They are much worse than the Violet Brown era. It is the most sycophany crap I have ever read. It's almost as if Prince is kissing his own ass.

Lothan said:

Maybe that's why he had those ribs removed.

Genesia said:

Was that around the time the hip was replaced?

Lothan said:

Yup -- just after he perfected his pancake recipe, but before he sang a duet with Amy Winehouse.

Genesia said:

They've made me for a long time, but I'm a sucker, so I wanted to see what was so awful.

All I got on 3121 was a black screen and a red x...stupid work computer.

Nothinbutjoy said:

Let me fix that for ya. This is the latest one that made me throw up a little:


Don’t worry, eye won’t hurt u, eye only want u 2 have some fun….”And so the fun began with the opening sample from 1999 leading the band in2 the ultimate party song, band and crowd feeding off the nrg on this one. The band even sang the “mommy… y does everybody have a bomb?” breakdown. Is this 4 real? Whew!

The lighting 2nite was so on point.. maybe it’s just us, but we were really feeling it. The way the lights strobed on Cora during her SHHH solos, the sexy blue lights on Somewhere Here on Earth, and the purple-lit smoke during the end of Purple Rain complimented the set so nicely.

Nice catch, guitar tech… After playing Guitar, Prince threw his guitar so high we almost lost view of it in the lights. Good thing the tech didn’t!

During 7, Prince played a nice, bluesy riff 2 keep the jam going. He must’ve been feelin’ the mood 2nite becuz all the guitar playing SMOKED! The solo during SHHH was even better than during the last show, and he added some beautifully articulated riffs 2 the Purple Rain solo. Guitar students, go 2 one of the O2 shows 4 the best lessons u can get!

Prince and the band even played 4ever in My Life.. how cool is that? Everyone sang along with Prince on the “la da da da da dadada” parts, and then he led them thru chants of “all right” later in the song. 2 classics added 2 the set in one night.. we can hardly wait 2 hear what’s next!

The show closed with Nothing Compares 2 U, with Prince singing down on one knee. Afterwards, he said, “U’re making me feel 2 good 2nite, London… From the bottom of r hearts, all 21 nights we will give r all.”

U make us feel good 2, Prince and the NPG. Thank u so much!

Well, of course the reviews are going to be positive, it is Prince's official website.

There is enough negative shit on the independent sites if you want to read it. Do you expect critical reviews on the Artists own site?

OperatingThetan said:

I was not looking for negative and I do not believe for two seconds that the reviews on 3121 wer fan written but by Prince himself or someone working for him. I think the reviews should be a little more fair and balanced and hey, here's an idea: let fans post reviews like they did after the 777 show in Minni directly to the site.

it sounds like he's bringing back some good songs while keeping a balance with the new.

I love all those positive reports.

sexxydancer said:

I wish I could be as positive as you.

That was actually a little toned down compared to some of the of the past.

I think what makes it so icky for me is that it's OBVIOUS that it's controlled spin.

Yes, it's Prince's site and yes, it's going to be positive, but it just reads completely fake.

For me, personally, it doesn't help that Princebonics are used, as I have a really low tolerance for them (but again, that's me.)

There was no name dropping it this one!

"Violet Brown" and/or "Vanessa Bartholomew" were not "writing it"!

There's been WAY worse ones, but this one's still a tad icky.



Lo

Nothinbutjoy said:

Lothan said:

I hear you girl, I find the blurbs on 3121.com to be insipid, juvenile and positively unreadable. Getting rid of the 9th grade "princeybonics" would be a big improvement. I'll admit to being a bit anal about things like spelling, punctuation and grammar so that's probably the main reason it irks me so much.

Without a doubt they are sickening.

Yet think of this -- the mods here IMMEDIETELY caved to the demands posted there. Pathetic? Indeed.

Wall said:

If the Org is that pathectic why are you still posting here.

Lothan said:

You manged to form the words I was thinking.

So up his own ass it is unbelievable

Do you think he dictates it?

There are actually one or two Orgers/Quakers who I *swear* could have written them, which I find kind of gross; because I'm fairly certain said Orgers/Quakers are not employed by PP/3121/NPG but have just decided to fashion their own speech/writing patterns like that.

DevotedPuppy said:

I am almost positive I know the two you are speaking of.

DevotedPuppy said:

Just tragic

Lothan said:

You're catching on quickly!

the thing that bugs me the absolute most about the blogs is the vomitrocious spelling...whenever i attempt to read through that shit, i feel like i'm learning how to read all over again. i shouldn't be stumbling through a crapload of wonky spelling in order to decipher a concert report. prince, you're gonna be 50 pretty soon...dont'cha think you're a bit too old to be spelling like a teenager texting to their friends, man? i know full-well that you know how to spell.

whoever posts those blogs: PROPER SPELLING, PLEASE.

Good morning have you just in your life ever seen a group of people that just sit back and write about anything how much time is but in a chat room had it not been for people with nothing else to do in a day but sit here and on this site and miss spell words what would you have to complain about , in other words it maybe typing too fast or just doing it for the hell of it you never know but hey it gets conversation going I see or maybe you are speaking of the Prince style writting like the eye for (I) and 4 instead of (4) hey he started that stuff and the fans just took it to a whole new level and way that is why I get on this site just to trip out on the mind set of others and just make sure it is still on so many sites over the years have just fell by the way side I am happy that Prince.Org stayed on when others was asked to jump ship or stop what ever happen during that time period I even miss Uptown magazine but with so much good music coming lately I mean all is good to me but the new sound or diffrent sound that is coming from 3121 and Earth it needs to be promoted from all areas of the P community I have been listening a very long time and hey I am so proud of this new sound the way he has blended his stlye with todays sound but still having that Prince flavor all of its own so just take it for what it is maybe the adults should write more and show the next up coming fams how it is done grown stlye love to you all

Lothan said:

That is because he is.

Wellll.....if I had my own website, I wouldn't post negative stuff about myself. I'd even go so far as to fire any employee who did. Someone's obviously been hired to give reviews and song info on his UK concerts.
Sure it's a little saccharine, but what the hell?

xplnyrslf said:

For me, it's more than a little saccharine--it's all the verbal back slapping and high-fiving that gets to me.

"Prince tore it up again!" "Prince is taking the kids to SCHOOL!" "This is real music!" I mean, DUH.

And I do have my own website, and I certainly wouldn't put THAT stuff on it. But, that's just me. . . .
[Edited 9/2/07 18:42pm]

NuPwr319 said:

I agree. The reviews could stand a little more maturity with composition, proper spelling, and objectivity.
Since it's Prince's website, he must approve. Or else, be too busy to be bothered.
I looked at Eric Clapton, Dylan, and Madonna's official web sites to compare.
Madonna's site does have quite a bit of self promotion which is communicated differently. (there is a "happy birthday" blurb, with no mention of her age: that's it, keep us guessing!ha)
I'm sure she has an entire army of writers, editors, and PR employees putting that together!
At least Prince is comfortable with his age, and maybe he's trying to appeal to the younger generations?
It's not boring, stuffy, and dry. That would be worse. UnPrincely.
[Edited 9/3/07 8:44am]

they are pretty corny. i can't read all the way though one.