scottgcoleman said:

Well i have my copy ordered from play.com, really good price.

jone70 said:

Very good question. My top three are SOTT, Parade and TRC. I'm all for experimental Prince rather than pop Prince.

Alexandernvrmind said:

Nobody is denying the fact that he's been spreading the good word for his entire career. It's the manner in which he does it that has become problematic.

PS - In reference to laurarichardson's presumptuous (and pretty ignorant) comment about athiest fans hearing "what they want to hear": I am a believer and I'm proud of it; but even I have been put off by P's preachiness of late.

Papaj said:

Good 2 hear! My dad asked me to burn hima copy of "Fury" after seeing Prince a the BRITS. lol

NewFunk said:

That's what I wanted to hear.

Those three would all be in my top 5 and I'm especially glad you mentioned TRC as one of your favourites. How would you compare 3121 with specifically TRC?

Sorry, I realise we're pouncing on you here and being pretty demanding.

Thanks for the reviews, people! This has gotten me quite excited!

Militant said:

You missed a Black woman.
[Edited 2/19/06 7:08am]

Alexandernvrmind said:

I agree with what you say, Controversy is what got me hooked, and the lords prayer is very prominent. From the very beginning as a Prince fan it has been very clear that the guy was religious, and that’s a good thing.
Love is God, God is good. We get it,
But c'mon, you honestly don’t see the difference between that and RBC?, ok, we'll leave it at that.

I dont know what all this "return" shit is about ..... P has never been away ,i cant wait until the album is released BUT thats the same for every other album he's done in the 18 years ive been a fan.

Albums have come & dissapointed in places but on every 1 theres been at least glimpses of his genius BUT the fact that 3121 sounds like its gonna be plenty of genius does get me excited, musicology was weak mostly but even that had its moments .

Great review by the way & really looking 4ward 2 hearing the title track

Fauxie said:

No worries. I would be the same if I hadn't heard it!
I would say 3121, while experimental in parts, is nowhere near as avant-garde as TRC. 3121 is for all intents and purposes a POP record. And a very good one at that!

NewFunk said:

and there you have it...how can a believer be put off by another believers spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Its exactly what we are supossed to do as Christians. It is our duty unto GOD as mandated by the Bible. Lets end here because you are losing credibility on several fronts Enjoyed your review as a whole though and appreciate the feedback
[Edited 2/19/06 10:17am]

Militant said:

BRAVO!!! Thanks you for that Review. I am indeed, once again, excited about an upcoming Prince album! I know where you're coming from when you say it's his best work since Lovesexy!!! That TRULY was is last GREAT album(thought RBC ablum was almost as inventive).

I can only hope I can feel the same way you do after listening to it, but I'm hopeful because it appears we're on the same page!!

Thanks again for your Review!

homeandmantel said:

again it is not the message from TRC but the quality/kind of music which is the turnoff (not too me but to many of you)

"Thunder all through the night....promise to see Jesus in the morning light...take my hand it will be alright...come on save your soul tonight!"

He hasn't changed a bit as far as that is concerned

AlphabetST1977 said:

Dude or Dudette...

He might not have ever been gone completely, but Prince hans't been my version of Prince in a VERY VERY long time!!! You know, the one that actually made a name for himself back in the 80's...the one that made him a Musical Legend!

And "Positivity...YES", I understand when it comes to personal perception about what someone likes or dislikes, it's all relative anyway.

Alexandernvrmind said:

There's a big difference between spreading the word and being an arrogant and closed-minded browbeater. As a believer, I get furious when I hear fellow Christians rant that "you'll go to hell if you don't...." as if they are in tune with every decision God makes. All that does is turn people AWAY from God, and therefore it ultimately undermines their attempt to "save people".

GoldiesParade said:

lol, I'm right with you here GP!

Fauxie said:

I heard the album after it got mastered. he changed Streets of Panama to Fury, which is good. I thought that track was lame.

This sounds like the final list.\
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newpowergeneration said:

Whose hair is that in your avatar?

Hey man, those cats are just speculating.
Prince has always been the prince not the king.
IN MY OPINION btw LOL

littlemissG said:

Erm, mine...

I thought Black Sweat was supposed to have a longer version.

I seem to remember how crazy you all got over how great you thought Musicology was, then I listen to it and think it is weak, so I will not hold out for greatness, until I hear the record my damn self.

Moonbeam said:

I don't think I've told you this in a while, but...I LOVE YOU

endorphin74 said:

I love you too!

Based on the reviews I am hearing this album seems to be in the same family as Gold, Rave, Emancipation, Diamonds and pearls and Musicology. While I do enjoy these albums, you can tell that Prince is definitely gunning for the pop charts. As opposed to more underground sounding albums, like TRC,The Black Album, N.E.W.S and Chaos and Disorder. What I think I miss are albums that show he is commercially viable yet still hold true to his artistic integrity. Albums with pop sensibility but at the same time makes an artistic statement. For example ATWIAD, SOTT, UTMC, 1999, Prince, Purple Rain.


I think their are jewels on every Prince album in my opinion. I notice that P's diversity seems to be a double edge sword at times. Everybody comes to expect something different. I have to hear this record for myself. I just hope it all doesn't sound like he is desperately trying to have a hit like certain moments on Rave and Emancipation. You know.. I hope it doesn't sound forced.

Im pretty xcited that this could be Prince's biggest album in years. Here's what Ive thought of his stuff since leaving WB

Emancipation: Had some great songs, but was also way overblown with shit. Results would have been better if he made it 1 disc, hell, even 2 discs- 2 out of 5

New Power Soul: This just sucked. Nuff said- 1.5 out of 5(only cause of The One, Come On and Wasted Kisses)

Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic: Could have been a good pop album, but it's too inconsistant. Half the CD is on the spot, and the other half isnt as lucky- 2.5 out of 5

The Rainbow Children: Was there musically, but way over its head lyrically- 2.5/3 out of5)

Musicology: Actually, a good return to form. Not terribly original and not a total bang, but a good way to announce your return - 3.5/4 out of 5

And with 3121, this could be Prince's official comeback to outstanding albums

Moonbeam said:

again nothing has changed...I thinks its pathetic that not one of you have addressed the quality of music but keep reverting back TRC as an example of him "browbeating"

Absolutely nothing has changed with Prince. He is what he is. Love GOD, Love Sex, & Party

Moonbeam said:

How in the heck can you be a believer and say this ==> There's a big difference between spreading the word and being an arrogant and closed-minded browbeater. As a believer, I get furious when I hear fellow Christians rant that "you'll go to hell if you don't...." as if they are in tune with every decision God makes

You might be believer in GOD but clearly you are not a Christian which means you believe Jesus is the son of GOD and died on the cross for your sins. So go ahead and believe what you want but don't try and pass yourself off as some kind of open minded Christian because there is no such thing. You either believe it or you don't. Sorry to burst your open minded bubble
[Edited 2/19/06 15:43pm]

Alexandernvrmind said:

1. I'm happy to call myself a Christian, thank you very much. Based on your logic, I could just as easily say that you are "not a Christian" because I disagree with you casting judgment about someone you have never met, but I'm not going to go that route.

2. I don't believe God is one of fear, and the whole "hell, fire and brimstone" speeches don't convert anyone. Quite the contrary- they are a deterrent. It's possible to lead by example instead of resorting to scare tactics and rhetoric that non-Christians don't adhere to in the first place, you know. I have several friends who don't hold Christian beliefs and were against the whole idea of Christianity because of such messages being repeatedly regurgitated. If someone came beating down your door extolling the virtues of some other religion (let's use Shinto as an example), and told you that you were a "Banished One" unless you chose to convert, how do you think that you would react?

3. The fact that you feel that Christianity and having an open mind are mutually exclusive makes me very sad.

Moonbeam said:

like I said your no Christian...how can you have an open mind when the very nature of Christianity is to aknowledge Christ as the son of GOD and the worlds savior. Sorry your sob story won't work on me. You either believe it or you don't. There is no open mind and just try picking up your Bible instead of believing what you chose to believe because its right there. Lastly lets step away from Christianity for a moment and lets talk about Islam or Judaism and think about what your saying about having an open mind? Its absurd and peopl of those faiths would say the same things I am saying to you now. You either believe or you don't. Clearly by you having an open mind means you don't believe in anything related to being a Christian. Heck it appears to me that you don't even know what that is

Alexandernvrmind said:

And let's not 4get LET'S GO CRAZY. Prince told Chris Rock that LGC was a song about God and Satan. Let's Go Crazy let's get nuts (4 God). R we gonna let the de-elevator (the devil/Satan) break us down? Oh No. Let's go.

All Prince had 2 do was change a few lyrics and this song would easily fit into the Christian/Gospel category. I love it.