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Printable IstenSzek said: Chatou7 said: Now, am I right or is it an image of Montréal at night on the right of the image ?? It looks a lot like it. Anyone think the same ?
The kind of orange building looks like the "1000 de la Gauchetière" building. it's the minneapolis skyline:  I see this every morning when I go to work...  | |
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purplecam said: 2elijah said:  Exactly, same way I feel.Alright now!  I'm glad someone else gets it!  Well, I think you know how I feel about that by now... | |
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2elijah said: purplecam said: Alright now! I'm glad someone else gets it! Well, I think you know how I feel about that by now... Oh I do! I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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LiveToTell86 said: 2elijah said: No disrespect, but who listens to the radio anymore? Much of the younger and older crowd, listen to music on their mp3 players, cell phones, itunes, music stations on cable, on internet stations these days. The only time I listen to the radio is when I'm in a car or if I'm in a store shopping and they have music playing there. There always seem to be a Prince song though playing on the radio when I go into quite a few stores though. I don't know the last time I turned on a radio station in my home. Can't even remember. I turn on my computer at home, and play music from there.I want to hear from there [Edited 1/5/09 12:21pm] Good point, radio is such an irrelevant thing, nowadays YouTube & MySpace are a lot more important and that's where people find the new music. True, there's also internet radio. Usually, when I'm not listening to music on my mp3 player, when I'm at home, I like the music choice stations on cable, because you have a choice of which genre you want to listen to. Sometimes I like listening to Classic R&B, latin music or smooth jazz.. But yeah, I do listen to music from youtube and myspace when I can. Also from Windows media player from my playlist or Itunes on my computer as well. I'm not going to lie though, I still like my cds every now and then, but they are mostly downloaded on my computer, but I keep them as a backup in case my computer crashes or I lose my mp3 player. [Edited 1/5/09 13:46pm] | |
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purplecam said: 2elijah said: Well, I think you know how I feel about that by now... Oh I do! I know, it can go anywhere from...    ...or just mind your damn business...
It's like this, if you like the music, then you either buy it or you don't, case closed. [Edited 1/5/09 13:52pm] | |
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4bjb said: SUPRMAN said: Where do you see the Rock of Gibraltar? look 2 the right of Prince and u will see 2 rocks, they r the rock of gibralter(look Rock of Gibralter and u will b convinced)coincidentaly 2 the left are the pyramids, very spiritual/symbolic artwork. It's really hard to take you seriously while you persist in spelling Gibraltar incorrectly... | |
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OMG dude I heard about Prince having some concerts coming up soon. I can't wait when the site is more active!!! I'll be checking like an addict. | |
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I am so Excited! 
The New*Site is beautiful. The selection of colors are so vibrant & electric! I love this very shade of purple and blue. loving the details... the lotusflower petals behind him along with the pyramids,waterfalls & the universesky... 
Also loving the streaming of the 3 songs!  so nice!
What an Awesome way 2 begin the New Year 
W  nderful
things 2 look so 4ward 2!! Thank U Prince  
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purplecam said: Ugot2shakesumthin said: and its not about being negative, yes everybody here is gushing and a couple of us see things a wee diffrent,I am a big fan, I happen to agree he is still a great performer, but i also agree with ALL the music critics, and most of the music buying public when it comes to his new music.I'm just cracking the door open here letting a little bit of reality in here.
I wouldnt want swing it wide open because it may harm so of you.  If I went by what all the critics said about some of the other music I like including Prince, I wouldn't have much of a collection. In other words, fuck the critics. They don't buy my music. That's the "reality" Pretty much my take And I hate when people say all or most... as if they're some sort of appointed representative of the masses. | |
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LiveToTell86 said: 2elijah said: No disrespect, but who listens to the radio anymore? Much of the younger and older crowd, listen to music on their mp3 players, cell phones, itunes, music stations on cable, on internet stations these days. The only time I listen to the radio is when I'm in a car or if I'm in a store shopping and they have music playing there. There always seem to be a Prince song though playing on the radio when I go into quite a few stores though. I don't know the last time I turned on a radio station in my home. Can't even remember. I turn on my computer at home, and play music from there.I want to hear from there [Edited 1/5/09 12:21pm] Good point, radio is such an irrelevant thing, nowadays YouTube & MySpace are a lot more important and that's where people find the new music. I can agree to this as well. | |
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BigDaddyHQ said: LiveToTell86 said: Good point, radio is such an irrelevant thing, nowadays YouTube & MySpace are a lot more important and that's where people find the new music. I can agree to this as well. I agree radio can be awful....Though I do listen to a underground community radio station that only plays artist that other radio stations won't touch, no commercials, very little talking just music that is not made for the masses. | |
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WOW love the site, well what it is so far, and what it will be.
After Croker I was sorta loving Prince a little bit less, but he's proved himself again ..HE CARES
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what up with the lil tv with the picture from Purple Rain on it? To Sir, with Love | |
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pardonme4livin said: IstenSzek said: it's the minneapolis skyline: I see this every morning when I go to work... Right it looks like Montreal!!!! Don't worry he will come too, I will be there, can't wait..... | |
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Ugot2shakesumthin said: and its not about being negative, yes everybody here is gushing and a couple of us see things a wee diffrent,I am a big fan, I happen to agree he is still a great performer, but i also agree with ALL the music critics, and most of the music buying public when it comes to his new music.
I'm just cracking the door open here letting a little bit of reality in here. I wouldnt want swing it wide open because it may harm so of you. Funny thing is, Prince's last 3 albums received relatively positive reviews from most of the major music critic sources. I think the 3 albums all averaged between 3 & 4 stars out of the customery 5. So your point is what exactly? |
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SPOOKYGAS said: Ugot2shakesumthin said: and its not about being negative, yes everybody here is gushing and a couple of us see things a wee diffrent,I am a big fan, I happen to agree he is still a great performer, but i also agree with ALL the music critics, and most of the music buying public when it comes to his new music.
I'm just cracking the door open here letting a little bit of reality in here. I wouldnt want swing it wide open because it may harm so of you. Funny thing is, Prince's last 3 albums received relatively positive reviews from most of the major music critic sources. I think the 3 albums all averaged between 3 & 4 stars out of the customery 5. So your point is what exactly? You’re right, not glowing reviews but mostly not trashing him either. all his 80's albums would rate at 4 & 5 star Which is basically what I’m saying, his music now is just basically mediocre. It's ok to gush, I’m not saying anything about that, it’s cute. My opinion is that his new music is mediocre and so is the artwork to his new website. Some of you soil your panties and take it as a person insult. From MetaCritic which averages reviews based on 0-100 Planet Earth- 65 3121- 69 Musicology- 72 Rainbow Children- 54 [Edited 1/5/09 17:32pm] | |
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From the first 2 songs, I am cautiously optimistic about this one. Let's see how he fares in today's changed music climate. By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory! |
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Ugot2shakesumthin said: SPOOKYGAS said: Funny thing is, Prince's last 3 albums received relatively positive reviews from most of the major music critic sources. I think the 3 albums all averaged between 3 & 4 stars out of the customery 5. So your point is what exactly? You’re right, not glowing reviews but mostly not trashing him either. all his 80's albums would rate at 4 & 5 star Which is basically what I’m saying, his music now is just basically mediocre. It's ok to gush, I’m not saying anything about that, it’s cute. My opinion is that his new music is mediocre and so is the artwork to his new website. Some of you soil your panties and take it as a person insult. From MetaCritic which averages reviews based on 0-100 Planet Earth- 65 3121- 69 Musicology- 72 Rainbow Children- 54 [Edited 1/5/09 17:32pm] I was around then...the 80's, and I can tell U that this was not the case at the time of release. 'Controversy' got compared unfavourably to 'Dirty Mind' and at best was given the 3 out of 5. 'Around the World in a Day' was given very poor reviews and Prince suffered in terms of sales, I remember all the bad press this one got vividly. 'Parade' was another that got a rough ride no way near a 4 or 5 star according to the critic's, infact some dismissed it as egotism gone mad. 'Lovesexy' was in some quarters considered to dense to cluttered to layered, in short a muddle, I believe this album was considered a flop. 'Batman' was butchered to by many, certainly never achieved 4 or 5 star status atthe time. However I would just like to add that since then, some years later, some of the above were 'reconsidered' by the 'critics' (most now live here in the org.) and were looked upon generally in a better light, especially 'Parade' and 'Around the World in a Day'. So your point is what exactly? |
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SPOOKYGAS said: 'Controversy' got compared unfavourably to 'Dirty Mind' and at best was given the 3 out of 5. 'Around the World in a Day' was given very poor reviews and Prince suffered in terms of sales, I remember all the bad press this one got vividly. 'Parade' was another that got a rough ride no way near a 4 or 5 star according to the critic's, infact some dismissed it as egotism gone mad. 'Lovesexy' was in some quarters considered to dense to cluttered to layered, in short a muddle, I believe this album was considered a flop. 'Batman' was butchered to by many, certainly never achieved 4 or 5 star status atthe time. However I would just like to add that since then, some years later, some of the above were 'reconsidered' by the 'critics' (most now live here in the org.) and were looked upon generally in a better light, especially 'Parade' and 'Around the World in a Day'. So your point is what exactly? I was around then too, and thats when i became a fan also. Lets fast forward, what are those albums rated as now? yes 4 & 5 stars Now lets fast forward to the reviews of his last 4 releases and you'll see they have been downgraded from their initial 3 & 4 star reviews, and in the coming years they will continue to be down graded. Prince usually gets a passing grade nowadays based on his legacy more than anything else. Which he certainly deserves. [Edited 1/5/09 18:10pm] | |
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Ugot2shakesumthin said: SPOOKYGAS said: 'Controversy' got compared unfavourably to 'Dirty Mind' and at best was given the 3 out of 5. 'Around the World in a Day' was given very poor reviews and Prince suffered in terms of sales, I remember all the bad press this one got vividly. 'Parade' was another that got a rough ride no way near a 4 or 5 star according to the critic's, infact some dismissed it as egotism gone mad. 'Lovesexy' was in some quarters considered to dense to cluttered to layered, in short a muddle, I believe this album was considered a flop. 'Batman' was butchered to by many, certainly never achieved 4 or 5 star status atthe time. However I would just like to add that since then, some years later, some of the above were 'reconsidered' by the 'critics' (most now live here in the org.) and were looked upon generally in a better light, especially 'Parade' and 'Around the World in a Day'. So your point is what exactly? I was around then too, and thats when i became a fan also. Lets fast forward, what are those albums rated as now? yes 4 & 5 stars Now lets fast forward to the reviews of his last 4 releases and you'll see they have been downgraded from their initial 3 & 4 star reviews, and in the coming years they will continue to be down graded. Prince usually gets a passing grade nowadays based on his legacy more than anything else. Which he certainly deserves. [Edited 1/5/09 18:10pm] Not so...and your arguement defeats itself, my work here is done. |
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SPOOKYGAS said: Ugot2shakesumthin said: I was around then too, and thats when i became a fan also. Lets fast forward, what are those albums rated as now? yes 4 & 5 stars Now lets fast forward to the reviews of his last 4 releases and you'll see they have been downgraded from their initial 3 & 4 star reviews, and in the coming years they will continue to be down graded. Prince usually gets a passing grade nowadays based on his legacy more than anything else. Which he certainly deserves. [Edited 1/5/09 18:10pm] Not so...and your arguement defeats itself, my work here is done. No not really because my argument has always been about my own personal opinion, but yes your right i used critic and record buyers as back-up lol. But my own personal opinion still backs what is generally accepted as Princes best, and opinion is all it is. While looking for reviews, yes i must admit you are certainlly correct about what critics initially thought. here is a great article that backs up your statements but also mine too, i dont know if you have read this yet. http://idolator.com/tunes...291579.php Its a long article, but i think you will enjoy it. | |
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daPrettyman said: EmeraldSkies said: If it's supposed to be his site,what's with the music of special guest stuff. Could'nt these "special guests" get there own site?
We all know that Bria is the special guest. O'hhhh Lawd. You never know, let's hope it's not tooooo predictable. | |
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Ugot2shakesumthin said: and its not about being negative, yes everybody here is gushing and a couple of us see things a wee diffrent,I am a big fan, I happen to agree he is still a great performer, but i also agree with ALL the music critics, and most of the music buying public when it comes to his new music.
I'm just cracking the door open here letting a little bit of reality in here. I wouldnt want swing it wide open because it may harm so of you. I'm with you on this. I have followed and supported Prince since the early 80s. For me, the packaging and art direction of a Prince record was just as fresh and interesting as his music and live show. I was continuously excited and inspired by cover work and inserts -- from the news print of CONTROVERSY to the collage of 1999, the band pics and autographs in PARADE and the stage set on SOTT. Even the hologram on D&P was innovative. Its not "hating" to encourage a design-forward look to his website and future endeavors. | |
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Jude418 said: Ugot2shakesumthin said: and its not about being negative, yes everybody here is gushing and a couple of us see things a wee diffrent,I am a big fan, I happen to agree he is still a great performer, but i also agree with ALL the music critics, and most of the music buying public when it comes to his new music.
I'm just cracking the door open here letting a little bit of reality in here. I wouldnt want swing it wide open because it may harm so of you. I'm with you on this. I have followed and supported Prince since the early 80s. For me, the packaging and art direction of a Prince record was just as fresh and interesting as his music and live show. I was continuously excited and inspired by cover work and inserts -- from the news print of CONTROVERSY to the collage of 1999, the band pics and autographs in PARADE and the stage set on SOTT. Even the hologram on D&P was innovative. Its not "hating" to encourage a design-forward look to his website and future endeavors. Cool, you are much more articulate than me. and you're right I'm not "hating" its just my opinion and glad someone agrees. | |
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Efan said: After so many years, it seems almost odd to see a Prince website that actually spells out "to" and doesn't spell "exclusive" as "Xclusive."
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Ugot2shakesumthin said: SPOOKYGAS said: Not so...and your arguement defeats itself, my work here is done. No not really because my argument has always been about my own personal opinion, but yes your right i used critic and record buyers as back-up lol. But my own personal opinion still backs what is generally accepted as Princes best, and opinion is all it is. While looking for reviews, yes i must admit you are certainlly correct about what critics initially thought. here is a great article that backs up your statements but also mine too, i dont know if you have read this yet. http://idolator.com/tunes...291579.php Its a long article, but i think you will enjoy it. Interesting read..thank you...but you are still wrong. |
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Genesia said: Dear Baby Jesus...Please let me keep my job this year, so I can buy a gazillion dollars worth of plane and Prince concert tickets. Amen.
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4bjb said: benni said: There is so much in this picture, so many symbols, I don't even know where to begin. Beautiful. 
[Edited 1/4/09 15:11pm] The Rock of Gibralter....so many symbols, simply beautiful. Thank u Prince!!! I've actually been there. Very cool island, owned by the British, right off the southern coast of Spain. | |
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SPOOKYGAS said: Interesting read..thank you...but you are still wrong. 
OK i give up enjoy the beautifull new website and what is sure to be his greatest album to date since his last "Planet Earth"  | |
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Cool new site! Like the design And I'm glad to see my main man back on the scene.
However,  while the Tommy James and Shondells cover is rockin' and groovy, I'm really not feeling the other 2 tracks that much. Well, maybe "There Will Never Be.." has got some of that old school purple funk. But it sounds like he's just trying to get back on the radio again. And for someone who says he stays away from the radio, he's really formatted his other 2 songs into sounding like one of those damn Urban/Hip-Hop jigaboos. I'm sorry, but them damn new rappers like T-Pain and Lil' Wayne are like modern day minstrel shows to me. And that Crunk/Snap shit is tired. At least I'm tired of it.
Back to the point: Prince really should stop trying to follow what's on the charts and follow his heart. Just do something different, for crying out loud. Something completely and totally original and away from the numbers. I guess it must because I was listening to P's demo version of "Chocolate" today and it was just too funky! Seriously. I still respect the brother, but whatever he's doing now won't measure up to that stankyness. I really hate to say this about my hero because I've been trying to defend him here in orgland all these years. I just hope the rest of the new tunes offer something different. NEW WAVE FOREVER: SLAVE TO THE WAVE FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE. | |
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