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Reply #30 posted 09/08/02 4:25am

0rlando

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hmmm let's see.

Old friends 4 sale and The Truth.

amazing!
-"If U don't like,
what U see here
-get the FUNK out."
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Reply #31 posted 09/08/02 4:27am

0rlando

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hmmm let's see.

Old friends 4 sale and The Truth.

amazing!
-"If U don't like,
what U see here
-get the FUNK out."
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Reply #32 posted 09/08/02 5:00am

shausler

one man jam
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Reply #33 posted 09/08/02 9:49am

TheBluePrince

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Prince (the self-titled)

For You (you gotta love the ol' school)

prince (soo many, hits on that album)

Around The World...

Rave boxed

The Vault

Emancipation (I play it, and people say "wow what is this!")

last but not least The Rainbow Children (The fact that it was his first independent album, and got little marketing etc...It did well, better than some albums that have all the media/marketing.)

Blue boxed Don't shoot me!
A coat of Blue Cashmere
Blue music
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Reply #34 posted 09/08/02 1:48pm

hhcoy

CHAOS & DISORDER by far...it's even dissed by prince 'fans'...
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Reply #35 posted 09/08/02 3:18pm

TRON

I don't know where you're getting 1999 Ian- every critic I've ever read gives it 4 stars or better- it's considered one of his undeniable classics.

But to me, the truly underrated Prince albums are the ones that I love through and through that never get mentioned amongst his best work. They are-

Controversy- old classic
Around the World in a Day- an important transition
The Black Album- mad wild funk
Batman- dark masterpiece
Graffiti Bridge (the Prince tracks)- sums up his classic 80's period
Diamonds and Pearls- a new direction and gave his career a kick in the ass
Come- understated, tight and deep
Crystal Ball- what's not to love? other than Make Your Mama Happy of course
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Reply #36 posted 09/08/02 5:46pm

CalhounSq

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hhcoy said:

CHAOS & DISORDER by far...it's even dissed by prince 'fans'...


Does that mean you're not a true 'fan' if you diss C&D? neutral OUSTED! lol

CD machinegun
C&D
heart prince I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it prince heart
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Reply #37 posted 09/08/02 6:04pm

Moonbeam

TRON said:

I don't know where you're getting 1999 Ian- every critic I've ever read gives it 4 stars or better- it's considered one of his undeniable classics.

But to me, the truly underrated Prince albums are the ones that I love through and through that never get mentioned amongst his best work. They are-

Controversy- old classic
Around the World in a Day- an important transition
The Black Album- mad wild funk
Batman- dark masterpiece
Graffiti Bridge (the Prince tracks)- sums up his classic 80's period
Diamonds and Pearls- a new direction and gave his career a kick in the ass
Come- understated, tight and deep
Crystal Ball- what's not to love? other than Make Your Mama Happy of course


I agree with your assessment too, Nathan. A while ago when we determined the org's favorite album, "1999" fared much worse than "Sign o' the Times," "Lovesexy," "Parade" and "Purple Rain." Surely, these albums are great, but I believe that "1999" is as good as any of his other albums!
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Reply #38 posted 09/08/02 9:06pm

grandebelle

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BATMAN soundtrack.
May the BELLS ring 4 U even when ur not in love. hug kisses
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Reply #39 posted 09/08/02 9:46pm

violator

originally posted by SheSaidLoveMe:
Critics loved "Sign of the Times", Hardcore followers seem to love "LoveSexy", Masses loved "Purple Rain" so no fair listing any of these 3. They are off limits.


Probably the most critically acclaimed of all of Prince's albums is 'Dirty Mind', if those who were around will remember. It was as if they had discovered manna.

As far as which album is most underrated, it's hard to say. After all, '1999' changed the sound of popular black music after it's release. It was also the album that truly introduced Prince to the "masses". Double record set, no less.

But given that today is Sunday and I'm wearing blue jeans, I'll say 'One Night Alone'.

Ask me again tomorrow.
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Reply #40 posted 09/08/02 10:47pm

madhouseman

Easy. Crystal Ball. That should have gotten more attention. I also think it was one of his greatest blunders because, considering the size of his vault, it should have been better.
The expanded version of my book PRINCE and The Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983-1984 was released in November 2018. (www.amazon.com/gp/product/1538114623/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0) or www.facebook.com/groups/1...104195943/
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Reply #41 posted 09/09/02 5:50am

hhcoy

okay 'calhoun"
what's your problem with chaos&disorder?
I'd really like to know...

I think it's one of his most interesting albums...
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Reply #42 posted 09/09/02 7:06am

Pagey

There are a few I have to include here...

Parade (STILL sounds fresh)

Come (Took me a while to appreciate this one but now one of my faves)

Chaos & Disorder (don't get why people hate this one so much)

NPS (HATED this when it came out...but after a year or so, got into it a bit more and now listen to it all the time).
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Reply #43 posted 09/09/02 11:06am

hhcoy

NO...it means you're a square...
hehehheheh
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Reply #44 posted 09/09/02 11:32am

todd305

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Come : I loved this album from the moment it was released.
For You : I was listening to 'In Love' and 'Crazy You' just yesterday - great songs.
The Vault : I liked this project immediately as well. Overall, an enjoyable listen.
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Reply #45 posted 09/09/02 11:42am

candyperfume

I agree with those who mentioned prince, Come & the Gold Experience. Above all those, I believe the Rainbow Children to be most underrated. I think there was such a great flow to that album.
rainbow
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Reply #46 posted 09/09/02 11:49am

CinisterCee

`Prince' [1979]
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