i don't think i'm spoiling myself in the least. i'ma still get the shit in another week or so, so i'll be opening the shit like those of yuz who will be buying it when it drops.

we're hearing it early. BFD.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

So the newness/anticipation/surprise will be the same when you get it on 3/21?

I doubt it.

You never get another 1st time--I just maximize mine to the fullest. "3121" crouched in front of my computer doesn't seem like the way to do it. But, to each their own.....

It makes me sad, because I know that there will not be a new album in another three years..lol

skywalker said:

sure. just because i've heard it beforehand doesn't mean that i'll be no less happy/surprised once it comes out.


of course you do.

"sure. just because i've heard it beforehand doesn't mean that i'll be no less happy/surprised once it comes out."


So you'll be caught off guard by a new song or not know what the next song will sound like even though you have already listened to it? Sounds fun, can I have some?

You never get another 1st time


"of course you do."

Unless it's your 2nd time hearing it-which it will be at least for you, no?

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skywalker said:

make yer own. it works fine for me.


and that's where those of you who haven't heard it yet come in. see what i'm saying?

skywalker said:

This is a new world. CDs and albums are irrelevant because of the internet. Soon, brick and mortar stores will cease to exist once internet speeds increase. Plus, there's no guarantee i'll be alive on March 21, therefore I will experience things when they're available. Simple as that, really.
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It would still sound the same.

I'll get the CD after it's released and just have it in slightly better quality and with artwork.

I already had that 'first time' experience. It was very similar to what would happen had I waited. I lay down on my bed and listened to the album from start to finish. I don't look at the cover and stuff that much when I get a new album anyway.

skywalker said:


well if you convery it to a wav or play it with a good mp3 player it still sounds better than 1999...





or DLing it from a legal site. personaly IF i were to get it early.. i would buy it... i would be oblgated to...



poor example because if you got it you got it... the sound quality of an MP3 is good... must be half deaf because i can really not tell the diffrence???


not that i have it or anything .... but i have to say... i think my black album was better as a bootleg then when it was officialy released.... for some reason when i poped that official cd into my player... i was let down. so you might have a point????

This is a new world. CDs and albums are irrelevant because of the internet. Soon, brick and mortar stores will cease to exist once internet speeds increase. Plus, there's no guarantee i'll be alive on March 21, therefore I will experience things when they're available. Simple as that, really.

Tell me this- What's your favorite picture of Prince in the "3121" CD booklet? How about who Prince thanks in the linear notes? Irrelevance is releative-hope you live through 3/21 so you cn give me you full opinion on the album.

Personally, I prefer the wrecka stow! lol that's just me!

and that's where those of you who haven't heard it yet come in. see what i'm saying?

I get it-you don't care how you 1st listen to the album, nor how it affects your experience. That's cool. That's your thing. Have fun.

skywalker said:

But really that all takes a backseat to the music. That's what we buy a CD for, after all. Sure, I will look forward to the release so that I can see the booklet. It'll be nice in itself just for that, but my 'first time' experience has already happened, much as it would have if I'd waited.

"poor example because if you got it you got it... the sound quality of an MP3 is good... must be half deaf because i can really not tell the diffrence???


not that i have it or anything .... but i have to say... i think my black album was better as a bootleg then when it was officialy released.... for some reason when i poped that official cd into my player... i was let down. so you might have a point????"

Of course I have a point. Opening your presents early is not so much fun when your birthday DOES come arounf and you have nothing new.

3/21 is going to be just another day to you.

skywalker said:

1) Those are the exact reasons we're not "wrecking it" for ourselves..we still have that experience to look forward to.

2) It IS possible to download artwork and liner notes as well, yanno...

"But really that all takes a backseat to the music. That's what we buy a CD for, after all. Sure, I will look forward to the release so that I can see the booklet. It'll be nice in itself just for that, but my 'first time' experience has already happened, much as it would have if I'd waited."


Tell me this- If "Purple Rain" were rereleased tomorrow with no new extra songs/artwork/whatever would you be as excited as if it was brand new? No- you already experienced that version of "Purple Rain". You want something ew and different.

On 3/21 you will have already experienced listening to the new album. It will be old hat to you (Granted not 1984 old, but not new anyways).

skywalker said:

3/21 was always gonna be just another day to me...the music isn't gonna sound better simply because the first time I hear it is on March 21st. But to put it in your terms, I just made 3/05 special, as where before it was gonna be "just another day"...

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

I almost wish I didnt hear Lolita .....










BUT THATS IT. Im waiting for the day

paisleypark4 said:

btw, i saw you out at the last prince party at first ave. last month and didn't get to say hi to you...

Byron said:

Yeah, exactly.

Now March 6th, 2005 will always be special. I got to hear the new album while discussing it with my fellow Prince fans.

skywalker said:

exactly. so how come you and some others here who are holding out dogging those of us who have heard it? nobody's made fun or chastised those of you who haven't heard it yet, have they?

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

I don't think so. They're too busy hating on each other for their reviews.

PurpleKnight said:

yep. amidst all the bumps, it was a fine time. still is.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

No I am not trying to dog you at all. Sorry if it seemed so. Just pokin' a little fun at ya and the "instant gratification" that people seem to need these days. Honestly, I hope you are enjoying the album and that we can talk about it in two weeks. No hard feelings were meant.
[Edited 3/7/06 19:01pm]

Fauxie said:

well, even when folks come up for air from all that nobody's gone "ha-ha!" or anything, which is cool.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

ms punk funk likes 'lolita'

Fauxie said:

i don't give a fuck. it's teh CHEESE, man!





i like cheese edit
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well I have the whole thing saved on the computer--both at home and at work. I haven't even listened to all of the songs yet. will I before I buy the CD on 3/21? Maybe...maybe not. Did I spoil it for myself? No--I still don't know what the disc will look like, the liner notes, the songs will definitely sound better on my stereo system than my laptop. Why does it matter if some people listened to it early? If you don't want to listen, don't; but who cares what other people do...don't let their actions "spoil" your fun.