I have to disagree. Many around here were very vocal about they're displeasure with "Musicology". There seems to be far fewer posts about "hating" 3121, then there were for "hating" Musicology.

So I joined the org as Musicology's buzz had died down, so I was just curious, was the excitement at the org this strong when Musicology's release was nearing? or was it stronger? or is 3121's hype on the org strongest? Details please!

I wasn't on the org prior to the release of Musicology, but from a public perception there seems to be a MUCH bigger buzz around 3121.

EVERYONE is talking about the SNL performance.

Black Sweat is a surefire HIT, especially with the video.

Fury alone is better than anything on Musicology album.

3121 is going to be awesome!

I see it like this, Musicology was for the non-fans. There were also big events to reintroduce P to the mainstream (2004 Grammy's and RRHOF). Plus who can forget the tour. The fans were still divided and it got worse as the months went on.

3121 is for us. It feels like this is for all of those who've stuck with him. Look at the responses from the songs we've heard already. The fans are loving at least one song from what's been heard, There is just something different about this. We're all for the most part unified that we're excited about 3121 and I haven't seen that since the 90's. I hope Prince goes everywhere with this project.

The Musicology Hype Machine really kicked into gear when Prince rocked the Grammy Awards. The next day this website was swamped with newbies and really slow moving. Still, even then, you had a lot of nay sayers stalking that it was Prince resting on his laurels and that he'd never sell out USA arenas on the tour, blah blah blah.

This time, it seems like people, in general, are more optimistic and upbeat about the new album. However, as I have said before, I can see alot of people flipping and fronting like they never were geeked for "3121". It has happened with many many many Prince albums.

purplecam said:

possibly..i see the difference as musicology relied on his legacy to generate hype..this album is relying on his current music..could make all the difference..

and them 7 golden tickets to the chocolate factor are a huge incentive for folks to buy tons of albums..huge move on prince's camps part..whoever thought of that deserves a lifetime of chocolate.

its official..im excited about this release..

somebody burn this statement onto laurarichards forehead so she will calm the f*ck down..

I have to disagree. Many around here were very vocal about they're displeasure with "Musicology". There seems to be far fewer posts about "hating" 3121, then there were for "hating" Musicology.

No doubt in a few months/years from now people will be dissing the whole project - the way everyone is dissing Musicology at the moment.

5 reasons why there is more buzz surrounding 3121:

1) There are a lot of newer fans who jumped on the bandwagon in 2004 and have since become "real" fans and joined the org . Before Musicology, Prince was still somewhat a forgotten artist. In many ways, the buzz around 3121 can be solely put down to the success of Musicology.

2) In early 2004, a lot of us more experienced fans were skeptical about a "commercial comeback". He hadn't really produced a successfull radio friendly album in a long time (not that that was a bad thing). The hype around Musicology grew as more people jumped on board, whereas now everyone is already on board and waiting for the captains orders!

3) It will be almost 2 years since he last released an album. 2005 was his least productive year on record so everyone is keen to hear what he's been up to.

4) "Te Amo Corozon" was released well in advance of the album. This may have given more time for people to specuate and anticipate the album (similar to the way "Gett Off" was released well in advance of Diamonds & Pearls). From memory, the lead single "Musicology" was only released a few weeks before the album and tour kicked off.

5) Judging by the first four songs we've heard now ("Te Amo", "Black Sweat", "BLB" and "Fury") it's obvious that 3121 is going to be a real mixed bag of treats. Maybe everyone is excited because they know there will be something for everyone.

Still, don't get too excited by "the buzz". No doubt in a few months/years from now people will be dissing the whole project - the way everyone is dissing Musicology at the moment. It happens every time. If my memory serves me correctly, most orgers were really happy with Musicology when it first came out.
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I have to disagree. Many around here were very vocal about they're displeasure with "Musicology". There seems to be far fewer posts about "hating" 3121, then there were for "hating" Musicology.

SexyBeautifulOne said:

yeha..now that Black Sweat and BL&B and Fury have been heard. Lots of hatin going on with Te Amo Coroyawn.

superspaceboy said:

wha what? tori amos had a cow?

sosgemini said:

and that cow had a Black Sweater on.