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"Planet Earth" - The Positive I was just listening to this album again...it's been a while...and I can't help but PRAISE the greatness of this record. There are so many fantastic songs on this record, powerful songs, funky songs and fun songs!
When I first bought it the only song I already heard was the infectious "Guitar", I was ready for something, anything but as usual I wasn't sure what to expect. My first reaction was a feeling towards the strange due to the opening title track Planet Earth. It's such a serious song in tone, sound and lyric...beautiful but almost haunting. Then the song flows to Guitar, Somewhere Here On Earth and then to The One U Want 2 C. So at 1st it was a strange transition in my opinion. All GREAT songs but a strange flow mix none the less. But as I listened to this album more I appreciate it and love it even more. The music is stellar. Man!!! Future Baby Mama is classic PRINCE without it being too much of a copy of classic Prince. Mr. Goodnight is fun, playful, cute and excellent. Lion of Judah, Resolution and All the Midnights In The World are BRILLIANT! Those 3 songs alone are far more superior to anything on "alternative" radio today. And Guitar and The One U Want 2 C show why PRINCE is still an incredible pop song writer. Catchy hooks, fun beats, nice compositions and pure Prince magic. Planet Earth is EXCELLENT! Dad. Cartoonist. Illustrator. TOPPS Star Wars and Walking Dead Illustrator. Film Illustrator. JEDI. PRINCE Fan. www.theartofprince.com
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Geezuz. Again?  We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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I love it, it's got some great tunes on there, my favs are Somewhere hereon earth and future baby momma.  | |
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Ever since "Planet Earth" came out...I have had it sitting on my stereo...as a stereo charm...I play it every couple of weeks...and I love it. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight... | |
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I actually played the record for someone and they bought their own copy because of it, so yes, the album does have its dawn points. All you others say Hell Yea!!  | |
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it's up there with the best of them!  it's an album p can b proud of. | |
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I'm tired of repeating the same negative things about this album again and again. This time, I'm only going to focus on the positive things.
Here we go: 1. The title track has an epic quality to it with a very strong hook. The sparse use of piano throughout gives it a haunting sound, and the anthem-like chorus makes it feel epic. The guitar solo at the end is very climactic, and Prince's vocals sound fairly passionate. 2. Guitar is a fun ditty. It's good to see light hearted songs like this where Prince has some fun with the material. 3. Somewhere Here On Earth is a beautiful ballad. Everything from the scratchy record effect in the background to the relaxing smooth jazz evokes a retro atmosphere of a man in a suit sipping expensive wine while looking at the stars. 4. The One U Wanna C is proof of his pop sensibilities. The track flows with playfulness and a continuous hook reminiscent of I Wanna Take The Place Of Your Man minus, of course, the angst. And there we have it. The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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I'm always positive about this album 
No matter how it gets on everyone's nerves, it doesn't stop me. The title track just sounds really polished, like he'd worked out every detail from the sequencing, to each note sung or played, and of course, the amazing  at the end.
During the instrumental break, I could just tell that I was in for a treat. (At the time, I had gone through some albums that I didn't get along with at first... I was very discouraged, thinking that a lot of his work really was an acquired taste... having an easy album to love was what I'd been dying for). Guitar & The One u wanna c... both had me tapping my foot and just wanting to get up and dance. It'd been a while since I'd heard a song from any artist that instilled that reaction in me. Somewhere here on Earth was a treat... classic piano ballad that sounded like it could have been recorded in the 1940's. If he did a whole album with tracks of this genre, it'd be one of my favorites. 
There are a couple of other things I'd like to add, but I'm just gonna leave it at this for now. had 2 run away... pride was 2 strong. It started raining, baby, the birds were gone | |
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PurpleKnight said: I'm tired of repeating the same negative things about this album again and again. This time, I'm only going to focus on the positive things.
Here we go: 1. The title track has an epic quality to it with a very strong hook. The sparse use of piano throughout gives it a haunting sound, and the anthem-like chorus makes it feel epic. The guitar solo at the end is very climactic, and Prince's vocals sound fairly passionate. 2. Guitar is a fun ditty. It's good to see light hearted songs like this where Prince has some fun with the material. 3. Somewhere Here On Earth is a beautiful ballad. Everything from the scratchy record effect in the background to the relaxing smooth jazz evokes a retro atmosphere of a man in a suit sipping expensive wine while looking at the stars. 4. The One U Wanna C is proof of his pop sensibilities. The track flows with playfulness and a continuous hook reminiscent of I Wanna Take The Place Of Your Man minus, of course, the angst. And there we have it. I'm too lazy to type my own opinion...so let me just quote someone who comes close. Same here, minus number 2. guitar makes my skin peel. Otherwise, I agree 75%  | |
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Genesia said: Geezuz. Again?
Co-sign Smurf theme song-seriously how many fucking "La Las" can u fit into a dam song 
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Planet Earth is as big as it's Title proclaims!
Planet Earth is big but not as big as planet Jupiter, however it is bigger than planet Venus, (but only just). That being said Earth and Venus are rock planets where as Jupiter is a gas giant. So on a positive note Planet Earth is bigger than Planet Venus. |
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I was surprised when I heard Chelsea Rogers, I love old funk Disco. The rest of the album was okay for me for a month or two. Now its completely under my skin, I think it is absolutely Wonderful, Fantastic and going by Undetected by Radio. "Im The One U Wanna C" Is A HIT SONG for sure. Better than anything else I'm hearing on the Radio right now...
Thanks Prince For Another Great Album! | |
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SPOOKYGAS said: Planet Earth is as big as it's Title proclaims!
Planet Earth is big but not as big as planet Jupiter, however it is bigger than planet Venus, (but only just). That being said Earth and Venus are rock planets where as Jupiter is a gas giant. So on a positive note Planet Earth is bigger than Planet Venus. God knows we don't need a big ball of gas... Change it one more time.. | |
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TikiColadas said: I was just listening to this album again...it's been a while...and I can't help but PRAISE the greatness of this record. There are so many fantastic songs on this record, powerful songs, funky songs and fun songs!
When I first bought it the only song I already heard was the infectious "Guitar", I was ready for something, anything but as usual I wasn't sure what to expect. My first reaction was a feeling towards the strange due to the opening title track Planet Earth. It's such a serious song in tone, sound and lyric...beautiful but almost haunting. Then the song flows to Guitar, Somewhere Here On Earth and then to The One U Want 2 C. So at 1st it was a strange transition in my opinion. All GREAT songs but a strange flow mix none the less. But as I listened to this album more I appreciate it and love it even more. The music is stellar. Man!!! Future Baby Mama is classic PRINCE without it being too much of a copy of classic Prince. Mr. Goodnight is fun, playful, cute and excellent. Lion of Judah, Resolution and All the Midnights In The World are BRILLIANT! Those 3 songs alone are far more superior to anything on "alternative" radio today. And Guitar and The One U Want 2 C show why PRINCE is still an incredible pop song writer. Catchy hooks, fun beats, nice compositions and pure Prince magic. Planet Earth is EXCELLENT! Sure is | |
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TikiColadas said: I was just listening to this album again...it's been a while...and I can't help but PRAISE the greatness of this record. There are so many fantastic songs on this record, powerful songs, funky songs and fun songs!
When I first bought it the only song I already heard was the infectious "Guitar", I was ready for something, anything but as usual I wasn't sure what to expect. My first reaction was a feeling towards the strange due to the opening title track Planet Earth. It's such a serious song in tone, sound and lyric...beautiful but almost haunting. Then the song flows to Guitar, Somewhere Here On Earth and then to The One U Want 2 C. So at 1st it was a strange transition in my opinion. All GREAT songs but a strange flow mix none the less. But as I listened to this album more I appreciate it and love it even more. The music is stellar. Man!!! Future Baby Mama is classic PRINCE without it being too much of a copy of classic Prince. Mr. Goodnight is fun, playful, cute and excellent. Lion of Judah, Resolution and All the Midnights In The World are BRILLIANT! Those 3 songs alone are far more superior to anything on "alternative" radio today. And Guitar and The One U Want 2 C show why PRINCE is still an incredible pop song writer. Catchy hooks, fun beats, nice compositions and pure Prince magic. Planet Earth is EXCELLENT! Yes. I love the whole CD and I think many overlooked PE which is truly a beautiful and strong melody that builds to a crescendo, takes your hand and invites you to join the journey. | |
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The harmonies with W&L still bring a smile to my face.
Resolution just gives us a hint of what might have been. | |
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I love Planet earth!Im just not that fond of Guitar+Chelsea :boxed:Not saying that they are not good songs.Just not exactly my cup of tea.My favs are Lion of judah,Mr.GoodNight  I wanna see a video for that so bad.Somewhere here on earth i refuse to call it Shoe lol.
Play this cd in the car all the time.  | |
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PurpleKnight said: I'm tired of repeating the same negative things about this album again and again. This time, I'm only going to focus on the positive things.
Here we go: 1. The title track has an epic quality to it with a very strong hook. The sparse use of piano throughout gives it a haunting sound, and the anthem-like chorus makes it feel epic. The guitar solo at the end is very climactic, and Prince's vocals sound fairly passionate. 2. Guitar is a fun ditty. It's good to see light hearted songs like this where Prince has some fun with the material. 3. Somewhere Here On Earth is a beautiful ballad. Everything from the scratchy record effect in the background to the relaxing smooth jazz evokes a retro atmosphere of a man in a suit sipping expensive wine while looking at the stars. 4. The One U Wanna C is proof of his pop sensibilities. The track flows with playfulness and a continuous hook reminiscent of I Wanna Take The Place Of Your Man minus, of course, the angst. And there we have it. I agree generally with this post, though I'd also say all of the above tracks aren't essential Prince by any means and are only highlights because they're on yet another sub-par release from Prince. The second half of the record is atrocious and the last two tracks are laughable and pedestrian. I'm amazed Prince had no sense of just how vanilla they sound; they're as bland as anything I've ever heard on any pop album. No hard feelings. | |
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Am I the only one who likes Chelsea Rodgers?
My sister loves it. In fact, I think it's her only reason to come to Dublin with me...
Kiddin'... AND because I'm the greatest sis in the world | |
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no matter how many threads this album will continue 2 generate, it's still a hunk of hot blooming bloody crappy mess..it should have stayed in the vaults..there there is ur positive spin on it man, he has such an amazing body of music that it's sad to see him constrict it down to the basics. he's too talented for the lineup he's doing. estelle 81 | |
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squirrelgrease said: What is this picture?
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Yeah, think its a good album, the best out of the Mcology,3121 and PE trilogy and prob his best since Emancipation.
Its a very vocally strong work. PE - reminds me a bit of the For You album in the falsetto part. I like the way he is acknowledging his older style too. There are also a few D and P sounding riffs in the album too. I like the overall sound and theme/message, P seems more thoughful but fun at the same time and the production is a vast improvement on his last two albums. [Edited 4/17/08 19:16pm] | |
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darlingfloor said: Am I the only one who likes Chelsea Rodgers?
My sister loves it. In fact, I think it's her only reason to come to Dublin with me...
Kiddin'... AND because I'm the greatest sis in the world I forgot about. I love that song. I just have to fast forward over the first line...I don't know WHY it bugs me... 
Otherwise- Love it. And I love Shelby J. | |
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Yay! Love 4 PE! I love it!  | |
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Prince didn't believe in the music because he hardly bloody played it. He'd rather play Sly covers. | |
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ToraToraDreams said: darlingfloor said: Am I the only one who likes Chelsea Rodgers?
My sister loves it. In fact, I think it's her only reason to come to Dublin with me...
Kiddin'... AND because I'm the greatest sis in the world I forgot about. I love that song. I just have to fast forward over the first line...I don't know WHY it bugs me...
Otherwise- Love it. And I love Shelby J. I love the bass | |
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wildgoldenhoney said: squirrelgrease said: What is this picture?
And how often do you change your signature (Prince facts)? Guinee pigs disguised as lemmings, I guess. The Purple Facts are all true, and I work very hard to uncover these tidbits. If prince.org were to be made idiot proof, someone would just invent a better idiot. | |
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