I'm not a huge fan of Prince's ballads, though I do like "Beautiful Ones, and Adore".

But I was listening to LoveSexy the other night (The first time I listened to the whole thing in years), and I noticed for the first time how nice "When 2 R In Love" is.

The chord progression in the background, and the use of instruments doesn't just make this song appealing, it makes it almost joyous. It's the first time I really paid attention to the different layers of instrumentation on it. Suttle but at the same time, very powerful. The track mix is even a little awkward (probably on purpose) and that makes it even more appealing.

It's wierd that I've spent years skipping that track, but now I have to say, though I don't care too much for love songs, this one is a realy jewel.

AsianBomb777 said:

You just now noticed that??

CalhounSq said:

Yes.

Sad but true. I've always written off MOST of his ballads as filler to please the ladies. I never really considered them achievements in their own right.

But I've been going back through songs and albums I haven't listened to in a long time, and listening to them with a fresh ear.

LoveSexy is brilliant. I mean REALLY brilliant. I never really payed much attention becuase it's equally perplexing.

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lovesexy is my fav album.

AsianBomb777 said:

"filler to please the ladies..." Wow, I always thought a great song was a great song Everyone with genitals should be into Prince

CalhounSq said:

I have substantially portioned genitals but unfortunately mine don't always stand erect to all his music I'm afraid.

Beautiful song. I think Lovesexy is sort of overrated though.

AsianBomb777 said:

I've done the same with some of his other slow cuts. If you really want to check something out - Listen to Mavis Staple's version of Positivity - On her cut you can really hear the beat. Nice. As for slow songs go back aways and check out It's Gonna Be Lonely on the Second cd. Granted it's dated but excellent. It's kinda sad in that he has written so so many songs that people could remake but everone only focuses on the newer stuff. I do not need another version of How come u don't call me anymore unless Aretha Franklin Sings it.

Whendovescry2000 has shared his view honestly...

whendovescry2000 said:

I've always loved Cindy Lauper and Annie Defranco's versions of "When U where Mine"

AsianBomb777 said:

Live gigs as Viagra. There's your prescription.

Supernova said:

Lovesexy
Black Album
Scandalous Suite

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yea that is sad...real sad...cuz i think the ballads are what round his albums out...ya kno?
whats even sadder is how underrated when 2 r n love is...u hardly hear ppl mention this song as one of his greats ya kno...but i put when 2 r n love up there wit do me baby, adore, the beautiful ones, condition of the heart and songs like that.


yea it is brilliant...i think its really underrated and it shouldn't b cuz next to controversy and parade its his best 80's album IMO...yea i feel u on the perplexin thing...but thats y i like it so much...its just like he said lovesexy was a mind trip and u either got it or u didn't...something like that.


WOW! that would b amazing if she did that.
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AsianBomb777 said:

I like Beautiful Ones. I notice a lot of P fans love his ballads. Don't know why -- they bore the hell out of me.

Luv & Peace,
Alex
Clubbin' in Mpls/A Night w. Prince

I love "When 2 R In Love". It sounds like the "old Prince".

It's a Beautiful song.

butterfli25 said:

AsianBomb777 said:

always good to take a time out n listen witha fresh ear, and then,,,,, and only then ..do u sometimes appreciate what uve been missing, and then its like I cant believe I bypassed that,..at least u got there
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AsianBomb777 said:

Ani Difranco?! I NEEEEED TO HEAR THIS! I LOVE ANI ALMOST AS MUCH AS PRINCE! (Okay, like half as much...)

OH, I love WHEN 2 R in Love! When I put it on, I can't stop listening to it! Oh I love it so much! I get so happy when it starts! This is what I love best about it:

1. The way he says "train."
2. The way he says "can you hear me" at the end
3. The way he says "ACT"
4. The way he says "When 2 R in love" after the "ACT" part
5. The way he says "in love" at the end! OH!! I can't get beyond that

This is a great song. I know he had to be so excited when he thought of it.



*****
the sad and the lonely love the best

Lovesexy Is The 1!!!

LRCorvette said:

Ani does an excellent rendition.

Supernova said:

Much better than Tori Amos's revolting renditions of his songs live.