Dance said:

"nothing on it aside from 1999 and Little Red Corvette convey his genius"


My word!!!! 1999 is the weakest track imo.

It's an incredible album. In it's day it was mind blowing!! The first time I heard 1999 was when it was first released and I loved it instantly, but as with much of Prince's music it takes a few listens to "take it all in".

When most people were listening to Thriller I was drowning it out with 1999. I had to buy it 5 times, Once on vinyl(worn out), twice on cassette(worn out), and twice on cd(first one stolen).In my opinion it's the best album ever made.I can understand we all are different and have our own opinion, but I don't understand how anyone cannot love this album.Once again we're all different and that's the way the world goes.

this might be Prices best album ever

the perfect blend of pop, funk, rb, electro funk, & soul

this record was huge in Washington DC. Prince smashed open the doors with this joint. Man I wish I could go back to that time. The 9th grade was the bomb

horatio said:

Uh, the songs themselves are still the same regardless of the format

and I have plenty of vinyl.....

This album plus the b-sides locked me in as a fan. I've never thought they were anything but incredible.

mynameisnotsusan said:

I so agree, this album got me wanting to listening to all his other stuff!

Alexandernvrmind said:

I'd even go as far as it's one of the best albums ever.....

I dunno, maybe you had to live it.. ya dig?

no offense to the younglings, but back in the day...1999 was just amazing..and still it stands the test of time

This album is out of this world good.
My favorite. The overall sound of this album is amazing and could have only been captured by Prince. Its unique, funky, and all his. Perfect.

muirdo said:

I think it's very catchy, like any pop song should be

wow this is pretty tame thread.i thought for sure ppl would be chopping off there fingers from sheer disbelief.

Something In The Water... is genius I think. I love that quircky little synth line, and the melodies don't seem like they should go with the music.

Volitan said:

u heard the original? miles better imo

Christopher said:

No. You mean a demo or something???

Volitan said:

yeh the demo.i perfer it to the released.the 1999 era bootlegs are pretty good stuff in general

Christopher said:

bootlegs are bad. bad, bad. (i think the released version is better, but that's just me and 1999 era outtakes are , seriously)

Christopher said:

Hmmm, no, never heard it.

Volitan said:

The released version sits better with the album as it is more synthetic sounding.

The un-released version has piano. Equally as good.

Christopher is right though that that era has excellent bootlegs.

Not that I own any. I just know about them and talk about them alot!

mentalist said:

me too.

haha u guys are bad!

websheriff is bookmarking this thread.

Christopher said:

if i go down, i'm taking all y'all with me.

Christopher said:

I have nothing to declare!

purplepolitician said:

i dont even know what bootlegs are! i thought this thread was about boots=shoes

Christopher said:

same here. the boots he wore 1999, they were extra loveable

purplepolitician said:

hey dez dont u like my band

Volitan said:

Christopher said:

I just recently heard the original. i much prefer the released version.

Christopher said:

haha, I think it depends on the people replying. Prince's music is something that doesn't always come easy and it sometimes takes a while to get used to it. I've had my fair share of "grower albums".

this was one I worked with the hardest (TGE, I also put a lot of time into)... and in the end, both have become my favorites because sometimes it takes time to appreciate things.

And it seems like 1999 was a grower for a few people, so they're more understanding.
I know what you're saying, though. A couple of months ago, things might not have been as calm in a thread like this. But its nice to come to ones like this every once in a while.

Volitan said: