Can we all tip our heads and pray that this CD isn't another dud?

my lord..i am so sick of the whole "i hate that fans give w&l so much credit" argument...for the love of humanity, if you feel they contributed...super...if you feel they didn't...even better.

MOVE ON!!!!

sosgemini said:

What do u think? I'm just curious to know u can orgnote me if u don't want to say it here.

Graycap23 said:

Mozorro said:

TRC, Musicology, and 3121 are quality albums. I like more songs on those albums than I do on "Parade," which only has 3 good songs on it. I love most of the songs on them.I'm so glad I don't have the bad taste of some Prince "fans."

Graycap23 said:

musicians?

lspear76 said:

why do you feel "glad"? its as if your saying your so insecure in your own musical taste that you have to belittle others.

just be.

lspear76 said:

superspaceboy said:

" a huge supporter of Prince Community"

I think I know who you are talking about.

Raze said:

hiccup.

blacksweat said:

I totally flipped out when I saw their names in the credits!!! It took me a few episodes to notice it.....

adorable2 said:

what do i think? i think they motivated prince to think outside the box and not to repeat himself...and to my ears, thats a plus. but i don't begrudge others for feeling otherwise...or for not sharing the same view that i do.

life's to freakin short.

I still remember that onstage video spot running over and over again before the European Diamonds & Pearls tour gigs startet. It was a commercial for the forthcoming symbol album. And it ended with this:"Wendy and Lisa: Please phone home." I think, Prince knows about the benefits of the collaboration with Wendy and Lisa. He always did. And the girl bros know as well. There are many non-productive collaborations in Prince's carreer (like Ingrid Chavez for example). W&L are among those who contributed to the Prince sound - just like Clare Fisher did.I don't think "Mountains" could have been done like this without the girls. I'm looking forward to their new collaboration.

purplecam said:

Prince of course, even if they wrote and produced the entire track(s).

I just think it's funny that someone, I can't recall who, posted that they (W&L) introduced Prince to funk.

Raze said:

LOL!. To stay and do the Parade tour.

Ifsixwuz9 said:

sosgemini said:

ok i see.

adorable2 said:

coolio.

i find it fascinating that there are certain individuals here who take glee in ridiculing other's opinions or speculations...it's silly and immature.

the fact is we will probably never learn the truth of their relationship (both professionals and personal) so what should be a fun game of speculation always turns into adults acting like children in a playground. i guess it should be expected (and the hints of sexism, racism and homophobia don't help matters) but good grief folks, give it a rest.

(just a general rant here...not directed at anyone's specific comment.)

sosgemini said:

i totally agree with u. what's funny is i also agree with ur assessment of W&L's contribution to P's music. I just wasn't sure where u stood. But i think it is a good thing to be respectful of eachother's opinion.

sosgemini said:

I agree ridiculing other's opinions or speculations is kinda silly now disagreeing in a profesional creative manner is ok though

Uses people???? wow. I think not...wendy lisa, wheres their empire??? built on what they have accomplished. Sorry...but, i don't think so. far as they got lately is myspace. he is the one who gave them a career, and the chance to later ''talk behind his back'' the greatess musicians in the world, must want to work with him. he doesn't need them, he wants to share, and give them something. yeah, i think he has more heart than people say. in the entertainment world it's a cruel lonely place. probably, they had songs on the album already, so it was convienent.

CAMERANEWS said:

there are many incidents where he's used other people's ideas (or almost complete songs) for his own without crediting them, or giving them minimal credit. Wendy & Lisa. Morris Day. Andre Cymone. Levi Seacer. David Z.


Personally, I don't really care. I'm there to listen to Prince. If what he took enhances his music, I'm fine with it. The other stuff is between them, and not really something that I'm bothered about one way or the other. A cynical view, probably, but oh well.

Every time a new album comes up, this discussion about his new/old work also comes up

What you think of an album depends on where you stand in taste then and now. I was pretty young during his early albums, and things I dig then, might sound to used up today, and vise versa.

Parade was a good album, but not "the bang" ANHIYH and Mountains loud on your stereo, perhaps the extended versions, kicks butt compared to Kiss and G&B .

N.e.w.s, and TRC is 2 of his best albums ever in terms of music. In terms of hits, and popularity, they are ofcause not. All this also depends on how free you are in your mind to resive and prosess new impulses and ideas. Art shall and needs to test limits to evolve,

Wanna hear music uncut, without any sensurship and produsers who polish the sound, then take a lissen to Captain Beefheart, he is insane :p

I think we are in for a treat with Prince`s new album, just dont think you know what to expect before you GET it. (get it?)

Umm. I think NEWS would have to be one of Prince´s worst albums, Ive tried so many times to listen to it after recommendations on this site, but it just gets more and more tedious... I do agree the TRC is underrated though, although I dont care about the message.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/...66-2165700

Raze said:

PMSL!!

sarkozyiszeman said:

Is it possible that you mix up Miko with Levi Seacer Jr.?

EmancipationLover said:

That must be it. Either that, or he's talking out of his ass.