when people say.....its not as good as the 80s or i am not feeling the new music....most of the time it has nothing to do with how good the music is or not....its about people wanting to feel young again....

I'm 28 I wasn't even born or in my baby years when Prince was in his prime. I first heard Prince's music when I was about 9 years old (1988). The album I listened to was Controversy (not a new release) and I was blown away with his musical genius. I have no fond childhood memories I associate with his tracks I simply judge the music based on his raw talent and creativity.

If I was taken into room with all of princes albums and listened to them each in turn for the first time I would still come to the conclusion his earlier work were him in his prime. The albums which folllowed after 1990 simply dont come close.

blackbob said:

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In the past Prince has shown that diversity doesnt necessarily mean a bad album (Sign of the Times is the most obvious example), but it just doesnt work on Planet Earth. Both Musicology and 3121 did sound more cohesive in their.

Riverpoet31 said:

Are you kidding???

The opposite is true my friend. Musicology and 3121 are much more a mish-mash of songs, while PE is more cohesive (both in production and song choice), like TRC.

....listen to 'somewhere here on earth' and tell me that isnt as good as his 80s ballads ....

Thats one of my fav tracks on the album I would have given it a 9 or 10 if he hadn't mentioned the verse about a goddam digital pager ! Why O Why ?!?

I've heard Planet Earth twice now and apart from Chelsea Rodgers and Guitar, which are genuinly exciting and funky, the rest seem to be mid-tempo plodders. Hopefully that will change after a few listens...

i can't believe everyone's sleepin on lion of judah. this song's growin on me hard. ya'll may disagree with me, but this is the closest to the purple rain era prince i've heard in years.

so is there any official word yet on the anhanced portion of the cdand what it contains or what it possibly gives access to?

i can't believe everyone's sleepin on lion of judah. this song's growin on me hard. ya'll may disagree with me, but this is the closest to the purple rain era prince i've heard in years.

pjh1972 said:

Nope, the songs will not get any faster.

pjh1972 said:

Nope, the songs will not get any faster.

ECLECTIC said:

By now I think I've seen every song on the album elevated to the highest praised and also raked through the the thickest mud.

I'm with you on Lion of Judah though.

The Album Sucks!

As I'm in first, I may as well shove my opinion out there!

Planet Earth - 8 out of 10 - Great hauting style. Would have got a 10 if P could just learnt to get in some alternative background singers rather than rely on his own multi layers all the time. You like this if you like "Strays of the world".

Guitar - 7 out of 10 - Great rock pop, Will feature in a segue with Peach somewhere live I'm sure. You'll like this if you like "Peach".

Somewhere here on Earth - 7 out of 10 - Great little ballad, maybe wrongly placed in the track order, but a fine tune and much more original that throw away numbers like On The Couch and Satisfied. You'll like this if you like "One Nite Alone".

The One you Wanna C - 7 out of 10 - Simple but catchy pop tune. In the same vain as When U were mine. Sounds 80s but modern at the same time. You'll like this if you like "Neon Telephone"

Futura Baby Mama - 5 out of 10 - Retro sexy ballad by the numbers. Could do well in the USA where bland RnB rules, but overall, it sounds like an outtake from 1983. You'll like this if you like "I hate U".

Mr Goodnight - 2 out of 10 - No Prince. No. A song that seems to be built around the rap structure of Muse 2 The Pharoahs. Give it up. Please. You'll like this if you like "Good Life - Big City Remix".

All The Midnights In The World - 5 out of 10 - Nothing special, nice tune. You'll like this if you like "Circle Of Amour".

Chelsea Rodgers - 8 out of 10 - Divine bass line! Prince hasn't been this funky in the studio since Days Of Wild! You like this if you like "Gett Off Urge Remix".

Lion Of Judiah - 7 Out of 10 - Could be the grower. Great rock pop, without being too commercial. Love the vocal styles. You'll like this if you like "Money Don't matter 2 nite".

Resolution - 7 Out if 10 - Like the previous track, a good little rock number. You'll like this if you like "Splash".

Overall

I've listened to the album about 20 times over the last week and it a fun trip. Nothing special, but enjoyable. Its like part 3 of a musicology/3121/PE trilogy.

But like many films, a fourth installment will be a sequel too far. P needs to pick up the guantlet next time around a break some boundries. He's in cruise control.

Its going to be a nice addition to the car stereo through the summer.

.
[Edited 7/12/07 10:12am]

The Album Sucks!

As I'm in first, I may as well shove my opinion out there!

Planet Earth - 8 out of 10 - Great hauting style. Would have got a 10 if P could just learnt to get in some alternative background singers rather than rely on his own multi layers all the time. You like this if you like "Strays of the world".

Guitar - 7 out of 10 - Great rock pop, Will feature in a segue with Peach somewhere live I'm sure. You'll like this if you like "Peach".

Somewhere here on Earth - 7 out of 10 - Great little ballad, maybe wrongly placed in the track order, but a fine tune and much more original that throw away numbers like On The Couch and Satisfied. You'll like this if you like "One Nite Alone".

The One you Wanna C - 7 out of 10 - Simple but catchy pop tune. In the same vain as When U were mine. Sounds 80s but modern at the same time. You'll like this if you like "Neon Telephone"

Futura Baby Mama - 5 out of 10 - Retro sexy ballad by the numbers. Could do well in the USA where bland RnB rules, but overall, it sounds like an outtake from 1983. You'll like this if you like "I hate U".

Mr Goodnight - 2 out of 10 - No Prince. No. A song that seems to be built around the rap structure of Muse 2 The Pharoahs. Give it up. Please. You'll like this if you like "Good Life - Big City Remix".

All The Midnights In The World - 5 out of 10 - Nothing special, nice tune. You'll like this if you like "Circle Of Amour".

Chelsea Rodgers - 8 out of 10 - Divine bass line! Prince hasn't been this funky in the studio since Days Of Wild! You like this if you like "Gett Off Urge Remix".

Lion Of Judiah - 7 Out of 10 - Could be the grower. Great rock pop, without being too commercial. Love the vocal styles. You'll like this if you like "Money Don't matter 2 nite".

Resolution - 7 Out if 10 - Like the previous track, a good little rock number. You'll like this if you like "Splash".

Overall

I've listened to the album about 20 times over the last week and it a fun trip. Nothing special, but enjoyable. Its like part 3 of a musicology/3121/PE trilogy.

But like many films, a fourth installment will be a sequel too far. P needs to pick up the guantlet next time around a break some boundries. He's in cruise control.

Its going to be a nice addition to the car stereo through the summer.

.
[Edited 7/12/07 10:12am]

can anyone tell me IF this is out there in high quality yet?



i'm not asking for a link anything. i know where to look. i just want to know if it exists ou there.

SquirrelMeat said:

Your final grade was a 5.6 .
Mine was 5.7 let's check against the mule Grading Scale.

b]1.Purple Rain : 8.9
2.Dirty Mind: 8.6
3.SOTT : 8.5
4.Black Album: 6.8
5.1999: 6.6
6.Gold: 6.5
7.Graffiti Bridge: (Prince songs only) 6.5
8. Controversy: 6.2
9. Prince: 6.2
10. Musicology: 6.1
11. 3121: 6.1
12. Lovesexy: 6.1
13. Batman: 6.0
14. Parade 5.9
15. For U: 5.8
16. Emancipation: 5.6
17. The Truth: 5.4
18. Chaos and Disorder: 5.2
19. Crystal Ball : 5.0
20. Rave un2 The Joy Fantastic: 5.0
21. The Rainbow Children 5.0
22. N.E.W.S. 5.0
23. Diamonds and Pearls: 4.9
24. Around The World In A Day: 4.8
25. The Vault : 4.7
26. Symbol: 4.7
27. NPS : 4.6
28. COME: 4.3
29. One Night Alone 4.1[

Your grade puts PE right in the middle of Prince albums

I think the true question is the answer to what keeps those of us in anticipation here in the states. What are we expecting from Prince? If he comes out with another enjoyable album equivalent in nature to 3121, I will be happy. Why? Because his music seems happier now more than ever, and I don't mean happy songs. His music has the feel of a man who is at last comfortable and enjoying his talents for the sake of loving what he produces. If he loves it, then chances are we will at least like it.