I searched and didn't turn up anything primarily on this album (though it's been mentioned a few times)

I got this along with the "RAVE" concert DVD two X-mas' ago. I personally enjoy a lot of the tracks on this (Rave, Greatest Romance, Hot Wit You.)

Anyway, I just wanted to get some feedback on what the rest of you think about Rave Un 2 the Joy Fantastic. What tracks do you like? Don't like? Anything concerning this album can go here.

P.S: And if you're hating on the album, don't worry. there are some tracks I'm not crazy about either.
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The title track is about the only track I like.

Despite it's massive unpopularity among P fans, I've always liked this album. I view it as something fluffy and fun. "Prince Lite", if U will. I think it's got some good songs. Nothing earth-shattering, but certainly better than most of what's on MTV. The only songs I've never cared 4 were "Tangerine" and "Man O' War".

Horrid album.

He took one of the most boring previously unreleased tracks and backed it up with a CD full of pap.

An exercise in treading water.

Yeah, "man o war" is dull, dull and then err dull.....

I like "Wherever u go, whatever u do".....I havn't listened to it 4 ages though.

The title track kicks some funky but though.....I like all the silly noises.....

NouveauDance said:

D duh d d duh duh...Dead on it.

Rave was such a failure in trying to recapture the mainstream audience. It's an embarrassment with it guest stars...and oh look...Prince does vocals on the first track...oh and it's produced by Prince,too. How cool to have Prince come out of hiding to sing on the opening track of TAFKAP's album.

AND...he...put...a...commercial...on...it. *shudder*

edit: I forgot to poo poo about the worst part of the album--Baby Knows--which contains my least favorite Prince lyric ever--"She knows how to make U feel like yo stuff ain't brown 2night" Um...eeeewww.
It actually gets worse with each listen.
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So who's to blame for this attrocity...
Prince...
OR Mr. Creativity himself
Clive Davis?











Do you wanna...
GOLDEN PARACHUTE

I just can't understand what the purple hell is the track "Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic" doing with those tracks on the same album...

(I think it should have rather been on Crystal Ball! )

Luv4oneanotha said:

Uhm, clearly it's Prince's fault the music sucks donkey balls.

NouveauDance said:

...who convinced him to release his commercial dribble...

they share the blame to me

All you haters are just

I like all the songs on it , except maybe "The Sun , The Moon And Stars"

Dewrede said:

Ha...that's one of the few songs I can actually tolerate on it.

Um...Rave did not have Santana like comeback success, did it?

Rave was okay (beats the hell out of NPS and The Rainbow Children) but too much filler, a horrible first single, and an apparent quick disinterest from all involved in marketing the project sabatoged it. Just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Right up there for the worst album cover of any Prince album, too. The man just looks silly in that purple spandex jogging suit.

I kind of expected something commercial when I heard he landed a deal with Arista but never that much. When I first heard he was with Arista, of all labels, I was totally disgusted. You know who, Ms. "Rhythmless Nation", has always been on that label and she went for the pop market from day one. I'm so glad Prince is gone from that label.

"The Greatest Romance Ever Sold" IS a good 1st single
i found it a little boring at first , but now i really enjoy it
just give it another a try
Also on the album cover he's wearing a blue suite , not purple
(replying to Gottaletitgo)
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TheBigBang said:

Well , it's ok but one of the weakest of the album imo
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Dewrede said:

Yeah it was blue. How could I forget? It was still tighter than human being concerned with basic circulation sshould wear.

I like most of the tracks on this album, fortunately it's not sucky like most of his current albums.

Rave >>>> Musicology

I mean....the Sheryl Crow-cover.....'Everyday Is A Winding Road'....., definitely among his worst!

this cd is collecting dust in my collection for some years now....

andykeen said:

Absolutely!
I love this CD. I was on travel 4 one month and this is what I played constantly along with a few other P CD’s. Every time I hear it now it reminds me of my business trip. I love Rave, The Greatest Romance, and So Far So Pleased. The Sun the Moon and Stars is so cool, I love u but I don’t trust u anymore, hell just about the whole CD. I know a like of fans here think this is one of his weakest CD’s and that’s probably why u haven’t heard 2 much about it. Also they hate on Rave Live.
OfficerS I hope u continue 2 enjoy it

I used 2 play this non-stop back in 1999, when it was released. The album wasn't big at all. I played it out so much that it wore out and the cracks and scratches started showing up on the CD. I loved half of the CD, but it wasn't that good. There was just 2 much filler on the album. Now, I wish I could listen to it, but it's very damaged. One thing I can say about RAVE UN2, is that it was a quite embarrassing way for O+> 2 make a comeback as a mainstream artist.
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I liked Undisputed, The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (the song is okay, but the video is great), and So Far So Pleased--specifically the long instrumental part (the electric guitar, etc.), and Prettyman is fantastic!
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how great to see -- all of us who worship know CRAP when we see it!

the best track is on Rave In2 (beautiful strange)...

that has to be his worst album/album cover ever...hands down! even Prince (eponymously titled) album has a cool Pegasus photo...

Rave sucks!
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I LOVE this album!!! the music is very Up beat and happy , but then again there are songs like "Man O' War" and "Strange but true". To me this Cd is kinda a mosh pit of music styles. It Really Rocks my Socks!!!

abierman said:

HATER!!! The way P did that song makes it so Fabulous. The whole album is good 'cept for "Man O' War" and "Tangerine" those songs are definate snooze fests...zzzzz!

I LOVE "Man 'O' War" and "Tangerine" !

"I need to get out of this city
I need to get you out of my head"
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