certified musical fossil, he's already one. Surrounding himself with 20somethings and trying to musically blend in with the current crap that's out, ain't fooling nobody but himself and those that can't handle the truth.

Compared to other acts of his stature, he has remained fresher than most. You can find reviews of the 3EG concerts that say that much. The Org won't acknowledge this good press because it is itself a living fossil full of nostalgic fussy bodies nitpicking everything like it was still 1989.

That's right Hatrina, you're a lovable nerdy dino.

NorthC said:

starkitty said:

it's not about "going back" or "recreating". it's about chemistry, about innovating. you've heard w&l scoring - its new and fresh. it's not about greatest hits. it's about new masterpieces.

Think of all the reunions of famous bands that have taken place, whether it's Kiss or Blondie or LedZep, you name 'em. Reunions are ALWAYS about nostalgia. There's nothing innovative about a few musicians in their 40s and 50s coming back together again. Even if they do make a new album it will always stand in the shadows of the old ones.

Truth.

trax said:

Yeah why would he release new Revolution material when he has 3rd Eye Girl. The clearly are better than the Revolution!! I mean Plectrum Electrum vs Purple Rain, ATWIAD or Parade.the Revolution albums just have no chance!!

I know, right?

Whitecaps just knocks Let's Go Crazy right on its ass.

NorthC said:

starkitty said:

it's not about "going back" or "recreating". it's about chemistry, about innovating. you've heard w&l scoring - its new and fresh. it's not about greatest hits. it's about new masterpieces.

Think of all the reunions of famous bands that have taken place, whether it's Kiss or Blondie or LedZep, you name 'em. Reunions are ALWAYS about nostalgia. There's nothing innovative about a few musicians in their 40s and 50s coming back together again. Even if they do make a new album it will always stand in the shadows of the old ones.

but what's wrong with nostalgia? Bruce Springsteen still tours with the E. Street Band and his fans love it.Veteran artists can't really be "innovative" these days,anyway.Prince may think that he still is,but he isn't.

NorthC said: