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What is Prince's most complex album? I really would have to say that 1999 and Sign O The Times would have to be in many respects two of the most complex projects Prince has ever done. But, since SOTT is his most ecelectic and ambitious album, I would have to say 1999 would be the most complex album of his career. The songs are more vivid and the production is more industrial, raw, fresh, and crisp. On 1999, the synthesizers, drum machines, and multi-tracking play a major part on the album because he knows how to shape and blend every sound and note to make it fresh and inventive. So, what is Prince's most complex album to you? [Edited 4/28/05 19:01pm] Check me out and add me on:
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thanks2joniandu said: The Rainbow Children
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the rainbow children is the most complex.
but xcpectations and news is complex. some of his work on sheila e. albums is very complex. | |
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There's nothing complex about n.e.w.s | |
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I don't know...Controversy. Could be I have sentinmental value attached to that period. Then again I would have to give coodles to TRC, it fulfilled that anticipation I normally feel when buying a Prince album/CD. | |
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Anyone who's ever looked at a Prince songbook knows that all his songs are complex, with only a few exeptions. | |
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lilgish said: There's nothing complex about n.e.w.s
Give it a few more listens, and it's complexity might become apparent. Life it ain't real funky unless you got that orgPop. | |
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silverchild said: I really would have to say that 1999 and Sign O The Times would have to be in many respects two of the most complex projects Prince has ever done. But, since SOTT is his most ecelectic and ambitious album, I would have to say 1999 would be the most complex album of his career. The songs are more vivid and the production is more industrial, raw, fresh, and crisp. On 1999, the synthesizers, drum machines, and multi-tracking play a major part on the album because he knows how to shape and blend every sound and note to make it fresh and inventive. So, what is Prince's most complex album to you?
[Edited 4/28/05 19:01pm] Lovesexy. | |
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sabaisabai said: lilgish said: There's nothing complex about n.e.w.s
Give it a few more listens, and it's complexity might become apparent. will do, but it ain't jazz. | |
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Well, y'all, think about it...what was the one album HE DIDN'T WANT RELEASED?
THE BLACK ALBUM!...So THAT stands alone as his most complex...dude had to battle his own demons on whether to release or not...now THAT'S some COMPLEX SHIT right there! Desire, it covers our faces
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Undoubtedly, Parade and then perhaps TRC. With Parade, so many sounds and instruments are blended together perfectly. | |
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I think His most complex album would be the unreleased 3LP version of "Crystal Ball"! 
Rebirth Of The Flesh Play In The Sunshine Housequake The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker It Starfish And Coffee Slow Love Hot Thing Crystal Ball If I Was Your Girlfriend Rockhard In A Funky Place The Ball Joy In Repetition Strange Relationship I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man Shockadelica Good Love Forever In My Life Sign O' The Times The Cross Adore It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Night  | |
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xpertluva said: Undoubtedly, Parade and then perhaps TRC. With Parade, so many sounds and instruments are blended together perfectly.
i was going to say the exact same quote, always felt that about Parade its got soo much depth although Around the world desrves a mention too. | |
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It depends on what you mean by "complex"...
Thick, layered arrangements? Unusual sounds and instrumentation? Intriguing melodies and chord progressions? Irregular song structures? Difficult instrumental performances? "Deep" lyrical topics? Strange emotional expressions? ? ? | |
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easily the rainbow children. | |
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The Rainbow Children.
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8up said: Anyone who's ever looked at a Prince songbook knows that all his songs are complex, with only a few exeptions.
There are LOTS of exceptions. Don't act like Prince for a long time (and still) didn't make music to just dance to. Even his ballads can be whimsical and not really deep (baklava, anyone?). I would say that only a part of his music/lyrics is complex. Nothing wrong with a good funk-rump every now and then. | |
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But still, can you define what "complex" is, really?
Or at least explain why you choose a particular album... [Edited 4/29/05 5:54am] | |
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Parade, Lovesexy, TRC and Xpectation | |
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7salles said: Parade, Lovesexy, TRC and Xpectation
Must say with the one Xception, this is probably the most accurate account so far IMHO
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RealMusician said: But still, can you define what "complex" is, really?
Or at least explain why you choose a particular album... [Edited 4/29/05 5:54am] complex = not simple!!! | |
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DreZone said: 7salles said: Parade, Lovesexy, TRC and Xpectation
Must say with the one Xception, this is probably the most accurate account so far IMHO
'dre I have to admit i haven't heard much of Xpectation, but i heard some bits and i think i remember it's has lots of "complex" moments. At least compared some other albums. but what am i saying? i never even heard the full thing. hehe | |
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i'd say parade and lovesexy. | |
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Musicology!!! |
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RealMusician said: It depends on what you mean by "complex"...
Thick, layered arrangements? Unusual sounds and instrumentation? Intriguing melodies and chord progressions? Irregular song structures? Difficult instrumental performances? "Deep" lyrical topics? Strange emotional expressions? ? ? Ok, see...now you got me all fucked up LOL! Desire, it covers our faces
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SPOOKYGAS said: Musicology!!!
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I would have to say, the symbol CD.
It touches more than one musical style and the story has a lot going on. "Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth" | |
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The Rainbow Children and Emancipation
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TonyVanDam said: RealMusician said: But still, can you define what "complex" is, really?
Or at least explain why you choose a particular album... [Edited 4/29/05 5:54am] complex = not simple!!! Ok...so what's "simple" then? | |
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