This thread will be controversial, but HELL... that's me!

OVERATED STUFF!

Lovesexy (album/era)

This album is overated by fans in my opinion... obviously songs such as Alphabet St. & Annastesai are great! but there are also songs such as Dance On, I Wish U Heaven, Positivity etc... which i don't like. And i hate the front cover! and i think the whole Lovesexy era is overated by fans!


The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker & Condition of the heart

I don't get it... i don't like these songs, all fans praise them as classics and i just don't see it. None of them are catchy and both lack a great melody in my opinion... BORING...


For You (album

It isn't THAT bad... but, compared to the "prince" album it sucks... no real hit's. Poor melodies in most songs except i'm yours, S&W and Crazy You.


Parade Era

YUK!... i hate the gay outfits and all the screeching. It makes Prince look like a "pop star" rather than a serious musician. (However songs such as Girls and Boys & Kiss are AWESOME!!)

Thieves in the temple

Sucks...



UNDERATED STUFF

Musicology (the song)

This song is TOO funky! right from the "eeuwh" at the start... right to the finish! just listen to the beat and the funk... GROOOOVY!

Musicology album

Nearly a CLASSIC in my opinion... it has everything, pop/funk/jazz/rock & roll/ballads... what's not to like?

Uptown

I know most fans like this song... but it doesn't get the respect it deserves in my opinion. Most of you say that Head is better... and i TOTALLY dissagree... UPTOWN ROCKS!


My Name Is Prince

Just listen to the lyrics of all the verses... one of the best in y opinion!


The Hits The B Sides

May of you have been moaning about this package... it is the BEST greatest hits album by anyone ever!! it appeals to non fans because of the hits... and it appeals to the hardcore fans because ofthe B-Sides... SHOW SOME RESPECT lol

Don't hurt me
[Edited 8/11/05 8:24am]

GoldenGlove said:

GoldenGlove said:

Huh. My record collection must really suck then. Instrumentals, you know... who'd listen to them?

You asking for a beat down by saying the following:

GoldenGlove said:

This thread...

Dood, go play on kellyclarkson.org but statements like this are not helpful to anyone.

You obviously don't GET Prince...

funkylust said:

OH NO YOU DON'T!! lol, Prince is a bigger inspiration to me than anyone in the world. I own ALL his albums and i am a HUGE fan... i just don't like ALL his stuff, that's all...

GoldenGlove said:

dude, how can you NOT like parade?!

MashedPotatoKid said:

I don't like the "era" "image" but most of the songs are awesome!!

GoldenGlove said:

parade shows are gay-pop

satanass said:

This is sad... but i kinda have to agree. some of it is funky but i don't like the image.

GoldenGlove said:

the whole parade era was when prince was at his peak. he couldn't put a foot wrong. after all if doesn't matter what he looks like or what hes doing, it just matters how good the music is.

parade, the tour and album are underrated if anything. just listen to the album. so many genres and styles i don't think there is anyone else EVER who could have made that album it is just the peak of popular music!

and what was so gay bout parade?

MashedPotatoKid said:

probably jerome among 3000 other things

why prince didnt like parade album and he thought he did it 2 fast?

satanass said:

he said once he wasn't particularly proud of it and i think if you take each track one by one there isn't as much magic as the whole album as one product. just the whole flow and aura of the album was brilliant. the fact he recorded it and then released it straight away ( didn't sit on it like gold experience) made sure the album was kept to the bare minimum no overproduction but clean, clear n concise.
after all it was only the soundtrack to utcm.

Overrated:

Lady Cab Driver
Girls & Boys
Sign o the Times (the song)
Call My Name

Underrated:

Musicology
Chaos & Disorder (album)
Come (album)
Jam of the Year

andyman91 said:

Moderators!

Can you please do something about this.

funkylust said:

Do something about what?... you expect them to change my taste in music? i bet my guitar that i am a bigger fan that U.

GoldenGlove said:

Song, but tour may qualify as well.

Overrated:

What Do U Want Me To Do?
Right Back Here In My Arms
Call My Name
The Batman Soundtrack

Underrated:

The Jill Jones CD
Chaos & Disorder (album)
Xpectation (album)
The Love We Make

Overrated:

Purple Rain (THE SONG!)
Dirty Mind era
Batdance

Underrated:

Alot of the 90's stuff
especially Come, Graffiti Bridge, Gold Experience, and Crystal Ball
and the song The One

GoldenGlove said:

Ok, won't hurt, but um, if you don't mind me asking, when did you start listening to P's music?

The Most overated prince song ever is Adore
Album- Lovesexy

Underated album

song
automatic

I think the most underrated is the Truth album. I think it being packaged with Crystal Ball is part of the reason for this. However, there are some gems on that album - Man In A Uniform (so sexy and funky), Don't Play Me and One of Your Tears (sooooo sultry).


The Symbol album was also underrated. Sans the rap, there are some incredible songs on there, among them, the most underrated 3 Chains of Gold. That song is a rock opera and the guitar is masterful!

again, newbies....
Let me guess, I bet you liked the N'Stync a few years back!

tricky2 said:

FUCK THAT! i like real music. lol

tricky2 said:

I don't know who you're talking to Tricky2, but I am 30 years old and have been a Prince fan since I was 8 - that's 22 years. I am not a newbie. I have most of his official releases (couldn't do Chaos) and a lot of other stuff too. I thought about the questions and this is what came to mind at the time. My choices are very underrated, and as a musician I understand the complexity of the music there. Most of Prince's older stuff receives praise, but people like you who ignore the newer stuff have missed some great music. It's not all great - but they are some magical moments. Stop being such a Prince snob. I hate how certain Prince fans think that if they name bootlegs, rare mixes or anything pre-Purple Rain that they're somehow superior to people who like anything else. People like what they like.