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This is BY FAR my favorite Prince album. I can, easily listen to this album from beginning to end without skipping a single track. The Tony M raps don't even bother me at all on this disc. They are integrated into the music much better than on D&P and I look at them as just another ingredient in the mix. My Name Is Prince is the ultimate album opener for such an arrogant, boastful genius as Prince was during this period. From there on in it's a wild, fun, and funky ride through an amazing mix of styles all presented in a sexy, lush arrangement. In the same way that SOTT is great because of the minimalism, this albums succeeds in it's "throw-in-everything-including-the-kitchen-sink' approach to the performances and production. It manages to continue being fresh over the years because it provides so much for the ears! 
It stands with the best of Prince's efforts on every level, imo. I NEVER get tired of this disc. [Edited 3/15/06 0:41am] | |
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Huh. Everyone's taste is different, obviously. 
I think the Symbol album is terrific, and has some incredible music on it. | |
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NouveauDance said: Love 2 The 9's man, Love 2 The 9's
I know it gets knocked for the rapping in the 2nd half, but I don't find it bothers me, I like the change in the song, and the whole audition thing 'What sign you are?.... Stop sign!'..... etc This is a great song from beginning to the very end, imo. I, also, think the 2nd half of the song just takes the whole thing to a higher, trippy level. Good stuff! "Would u stay awake 4 14 hours, just listenin' to the grass grow?" | |
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Wow I didnt know there was so much love for it. What is my fam status. I am sorry it dosent work for me. Theres nothing landmark about sexy MF, take the Mf out of it you have a pretty standard 1950 style slick jazzy unremarkable pop tune.
Still he redeemed himself with Come and TGE lol 17 Years ago I made a commitment to Prince | |
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I agree. I do like certain cuts like 7, ...and God Created Woman, The Continental...but for the most part this album was a huge disappointment at the time and it still sucks ass. I liked Diamonds and Pearls MUCH more than this. Also 3 Chains o Gold has got to be THE worst piece of overproduced, overdramatic, Bohemian Rhapsody-rip off, flat out shit song the guy ever made. The only song that I hate more than this is the title track from Graffiti Bridge. This is the album that STOPPED me from being a Prince fan for awhile.[/quote]
THANK YOU, a gopod analysis of three chains of gold which is cod. I could imagine he would have to give them back after this crap 17 Years ago I made a commitment to Prince | |
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This is one of my favorite Prince albums! I played this CD to death back in 92/93.This album is truly inspired,with one killer track after another.The whole "rock soap opera" concept was very intriguing and it inspired Prince to write some really strong,memorable songs.The hypnotic "And God Created Woman" is one of the most amazing Prince songs ever...."Damn U" is just heavenly..."Sexy MF" is Prince at his baddest,the best James Brown-influenced song he's ever recorded...."Love 2 The 9's" is a wild rollercoaster ride of a song..."7" is a classic Prince pop gem,with one of the strongest choruses he's ever written...."The Continental" really should have been a single,it's one of Prince's most vibrant rock/funk jams.
Without question,this is the best album Prince recorded in the 90s.It kills everthing that came after,imo. | |
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jtfolden said: This is BY FAR my favorite Prince album. I can, easily listen to this album from beginning to end without skipping a single track. The Tony M raps don't even bother me at all on this disc. They are integrated into the music much better than on D&P and I look at them as just another ingredient in the mix.
I agree.Tony's raps don't bother me at all.In fact,I like the rap he does on "Sexy MF".This time around,his raps were integrated into the music much more effectively,so that his rhymes don't feel "pasted on" like they did on 'D&P'. | |
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DavidEye said: This is one of my favorite Prince albums! I played this CD to death back in 92/93.This album is truly inspired,with one killer track after another.The whole "rock soap opera" concept was very intriguing and it inspired Prince to write some really strong,memorable songs.The hypnotic "And God Created Woman" is one of the most amazing Prince songs ever...."Damn U" is just heavenly..."Sexy MF" is Prince at his baddest,the best James Brown-influenced song he's ever recorded...."Love 2 The 9's" is a wild rollercoaster ride of a song..."7" is a classic Prince pop gem,with one of the strongest choruses he's ever written...."The Continental" really should have been a single,it's one of Prince's most vibrant rock/funk jams.
Without question,this is the best album Prince recorded in the 90s.It kills everthing that came after,imo. I had to quote all of this because it's just so true for me, as well. I played this disc so much after release that my boyfriend could recite the track list in order, complete from beginning to end for ages afterwards... and he really is not fond of Prince at all. I think he likes two Prince songs in total - I Wish U Heaven and Call My Name. | |
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jtfolden said: NouveauDance said: Love 2 The 9's man, Love 2 The 9's
I know it gets knocked for the rapping in the 2nd half, but I don't find it bothers me, I like the change in the song, and the whole audition thing 'What sign you are?.... Stop sign!'..... etc This is a great song from beginning to the very end, imo. I, also, think the 2nd half of the song just takes the whole thing to a higher, trippy level. Good stuff! "Would u stay awake 4 14 hours, just listenin' to the grass grow?" "Love 2 The 9s" is so much fun,and really adventurous.This song is a wild rollercoaster ride! | |
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babynoz said: With the exception of Arrogance and The Flow, I love the hell outta this album.
3 Chains of Gold is off the chain! I love it! And 7? nuff said.  "The little 1 will escort u 2 the places within ur mind" | |
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tane1976 said: Theres been heaps of threads dissing half ok albums like Graffiti Bridge and Emancipation etc, but no one has looked at 1992's Symbol. I mean this album is seriously bad.
Grafitti Bridge at least has a few gems on it, but theres nothing on Symbol thats a gem. 7, Morning Papers and a couple of other songs are OK but the rest is a self indulgent experiment. The shit dated the moment it came out. The only reason it did fairly well was because of the hype caused by Diamonds and Pearls (Just like the ATWIAD sales figures caused by Purple Rain fans expecting Purple Rain II). U look at it theres hardly anything good on it. Theres no Joy in Repetition, The Holy River or Musicology type songs here. I mean 7 is a fairly average pop song and The Morning Papers is a fairly good soul ballad, but sandwiched in amongst the ok stuff is filler like Blue Light, Arrogance, The Flow, Damn u and to add to it some of the weakest Tony M raps this side of 1992. He kind of deserved it after he sacked the talented Rosie Gaines and Diamond and Pearl (Why kil a winning recipe man). The only 4 out of 5 song is my name is Prince, its a good starter, shame it goes downhill after that, aamzing how Prince got over the Victor nonsense afterwards. Sorry guyas but I got over this album in early 93. So do you agree and do you think Graffiti Bridge is Sign o the times compared to this self indulgent boondoggle.  Are you kidding? It´ like one of the best albums EVER!!! DAMN U, for example, is a complete masterpieceů for me!"When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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Totally disagree.
The  album is one of his best - top 5. | |
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DavidEye said: "And God Created Woman" is one of the most amazing Prince songs ever
I completely agree! I get chills when I listen to this song. My fave after SOV with 2th9s runnin up close  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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tane1976 said: Theres been heaps of threads dissing half ok albums like Graffiti Bridge and Emancipation etc, but no one has looked at 1992's Symbol. I mean this album is seriously bad.
Grafitti Bridge at least has a few gems on it, but theres nothing on Symbol thats a gem. 7, Morning Papers and a couple of other songs are OK but the rest is a self indulgent experiment. The shit dated the moment it came out. The only reason it did fairly well was because of the hype caused by Diamonds and Pearls (Just like the ATWIAD sales figures caused by Purple Rain fans expecting Purple Rain II). U look at it theres hardly anything good on it. Theres no Joy in Repetition, The Holy River or Musicology type songs here. I mean 7 is a fairly average pop song and The Morning Papers is a fairly good soul ballad, but sandwiched in amongst the ok stuff is filler like Blue Light, Arrogance, The Flow, Damn u and to add to it some of the weakest Tony M raps this side of 1992. He kind of deserved it after he sacked the talented Rosie Gaines and Diamond and Pearl (Why kil a winning recipe man). The only 4 out of 5 song is my name is Prince, its a good starter, shame it goes downhill after that, aamzing how Prince got over the Victor nonsense afterwards. Sorry guyas but I got over this album in early 93. So do you agree and do you think Graffiti Bridge is Sign o the times compared to this self indulgent boondoggle. I could NOT disagree with you more. That cd is TIGHT. To each his own I guess. | |
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I absolutely hate sweet baby  But I love what follows  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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there is some annoying album filler...like supa, i cant stand sweet baby..but i'd also add Blue Light and a couple others i cant really remember at the moment..
but other then that its a real fun album...the energy of it is awesome..i wish prince would be able to recapture that vibe on his more recent works. Space for sale... | |
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i think you otta go back to the crack pipe you fell off of and think again, this album rocks.
sure there are a few (very few) songs that dont measure up, but then every prince album does.. i think the prince police should lock your ass up, and throw away the key, and make you listen to yoko ohno for the rest of your life..... noituloveR lautiripS weN a fo gninwaD eht si sihT | |
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One of my all-time favorites -- his last truly great album IMHO, even though there's a bit of filler. | |
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Worst album by Prince ever - "Chaos & Dsorder" - the name speaks for itself and it was a purposely titled album as a direct slap in the face of WB and how they do business and anyone who thinks otherwise is freebasing still. Living to die and I'll die to live again - 360 degrees - comprehend | |
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StoneCrib said: Worst album by Prince ever - "Chaos & Dsorder" - the name speaks for itself and it was a purposely titled album as a direct slap in the face of WB and how they do business and anyone who thinks otherwise is freebasing still.
NO NO NO NO NO!!!!! C&D is one of my absolute favorite Prince albums. Starts off sockin you up and don't stop  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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StoneCrib said: Worst album by Prince ever - "Chaos & Dsorder" - the name speaks for itself and it was a purposely titled album as a direct slap in the face of WB and how they do business and anyone who thinks otherwise is freebasing still.
I might have to agree with this one as the worst from start to finish. | |
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The symbol album is one of my favorites. It's a must have on a road trip.
HATE DAAAAAYYYYYUUUUUMMMM U! Prince was drunk when he recorded that  1 Thessalonians 5:23 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: StoneCrib said: Worst album by Prince ever - "Chaos & Dsorder" - the name speaks for itself and it was a purposely titled album as a direct slap in the face of WB and how they do business and anyone who thinks otherwise is freebasing still.
NO NO NO NO NO!!!!! C&D is one of my absolute favorite Prince albums. Starts off sockin you up and don't stop Sorry, but it was trash and P knew it that's why he never performs anything off the album. Living to die and I'll die to live again - 360 degrees - comprehend | |
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Graycap23 said: StoneCrib said: Worst album by Prince ever - "Chaos & Dsorder" - the name speaks for itself and it was a purposely titled album as a direct slap in the face of WB and how they do business and anyone who thinks otherwise is freebasing still.
I might have to agree with this one as the worst from start to finish. Living to die and I'll die to live again - 360 degrees - comprehend | |
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StoneCrib said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: NO NO NO NO NO!!!!! C&D is one of my absolute favorite Prince albums. Starts off sockin you up and don't stop Sorry, but it was trash and P knew it that's why he never performs anything off the album. He's not performed lots of his material, doesn't mean he thinks his music is trash. C&D is far from trash and it's hilarious how people have been duped into believing this is just a hodgepodge of material like on the Vault. This is a cohesive album and it's oozing with energy. Definitely not an album of throwaway songs. Compare some of the original versions (Zanalee) to the version on here and you'll see there was effort put into the production of this album and that Prince did not just pull vault tracks and hand em over. 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: StoneCrib said: Sorry, but it was trash and P knew it that's why he never performs anything off the album. He's not performed lots of his material, doesn't mean he thinks his music is trash. C&D is far from trash and it's hilarious how people have been duped into believing this is just a hodgepodge of material like on the Vault. This is a cohesive album and it's oozing with energy. Definitely not an album of throwaway songs. Compare some of the original versions (Zanalee) to the version on here and you'll see there was effort put into the production of this album and that Prince did not just pull vault tracks and hand em over. I dig the title track and the last track. Everything else?.....not really. | |
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2 each his reach, I suppose...
My 2 least favorite albums R 'Diamonds & Pearls" and "The Gold Experience". Most orgers love 'The Gold Experience', but I can't stand "319", "Now", or "Pussy Control"... They ruin the album, they're so awful. The "symbol album" is great. 4 such a long CD, it's amazingly solid. The great cuts have already been mentioned in this thread, so I won't list. I adore "3 Chains o' Gold", but most folks here don't like it. The complexity and diversity of the "symbol album" is deep. This album was a welcome "return" 4 me, after "Diamonds & Pearls". "He's a musician's musician..." | |
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aside from the 2the9s rapp
the album is steller | |
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Giovanni777 said: 2 each his reach, I suppose...
My 2 least favorite albums R 'Diamonds & Pearls" and "The Gold Experience". Most orgers love 'The Gold Experience', but I can't stand "319", "Now", or "Pussy Control"... They ruin the album, they're so awful. The "symbol album" is great. 4 such a long CD, it's amazingly solid. The great cuts have already been mentioned in this thread, so I won't list. I adore "3 Chains o' Gold", but most folks here don't like it. The complexity and diversity of the "symbol album" is deep. This album was a welcome "return" 4 me, after "Diamonds & Pearls". 3 chains is my fave on the cd. | |
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Giovanni777 said: 2 each his reach, I suppose...
My 2 least favorite albums R 'Diamonds & Pearls" and "The Gold Experience". Most orgers love 'The Gold Experience', but I can't stand "319", "Now", or "Pussy Control"... They ruin the album, they're so awful. The "symbol album" is great. 4 such a long CD, it's amazingly solid. The great cuts have already been mentioned in this thread, so I won't list. I adore "3 Chains o' Gold", but most folks here don't like it. The complexity and diversity of the "symbol album" is deep. This album was a welcome "return" 4 me, after "Diamonds & Pearls". I disagree completely about The Gold Experience. "Now" and "319" are my two favorites on there and 2 of my favorite Prince songs. I do agree about "3 Chains o' Gold" though. That is in my top 10 Prince songs. Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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