wallysafford said:

i think its having "new" in the title....how can it be new for over ten years now? or is it longer?

at anyrate....i'd be okay with Power Generation...Or Generation Power...

Or Wondertwin Powers, Activate...


that would rock...

OdysseyMiles said:

wallysafford said:

if you've been in the fanbase for so long (and mostly without a problem, from what you've just said), why are you bitching about stuff now? if you dislike p's current band/music/whatever so much, take off your fan badge and never mind it all. complaints like yours make absolutely no sense.

i don't care if you've been a fan for 26 years or 6, truth of the matter is you should either get hip with his current direction and deal with said direction (you should know ol' boy flips the script and changes his style more often than he changes from suit to suit) or hang it up and end your fan status right here and now. same goes for anyone else who feels that prince either ain't or ain't been doin shit. it ain't that hard, nor is it that crucial.

fronting and jive-assery is SO 2004, i swear....

wallysafford said:

tellin the truth about the matter is in no ways "some drama".

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

this statement frightens me....your saying its not okay to voice your personal opinion if that opinion does not support an artist?

New Power Generation sounds like an abc after- school special or something.just too tame and wimpy.
this is not a new revelation for me either.
i have had this argument since 1992!
it is not like i have not done my hoework before i started this thread either.
like i said,im not gonna compare his bands,that itself is worn out and lame,i have my personal favorite era and never expect him to ever return to those people or that sound,it's just that the whole NPG thing is really getting old now.
honestly,are you gonna be ultra-excited when you get the new prince album and it is credited to "prince and the NPG"?
wont you feel a little dissapointed,kinda like,"i know what this is gonna sound like already,horns,blackwell,bible talk etc...
been there,done that,thanx.
new D'angelo album please....

Handclapsfingasnapz said:[quote]

wallysafford said:

what gives us the right to judge and characterize someone's personal views like this?

can we not agree to disagree.....debate the merits of the arguements?

SquarePeg said:

Thanks and I think a lot of is that Prince is just so impressed by these other musician's obvious talents, and is so keen to introduce them to his own fans and share his love and joy of their music, he doesn't see that after awhile it wears a bit. It's like me when I have a favorite movie or CD or whatever that I wear out over and over and over and try to get other people to watch or listen to...the movie or CD might very well be great or have legitimate merit, but other people arent necessarily going to share my appreciation for it to the same degree and, if every time they come over to visit ME and talk to ME and everytime they do I force that movie or music on them, they might get a bit tired of having to see/listen/hear about it excessively. (not the greatest analogy but ah well )

And no, that doesn't mean I dislike it completely when Prince showcases these other people or think he should NEVER do it - I just wish it occured to a bit lesser degree is all.

sosgemini said:

nope. i'm simply sayin shut up and stick with it, you've been around long enough to know better. you've been in the game long enough to know which way is up, therefore you shouldn't spend your time complaining about the obvious.

I have mixed opinions about them. I mean as far as the musicianship goes, the NPG are awesome. The musicians are the best and each are amazing in their own right. However I AM tired of the concept of the NPG and I do think it is time for a newer, more hip one.

sosgemini said:

that is what she is always saying.
either agree with her,or turn in your badge!
i refuse!
"you should either get hip with his current direction and deal with said direction (you should know ol' boy flips the script and changes his style more often than he changes from suit to suit) or hang it up and end your fan status right here and now. same goes for anyone else who feels that prince either ain't or ain't been doin shit. it ain't that hard, nor is it that crucial."
this statement pretty much sums up that mentality...jeez...try to start a thought provoking thread around here...

sosgemini said:

you obviously don't hang around this forum very often, sos. "agree to disagree" and "debate the merits of the arguments" ain't commonplace here, unfortunately.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

but this *is* a public forum...regardless of you being here a long time that doesnt mean your view or anyone else's is more important or vital....if we arent free to share whatever is on our minds (within site rules) whats the point of posting at all?

we are not in the position to gauge if a statement is 1) a complaint... or 2) obvious..

why? because its objective...we can agree...we can disagree .....we can debate the validity of ones arguements or statements...but we never dismiss....

wallysafford said:

what's thought-provoking about a dead-horse topic like this one? seriously, people ask this question at least 4 times a month! if you want thought-provoking, try for a topic that either hasn't been done to death or has never been asked (and in the current state of things, that's sorta hard to come by).

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

who are YOU to tell anyone here to "shut up"?
I THINK YOU HAVE LOST CONTROL MY DEAR!
this forum was created to share opinion and information.
if we all shut up evertytime you disagree with us,well,it's gonna get pretty quiet here at prince.org

sosgemini said:

you're in the wrong forum, sir. all that stuff went out the window eons ago.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

so,should i check in with you everytime i want to start a thread?
im confused how this place works.
maybe it's time for me to leave this joint!

I'm unclear as to what the difference is between complaining and voicing a dissenting opinion?

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

why am i in the wrong forum? and im not questioning or talking about your moderation....this is about allowing people the room to say they dislike something..even if it is a broken record to you....no matter who it is....a topic can be skipped over if you dont like the question....
[Edited 1/3/05 14:03pm]

hey,everybody,sorry my topic was so "beating a dead horse".
i won't start anymore threads and i am sorry if i bored anyone with my "dead horse" topic.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

I'd rather read and discuss a topic like this than yet another one debating Prince's religion or asking how many inches long Prince's is or what side it falls on or another pointless debate on who's better, Mani or Mayte?

this is one funny thread....


ya'll need to relax. prince is playing music HE likes. I think this is a great band and I feel the vibe of this band. Every band had its own vibe BECAUSE of where Prince's head is at. He may not be in the mood for a bunch of running around on stage....rock opera sorta stuff. The man is almost 50....

wallysafford said:

All this complaining AND you want a new D'Angelo album? D'Angelo has trouble competing with Prince now (let alone Prince in the past). D'Angelo has talent but this Ultra funky Prince vibe you seem to be longing for- A. Has never been accomplished by D'Angelo. He is very satisfied spewing out a slow/mid tempo soft funk jam. B. Is still being provided by Prince moreso than anyone else currently.
[Edited 1/3/05 14:06pm]

sosgemini said:

the "wrong forum" bit was sarcastic. but seriously, all the stuff you've mentioned honestly don't work out too well over here. the minute someone tries to be civil about stuff, the party gets crashed.

that's the way it is.

wallysafford said:

This is like not voting and then bitching about what the President is or isn't doing.

SnowQueen said:

stuff like the aforementioned falls in with what i said too.

sosgemini said:

....form of..... a really funky song....


Miguel

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

ohh..well i guess thats why i never really visit this forum then... -->> me


as you were soldier...
[Edited 1/3/05 14:07pm]

it's my first lock of the new year!

SOS, dansa...can we take this to the mod lounge? thankyaverrmuch.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Yep and unfortunately ALL those aforementioned topics are continually going to be cyclically rehashed. It's just the nature of an ever changing fansite. I'd rather have this particular topic rehashed than those stupid other ones that basically have no redeeming qualities (though sometimes they can be good for a giggle...) and if people wanna debate these same topics again, go for it, as long as they abide by side rules and be respectful of one another.