4bjb said:

You missed my posts . . . . with pictures.
The rocks are not the Rock of Gibraltar (its singular-there is only one . . .)
Nor it it the Strait of Gibraltar (two peninsulas facing each other, not islands.)
I think he'd prefer an intelligent defense . . . .

wildgoldenhoney said:

And leave L.A?

Anxiety said:

Why would that be a reason?
Prince can work alone . . . .
Why not just do that?
I find this information less than credible only because no one controls when he's in the studio but himself.

SUPRMAN said:

I like the melody of Colonized production.. i could go for maybe another one like this one

Anxiety said:

OMG! I bet that means he's going to release the original color version of Under the Cherry Moon!

can someone update the title of this thread when content beyond the 3 initial songs are added to the site? The site says "coming january 2009" when it's already january 2009. So it could be any day or it could just have the date updated feb 1st...

I agree with Never Be Another being lame. It's dull & lifeless. The lyrics speak for itself. This is a prime example of what can happen when your out of touch & you surround yourself w/ yes men. This is why prince needs an outside producer sooo bad.

Having said that Lotus Flower is "live" & sounds like a breath of fresh air, especially played right next to this b-side/corpse.

remko said:

Maybe its CALPE ROCK?

So Far... how i feel after a few listens.


Crimson and Clover - Nice cover, possibly the best track i've heard out of these new songs. however, I think its very easy to give him this as the best, since someone else laid the groundwork on crafting a decent song.

Colonized Mind - I like the simplicity of the song, the melody is really nice. minimal production going on. The lyrics are decent. The vocal effect isn't really necessary, but doesn't get in the way too much. The song wanders a little bit, this is where production value is needed. All in all, it's a good song.

Wall of Berlin - Not too bad.. it doesn't stick too well upon the first few listens. Sounds like a jam session.. i'll take something like this over a grossly layered song like he has in the past. This will do.

4ever - I'm not digging the sentimental moment he is trying to create with this. Some of the lyrics are kindof cheesy. This one is a throw away for me.. lacks heart. lyrics like this are crap "let me tell you baby, stop looking at me like that unless you want me to bite dat"... ugh...

Another Like Me - I've said it over and over.. horrible. He gets a cookie for using the smooth drum programming.. but that can't be the only plus to make a song great. Lyrics, over production, terrible melody. it's like waking up to an horrible session of npgmc tracks.

Here Eye Come - Bria - I'm not into the side projects, not feeling the female voice. However, I do like the instrumentation. Loose the snaps and it's spot on. Guitar work is nice.

Looks different...

wildgoldenhoney said:

been up there twice, the view is magnificent - there is something truly mystical about that rock.

vinx98 said:

Looks beautiful, and I imagine that the view is as well.
It doesn't seem to look like the rock on the website though.

wildgoldenhoney said:

not quite yet... that and the big white mansion in the hills of beverly.. can u blame him?

I can't believe I got shouted at for suggesting Truro as the cityscape. Well it may well be Minneapolis but those rocks are definately from around Liskeard. I've seen them on the train when I was a kid. Or failing that it was Paignton as I can definately make out the zoo.

PS: Some of you will fall for anything. Try Googling Truro, Cornwall (England).

The skyline is without a doubt Minneapolis. The brightly lit building is the "Wells Fargo Center". This view is from the Southwest of the city and appears to have been taken from the Stone Arch Bridge. (In fact, I think the web designers may have actually used this photo for the page.) The Foshay building can't be seen from this view. At one time that was the tallest building in town. The warehouse district is directly to the front in this photo, though I haven't lived in MPLS for quite some time..Power to the people of M P L S!



Prince always brags about his hometown, and I think this is just his way of showing that. Gotta love it
[Edited 1/7/09 3:46am]

My morning ritual now includes a visit to the new site - and a quick run of my mouse over page.

Where is my pride?

Genesia said:

The reason this is so funny, is because I am right there with ya...
Except I tend to "click" on everything on the page, just in case something is hidden...LOL

Uptown said:

Most def. MN

Farfunknugin said:

Yep, but if he did hire a producer, how long would he last? Would a big name producer be able take all the crazy? Would Prince be able take criticism.
Prince checks this site 6 times a day and word here is that he's new music and website are super, so i doubt that would ever happen.

wildgoldenhoney said:

Well, it sure looks like it too me. I will place a bet on this one...that's just how sure I am!!!!

WAIT.

Is there something written on Prince's throat??

Look carefully. Blow it up as big as possible. It doesn't seem 2 be just shading.

Giovanni777 said:

I'm at work on an iMac with a 24" monitor. I blew that baby all the way up - and I don't see anything but a shadow.

Giovanni777 said:

LOL

I would go nuts trying to figure that one out...
If anything, it looks like two Rams, butt to butt...LOL
No really, I see what you are talking about, but even zoomed it just looks like...not much of anything.
'Course, my eyes are not the best in the world...

Genesia said:

Hanging out with my pride. I do the same thing.

SUPRMAN said:

Yes, has been replaced by "understanding and using irony".

mplsmike said:

oops

Sdldawn said:

Shit. I really hurt your feelings boy. I can see that now. I feel really bad about this.

I knew you had a huge ego and a high opinion of yourself. I should have known better.

But let's talk music. Let's talk guitar for instance. Wall of berlin ? Do you want me to teach you how to play these nice a la Eletric Ladyland guitar breaks ? Maybe you'll hear how great they are at last.

Thank you so much for sharing the website because I have been waiting for a new Prince webiste ever since 2006!

SUPRMAN said:

Yep its not Gibraltar been on that rock and it's not it but in one of Princes songs he sings of San Lucas Mexico, they have the world famous "The Island of Cabo San Lucas" which looks just like the rocks in the Prince website

Never been to Minneapolis but would like to go as Prince makes it sound like a London...but colder? so would like to check it out! but the pictures look like the MPLS skyline from my PC and some of you orgers live their so you should know!