New topic
Printable| Author | Message |
Old Friends 4 Sale Is the album any good? | |
- E-mail - orgNote -  Report post to moderator |
hecks no!  | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
By P standards,no,,,but if your a dedicated P fam....get it. Stand Up! Everybody, this is your life!
https://www.facebook.com/...pope2the9s follow me on twitter @thepope2the9s | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
i hope that adorable lady sees tis thread  | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I love this CD (The Vault). Some great, jazzy and smoky material. When the Lights Go Down is on my Prince top 20 song list. Just don't think of the album as a "Prince" proper release and enjoy the many charms. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
brodiebanks said: Is the album any good?
it has moments | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
yes ! | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Great album.U'll love it! | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
An under-rated classic.
Never got this album when it first came out and when I decided I wanted to give it a try I couldn't find it anywhere. About 3 months ago I downloaded it and I love it! One of his best releases when your in the mood for something mellow. My Little Pill is a pointless piece of crap (all 1:09 of it) but the rest of the album is all good. My favorites are There Is Lonely, It's About The Walk, 5 Women, Old Friends, but favorite of all is When The Lights Go Down - most definately one of the all-time smoothest, sweetest tracks i've ever heard: a true laid-back classic that completely enslaves your sensors. By the 2:33 mark, when his vocals glide effortlessly in, you'll be owned... 
If I was forced at gunpoint to name my favorite top 10 prince songs ever, this would definately be in there. Anyone know who's playing what on this track? Anyway, if i ever see this album in the shop I'll snap it up - until then, thank god for the internet... . [Edited 8/6/07 20:40pm] | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I think it's great. If you have found it, get it  | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I LOVE some songs on that album. She Spoke to Me, 5 women and Its About that Walk all rock my boat. I also can't forget the heartbreaking "There is Lonely" "Why'd I waste my kisses on you baby?" R.I.P. Prince You've finally found your way back home. Well Done. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
FlamingRaindrop said: An under-rated classic.
Never got this album when it first came out and when I decided I wanted to give it a try I couldn't find it anywhere. About 3 months ago I downloaded it and I love it! One of his best releases when your in the mood for something mellow. My Little Pill is a pointless piece of crap (all 1:09 of it) but the rest of the album is all good. My favorites are There Is Lonely, It's About The Walk, 5 Women, Old Friends, but favorite of all is When The Lights Go Down - most definately one of the all-time smoothest, sweetest tracks i've ever heard: a true laid-back classic that completely enslaves your sensors. By the 2:33 mark, when his vocals glide effortlessly in, you'll be owned...
If I was forced at gunpoint to name my favorite top 10 prince songs ever, this would definately be in there. Anyone know who's playing what on this track? Anyway, if i ever see this album in the shop I'll snap it up - until then, thank god for the internet... . [Edited 8/6/07 20:40pm] I forgot about "When the Lights go Down". Its great also "Why'd I waste my kisses on you baby?" R.I.P. Prince You've finally found your way back home. Well Done. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I absolutely love "When The Lights Go Down". One of my all-time favorite Prince songs. I think that I actually like the lyrics from this version of "Old Friends 4 Sale" better than the original. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
 the original one is much more personal
and the instrumentation is so much better [Edited 8/6/07 22:08pm] | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Dewrede said: the original one is much more personal
and the instrumentation is so much better [Edited 8/6/07 22:08pm] I don't know about this. He talks about his friends getting "stuck in the snow", his brother being with his sweet baby, men turning their backs on love, and the story about the photographs. The lyrics seem as personal here as they do on the original. But I do prefer the music on the original. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
The original Song 'old friends 4 sale ' is in the top 3 songs prince has ever written. The vocal is number one. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Love the album. 5 women = one of the best tracks EVER! "When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
It has few good songs. You should get it. Old Friends 4 Sale is the best. Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes 2 Y-O-U. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
It's a very consistent album and contains some of his best jams, When the Lights Go Down and She Spoke to Me. My Little Pill is one of the strangest and most experimental things he's done, I love it! If you are into Jazz or Blues music then you will probably like it. "Man, the living creature, the creating individual, is always more important than any established style or system" - Bruce Lee | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
SirPsycho said: i hope that adorable lady sees tis thread
now i see it thanx to an old friend... | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
It's a great album, full of intereesting songs and artistry from the vault and what not.
Prince is the MAN! Dad. Cartoonist. Illustrator. TOPPS Star Wars and Walking Dead Illustrator. Film Illustrator. JEDI. PRINCE Fan. www.theartofprince.com
www.jonathancaustrita.com www.theartofprince.com | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
YES
As others have said...'when thelights go down' is him at his best. It's a live in the studio track adn just shows how great he can be. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
It's About That Walk also is a great song that doesn't get enough love on the org. Fun/Naughty lyrics with cool horns and bass/drum section. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
i like the album . definetley different . an showcases something different . has a more of a low key . cosy feel . if it was a gig. it would be a great LITTLE jazz club .. it wouldnt be a stadium .. theres alot of impressive stuff about the album . but the definete song which belongs on his best of list is FIVE WOMEN ..SARAH an ABOUT THAT WALK are the most fun ..an very enjoyable to listen to whenever i want to hear some new music ...i make some - prince '99' | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
beestonpoet1981 said: i like the album . definetley different . an showcases something different . has a more of a low key . cosy feel . if it was a gig. it would be a great LITTLE jazz club .. it wouldnt be a stadium .. theres alot of impressive stuff about the album . but the definete song which belongs on his best of list is FIVE WOMEN ..SARAH an ABOUT THAT WALK are the most fun ..an very enjoyable to listen to
Has anyone heard Joe Cocker's version of "Five Women"? Any good? The critics were lazy on this cd (along with Chaos, Come) and just assumed that because they were contract fillers that the material wasn't good. P can make 50 great albums from the vault. | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
|
If u can find it, get it. It’s a must have. I absolutely love this cd except 4 My Little Pill, thank goodness it’s a short piece of crap.. Mostly everyone on this tread seems 2 like it. Some of his finest work if u ask me... |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
It's a great little album. Nothing that will blow you away, or have you contemplating the meaning of life, just a solid collection of songs with a live-in-the-studio sound. It's very digestible. I probably listen to it more than albums that I consider to be 'better' albums for that very reason. Toejam @ Peach & Black Podcast: http://peachandblack.podbean.com
Toejam's band "Cheap Fakes": http://cheapfakes.com.au, http://www.facebook.com/cheapfakes Toejam the solo artist: http://www.youtube.com/scottbignell | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
jdcxc said: Has anyone heard Joe Cocker's version of "Five Women"? Any good?
Yeah, it's OK. Although it was recorded from scratch by Cocker and his band it's pretty much the same, stylistically. You're not really missing anything (unless you're a Cocker fan). Toejam @ Peach & Black Podcast: http://peachandblack.podbean.com
Toejam's band "Cheap Fakes": http://cheapfakes.com.au, http://www.facebook.com/cheapfakes Toejam the solo artist: http://www.youtube.com/scottbignell | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
jdcxc said: beestonpoet1981 said: i like the album . definetley different . an showcases something different . has a more of a low key . cosy feel . if it was a gig. it would be a great LITTLE jazz club .. it wouldnt be a stadium .. theres alot of impressive stuff about the album . but the definete song which belongs on his best of list is FIVE WOMEN ..SARAH an ABOUT THAT WALK are the most fun ..an very enjoyable to listen to
Has anyone heard Joe Cocker's version of "Five Women"? Any good? The critics were lazy on this cd (along with Chaos, Come) and just assumed that because they were contract fillers that the material wasn't good. P can make 50 great albums from the vault. There´s something to both versions. Cocker´s version is "plainer" somehow. I do prefer Prince´s version though because I just love the horns and strings that are missing in Cockers version. That´s just bass and a guitar if I am not mistaken. Just half the instruments that Prince has. "When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |