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Emancipation Seriously why does this album get put down so much? There are some great songs on here:
Betcha By Golly wow Sleep Around Emancipaton Let's have a baby Just to name a few....I love this album! | |
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i love this album
disc 2 is kinda corny though.... i can't stand let's have a baby, and all those mayte worshipping songs. But "the holy river" is absolutely beautiful. Disc 3 is the winner on this album | |
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Me too,
let's not forget: Soul Sanctuary In This Bed I Scream Curious Child Style and Dreamin' About U (best song on the album)  | |
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Damned If I Do  | |
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It does seem that Prince albums grow on everyone through time, I think we have too high expectations when they get released. Musicology used to take a mauling on here, now its being praised and debated about constantly. I love Emancipation, disc 3 is the winner for me, but why has no one mentioned My Computer? So look into the mirror, do u recognise some1? Is it who u always hoped u would become, when u were young? | |
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jayaredee said: i love this album
disc 2 is kinda corny though.... i can't stand let's have a baby, and all those mayte worshipping songs. But "the holy river" is absolutely beautiful. Disc 3 is the winner on this album Yeah the only thing I found kinda werid with the Mayte worshiping songs is "Somebody's Somebdy" I mean the song and the video kinda said "Hey I'm lonley when I am on tour and when you are not around I seek out comfort in other women" Then on the same album is like Mother,sister, lover, wife" I don't know...it just seems out of place even though I love that song! | |
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alxndrstff said: It does seem that Prince albums grow on everyone through time, I think we have too high expectations when they get released. Musicology used to take a mauling on here, now its being praised and debated about constantly. I love Emancipation, disc 3 is the winner for me, but why has no one mentioned My Computer?
My computer is barely a good AOL commercial ;o) But I shall say that disc1 is the ultimate winner here. I can prove it: "everybody 'here, this is the jam of the yeaaaaar". | |
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Krystal666 said: Seriously why does this album get put down so much? There are some great songs on here:
Betcha By Golly wow Sleep Around Emancipaton Let's have a baby Just to name a few....I love this album! I was currently listening to 1999 and then because of this tread I feel like switching to emancipation... but I cannot cut DMSR in the middle ? What a dilemna!!!!!  | |
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jayaredee said: i love this album
disc 2 is kinda corny though.... i can't stand let's have a baby, and all those mayte worshipping songs. But "the holy river" is absolutely beautiful. Disc 3 is the winner on this album Disc 2 is my favourite! I love every song on it!  | |
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Lodger said: jayaredee said: i love this album
disc 2 is kinda corny though.... i can't stand let's have a baby, and all those mayte worshipping songs. But "the holy river" is absolutely beautiful. Disc 3 is the winner on this album Disc 2 is my favourite! I love every song on it! Big co-sign. Disc II is awesome! I don't see them as "Mayte worshipping" songs either, but just beautiful love songs that happened to be inspired by the love he had for her at the time. [Edited 1/22/05 13:49pm] The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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PurpleKnight said: Lodger said: Disc 2 is my favourite! I love every song on it! Big co-sign. Disc II is awesome! I don't see them as "Mayte worshipping" songs either, but just beautiful love songs that happened to be inspired by the love he had for her at the time. 
Joint 2 Joint as a "Mayte worshipping" song!  | |
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PurpleKnight said: Lodger said: Disc 2 is my favourite! I love every song on it! Big co-sign. Disc II is awesome! I don't see them as "Mayte worshipping" songs either, but just beautiful love songs that happened to be inspired by the love he had for her at the time.: For how many years have you been listening to Prince? Your top 10 choices were horrible too! | |
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Umm how were they horrible? Purple Rain, Beautiful Ones, etc. are horrible?!
Here's my list again, and why I picked each one. 1.) Purple Rain-The definitive Prince song to me. Magical, somber, wise, and in the end, powerfully uplifting. 2.) The Beautiful Ones-Beautifully haunting and inspired. The perfect song to sum up romantic desire and frustration. His rant at the end is one of the most memorable, emotionally driven moments of any Prince song ever. 3.) Gold-An absolute adrenaline rush. A song that not only sums up Prince's 90's career and fight with WB perfectly, but one that completley lifts you up and fills you with positive energy. That guitar solo at the end? Devastating. 4.) The Love We Make-Simply beautiful. Very powerful, poignant message full of spirituality and hope. 5.) Kiss-The quintessential feel-good song for self-esteem. Irresistably catchy and fun; one of his absolutely perfect pop songs. This song is easily one of Prince's most likeable, charming tunes. 6.) When Doves Cry-Unique, brilliant, innovative, and easy to relate to. No bassline and almost no emoting in the chorus? Risky stuff, but it works perfectly. A truly perfect pop song; totally addictive. 7.) Sometimes It Snows In April-A heart touching ballad with wise lyrics that perfectly sum up the pain of loss and the healing that eventually comes with it. I honestly can't think of a more healing song upon losing someone you love than this. It's incredibly gentle and therapeutic. 8.) I Love U But I Don't Trust U Anymore-What song sums up mistrust better than this? IMO This is the best piano ballad he's ever written. He's so obviously in pain during this song, and it's a heart wrenching, hauntingly sad song as a result. 9.) Adore-Pure romantic bliss. Gorgeous in every way. 10.) The Question of U-Has one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard in a Prince song. A classic ballad with a haunting sound to it throughout. I love the little production touches to this one too. [Edited 1/22/05 16:56pm] The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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Disc III takes it all for me. "Slave," "Face Down," "My Computer," "One of Us," "Style," and "New World" rocks my bedroom silly. Ooh, little darlin' if you're
free 4 a couple of hours (Free 4 a couple of hours) If U ain't busy 4 the next 7 years (Next 7 years) Say, let's pretend we're married and go all night | |
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i love this album , it shoulda been called ,.... the prince loves mayte album.  | |
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It's not like Disc II is full of songs like "The Joy of Mayte" or something.
Songs like Soul Sanctuary and Let's Have a Baby are beautiful love songs that can be appreciated by anyone in love. The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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PurpleKnight said: It's not like Disc II is full of songs like "The Joy of Mayte" or something.
Songs like Soul Sanctuary and Let's Have a Baby are beautiful love songs that can be appreciated by anyone in love. style is mayte in the shower ! the look in a pregnant womans eyes ! friendloversistermotherwife ! sex in the summer (with baby gregory's ultrasound hearbeat) ! betcha by gooly wow ! the holy river ! la la la la la means i love you ! the prince loves mayte album !!!! | |
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One of my faves! Definately unerrated. Did you order a pizza ma'am? Prince- UTCM | |
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its only ever put down by the org
the media fuckin loved this album..it got universally great reviews | |
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danielboon said: PurpleKnight said: It's not like Disc II is full of songs like "The Joy of Mayte" or something.
Songs like Soul Sanctuary and Let's Have a Baby are beautiful love songs that can be appreciated by anyone in love. style is mayte in the shower ! the look in a pregnant womans eyes ! friendloversistermotherwife ! sex in the summer (with baby gregory's ultrasound hearbeat) ! betcha by gooly wow ! the holy river ! la la la la la means i love you ! the prince loves mayte album !!!! Friend/Lover, la la la..., Sex in the Summer (oh so what, it uses the heartbeat, that doesn't mean the song itself is Mayte specific), Betcha by Golly..., The Holy River, can easily be related to as universal love songs. The line "the look in a pregnant woman's eyes" Mayte specific? Oh right, cause it's not like any other woman's ever been pregnant. The point is, just cause they're about Mayte doesn't mean they can't be easily applied to your average person, cause he hardly ever mentions Mayte by name. It'd be different if he was constantly saying stuff in those songs like "Mayte, you're my soul sanctuary" or whatever, but he doesn't, so it's left open to ppl who are in love in general most of the time. The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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I Have Yet 2 C Somebody's Somebody!!!! This Is My Fav. On All 3 Of The Cdz Along Wit:
Curious Child Damned If  Do
Betcha By Golly Wow Soul Sanctuary The Holy River But I Do Really LOVE Emancipation  [Edited 1/22/05 21:13pm] Sumtimez It Snowz In April
Joy y don't u love me baby joy y can't u love me baby Joy come on and love me baby joy in repetition | |
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dawn74 said: For how many years have you been listening to Prince? Your top 10 choices were horrible too! 15 years + Horrible? If you think those Prince songs are horrible then you've got nothing to do with the Man's music Mr. "The" Fan! Go back to those nomad kids in Morocco!  | |
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PurpleKnight said: Umm how were they horrible? Purple Rain, Beautiful Ones, etc. are horrible?!
Here's my list again, and why I picked each one. 1.) Purple Rain-The definitive Prince song to me. Magical, somber, wise, and in the end, powerfully uplifting. 2.) The Beautiful Ones-Beautifully haunting and inspired. The perfect song to sum up romantic desire and frustration. His rant at the end is one of the most memorable, emotionally driven moments of any Prince song ever. 3.) Gold-An absolute adrenaline rush. A song that not only sums up Prince's 90's career and fight with WB perfectly, but one that completley lifts you up and fills you with positive energy. That guitar solo at the end? Devastating. 4.) The Love We Make-Simply beautiful. Very powerful, poignant message full of spirituality and hope. 5.) Kiss-The quintessential feel-good song for self-esteem. Irresistably catchy and fun; one of his absolutely perfect pop songs. This song is easily one of Prince's most likeable, charming tunes. 6.) When Doves Cry-Unique, brilliant, innovative, and easy to relate to. No bassline and almost no emoting in the chorus? Risky stuff, but it works perfectly. A truly perfect pop song; totally addictive. 7.) Sometimes It Snows In April-A heart touching ballad with wise lyrics that perfectly sum up the pain of loss and the healing that eventually comes with it. I honestly can't think of a more healing song upon losing someone you love than this. It's incredibly gentle and therapeutic. 8.) I Love U But I Don't Trust U Anymore-What song sums up mistrust better than this? IMO This is the best piano ballad he's ever written. He's so obviously in pain during this song, and it's a heart wrenching, hauntingly sad song as a result. 9.) Adore-Pure romantic bliss. Gorgeous in every way. 10.) The Question of U-Has one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard in a Prince song. A classic ballad with a haunting sound to it throughout. I love the little production touches to this one too. [Edited 1/22/05 16:56pm]  Let's hope Prince will do another hits-tour in the USA then. | |
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PurpleKnight said: danielboon said: style is mayte in the shower ! the look in a pregnant womans eyes ! friendloversistermotherwife ! sex in the summer (with baby gregory's ultrasound hearbeat) ! betcha by gooly wow ! the holy river ! la la la la la means i love you ! the prince loves mayte album !!!! Friend/Lover, la la la..., Sex in the Summer (oh so what, it uses the heartbeat, that doesn't mean the song itself is Mayte specific), Betcha by Golly..., The Holy River, can easily be related to as universal love songs. The line "the look in a pregnant woman's eyes" Mayte specific? Oh right, cause it's not like any other woman's ever been pregnant. The point is, just cause they're about Mayte doesn't mean they can't be easily applied to your average person, cause he hardly ever mentions Mayte by name. It'd be different if he was constantly saying stuff in those songs like "Mayte, you're my soul sanctuary" or whatever, but he doesn't, so it's left open to ppl who are in love in general most of the time. r u in love with mayte ? , u mention her more than p does i'll stick by my thoughts thank you ! | |
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alxndrstff said: Why has no one mentioned My Computer?
Very true. The lyrics are awful - but this is a great track. | |
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Disck III rocks my boat!
I love creeping my friends out with The Human Body. New World is funky and also thought-provoking. Face Down is one of his best ever songs IMO (those strings, that sample... wow!)... I'd love him to do another dark, dance-inspired record like this disc. | |
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Only new fans (or folks w/ little taste) can claim this album as a favorite. It's got some nice moments but overall it's a weak album & doesn't hold up over time w/ all that fake ass instrumentation. PLEEZE...   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CalhounSq said: Only new fans (or folks w/ little taste) can claim this album as a favorite. It's got some nice moments but overall it's a weak album & doesn't hold up over time w/ all that fake ass instrumentation. PLEEZE...
you're a snob.....but I agree with you! | |
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CalhounSq said: Only new fans (or folks w/ little taste) can claim this album as a favorite. It's got some nice moments but overall it's a weak album & doesn't hold up over time w/ all that fake ass instrumentation. PLEEZE...
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha hilarious !!! | |
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dawn74 said: PurpleKnight said: Umm how were they horrible? Purple Rain, Beautiful Ones, etc. are horrible?!
Here's my list again, and why I picked each one. 1.) Purple Rain-The definitive Prince song to me. Magical, somber, wise, and in the end, powerfully uplifting. 2.) The Beautiful Ones-Beautifully haunting and inspired. The perfect song to sum up romantic desire and frustration. His rant at the end is one of the most memorable, emotionally driven moments of any Prince song ever. 3.) Gold-An absolute adrenaline rush. A song that not only sums up Prince's 90's career and fight with WB perfectly, but one that completley lifts you up and fills you with positive energy. That guitar solo at the end? Devastating. 4.) The Love We Make-Simply beautiful. Very powerful, poignant message full of spirituality and hope. 5.) Kiss-The quintessential feel-good song for self-esteem. Irresistably catchy and fun; one of his absolutely perfect pop songs. This song is easily one of Prince's most likeable, charming tunes. 6.) When Doves Cry-Unique, brilliant, innovative, and easy to relate to. No bassline and almost no emoting in the chorus? Risky stuff, but it works perfectly. A truly perfect pop song; totally addictive. 7.) Sometimes It Snows In April-A heart touching ballad with wise lyrics that perfectly sum up the pain of loss and the healing that eventually comes with it. I honestly can't think of a more healing song upon losing someone you love than this. It's incredibly gentle and therapeutic. 8.) I Love U But I Don't Trust U Anymore-What song sums up mistrust better than this? IMO This is the best piano ballad he's ever written. He's so obviously in pain during this song, and it's a heart wrenching, hauntingly sad song as a result. 9.) Adore-Pure romantic bliss. Gorgeous in every way. 10.) The Question of U-Has one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard in a Prince song. A classic ballad with a haunting sound to it throughout. I love the little production touches to this one too. [Edited 1/22/05 16:56pm] Let's hope Prince will do another hits-tour in the USA then.Only three of my choices are actually hits. And if most of the rest are fan faves, maybe thats cause, oh I don't know, they're amazing? The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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