Okay P fans, the Truth is the only album I have I have not listened to (I have had it for a while,) is it even worth a listen? I never hear anyone talk about it.Please let me know

I think The Truth is very underrated. It is a very nice almost-acoustic set from Prince. Man In A Uniform and One of Your Tears are my favorites, but there are several other really strong tracks on there. Don't Play Me, Fascination, and Other Side of the Pillow are all worth more than a few listens. You should really give it a listen. I promise it won't be your last time.

The Truth, to me, is Prince's most over-rated and under-rated albums.


For the period it was recorded/released (1996-2000) it's probably his most conistent in quality, sound, and song-writing.


On the other hand, I've never been a fan of strummy acoustic guitar.

Dayspring said:

The album's really not that strummy. The stuff he's playing is pretty intricate.

GangstaFam said:

a large chunk of it is very strummy. it works for those songs and the album. i'm just saying it's not my favorite thing to hear in music.

Dayspring said:

I know you're not a fan. And I know the album is acoustic. But it doesn't come across as very 'strummy' to me.

GangstaFam said:

half or more of the tracks are, though.

off the top of my head...

The Truth
Don't Play Me
3rd Eye
The Other Side Of The Pillow
Comeback
Welcome 2 The Dawn

Dayspring said:

When I think "strummy", I think of musically simplistic and bland like Goo Goo Dolls and Howie Day. The Truth has a lot more going for it than that.

I was just listening to it yesterday.

I love it! A great CD for chilling...

GangstaFam said:

i think of folk music.

"Comeback" is amazing.... it gives me chills....

It's great, get it...

actionthisday said:

Why would you ask such a thing, if you have it? I could understand if you wanted to know if it was worth buying. That's kind of corny. You have the damn thing, so listen to it.

GangstaFam said:

Er, practically the entire album is just strummed rather than picked. "Welcome 2 the Dawn" is a bit more like "Fascination" or "Man In A Uniform" (ie, picked with lots of effects), but the rest is fairly "strummy".

so you have the album, but you haven't listened to it?

and you ask us if it's worth putting it in the player?

you must be the laziest bastard in org history

Haven't listened to it in a long while but these 3
songs are my favorites:
Circle of Amour
The Other Side of the Pillow
Fascination

Yes you should most definitely check this one out
as you should any of P's work and be your own judge.
Never listened to Comeback guys but will now since a few
of you think something of this.

The last album of his I really, really liked.

i like this album about as much as i like 3121...it's not a favorite, but i like it. you can hear the inspiration and the enjoyment in the album, even if it was just something he threw together quickly. i think what disappointed me most about this album was that i was expecting it to be more acoustic than it was, but prince doesn't seem very interested in producing "genuine" acoustic music...i don't know why not - "sometimes it snows in april" was so beautifully done.

anyway. it's not revelatory, but i wouldn't go without it in my collection.

Cloudbuster said:

ありがとうがざいまうみんあ！
（thanks everyone）

IstenSzek said:

Anx said:

It might've been quickly put together, but I think it's some of the best writing he's done.

GangstaFam said:

I think it's terribly creative, and I think that the fruits of his marathon studio craziness is probably when he's at his best. The only problem I have with the album is that it's known as his "acoustic" album when it's really not, nor do I think Prince ever has or ever will have much interest in the confines of creating a true "acoustic" album. I guess "One Nite Alone" was a bit closer than "The Truth", but I'm waiting for something that sounds as pure as the acoustic sets he did on his last tour.

Is this the one with the vegetarian song on it?

CinisterCee said:

ya

IstenSzek said:

Nah, not lazy. Just wondering if it worth my time

actionthisday said:

just how much could your time be worth if you can spend it chatting on boards and such? heck, for that matter, you could. . . listen to it while you sit at the computer!
i know, i'm good with the ideas. . .
anybody else need help with anything, just let me know. . .

threeseed said:

Quit bustin' his balls. He just asked a simple question.

threeseed said:

Just finished listening. It was okay...


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actionthisday said:[quote]

threeseed said:

so are you gonna listen to it again?