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Thread started 08/07/08 10:52am

Handel

Strange Relationship bores me shitless

I reckon Prince shouldve released the heavy guitar version of this track, the way he originally intended to do
But the one that came out officially was just boring and I still cant get into it
Which is a pity because the lyrics were beginning to show more emotional maturity and it bears the hallmarks of a classic. But in its current official form the track just sounds bland and unexciting...
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Reply #1 posted 08/07/08 11:02am

KoolEaze

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A lot of the Signt of the Times material sounds a bit bland when compared to live versions of the same songs or compared to alternate versions, IMO.
I could no longer enjoy the album version of " I could never take the place of your man" after hearing the more powerful version from the SOTT film, which was of course not a live concert but still more powerful than the album version.

I also enjoy the movie version of "If I was your Girlfriend " a bit more than any other version of that song.
Or "It" ...can´t stand the album version but love the movie version.
" I´d rather be a stank ass hoe because I´m not stupid. Oh my goodness! I got more drugs! I´m always funny dude...I´m hilarious! Are we gonna smoke?"
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Reply #2 posted 08/07/08 11:08am

daPrettyman

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KoolEaze said:

A lot of the Signt of the Times material sounds a bit bland when compared to live versions of the same songs or compared to alternate versions, IMO.
I could no longer enjoy the album version of " I could never take the place of your man" after hearing the more powerful version from the SOTT film, which was of course not a live concert but still more powerful than the album version.

I also enjoy the movie version of "If I was your Girlfriend " a bit more than any other version of that song.
Or "It" ...can´t stand the album version but love the movie version.

I agree about ICNTTPOYM in the movie. I love how it slowly built from the drums, piano, then to the guitar.
**--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••-
U 'gon make me shake my doo loose!
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Reply #3 posted 08/07/08 11:09am

giotto

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I concur with the view that, in its heavy guitar incarnation, "Strange Relationship" sounded like a much stronger composition.
"You don't frighten us, English pig dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, sons of a silly person."
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Reply #4 posted 08/07/08 11:23am

ufoclub

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heavy guitar incarnation?
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Reply #5 posted 08/07/08 11:28am

giotto

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ufoclub said:

heavy guitar incarnation?


Remember the so-called "Billy" rehearsal? following that 45-minute guitar workout Prince then goes on to play an instrumental rendition of "Strange Relationship", using the occasion to teach the Revolution the chords to the song.
"You don't frighten us, English pig dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, sons of a silly person."
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Reply #6 posted 08/07/08 11:32am

DesireeNevermi
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ufoclub said:

heavy guitar incarnation?


I know right??
Jibbersih. And Strange Relationship is freakin fantastic!! flipped off
But its okay, we're all music critics here.
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Reply #7 posted 08/07/08 11:49am

ufoclub

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giotto said:

ufoclub said:

heavy guitar incarnation?


Remember the so-called "Billy" rehearsal? following that 45-minute guitar workout Prince then goes on to play an instrumental rendition of "Strange Relationship", using the occasion to teach the Revolution the chords to the song.


well that was never intended for release!
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Reply #8 posted 08/07/08 11:52am

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ufoclub said:

giotto said:



Remember the so-called "Billy" rehearsal? following that 45-minute guitar workout Prince then goes on to play an instrumental rendition of "Strange Relationship", using the occasion to teach the Revolution the chords to the song.


well that was never intended for release!


Which is precisely the point. A lot of material that is never intended for release succeeds in hitting the spot in ways that officially released versions often fail to do.
"You don't frighten us, English pig dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, sons of a silly person."
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Reply #9 posted 08/07/08 12:15pm

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come to think of it, it is kinda "blah". i like the dream factory version a bit better musically. had he just added the camille effect to that track, it would've been great! everything sounds better live nod. the camden palace '88 version is my favorite! guitar headbang dancing jig
For all time I am with you, you are with me.
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Reply #10 posted 08/07/08 12:25pm

DANGEROUSx

Its the only track on SOTT thats a bit.. neutral
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Reply #11 posted 08/07/08 12:37pm

rusty1

It's a very solid song!!! I think u and i gotta...YEA, YEA the only weak song on that album is U got the Look. lol nod
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Reply #12 posted 08/07/08 12:41pm

Handel

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i like the dream factory version a bit better musically. had he just added the camille effect to that track...


No, politician, the dream factory version is not better because it's constipated, it has too many instruments and layers and too much unnecessary shit going on that the song ended up being suffocated... Less is more, remember?
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Reply #13 posted 08/07/08 12:54pm

Wonderwall

eek U people are HIGH! biggrin ALL versions of this song rock. One of my faves since day one on SOTTs. Love the Dream Factory version too. My fave version tho? The live version from 4 Those of U on Valium! That one is funky as all hell.
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Reply #14 posted 08/07/08 1:02pm

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rusty1 said:

It's a very solid song!!! I think u and i gotta...YEA, YEA the only weak song on that album is U got the Look. lol nod


I'm with u. If I Was Your Girlfriend and Strange Relationship are two of my favorites on that album along with SOTT, Slow Love, Dorothy Parker etc. etc.! Of course the live versions are going to better but still stands as one of my favorite P albums.
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Reply #15 posted 08/07/08 1:16pm

darlingfloor

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I love this song!
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Reply #16 posted 08/07/08 2:55pm

Dayclear

I love it too! biggrin
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Reply #17 posted 08/07/08 5:59pm

rusty1

i guess u know me well, i don't like winter... but u seem u get a kick out of doing me cold! Oh, what the hell! U always surrender... what's this strange relationship we hold on 2? lol very solid musically and lyrically! whoever doesn't like this tune is on volium! lol biggrin
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Reply #18 posted 08/07/08 6:09pm

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rusty1 said:

i guess u know me well, i don't like winter... but u seem u get a kick out of doing me cold! Oh, what the hell! U always surrender... what's this strange relationship we hold on 2? lol very solid musically and lyrically! whoever doesn't like this tune is on volium! lol biggrin


i love the lyrics & vibe! relationship,ship ship ship. lovely! genius!
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Reply #19 posted 08/07/08 7:33pm

Tame

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Love the song... rose

I guess U know me well...I don't like winter...
I seem 2 get a kick out of doin' ya cold...What's this Strange Relationship.ship.ship.ship.?
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight...
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Reply #20 posted 08/07/08 7:35pm

RodeoSchro

Huh, I think it's one of the better songs he's done.

That's art for you.
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Reply #21 posted 08/07/08 7:40pm

KoolEaze

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Wonderwall said:

eek U people are HIGH! biggrin ALL versions of this song rock. One of my faves since day one on SOTTs. Love the Dream Factory version too. My fave version tho? The live version from 4 Those of U on Valium! That one is funky as all hell.
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So true . How could I forget that version...that is by far the best I´ve heard.
" I´d rather be a stank ass hoe because I´m not stupid. Oh my goodness! I got more drugs! I´m always funny dude...I´m hilarious! Are we gonna smoke?"
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Reply #22 posted 08/07/08 9:15pm

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Dayclear said:

I love it too! biggrin


yes!
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