To be honest I was hesitant to buy Planet Earth as I'm not a big fan of Prince's later Stuff.

But I just bought Planet Earth for 4 euro the other day, and holy shit this album is amazing, it's now in my top 5.

BTW Chelsea Rodgers is pure funk..is that Prince playing Bass?

I liked this cd the first time heard it, it's FUNKIN BRILLIANT.

An amazing mediocrity. Yes, it is.

I'm just gonna go on record and say that Planet Earth is one of the most polarizing albums Prince has made. I don't think there's any in-between here. Those that love it REALLY REALLY LOVE IT. But those that hate it..well..I mean...they're probably regretting the day that they even purchase it. They would rather see it crushed by a steamroller. I think a lot of those opinions are unfair and irrational since the album isn't THAT bad. Maybe a couple of tracks are lame, but the strong songs really do shine thorough.

I respect Prince for making this though. I just wish folks would stop trying to look for another "Sign O' The Times".

And here come the bashers. Time to go.

I Love it.
Some amazing fabulous funk and also some of the best vocals yet.

Love it love it love it

On Hearth.....

whatever.

damn said:

It's just a lame rip-off from 70ies disco funk. Check this out :
http://www.youtube.com/wa...SHQDNado7c --> the exact same bassline and synth lines.
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NWF said:

Actually, I fall squarely into another category: those that are simply underwhelemed. It isn't as horrible as NewPowerSoul, but it is a fairly lackluster effort. It sounds like P just cobbled together a few songs that weren't good enough to be included on Musicology or 3121, and released it as an album. Nothing on it is too awful to listen to, but nothing on it makes me sit up and go "oh, HELL YEAH". It is a dull, mediocre album. It doesn't deserve the bashing it gets from its detractors, but it also is no where near "amazing".

JediMaster said:

That is exactly where I am on it. I don't hate it - but it is definitely not "amazing" in my book.

Love "Planet Earth" The song is amazing live.
Love "Somehwhere & Guitar" ditto
"Chelsea Rodgers" was an anthem at O2 last year.

I love a lot and like all of the CD. I will always connect it
with 2months of fantastic fun in London. I have over 20 copies
which are like mementoes of each gig!

It's actually very listenable. Just not remarkable.

Before 'Planet Earth' was released, I had predicted that it would divide his fans more than usual, and it certainly did.

I think everyone here knows that I love this album.

The credits were whacky, because Prince played most of the parts (as usual).

Yes, that is Prince on bass on Chelsea Rodgers, and on drums as well.

The 'Planet Earth' album is very well recorded and mixed.

Prince uses certain vocal phrasings and styles he hasn't used in ages.

Besides the album being a bit short, and the inclusion of "Mr Goodnight", it is a perfect album.

Peace.

~G

Planet Earth, Guitar, The One you wanna C, Chelsea Rogers, SHOE - all AMAZING live! Everyone at the aftershow last summer was going CRAZY to these songs, and I noticed the dance floor filled up pretty quickly at the Boat party on Sat night when CR was played, rip off or no rip off, it's still great!!

JediMaster said:

That's how I feel about PE as well.

I like Planet Earth. I would love to heard all the songs played live.

I love Planet Earth! I revisited this album again over the Prince birthday weekend,and it'z even better than I thought.

Giovanni777 said:

G, ya know I love you, but

Genesia said:

Well we can still love each other and disagree, Honey.

purplecam said:

Same here!!!!


It does keep growing on me though - but 3121 and Musicology are definitely better!

ludwig said:

I like the album,but nothing great about it.

i dont think its a masterpiece at all...just isnt strong enough imo, but its also not bad at all, with a few great tracks (guitar, somewhere here.., lion of judah)

its also a perfect point of why its so hard being a prince fan...his fans are so detestable and infuriating. he cant release an album without things turning into a warzone amongst fans, though in fairness maybe its part of the fun, but its also sickening how opinionated fans are...and maybe that goes for all of us.

p.s. chelsea rogers isnt great and resolution sucks, thats a fact XD

zsasz said:

It IS great to dance to!!! FACT

Its half great

"Planet Earth" (EXCELLENT!)
"Guitar" (GREAT)
"Somewhere Here on Earth" (EXCELLENT!)
"The One U Wanna C" (GREAT)
"Future Baby Mama" (GOOD)
"Mr. Goodnight" (Poor)
"All the Midnights in the World" (Poor)
"Chelsea Rodgers" (GREAT)
"Lion of Judah" (Poor)
"Resolution (okay)

ludwig said:

Wow, the exact the same bassline line indeed, good find. Except for that Prince used it to make something much better than the original

And you know, I was thinking that that song Anytime or place is also a rip off from another song. I looked between my old cd's and it was San Salvador from .....Azoto, I didn't even know that name

PE is certainly not one of P's masterpieces but 50% is good and 50% just doesn't stick to my mind. Guitar is super and Lion of Juday is a minor point. I was so curious because Wendy played on it but it's actually boring/strange (his voice?) Although it reminds me of cinnamon girl and I like that one.
But it's a cd that (again) grew on me in time but it lacks that specialness that his songs had in the past but I don't mind at all.

what? your top 5 pieces of shit! this album is pure garbage!

Planet Earth sucks and Chelsea Rodgers in NOT 'pure funk'

kthxbai!

its the first time i ever ever felt indifferent to a prince album

and thats since 84

planet earth .....oh man i gotta agree with funknstein

Imago said:

well put