mydrawers said:

They are, aren't they?They have taken old songs and "infused" them with new life.Can't wait for the new LP.

Close but NPG 93-95 is the best for me. Michael B, Sonny T, Tommy B, Mr. Hayes and you can add Levi in there as well

To soon to tell.

Don't feel they are worthy of that title personally. I do enjoy the rock edge they bring but best is a strong comment I can't agree with at this point.

robertgeorgeakabob said:

Revolution, 87-88 band blow them out of the water. As does One Nite Alone band. I'd say early NPG too once the Game Boyz were ejaculated from the scene.

I do know the original meaning of the word ejaculate (its constant use in Sherlock Holmes stories definitely adds to the perceived homoerotic nature of Holmes' and Watson's relationship), but even so the image that that conjured in my head made me wince.

In reply to the OP's question, I think most of Prince's other bands are probably better than 3rdeyegirl. I mean, they do the stripped down rock sound well, but I think it's hard to deny that Prince has had far more talented musicians in the past, with whom he has coalesced better as a band.

errant said:

Not until the drummer learns how to keep a beat.

You're a few days late for April's fools, but nice try.

The band is skilled for sure, especially Ida, I love her in the band -- but as a band they are far from the greatness the former NPG bands had,

Those new crap songs doesn't help the band, either..

NouveauDance said:

You're a few days late for April's fools, but nice try.

^ Haha, you are great, NouveauDance.

Probably not ever, but certainly his best this side of the millenium.

hmmmm best is a joke the best prince trio was michael bland, sonny and prince .this 3rd eye gal shit just bores me not one song that i have heard makes me wanna spend my money. prince and rock is good but hell im \more in2 the npg bring on me some shelby j and crew

Personally I think the LoveSexy band is the best ever band.......they can throw down in any kind of genre

You know, I've listened to shows from just about all of this eras, if musicians spend enough time around Prince they consistently get better and better. Even Josh & Cora put on a mean stripped down show that would be in his top 40 ever. I saw give these guys a little more time and we'll see. I already notice a difference in sound from both Hannah & Donna (who were the two weak links) in their recent shows compared to the shows from the first mini-US west coast tour. If this band survives another couple of years they might come close to a "best of" title.

2elijah said:

No I don't think so. He's had many other, better bands through the years, but I think right now he could use a better/more experienced drummer, especially since over the years he has always had one. This isn't a diss towards his current band, but more or less, constructive criticism.

Cora wasn't

batman89 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

errant said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Cora wasn't

What's your point? She wasn't that great either.

that's the point

mydrawers said:

I have only been able to find the 2 shows of theirs so far so I don't have a lot to base them on. These boots are IMPOSSIBLE to find now thanks to Prince. I really like the two shows I have heard alot!! The only weakness to me in the band is the drummer. So far I am not impressed with her compared to Michael B or John Blackwell. I LOVE Donna and Ida though!! Overall I am REALLY DIGGIN this new band but the ORIGINAL NPG is still my favorite band but this style of music that Prince is playing with this band is my favorite of his career though.

mydrawers said:

They are, aren't they?They have taken old songs and "infused" them with new life.Can't wait for the new LP.

Too early to tell. They're good and I dig them, but when I see them live I will answer that question!

They've been working with P for 18 months and they still suck -- especially the drummer, but also the guitar player, and as band they just suck.

Meanwhile, Wendy's first gig was the one where P recorded Purple Rain. And whilst I don't care for the D&P era NPG, they were a damn good band, and they turned into a great band in 1994/95, especially when they got down to the power trio. Lovesexy band was just insane. Etcetera, etcetera.

No

NouveauDance said:

You're a few days late for April's fools, but nice try.

this

I don't like to compare the bands.

They are unique of their own, all with their strengths and weaknesses.

I'm a big fan of 3rdEyeGirl.


I do think that if Cassandra and Rosie Gaines would join the band, the band would def. get even better than they are right now.

aiden3121 said:

best band was during the One Nite alone era..

Militant said:

Probably not ever, but certainly his best this side of the millenium.

One. Nite. Alone.