condensate (the song) now on their facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/T...2405167945

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TrueFunkSoldier2 said:

condensate (the song) now on their facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/T...2405167945

[Edited 10/15/11 14:47pm]

i take it all back - this track is 100% on point - DOPE DOPE 8 Ball Funk!

whendovescry2000 said:

@ funksterr What a fucking idiot! "The Time is the 1981 debut album by The Time. The album consists of funk-pop jams and ballads. Although the band's lineup is listed and pictured on the cover, the album was essentially written and performed by Prince, with Morris Day replacing Prince's lead vocals. Indeed, Prince's backing vocals can be heard clearly on several tracks. All tracks were written by Prince as Jamie Starr except for "Cool", which was co-written with Dez Dickerson; "After Hi School" written by Dez Dickerson; and "The Stick" written with Lisa Coleman. Coleman also provided backing vocals on "Cool" and "The Stick", while Doctor Fink provided synthesizer solos on "Get It Up" and "The Stick". "Oh, Baby" was recorded in April 1979 at Alpha Studios in Los Angeles during the sessions for Prince's self-titled second album." "What Time Is It? is a 1982 album by The Time. Like the band's debut album, What Time Is It? features funk-pop jams and ballads; and was produced & arranged by Prince under the guise of The Starr ★ Company. All tracks were written by Prince (as Jamie Starr) except for "Wild and Loose", which was co-written with Dez Dickerson. Prince performed all instruments and background vocals with Morris Day adding lead vocals, with some additional background vocals on "Wild and Loose" and "The Walk" by Vanity 6. The album was recorded at Sunset Sound and Prince's home studio in the Minneapolis suburbs." All Songs Written By and Performed by Prince, except where noted. "Ice Cream Castles" – 7:31 (Prince, Morris Day) "My Drawers" – 4:08 "Chili Sauce" – 5:47 "Jungle Love" – 5:33 (Prince, Jesse Johnson) "If The Kid Can't Make You Come" – 7:33 "The Bird" – 7:44 (Prince, Johnson) U R AN IDIOT! Why do you even become a member with such discontent and caustic responses...idiot!

What am I susposed to do with that paragraph? You said that "the time is Prince, Dez, Lisa, Morris Day on drums / vocals and "various girlfriends", right? Is there something in that paragraph that says what you said? No it's not because what you wrote is Prince FAM foolishness.

It doesn't matter how Prince put together the production on those albums , the records can't touch the musicianship of the actual band. Period. The recording process can get complicated and, more often than not, recordings feature people who are not in the band playing on the tracks. Why are you dispariging this band over that? It's a common everyday occurence.

Oh and if you don't know that Andre Cymone wrote the initial tracks that appeared on the first Time album (apparantley you do not), you don't know enough to even be in this conversation.

TrueFunkSoldier2 said:

condensate (the song) now on their facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/T...2405167945

Damn,that's FUNKY!!! WOW!! Haven't heard a funk jam like that in AGES.

safetypin said:

TrueFunkSoldier2 said:

condensate (the song) now on their facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/T...2405167945

i take it all back - this track is 100% on point - DOPE DOPE 8 Ball Funk!

that song kicks ass!!! Tuesday can't come soon enough for me!!

whendovescry2000 said:

Forgive me. Andre Cymone is not Jam and Lewis. Idiot. Cymone (middle name variation of Simone) also wrote still a thrill at this time. It was recorded in Colorado. Idiot U r an IDIOT!

So you are saying that if Jam and Lewis didn't WRITE the songs they aren't in the band? That makes no sense to me. It's the live performances that made The Time great, it is not just about the records.

funksterr said:

whendovescry2000 said:

Forgive me. Andre Cymone is not Jam and Lewis. Idiot. Cymone (middle name variation of Simone) also wrote still a thrill at this time. It was recorded in Colorado. Idiot U r an IDIOT!

So you are saying that if Jam and Lewis didn't WRITE the songs they aren't in the band? That makes no sense to me. It's the live performances that made The Time great, it is not just about the records.

whendovescry2000 - you've got a really nasty atagonistic attitude - i'm glad for your sake you don't live on a street near me....

it is a given that prince & members of the revolution wrote / recorded nearly all of THE TIME albums apart from Pandemonium.

however what the original 7ven did with those tracks live is another matter - they took them to a completely different level - live they were and still are an incredibly tight band - the music, vocals, moves and styling all 100% on point.

if we all thought like whendovescry2000 elvis presley would never had a singing career - carl perkins wrote & recorded blue suedes shoes - but who is best remembered for singing it?

It's TIME for some new music!!!

whendovescry2000 said:

@ Safety pin Are you threatening me? Please clarify, because people like you hide behind a keyboard and monitor. You need to stay there, don't cross the virtual line, because you will suffer. You don't want to fuck with me. First in the 21st century we have spell check, USE IT! The word is antagonistic not "atagonistic". Second maybe you need to read ALL correspondence between two people as opposed to a segment. The comment you selected was a response to funksterr (henceforth known as IDIOT) stating that Andre Cymone wrote a lead song on The Time's first CD. I was clarifying that I was aware. The initial argument was The Time (members) didn't record any of the hits they are known for. It was Prince and associates working as session musicians. Primarily, Prince and Morris Day. But IDIOT wanted to argue that Prince really didn't do anything and I Just am one of those blinded fans who see no wrong in Prince. You validated my argument in that The Time live took it to another level. And that is what people forget. People see the live band and think they jam like that in the studio, when it's just Prince and whoever creating the sounds. Prince created the bass riff for 777-9311. It still jams 20 plus years later. Morris Day played the drums on Irresitable Bitch. A simple riff but it kicks just right. If Prince and Morris actually worked together they could create some kick ass music. Morris can keep Prince from going cosmic and Prince makes up for Morris's musical short comings. As for your comment regarding "if we all thought..." again poor interpretation. I am more than nominally aware of people writing songs that make other people stars (Motown executed this to perfection), hopefully this process will not be abrogated as like other methods have. I heard it through the grapevine was recorded three different times new, and the version we know is Marvin Gaye. Respect twice new, and the version we know is Areatha Franklin. I didn't even know that Proud Mary was originally done by CCR. It is quite unfortunate that one cannot offered a view of anything without being attack personally here. Worst still when one retaliates, it is perceived as being the catalyst. Maybe, I come across a bit bellicose, but if you have any understanding of language and communication, then you will keep your arguments focused on the discussion at hand and not wander off into the world of threats and personal attacks. And IDIOT writes to create conflict. You don't, please don't emulate.

Where did anyone say that Prince really didn't do anything? Not one person has said anything about Prince not doing anything on this entire thread. But that's what FAMS do. They START FIGHTS, react negatively and see things that aren't there, when anyone that ever worked with Prince get credited for their talents, achievements and contributions. To them everything Prince does gets blown up and they view it out of proportion. Prince produced music in the studio, using various people in various roles including some members of THE TIME. FAMS read waaay more into that than common sense says they should.

Aw, c'mon, people! If you don't dig the Time or the reincarnation of it fine...but the fact is that they were and still ARE a group with or without Prince. Prince himself stated that the only group that he worried about competition from was the Time (not in those exact words but still the same meaning.)

is it Tuesday yet???

SoulAlive said:

is it Tuesday yet???

Only if you're

purplethunder3121 said:

Aw, c'mon, people! If you don't dig the Time or the reincarnation of it fine...but the fact is that they were and still ARE a group with or without Prince. Prince himself stated that the only group that he worried about competition from was the Time (not in those exact words but still the same meaning.)

That statement means little to nothing though, since they were performing his songs under his direction.

Had Prince admitted to masterminding the band at that point? It was likely promotional propaganda if not.

+They haven't done anything as a group without Prince's guidance up until this point, so the name of the band is mostly a 'vanity label' in my eyes.

+I would also like to know how much input each member provided from song to song on this upcoming release.

Un hunh. Bring on the new album, guys!

purplethunder3121 said:

Aw, c'mon, people! If you don't dig the Time or the reincarnation of it fine...but the fact is that they were and still ARE a group with or without Prince. Prince himself stated that the only group that he worried about competition from was the Time (not in those exact words but still the same meaning.)

On the '1999' tour,he even removed them from the bill in major cities like L.A. and New York,because he was afraid of getting upstaged by them.

so,who's going to Best Buy tomorrow morning?

SoulAlive said:

so,who's going to Best Buy tomorrow morning?

ME!!

Cadillac sounds pretty hot and Condensate sounds ok, but some of these over the top choruses completely kill it for me in quite a few of these tracks.

I personally hated the snippets, but found myself liking the album pretty much. A few songs could have been off the album though, and the sound design was not always on top imo.

Im waiting for the book.

whendovescry2000 said:

Im waiting for the book.

LMAO, I second that.

lezama said:

Cadillac sounds pretty hot and Condensate sounds ok, but some of these over the top choruses completely kill it for me in quite a few of these tracks.

I agree totally. We waited 20 years for this???? They're better than this. Man oh man why didnt they call R. Kelly. Look what he did for The Isley Brothers!!! There isnt really and thing fresh or kicking - which is quite disappointing considering the experience and talent there.

whendovescry2000 said:

lezama said:

Cadillac sounds pretty hot and Condensate sounds ok, but some of these over the top choruses completely kill it for me in quite a few of these tracks.

I agree totally. We waited 20 years for this???? They're better than this. Man oh man why didnt they call R. Kelly. Look what he did for The Isley Brothers!!! There isnt really and thing fresh or kicking - which is quite disappointing considering the experience and talent there.

Yeah, they managed to imitate R.Kelly, but forgot to ask for help. R.Kelly is the master of theatrical soap opera through music.

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