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Another Rave review this was delivered in my e-mail via TipWorld
By Mark Richardson THE ARTIST: RAVE UN2 THE JOY FANTASTIC (Arista) Once upon a time, it would have been difficult to imagine the solipsistic Prince succumbing to guest-artist mania, in which he devotes an entire album to jamming with friends old and new. After all, this man recorded most of his best works alone--producing, singing, and playing everything himself. So, we wonder, what happened in order for Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic to become a showcase for The Artist and his pals? Whatever the case, it doesn't suit the Purple One. The best songs on Rave are the ones in which The Artist works the microphone alone, as on the funky pop of the title track, which bears a resemblance to his previous toe-tapper "Kiss." Chuck D sounds out of place on "Undisputed," the ballad "I Love U But I Don't Trust U Anymore" features the logrolling efforts of Ani DiFranco, and "Hot Wit U," featuring popular rapper Eve, fails to generate sparks. This Artist was meant to go at it alone. | |
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