There are a fair few good observations, some of which I would almost agree with, but almost is about as far as i get. The word "classic" always tends to create confusion with regard to Prince. To the masses, there is probably only 1 album, which all can recount and is an acclaimed classic, naturally Purple Rain, for those with abit more interest in modern music, Sott and 1999 would probably be considered classic´s. After that you get into the realm of people who actually know something about music, then the whole meaning of classic takes on a completely different meaning, although to be fair, I dont think many serious music critics have bothered much to emphasis about Prince´s music since D&P. Thing is Prince was never really into pleasing the crowd, apart from tours, there he cant serve up what he really wants to play, so we get the greatest hits, in their glory. Hence, Prince does after shows.

Aftershows, arent they fantastic??

Have yet to hear a negative comment on the org about one, and I think the answer to that is, who else in mainstream music would, with a standing and an income of millions, be bothered their arse, going back on stage at 2am to play for a few hours, sometimes for only a handful of people. No one else does this, unless they have to do it. I imagine prince spent alot of time when he was young going to dingy venues, watching washed up musicians, who were capable of making fantastic music, but never made it off the runway.

Anyway, that is probably another story for another thread, as many things could be discussed here, at this point. To conclude, I think Prince has made only two albums, maybe 3, where he wanted to make an impact on the commercial market, thus have hits, by simply churning out the same ole thing, but with a new wrapper and there are massive amount of them w-rappers. Madonna being a prime example, although U2, Springsteen, MJ, The Stones etc Dont get me wrong, I have almost all albums from all these artists, or at least heard them thru, but it is all the same, simply wrapped up to appeal to the time they are in, but underneath the wrapper, it is still a cheeseburger or Mars bar.

BTW, crackheads love wrappers as well