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What's so great about The Time? I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about. The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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well in a way you could say prince still does basically the same schtick he's done for years
the time was just funky, pure funk.. while prince went off into other artistic journeys, dabbling in different sounds, experimenting, the time just stuck to the straight funky stuff, and were arguably funkier and chicken greasier  than prince ever was, or allowed himself to be¡The Future Is Ours, If You Can Count! https://www.youtube.com/w...A_zTY0qWWk | |
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PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about.  | |
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BlaqueKnight said: PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about.  Genius is born, not made. Prince is a Genius. No question. RIP Legend. | |
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BlaqueKnight said: PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about. WORD!!!!! | |
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PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about. ummm.....let's see: 1)an AMAZING band-they used to mop the stage up with prince!!!!! 2)most have had amazing careers outside of the band a)jam & lewis b)jesse johnson c)morris day d)jellybean johnson e)monte moir 3)at this present time STILL a kickass band!!!! now ask yourself.....what's so great about your stupid ass question???? NOTHING!!!!!  | |
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Each member of the Time are proven and exceptional musicians, their songs are incredibly funky which is why I believe their musicianship and stage presence continues to withstand time.
It's true, I still think they should have attempted to do something new outside of the Time, even if they could not use the name, even for one CD, but we seem to have that in the works real soon.  | |
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PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about. Those songs performed "ad nauseum" for years & years are their hits and what fans expect to hear when they see them in concert. I don't like when classic artists wanna force all their new stuff -- I want the old records. The dancing & mirror gimmick is classic Time, I wouldn't wish to see it any other way. love is a fate resigned memories mar my mind love it is a fate resigned Over futile odds and laughed at by the Gods and now the final frame Love is a losing game |
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besides.....morris tried some new sh*t on the "it's about time" cd that made me and you CRINGE!!!!! so with the addition of jam, lewis & jesse johnson, u know they ain't goin' 4 tha bullsh*t!!!!!
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woogiebear said: PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about. ummm.....let's see: 1)an AMAZING band-they used to mop the stage up with prince!!!!! 2)most have had amazing careers outside of the band a)jam & lewis b)jesse johnson c)morris day d)jellybean johnson e)monte moir 3)at this present time STILL a kickass band!!!! now ask yourself.....what's so great about your stupid ass question???? NOTHING!!!!! I love the unabashed zealotry of hardcore fans.
The only really good Time songs to me are the ones that were written by Prince. It's not that I want them to remove certain trademark choreography, but goddamn, at least add something to the repertoire after all these years. Seriously, it would be like if Prince still performed the ejaculating guitar or stage humping routine every year. The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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Maybe the only songs you like are the Prince songs but those aren't the only good ones. The Time is a fun band. That's why people like them. They are great musicians and their show is a party. Lay off the Haterade. | |
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BlaqueKnight said: Maybe the only songs you like are the Prince songs but those aren't the only good ones. The Time is a fun band. That's why people like them. They are great musicians and their show is a party. Lay off the Haterade.
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One of the best front men ever...Morris
The best valet...JEROME An awesome drummer...multi-talented jellybean the bass/and keyboards...jam & lewis + monte and the glue...cut 'em JESSE Their live set is and was first rate. Did you happen to catch the grammys '08. I mean how great is it to see Monte doing his cool vibe hand in the pocket pose while waiting for his part!! Jellybean r u ready! Chilli sauce. You don't have to go but | |
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PurpleKnight said: woogiebear said: ummm.....let's see: 1)an AMAZING band-they used to mop the stage up with prince!!!!! 2)most have had amazing careers outside of the band a)jam & lewis b)jesse johnson c)morris day d)jellybean johnson e)monte moir 3)at this present time STILL a kickass band!!!! now ask yourself.....what's so great about your stupid ass question???? NOTHING!!!!! I love the unabashed zealotry of hardcore fans.
The only really good Time songs to me are the ones that were written by Prince. It's not that I want them to remove certain trademark choreography, but goddamn, at least add something to the repertoire after all these years. Seriously, it would be like if Prince still performed the ejaculating guitar or stage humping routine every year. Wrong 2 of the best songs the Time ever did had NOTHING to do with Prince Blondie and the Skillet!!!
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They were funky and the majority of their work was funk. No orchestras. No horns. No artsy/fartsy stuff. Just good cold Minneapolis funk. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about. ----- The original group was a really good live band. Look for some clips and see for yourself. At the end of the day a good band has got to be able to take it to the stage. | |
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BlaqueKnight said: PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about.   | |
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PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. . Well, if it ain't broke... Just kidding, you're totally entitled to your own opinion of course! My opinion - if the Time went in a totally different direction and suddenly released something unlike their usual stuff, I don't think I'd take to it too well. For me, its been a winning formula so far because they've never failed to make me smile.Sounds like a real man to me...mind if I turn on the radio? | |
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Anotherloverholeinyohead said: PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. . Well, if it ain't broke... Just kidding, you're totally entitled to your own opinion of course! My opinion - if the Time went in a totally different direction and suddenly released something unlike their usual stuff, I don't think I'd take to it too well. For me, its been a winning formula so far because they've never failed to make me smile.I love their stage routine; it's classic. My husband, who is not an old fan like me, found them very entertaining. I'd be disappointed if I went to see them live and they DIDN'T do it! | |
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For some people, i think its nostalgia for the days when the Minneapolis sound was the big new thing on the RnB scene. Some hardcore Prince fans i think see the Time is a window into Prince's funkier side. But i think the principal appeal of the Time is that their combination of over-the-top pimpdaddy cool with deep Minneapolis funk is irresistable.
The fact that the members of the group all played thier roles really well (above and beyond probably), is the reason for thier lasting popularity. Its important to remember that the time didnt evolve organically as a band, but was an ACT specifically assembled by Prince to advance a particular sound & image. Of course as individuals they were all extremely talented, as thier solo endeavors show but that particlar "act" that is the Time touched such a nerve, & they project such a charismatic COOL vibe when theyre together that people still cant help but be fascinated. | |
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I suggest you RUN purpleknight before it's too late!!! surviving on the thought of loving you, it's just like the water
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KidaDynamite said: I suggest you RUN purpleknight before it's too late!!!
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PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about. this coming from a guy who's only seen PURPLE RAIN and JAY & SILENT BOB!!!! Have u seen them on the "Triple Threat Tour" (1982-83) when they were kicking a certain someone's ass all over the stage??? guess not!!!!! anyhoo.....SHUT THIS THREAD DOWN NOW!!!!! | |
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They wrote "Fishnet", but I've always felt that Mr. Nelson had soemthing to do with that track secretly (Outside of The WB's control).
He was working with Morris and Jerome around 1989.. Everybody was planning for the reunion/ Graffiti Bridge.. The drum machine programmming is Jam & Lewis's style, but so was "Databank's". None of the solo-work they collaborated-on for Morris, Jesse, or Janet (who supposedly sought "The Time sound" badly) sounded quite as "Time-ly" like "Fishnet".. That's why I feel that Prince was involved wiith that track somehow.. This new CD: I expect some Jam & Lewis/Jesse sounding, "rock-oriented" type of work like: Skillet Blondie Sometimes I get Lonely (Moir) Jungle Love Crazay I Want To Be Your Man. That Time funk? It is all Prince, all-day long. He puts up a rock/pop front, whille the Time seemed more funky, but it is all in reverse. The Time members seem to produce more pop-rock, while Prince is way more funky.. Example: The Walk = D.M.S.R....It's nearly the same song. Jam & Lewis work seems way more slick, polished, and laid-back than Prince's. They have more of a picturesque-deep sound landscape.. Jesse's is way more soul-pop, and hard rock. Prince features the bass more..and his bass-play has more bottom. | |
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Linn4days said: They wrote "Fishnet", but I've always felt that Mr. Nelson had soemthing to do with that track secretly (Outside of The WB's control).
He was working with Morris and Jerome around 1989.. Everybody was planning for the reunion/ Graffiti Bridge.. The drum machine programmming is Jam & Lewis's style, but so was "Databank's". None of the solo-work they collaborated-on for Morris, Jesse, or Janet (who supposedly sought "The Time sound" badly) sounded quite as "Time-ly" like "Fishnet".. That's why I feel that Prince was involved wiith that track somehow.. This new CD: I expect some Jam & Lewis/Jesse sounding, "rock-oriented" type of work like: Skillet Blondie Sometimes I get Lonely (Moir) Jungle Love Crazay I Want To Be Your Man. That Time funk? It is all Prince, all-day long. He puts up a rock/pop front, whille the Time seemed more funky, but it is all in reverse. The Time members seem to produce more pop-rock, while Prince is way more funky.. Example: The Walk = D.M.S.R....It's nearly the same song. Jam & Lewis work seems way more slick, polished, and laid-back than Prince's. They have more of a picturesque-deep sound landscape.. Jesse's is way more soul-pop, and hard rock. Prince features the bass more..and his bass-play has more bottom. Uh huh....so says you. LOL! I respect your opinion. I personally don't hear anything in Fishnet that suggest any involvement by Prince. I guess that's the curse some of the related artist have to bare. No matter how successful they are outside of the fold some folks just won't give them their propers when they produce something decent on their own. I know Prince cast some long shadows, but give these guys a break. |
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Fishnet's always been one of my favorites. | |
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woogiebear said: PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about. ummm.....let's see: 1)an AMAZING band-they used to mop the stage up with prince!!!!! 2)most have had amazing careers outside of the band a)jam & lewis b)jesse johnson c)morris day d)jellybean johnson e)monte moir 3)at this present time STILL a kickass band!!!! now ask yourself.....what's so great about your stupid ass question???? NOTHING!!!!! I've got nothing but love for the Time, but outside of Prince World, the only members of the Time who did anything musically after Purple Rain were the guys who left the band. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The average person barely knows that Prince did an album or two after Purple Rain. You think they will remember the Time? Morris Day is a talented comic actor. Not much of a singer. Never publicly played drums as far as the general public can see. Jesse Johnson, a great guitar player, best known for...the color pink, and a duet with Sly Stone. The Time, as a band, *does* play the same 1980's era hits. When was the last time you heard them on the radio? So, the original poster had a point. To the folks who don't know, who are the Time? [Edited 3/19/08 13:39pm] [Edited 3/19/08 13:42pm]  
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Alasseon said: woogiebear said: ummm.....let's see: 1)an AMAZING band-they used to mop the stage up with prince!!!!! 2)most have had amazing careers outside of the band a)jam & lewis b)jesse johnson c)morris day d)jellybean johnson e)monte moir 3)at this present time STILL a kickass band!!!! now ask yourself.....what's so great about your stupid ass question???? NOTHING!!!!! I've got nothing but love for the Time, but outside of Prince World, the only members of the Time who did anything musically after Purple Rain were the guys who left the band. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The average person barely knows that Prince did an album or two after Purple Rain. You think they will remember the Time? Morris Day is a talented comic actor. Not much of a singer. Never publicly played drums as far as the general public can see. Jesse Johnson, a great guitar player, best known for...the color pink, and a duet with Sly Stone. The Time, as a band, *does* play the same 1980's era hits. When was the last time you heard them on the radio? So, the original poster had a point. To the folks who don't know, who are the Time? [Edited 3/19/08 13:39pm] [Edited 3/19/08 13:42pm] I understand where you're coming from. However, I thought the O.P. question was what makes the the group great. Not how they fared in the terms of world of pop music in gerneral. You offer up a valid point but I don't think that's the original intent of the thread. What's a bit disturbing is you state that no one outside of Jam & Lewis did anything of musical merit out side of Prince's camp. Gotta part ways with you there. |
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kstrat said: Alasseon said: I've got nothing but love for the Time, but outside of Prince World, the only members of the Time who did anything musically after Purple Rain were the guys who left the band. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The average person barely knows that Prince did an album or two after Purple Rain. You think they will remember the Time? Morris Day is a talented comic actor. Not much of a singer. Never publicly played drums as far as the general public can see. Jesse Johnson, a great guitar player, best known for...the color pink, and a duet with Sly Stone. The Time, as a band, *does* play the same 1980's era hits. When was the last time you heard them on the radio? So, the original poster had a point. To the folks who don't know, who are the Time? [Edited 3/19/08 13:39pm] [Edited 3/19/08 13:42pm] I understand where you're coming from. However, I thought the O.P. question was what makes the the group great. Not how they fared in the terms of world of pop music in gerneral. You offer up a valid point but I don't think that's the original intent of the thread. What's a bit disturbing is you state that no one outside of Jam & Lewis did anything of musical merit out side of Prince's camp. Gotta part ways with you there. Ah, all of those guys, including probably Jerome, can play me under the table. I was thinking only in terms of "commercial" success. The Time was and is a bad-ass band, more talented than most pop-stars today. Style, talent, and dripping with confidence, they are among the last of the great r-n-b bands. I just wish they put out more stuff.
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woogiebear said: PurpleKnight said: I don't mean to piss people off, but really, what is so special about them?
They've performed the same couple of songs ad nauseum for years and years, and they never even update their stage routine. It's always the same gimmick of that hands on the hips dance from Purple Rain, Morris looking at himself in a mirror held up by Jerome, etc. They had some great funk tracks in the 80's, but that's because they were written by a certain someone. I can understand that Jam & Lewis are great producers outside the band, but The Time never really became anything worth talking about. ummm.....let's see: 1)an AMAZING band-they used to mop the stage up with prince!!!!! 2)most have had amazing careers outside of the band a)jam & lewis b)jesse johnson c)morris day d)jellybean johnson e)monte moir 3)at this present time STILL a kickass band!!!! now ask yourself.....what's so great about your stupid ass question???? NOTHING!!!!! Great response, woogiebear[Edited 3/26/08 8:48am] “When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a Communist.” Brazilian bishop Dom Hélder Câmara |
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