violetblues said:

thats ur opinion and i respect it, thanks for ur time
[Edited 9/19/08 6:21am]

Haystack said:

you're right

i'll take all of 3121
"If Eye Was The Man In Your Life" from Musicology
and the "The One U Wanna C" from Planet Earth
okay, "Call My Name" as well, from Musicology
and "S.S.T. / Brand New Orleans" from the 3121 era

that's 16

Snap said:

Not going to pick songs here (I did that before allready), and 16 is a bit much maybe (12 would make a stronger album in my opinion).

But, it doesnt take away my feeling that if Prince had decided to 'keep' the best songs from these 3 albums for one single album, it would probably have 'created' his best album since the Gold Experience (No, before people start to complain, The Rainbow Children just ISN'T that good).

One of my main complaints about Princes output since he left WB is that is sometimes too much (two 3-CD sets), too obscure (The Rainbow Children, News) or just too uninspired (New Power Soul, Rave, quite a lot of the songs on his last three albums).

Maybe Prince was thinking otherwise himself, but like all other 'big' artists with long careers it 'just is the case' that those artist, including Prince, have a certain peek period, where they can deliver a great album or classic about every year, and that after that they have to 'collect' their better songs for an album-release about every 3 - 4 years.

Looking back at Princes career from 1995 until now, maybe a strong, convincing manager (like Alan Leeds was) could have prevented Prince from getting lost into such a 'meandering career'.

For example:
- The 3 CD-set Emancipation stripped down to one single CD: a very good one!
- Releasing 'The Truth' as an official single CD: might have made an impact, especially because it sounds so un-Princelike for the general listeners.
- Combining the best songs from Chaos and Disorder with those from The Vault: a very enjoyable jazzy / bluesy album with a live-feel.
- As i said before: Prince maybe should have wait for 2007 to release an album combining the best songs on Musicology, 3121 and Planet Earth.


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gotta love it when his fans try 2 reduce his creative output


welcome 2 the dawn playground 4 the new power generation. there are over 500 xperiences 2 choose from...


well some of y'all don't want those 500, but i know plenty that do

1) Musicology
2) A Million Days
3) Call My Name
4) Magnificent
5) S.S.T.
6) Te Amo Corazon
7) Lolita
8) Black Sweat
9) Love
10) Satisified
11) Song of the Heart
12) Guitar
13) Somewhere Here on Earth
14) Future Baby Mama
15) Mr. Goodnight
16) F.U.N.K.
[Edited 9/19/08 11:16am]

His latest albums are true to form. Musically beautiful. 3121 surprisingly wins out in numbers when I thought Musicology would.

1. A Million Days (Musicology)
2. Lolita (3121)
3. Guitar (Planet Earth)
4. Call My Name (Musicology)
5. 3121 (3121)
6. Satisfied (3121)
7. Dear Mr. Man (Musicology)
8. Fury (3121)
9. If I Was The Man In Your Life (The jazz @ the end) (Musicology)
10. Te Amo Corazon (3121)
11. Black Sweat (3121)
12. Get On The Boat (3121)
13. Musicology (Musicology)
14. Planet Earth (Planet Earth)
15. Lion of Judah (Planet Earth)
16. Somewhere here on earth (Planet Earth)

MUSICOLOGY *5
3121 *7
PLANET EARTH *4

statequest said:

I agree that Musicology and 3121 are brilliant albums but as for Planet Earth, only a few tracks are enjoyable for me anyway and the less thats said about Mr Goodnight the better Oh and love the first half of your album 2
[Edited 9/20/08 5:58am]

Riverpoet31 said:

TRC is far better than the Gold experince

L4OATheOriginal said:

AMEN! I get a good laugh out of fans lobbying for "less" music.

Xodus said:

yes but it aint about quantity its about quality also peoples opinions differ about what quality is in Princes music....especially about his last 3 albums
[Edited 9/20/08 8:10am]

geminaurus said:

what albums Magnifecent from? was it just a song he released on the web? like F.U.N.K?

A MILLION DAYS
CALL MY NAME
THE MARRYING KIND
ON THE COUCH
LOVE DANCE
TE AMO CORAZON
SATISFIED
BLACK SWEAT
LOVE
BEAUIFUL LOVE & BLESSED
MR GOODNIGHT
GUITAR
SOMEWHERE HERE ON EARTH
FUTURE BABYMAMA
REFLECTION
WHAT DO U WANT ME 2 DO

optimus said:

I think it was a virtual b-side download to one of the Musicology singles. There were two others: "Silver Tongue" and "United States of Division."

optimus said:

Which is why I oppose the "less is more" theory. Looking at this thread I see that everyone has different ideas about what songs would make for a strong single album. My "perfect" album would deny some fans their favorite songs, and vice versa. For me, the "quality" of some of the album lists in this thread just proves to me that less would in fact be less, in quality as well as quantity (and I'm sure many fans feel that way when looking at my favs).

I responded to this thread more as a declaration of my favorite tunes from the last three albums, rather than a petition for less music. But, from certain posts in this thread as well as many posts in other threads, I take it that some fans would REALLY like Prince to limit the quantity of his output. I would much rather he increase it, then I can pick my favorite tunes and make my own playlists, and hopefully there will be more tunes which catch my ear. It's one thing to "imagine" a perfect album and quite another to "lobby" for less music.

Xodus said:

Thanks I understand, I was just curious 2 see how people opinions differ on what songs theyd pick for the "Imaginary Album" The songs i picked 4 mine are most probably not liked by much cuz there the more commercial sounding and not that daring. So its intresting 2 see what older fans etc would pick in contrast 2 mine

optimus said:

well that's it in a nutshell. what's quality 2 some r not quality 2 others if anything has been indicated by his last 3 albums amongst fans

L4OATheOriginal said:

Prince very talented artist, blahh blahh one of the worlds best live performers today blahh blah, way past his prime as a recording artist.

Kid, the quality of his work has gone way way down, this is universally agreed upon by everyone except 13 people here at the org.
yes, yes you love and adore Prince with all you heart, blah blah
but here it is...

The Facts!

1. Universal critical mehh by the worlds top critics for his work for the past 20 years

2. C’mon already

3. Hard core life long fans like me say so!

4. i'm wasting my time huh?



Prince is lucky to have devoted fans like you, lol

..and me too cause i will still buy that book of his because i want to hear his 21 nights live cd.
And will probably buy every CD he releases afterwards

01. Interactive
02. P. Control
03. Endorphinmachine
04. Come (Techno Version)
05. Days Of Wild
06. Now
07. Get Wild
08. Mad
09. Funky Design
10. Return Of The Bump Squad
11. Hide The Bone
12. Shy (Remix)
13. Billy Jack Bitch
14. Eye Hate U
15. Gold
16. The Exodus Has Begun (including Outro)

errant said:

Someone hasn't heard Exile on Main St.

IstenSzek said:

It would certainly be on my list

Ion said:

well, i think there's a difference when you're talking about projects that are specifically meant to be double-discs. though double albums have some stuff that could go as well, even if it isn't enough to cut it down to 45 minutes.

violetblues said:

Hmmmmm i dislike the way people say that on here, Just because youve been a fan longer dosent make your opinion more "special" than the likes of me My mum is a life-long fan 2, But she loves Rainbow Children.....and i wont say anything more about that album Even tho i have nearly all his albums, My fave albums are Dirty Mind, ATWIAD, TGE, Musicology and strangley Girl 6 which i know is just a soundtrack, however it features my all time fave P tunes (Pink Cashmere, Girls and Boys, Adore etc) My mum dislikes alot of his new stuff too. I certainley dont think Musicology or 3121 are bad albums infact 3121 would also be in my top ten and im really excited for Indigo Nights...Lets Hope Its Good!
[Edited 9/21/08 4:58am]

optimus said:

awww, dont take any of what we say too serious, i kid with L4OATheOriginal because he such a hardcore 90's fan, but i think hes one of the coolest cats here too, just so you know

ps your mum has good taste in Prince music too it seems

violetblues said:

Ha Ha! yeah shes an old school fan 2 and 70% of are rows are over P's music, sometimes i wish she didnt convert me 2 the purple hippy cult

violetblues said:

perhaps what u might try and do when approaching the music is come with a open mind and not xpect 2 hear the blistering solo from let's go crazy everytime.

just a thought..

violetblues said:

damn just when i wanted 2 have a u go and say something cool like that DAMN U!!! ;grin:

but just 4 the record, it's not that i'm such a hardcore 90's fan, i am a hardcore fan 4 every era with the xception of 2007

The Marrying Kind
If I Was the Man In Your Life
A Million Days
Reflection

Guitar
Dear Mr. Man
F.U.N.K.
Fury
Black Sweat
Illusion,Coma,Pimp and Circumstance

Chelsea Rogers
Musicology
Get On The Boat
Love
Lion Of Judah
Satisfied

After much experimentation, I have found this to be the perfect track-list:

3121
Chelsea Rodgers
Black Sweat
Guitar
Musicology
Satisfied
Te Amo Corazón
Reflection
Lion Of Judah
Planet Earth

Just the right length - good and funky up-front, nice and reflective on side 2, and killer finale with superb guitar-work to round it out.

1. All the Midnights
2. Musicology
3. Love
4. What Do You want Me to do Girl
5. Marrying Kind
6. Lolita
7. Beautiful Loved and Blessed
8. Dear Mr Man
9. Chelsea Rodgers
10.Call My Name
11.3121
12.Reflection
13. Resolution
14.Guitar
15. Cinnamon Girl
16. Teamo Corazon