emilio319 said:

No you don't.

GustavoRibas said:

Yeah, you haven't heard it yet because I don't get a live band feel at all. If anything it's more like a bad Lenny Kravitz album.

intha916 said:

I agree with you 100%. I've played those live version alot, but from the holy Casino boot. I also dig a lot the live version of Lolita.

Still I don't like very much Cora on the drums. I think we were spoiled by Michael B., John and Sheila...
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MikeMatronik said:

- I agree

internationallover2004 said:

Huh? Yes I do, you can't read my mind fool!
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Accujack said:

SPIN Magazine said this back in December 96 issue when it reviewed the 96 best CDs and they were talking about Chaos and Disorder. People really need to leave the internet off for about a month before and after a Prince album release because they get involved in "group think" and lose all sense of individuality.

MikeMatronik said:

I think it's the perfect quality. Not too good, but decent enough to get the gist of it.

muleFunk said:

I still have that issue of Spin.

I believe that they said that it was one of the ten best albums of the year that no one had heard, and that if it was done by and unknown everyone would have raved about it.

Same probably holds true for Planet Earth.

Why is everyone talking about the entire album already? Is it available for purchase, and if so, where? I went to my local cd store today, and they didnt have it.

GodzHand said:

I hate that too. It's like all of a sudden everyone has it. It's just some bad ripped leaks going around.

superspaceboy said:

I agree. This way when the cd comes out the songs will sound much better and we will enjoy it more, yet we still get to enjoy the leaks too.

New Prince Video and Performance Coming 2 USA T.V.

Well i've had a few spins with this, and here's what i'm thinking so far:

Planet Earth: Sounds like it's from some kind of musical. Not in a bad way though. The instrumentation is pretty classical for a this kind of rock song. I like the break somewhere halfway, and the guitar solo at the end is pretty much spot on. I keep singing along all sorts of melodies along the chorus, which is a very good thing. Prince managed to assemble some pretty interesting chords in this song, which gives it a nice urgent mood, especially near the end. 8698

Guitar: I wasn't too impressed by this tune at first, but somehow i'm starting to enjoy it more and more. If only that solo at the end could have been extended by a few more minutes. Personally i would have looked for a few more interesting moments, and especially a proper chorus in this tune.. but hey i'm not P. 7523

Somehwere here on earth: Organic ballad with layers of synthstrings (sounds like the soundtracker preset from the old roland D-50, which he used all over the place in the late 80's early '90's.. think outtro of the lovesexy album). Prince's delivery of the vocals is pretty amazing, and somehow manages to sound intimate, despite the lush arrangement of the backing track. 8256

The 1 u wanna c: As far as poptunes go, this is pretty catchy, and is exemplary of how to write such a song. It once again proves that P knows exactly how to write a catchy tune. I'm not sure how long this one wil last, but right now i'm enoying it a lot. All the ingredients seem pretty simple, but as a whole it just works.. and that's how things should be when it comes to this kind of stuff. 9683

FBM: The linn sputters along in this one, snare pitched up, clap on the 4, a nice rhodes piano playing the basich scheme, some wah guitar ad-libs, accents of harp, and some plingy synth on top. It's a cute song.. nothing earth-shattering. It kindof misses that element that sets it apart.. like some haircurling guitar solo, or whatever. It's a nice tune as is though.. 7834

mr Goodnight: A semi-funky rhytm i could reproduce within 5 minutes in cubase, 2 basic chords, cheesy synth-sounds (especially that bell.. aww.. P hire me! lol). It's P on automatic pilot, and the music seems to be little more than an excuse for P to have something to 'rap' on. The hookline seems catchy though. It's a layed-back track that's still a little bit better than most of the trash they play on the radio nowadays.. but just barely. The track doesn't really irritate me.. it just kindof slides past, without drawing much attention. Could be a nice cruise-tune though.. you know the; sing along in the car kind. 5087

All the midnights in the world: As far as songwriting is concerned, this song is actually pretty solid. From a technical point of view that is. It has pretty good melody, and it just works as a whole... technically. however, the execution is so marshmallowy ultralight that it makes 'dinner with dolores' sound like metallica. The beat is your basic lesson one drumpattern (dum da dumdum da), with the base just following the kick.. sigh.. it doesn't get any more standard than that. This is the kind of music your parents would find charming. Once again, it'snot a bad song in and by itself.. it's just uncool.. but cute. 6187

Chelsea Rodgers. A bassline playing 8ths and a four on the floor beat are the foundations of this incredibly addictive tune. Some space synth effects, funky horns, funky counterbeat guitar accents.. and did i mention that bassline that rivals MJ's Billy Jean? This could be an instant classic. It has elemnts that make a song a classic.. that bassline is of the variety of 'why didn't i think of that?'. Simple, pumpin and funky . It seems that mavis sings some parts on it, and/or the Shelby chick, with P somewhere in the mix as well. This song could/should dominate every dancefloor for.. well for as long as possible 9999

Lion of Judah. Imagione the following: Wendy finally agrees to work with Prince. So one day she enters the studio, where P is waiting. She hooks up her guitar, which happens to still be on the Purple rain sound. So just for fun she plays the first chord she could think of, just to see if it's on. To her surprise P veers up and goes 'Wow that's a nice chord! play that again!'. Wendy wants to say something, but P is too excited, and goes on 'wait let's see if we can something to go with it,, try an A!'. Wendy goes 'But..', but there's no stopping P, and he starts working on this song.. and you know P, once lightning strikes, he has to work till it's finished. So a few hours later the song is finally done, and P remembers Wendy trying to say something earlier, so he asks her what was on her mind.. which is when she tells him that it was the first chord to Purple Rain..

Well something like that could have happened.. i don't know why P decided to use that chord with that exact sound.. but it's slightly annoying to me to be reminded of PR every time i play this tune.. lol. Don't worry though, it's a good tune, not unlike the holy river.. but i like this one better actually. 7985

Resolution: It seems that P has chosen to no longer use poetry and depth to his lyrics to deliver his message, but to just deliver his message straightforwardly. 'The main problem with war is that nobody ever wins'.. etc. Well it's one way to go about things, and maybe it's the only way to go about things given the dumbed down state of affairs currently in the USA. It has a campfire kind of quality to it, kinda nice and cosy, which seems to contrast with the content of the lyrics.. maybe intentionally so. It's once again a well-crafted tune which you have to appreciate on it's own merit. 7995

In closing it's not a bad album at all, and while i don't like to compare albums, i do think this one may have some more lasting appeal than 3121 and musicology. The true odd one is mr goodnight. It's way below P's usual standards, and doesn't really fit on the album due to it's use of the cheapo sound. Then again.. we're dealing with Prince here, and the man sometimes seems to insist on making odd choices.. lol.

I'm going to enjoy this album for a long time, that much i know

I've heard all but 'some here on earth'. I've heardthem 3x approx. and would say, Mr. Good Night is cool as hell. I don't care that it seem to lift the 'one more chance' rhythm/beat. He sounds cool and it's not really rap...more spoken like 'irresistable b'. I love 'chelsea Rodgers'.That's everything I've wanted to hear him do (besides a rock album). FUnky and Ilove the horns.It has his live sound. "Guitar'is grown on me big time. I am looking very forward to when he goes on the U.S.tv shows to promote and really extends on this song. I can picture it already! I'm interested in 'planet earth'. It seems to have some thoughtful (forPrince in the last 15 years) lyrics. The guitar solo in the end is pretty forceful. "Lion of Judah'...yes, sounds like the beginning ofPR but it's quitea good song. "Resolution'...simple and nice. He can write simple pop songs quite easily but it sounds like he was trying this time. "all the midnights'...love it. It's different. In some ways, it is a good example of why we've all hung on so long. He can do anything. You won't be overwhelmed by the song but that special Princeness iswhat sets it apart. I did not like 'The 1 U wanna C' at first as I found it almost boring...I kept thinking of Tom Petty. Although I like Tom, it sounded like a good Tom Petty song. I'llsing along buti'mnot buying it:) However,I am beginningto like it.

OVERALL...this is very good album.I would say it is much better then the last two. Certainly better thatn 3121. That may be b/cI like the rock Prince more thant the 'play allnight,and exhaust my fans withfunk' Prince.The album has beendescribed as moreorganic. Yes,I'd sayso. I love it.

my space baris not working well...sorry.

Payt said:

LMAO at that comment. Very good review of the album. What's up with all those numbers though at the end of every track review? But I thought your review of every track was pretty accurate.

Ok - my review...

On first listen all the way through, yes the quality is crap, but I still was left with a bittersweet taste. On the one hand I was satisfied for finally hearing it but completely bothered by the fact that I was disappointed. Not alot but still something was just lacking.

Of course now that I've listened to it more its all fitting into place perfectly. I like the mature sound, flowing and free singing, and musical excellence shown at times on this CD. Prince is a master and getting beyond the hype of it all Planet Earth is a great one.

Planet Earth
Great opening track - love this entire opus! Strong lyrics, arrangement, and it kicks off this CD in stellar fashion! The break with Wendy & Lisa is awesome and the build is tremendous and the guitar fused ending WOW! Enuff said... 9/10

Guitar
We've all heard it and it fits nicely in this package however I disagree with it being track 2 - breaks the flow..it should go from PE to SHOE IMO
In the end I had high hopes for this track but it appears to be another lost one that should have got some love on radio - oh well 7.5/10

Somewhere Here on Earth
He has now brought the amazing sound of Power Fantastic to the forefront. And who better to help introduce it to a wider audience than W&L. Love the horns and finally he is back on the friggin piano! This one has got all the signs of a masterpiece for those who have witnessed it since the beginning 10/10


The 1 U Wanna C
In the context of this CD this song works well. However, on its own (for radio) I was hoping for something a little better. I dig the different sound and the country twang actually works. Its a fun bouncy song in the vein of Play in the Sunshine. Persoanlly for me this is the perfect song to hear like on the 4th of July in the hot summer...and thats exactly what I did 8/10

Future Baby Mama
Wow! Love this one. For me its just a perfect Prince R&B joint with tons of kick and excellent vocals. Love when he sings this way - this is the voice that gives me goose pimples - so much emotion! And the layers of vox is tight. I think he could do 100s of this type of song and I'd love them all! 9/10

Mr Goodnight
Everyone's favorite!
OK...its not great but it aint all that bad. Filler for sure but with W&L backing its a nice groove...kinda reminds me of Gansta Glam in a good way! Like how he slips in a shout out 2 3121. Hey, I'm looking for the positives here! 5/10

All The Midnights In The World
Dammit - I wish he would not waste song space with songs like this! Especially when he's got a catalogue full of unreleased gems. He still wants to release a musical. Put this one with Wedding Feast and move on. 4/10

Chelsea Rodgers
Funky for sure! Not as blown away after so many glowing reviews. Pretty usual by Prince standards musically but the jousting with Shelby is fun. Remember how much we were all complaining about the horns a few years ago? These horns could not sound more organic and not forced at all! Still curious who Chelsea really is? Live this is a jam! 8/10


Lion of Judah
First takes were "Cinnamon Girl" sprinkled with "Dinner With Delores" with "Dolphin" on top and I'm so-so about this style by Prince so.... 6.5/10


Resolution
What I wanted "Reflection" to sound like. He is in the pocket on this jam and it comes across sincere and shows that in the end his ultimate message to embark on all of us is that of Love."Love all over the world" 9/10

So there it is - Prince's 2007 musical output. Planet Earth

A solid return to form (once again!) and a solid effort with alot of growers!

Peace

emilio319 said:

I agree, very good review. I just heard the cd for the first time. Its not a bad cd but i dont find it great either. Maybe it has to grow on me. The best Prince Albums had to grow on me. I like The one u wanna c ,catchy. I wish the cd had more power and energy. O well..... Like i said maybe it grows on me.

evenstar3 said:

I rarely post anything to org and it's mostly because I enjoy reading the posts rather than talking. I've been a Prince fan since 1981. And I've been a fan forever. I just took my first listen, actually I've listened about 4 times through. I think this body of work is quite like his work around the Purple Rain to Parade period. It's quite good. I wasn't a huge fan of Rave, Musicology or 3121...I prefer work like The Truth, One nite alone and Parade. I feel P.E is quite good but I will have to wait about year to see where it really fits...

Favorites...Chelsea, Mr Goodnight (yes, this is totally a cool track despite many picking on it) planet earth is totally original. And I must say, the one u wanna c is a killer track that only he could pull off. If it were anyone else I'd say, no. But it's the man!

It's too early to put into historical relevence but all together I get that Another Lonely Christmas/God/Do u lie? feeling from it. Fresh and very Prince feeling good and comfortable.

That's all from this old fan.

jmc said:

jmc said:

I forgot to add what others have already said, and it's true...the best Prince albums had to grow on me...I wasn't sure about Around the World In a Day either...Purple Rain didn't grab me right off the bat either. Prince trying something new is always the best Prince. Remember when we all heard Rasberry Beret? I was like, "what is that?" I think I felt that way about Kiss too.

All I gotta say is, if he doesn't release Chelsea Rogers as a single, he's a damn purple fool!

I'm finally hearing some of these tracks for the first time, and while I hate Mr. Goodnight (it's every bit the Emancipation reject everyone said it was), everything else is blowing me away.

What kind of weirdos were comparing the title track to 3 Chain of Gold? I'm guessing it's people who don't really like rock.

All the Midnights. It's definitely Prince in musical mode. But I've learned to love C&D, (the music on) Rainbow Children. He likes his 70s theatrical rock, and I like his version of it a lot of better than the real thing.

Chelsea Rogers. Sounds like nothing he's done. He's calling out Jersey, and it's about wanting to fuck your bible teacher?! Kinda genius. It's not Mavis, ya weridos. I don't quite hear the single potential people are talking about, but it's still a great track.

Lion of Judah. He's admitting his own expiration date? Huge. How are people complaining about the melody? It's lovely, and really organic feeling to me. And that soloing at the end is heaven.

Resolution. If there's a theme on this album, it's that popping bass. This is actually not grabbing me as much as I'd hoped it would.

My final thought: This is his true folkie album, more like a 70s Joni Mitchell album than anything he's put out. Different than Musicology, but a hair better. Way better than the cold, careerist "soul" on 3121.
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I'm so amazed at how you guys are hearing this CD already. All I've hard is Guitar and I liked it. I've been away from the org for a minute so I'm so behind with this. I'd love to hear it but I want to try and wait till the 24th but it's tough. I don't know if I can do it but I'm glad folks are liking what they've heard for the most part.

superspaceboy said:

I totally agree.

M

Ok. I haven't cared for much of P's output the last 10 years or so, not because I am still waiting for Purple Rain part 2, no, none of that, but it just hasn't been much for me. That said, here we go. I'll dispense with any numerical ratings tho, i'm too lazy.

Planet Earth ... One of the best songs on the album. We'll see how much that's worth on repeated listens tho.

Guitar ... Ok. This is better than the 1st version, but ... I dunno, it's boring in a way. Sounds like a Gold Experience leftover. I hated the 1st version of this song, so there you go.

Somewhere Here On Earth ... Nice sax. In it's own way, this is the best one so far. This has the potential to become one of P's classic slow jams. Is that Eric or Atlanta Bliss???

The One U Wanna See ... This could have fit on ATWAID in place of Raspberry Beret. I'm not saying this is better than RB by any means, but I haven't heard a song like this from Prince in a long time... I really, really, really, really hope Wendy & Lisa stick around for a few more albums. Take that for what you will. GREAT backing vocals. But I could REALLY do without that "I'm not tryin' to be a hater" line.

Future Baby Mama ... Yes, the title phrase is ICK. I'm a sucker for the linn tho.

the less said about mr. goodnight the better. i like it when prince raps, i really don't mind it at all, but this, ugh. please stop.

all the midnights in the world ... it's not as bad as some folks are saying. Sounds like an emancipation outake. How you react to that sentence, I would imagine would define how you feel about this one. Either way, it doesn't outstay it's welcome, but it doesn't go anywhere either, and the chorus is very ... "Frosty the Snowman". Sing it with me, There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found.....

MotherFUCK "Chelsea Rodgers". I really, really can't stomache the lyrics at all.

Lion Of Judah.
Yeah that's the PR guitar sound on the intro. It's not a bad song at all really. Kind of Gold Experience sounding again. Not very memorable tho.

Resolution is pretty cool. Wendy on guitar, and you can't beat that.

I know I haven't been very descriptive at all on these, but there it is. I could live without hearing any of these songs again, but six of these songs are better than anything he's done in years. The problem is Prince's albums didn't have to Grow On Me back in the day. I loved them instantly. Sigh.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UynsF7l9WzM

check it out.

smokeverbs said:

i agree with everything u said especially about the output the last 10 years

Ok,ok, some of you are lucky enough to have heard tracks already but I have not

I will be getting my copies (not sure how many yet, 1 for the car, 1 for the home, 1 for work ???) on Sunday this week when the Sunday Mail will be giving it away.
The paper did a spread on this in last sundays copy and gave the albun a good write up going through it track by track.it was reviewed by a radio 1 dj who admits he is the stations biggest Prince fan so maybe the write up is a bit biast but one can only hope its as good as he says it is, A return 2 form.

I have only heard a brief soundbite of "guitar"(which i thought sounded quiet good) but can only go by what others have said and judging by the reviews it should be good.

I'm glad we all get to hear it b4 the London shows so we know what to expect.

steve4key said:

hey - check out the link in my post above...
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Planet Earth - Iv'e been a Prince fan for almost 25 years and a guess that allows me to share my thoughts on his latest release, so here's my opinion!

The tracks I have are not the best quality so I will stay away from production etc

Planet Earth - A haunting track... It reminds me of a 70's rock operah, I don't like it too much in places and love it in others - You won't be able to decide if you like it either. Nice guitar towards the end though! But I personally consider it to be the worst track on the album because of it's initial effect!

Guitar - You know the story on this one! Reasonable Joint!

Somewhere Here On Earth - Falceto, jazzy, romantic ballad that reminds me of his early recordings of 78/85 that he always did so well and this is no exception.

The One U Wanna See - This is a driving song, catchy, a song you'll be singing in your head over and over again. Similar in it's construction to ICNTTPOYM.

Future Baby Mama - Ballad - Betcha By Golly Wow, La La La Means I Love You and Do Me Baby spring to mind on first hearing. The classic Prince sound!

All The Midnights In The World - A short filler track... would be great for a school concert and reminds me of just that. A cute little tune, you could skip it but it's that short (2.25) you would rather listen to it's fantastic simplicity and sing along too.

Chelsea Rogers - God Damn - Funk, Disco, Soul in the highest degree... Some remixes of this are a must. Like to have heard more Prince vocals though - I don't know who the female vocalist is but she sounds a lot like Rosie Gains/Mavis Staples. A fantastic joint of the highest order! Some great Aristocats style trumpet in there - you'll know what I mean!

Lion Of Judah - Purple Rain like guitar at the begining... but nothing like the 84 classic...very much like a combination of I Like it There, Gold and The Holy River. A catchy track!

Mr. Goodnight - Prince rapping, he's not the best but at least it's not Tony M. A Mellow track that is growing on me the more I listen to it and I'm sure it will with you guys too...eventually!

Resolution - Acoustic heaven with slight electric overtones! that is like a laid back version of Cinnamon Girl that is a sheer joy to listen to. I love it and you guys will also.

Overall - Very much like Crystal Ball, a collection of songs that don't resemble each other in their construction or production, a compilation rather than an album, but they hold their credibility to both a commercial audience and most importantly any Prince fan! In my opinion his best collection of songs in a while. Anyone take your pick of the tracks - You'll find you'll like above half depending on what musical styles of Prince's music you prefer. If you like all of Prince's pevious styles... you'll be very happy!
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