BillieBalloon said:

Odd why it was not only not released.in the U.S but in the UK it was given away practically free (very cheap) with a newspaper. I remeber at the time many U.S fans were annoyed about that and felt disgruntled Wonder why this strategy?

I read a little bit on it - apparently there were plans to release it in the US but something fell apart with the negotiations

leadline said:

Album is crazy good, and crazy consistent. If the Dirty Mind album and the Musicology album had a kid, this would be it!

Good description... To me, it soiunds more like a more like an older, more mature sequel to the "1999" album.

And totally agree that the album is crazy good and consistent. "Future Soul Song" is awesome.

CalhounSq said:

CalhounSq said:

The artwork is dope! I wanted that shirt when he wore it at the BET awards - I was like, "this mf got clothes w/ his pictures on it!!" TOO DOPE FOR WORDS!!

I remember reading comments online at the time from people who weren't even Prince fans saying the same thing

rainbowchild said:

CalhounSq said:

The artwork is dope! I wanted that shirt when he wore it at the BET awards - I was like, "this mf got clothes w/ his pictures on it!!" TOO DOPE FOR WORDS!!

You can order the shirt from Amazon for under $20; don't know if it's an "official" Prince merchandise shirt though.

I saw that shirt! Something is stopping me though, looks cheap. I like the way his has the image all the way to the sleeve - imagine a custom dress like that, high neck & all I may cave just to have the image though

DoItAllNight4U said:

CalhounSq said:

I remember reading comments online at the time from people who weren't even Prince fans saying the same thing

P was the master of getting away with the ridiculous & making it cool... FUCK, I MISS HIM!!!!

CalhounSq said:

not sure how this one got past me but what's the deal - was it ever available in the US? Why is it so hard to find??

It's not hard to find, there are a load of them on ebay http://www.ebay.com/sch/C...ince+20ten

TheDigitalGardener said:

CalhounSq said:

not sure how this one got past me but what's the deal - was it ever available in the US? Why is it so hard to find??

It's not hard to find, there are a load of them on ebay http://www.ebay.com/sch/C...ince+20ten

I should have said "at a reasonable price" thx though!

razord said:

I bought several newspapers and sent the album to my online friends in America and Australia, for free, great to be able to spread the funk.

VERY cool of you!!

KingSausage said:

I think 20ten is a very enjoyable album if and only if you are a fan who digs modern Prince. I love it and listen to it a lot, but the people I've played it for who weren't committed Prince fans were like "turn this shit off and never be in charge of music again."

I always like at LEAST a handful of tracks on every album (besides C&D ), new & old. Yes, his old stuff is the most reliable, but he's my guy & that's just the end of that story Sounds like I'll dig it!

CalhounSq said:

TheDigitalGardener said:

It's not hard to find, there are a load of them on ebay http://www.ebay.com/sch/C...ince+20ten

I should have said "at a reasonable price" thx though!

Yes, prices are a bit high at the moment, keep checking though you might find a bargain. I would have sent you one but my supply is long gone.

TheDigitalGardener said:

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What was the initial release? Was it just a CD carboard sleeve with no booklet/lyrics sheet?

CalhounSq said:

TheDigitalGardener said:

CalhounSq said:

TheDigitalGardener said:

It's not hard to find, there are a load of them on ebay http://www.ebay.com/sch/C...ince+20ten

I should have said "at a reasonable price" thx though!

Yes, prices are a bit high at the moment, keep checking though you might find a bargain. I would have sent you one but my supply is long gone.

Sweet of you to say! Don't worry, I'll be listening in no time - the Org ROCKS!!!

Cloreen said:

KingSausage said:

Cloreen said:

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What was the initial release? Was it just a CD carboard sleeve with no booklet/lyrics sheet?

That's all mine is (purchased via eBay). A cheapass cardboard sleeve with no booklet.

This.

The only difference was that some of the card covers were matte, while others were gloss. I kept both because I'm anal as f*ck.

TheDigitalGardener said:

What a GREAT album. I love it. And by "album" I mean exactly that.

IMO, "20Ten" is best listened to in order, in one sitting, and at maximum volume. It truly is an album in every sense of the word!

KingSausage said:

I think 20ten is a very enjoyable album if and only if you are a fan who digs modern Prince. I love it and listen to it a lot, but the people I've played it for who weren't committed Prince fans were like "turn this shit off and never be in charge of music again."

Funny that you say this, as I think of 20Ten as a throwback eighties album. I thought 20Ten was a decent 'return to form' album for Prince. An album where Prince finally sounded more like the old Prince again, with songs that could have fitted on a series of Prince albums that were released in the first half of the eighties.

The run of the first 6 songs is very enjoyable IMO. I don't like the two ballads that follow much though, pretty as they are they sound boring to me. Everybody Loves Me is a fun throwback to Controversy/1999 era electrobilly songs like Delirious. I am in two minds about Laydown, there are some really cool elements in this song but it is a bit hectic/over the top for me as a whole.

I almost never play new (or even old) Prince music for friends. He has been some sort of private pleasure to me for most of my life, although most people know that I am a huge Prince fan. And my girl hates all new Prince music with a passion and can be very harsh in her criticism when I play a new(er) Prince album. We are in the process of breaking up at the moment though, so soon I hope to be able to play some of my newer Prince albums and enjoy them without having to endure her disdain for all things Prince besides the hits!

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funkaholic1972 said:

RodeoSchro said:

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Thanks.

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I, uhh, downloaded the album, made copies of the cover and back, and placed them in a CD jewel case with, get this, a purple spine!

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suomynona said:

leadline said:

Album is crazy good, and crazy consistent. If the Dirty Mind album and the Musicology album had a kid, this would be it!

That's the first time I've ever heard someone say "Dirty Mind" and "Musicology" in the same sentence

Or 'Dirty Mind' in relation to 20Ten. They're worlds apart.

I listened to it just yesterday after not listening to it in years. I've decided i really like Lavaux, Future Soul Song, Sticky Like Glue and Laydown. They make my best of the last ten years list.

Also the presence of the Linn drum.

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Thanks for the info on the cardboard release. Here's mine I did with the purple spine jewel case:

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