wasitgood4u said:

Raphy said in his article that suprisingly TAC fits very well in the album cuz it thought it would not be the case before listening to 3121.

BeautifulFrance said:

Thanks - so does "ne cloche pas" means something like "does not clash"?

wasitgood4u said:

Yes mate. In the sense that this tune fits perfectly in 3121 while Raphy was expecting the opposite.

Something interesting in Raphy's review of 3121 is the way he sums up his impressions after the listening session:
"I put everybody at rest, 3121 is a good record, nothing to be ashamed of, and far from TAC.
Is it better than Musicology ? Yes, I think so (for those who are obsessed with comparisons)
Is it a shock like Prince's best past records when he revolutionized music ? No.
Is it a Rave number 2 ? No.
Is it a good record to have fun on the dancefloor for our party scheduled on the 19th of march (if we get 3121 in time) ? yes yes and YES"

That's what I'm expecting for this album rather than jumping to conclusions like "it is his best stuff since Lovesexy".
A good fun album a lot more consistent, coherent and with a far better production than on Musicology and Rave. That's what seems to be logical to expect after having read the first reviews.

On a different note, I have read another french review and the guy was basically saying 3121 wad going from Prince at his best to Prince at his worst. Lolita is a terrible tune according to him (it is the 3d person I have read reviews from who says that now).
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Do you have any links to more reviews?

calldapplwondery83 said:

http://www.schkopi.com/forum/

There are 3 of them (in french only) there in the section 3121 and then at the top spoilers link.

Thanks!

I will now try to get back 5-6 years and remember SOME French from school!

Could you summarize what the poster "doinel" wrote in his/her review? Unfortunately, my French is limited to "Je m'apelle ...", "Je suis fatigué" and "Avez vous un crayon?" at the moment. And the Babelfish translation isn't good for anything than a good laugh, either.

calldapplwondery83 said:

According to him, the album starts and finishes extremely well with two extraordinary tunes. He thinks the 3121 track is amazing and that get on the Boat is incredibly funky.
But he thinks that there are a few awful tracks on 3121 as well, Lolita being one of them. He thinks Prince is trying a bit too much to please people who like Dance music and R&B on this album.
In fact he has mixed feelings about the album. He goes from one extreme to another.
But like all the other reviewers, he agrees this album is a lot more challenging musically than Musicology.

This reviewer is not as precise as others have been. Moreover he is acting like a moron, a real show off. You know some guy who "has seen it all". He writes like a journalist from the NME. So even if you were fluent in french you would hardly understand.

Now this does not mean he is not right about the album...
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BeautifulFrance said:

He is far from being right as Lolita is a fantastic funky tune with a great melody. Instant hit.

Papaj said:

I'm gonna wait and see but I really hope you're right.

BeautifulFrance said:

You do not have to like everything Prince releases but 3121 is a musical tour de force to me I would love to listen to it again

Papaj said:

Not too much time to wait now mate !

BeautifulFrance said:

Now that's as debatable as the quality of NPS!


Thanks for the summary!

calldapplwondery83 said:

You're welcome my friend !

or maybe it's the day he's going to change his name back to the Symbol. LOLOL. Sorry, had to throw that one in.

I think just from listening to Fury and Black Sweat that 3121 is going to be a good album. I truly thought that the album was going to be a major disappointment because Te Amo Corazon wasn't really shocking me that much (although now I'm feeling it). There's just going to be lots of variety all over the record just from looking at the various interviews and reviews. I just preordered my copy today!
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PurpleKnight said:

I'd give TAC 3.5-4 - definitely better than the bland BLAB, BS, on the other hand is a definite 4-4.5 - the fact that it leaves you wanting more is part of what's so tantalizing!

PurpleKnight said:

Spot on!

I guess I would give BLAB 3.5/5. If he had recorded it with live drums, it'd be 4/5. You know, unless you do something extraordinary with drum programming that cannot be done with live drums, just kick it real.

This album will be shit-hot, and you do know what an irreconcilable pessimist I am! It will be great, awesome, fantastic. Even Zelaira couldn't possibly describe its greatness.

THIS IS THE RECORD THAT WILL SWIPE THE FLOOR WITH SOTT.

Tell 'em!

PurpleKnight said:

if TAC is the weakest track on the album I'll be very happy more than likely , I'm hoping the general quality of the music is on a par with Fury and BS and theyre not the best 2 tracks amongst a sea of mediocre music.

I will be as excited for '3121,' as much as I was when "Sign 'O' The Times" came out on 12"...

ONLY when "Black Sweat" is released in the form of an extended version.

Until then, my ass is sittin' down till 3/21 (err, 3/17 )






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PurpleKnight said:

Yeah I agree, it's not gonna be a radical departure from Musicology, but it is
better. Plus it does have the welcome return of some Camille-style electro funk.

In through the gates, knock on the door
Leave your clothes in a pile on the floor
Take ur pick from the Japanese robes and sandals
Drink champagne from a glass with chocolate handles

Don't u wanna come? 3121
Gonna b so much fun 3121
That's where the party b 3121
U can come if u want 2, but u can never leave!

BorisFishpaw said:

Have you heard the album, Boris? Or are you going by "what you've been told"?

Peace, David

PurpleKnight said:

AMEN!