that wasn't a cover, that was pure rape of a great song.

Prince's continual refusal to be true the original songwriter's lyrics prevent him from ever doing a cover justice.

I haven't heard the Radiohead version, nor do I wish to.

I haven't heard the Radiohead version, nor do I wish to.

i don't get the radiohead worshiping. nor can i understand why anyone like's u2 or u2 copycats (cold play). their music is just so bland.

all three are descrbed -or have been described at one point - as the best rock bands ever. so thats why i have mentioned all three. but they are so dull and so mainstream. (granted radiohead probably weren't at one point, but they are now).

i randomly brought amnesiac because i thought i might like radiohead after thinking kid-a was ok and liking a cover of fake plastic trees. it was, without a doubt, one of the worse purchases i have ever made. though i did like the furry album cover. like u2, everyone likes radiohead. but i just don't get it?

i have a very electic taste in music. anything from king crimson to tori amos. but i just don't get radiohead. am i missing something?
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i don't get the radiohead worshiping. nor can i understand why anyone like's u2 or u2 copycats (cold play). their music is just so bland.

all three are descrbed -or have been described at one point - as the best rock bands ever. so thats why i have mentioned all three. but they are so dull and so mainstream. (granted radiohead probably weren't at one point, but they are now).

i randomly brought amnesiac because i thought i might like radiohead after thinking kid-a was ok and liking a cover of fake plastic trees. it was, without a doubt, one of the worse purchases i have ever made. though i did like the furry album cover. like u2, everyone likes radiohead. but i just don't get it?

i have a very eclectic taste in music. anything from king crimson to tori amos. but i just don't get radiohead. am i missing something?
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tuffghost said:

R u on drugs??

Lovesymbol2 said:

Well I am able to criticize without the name calling. Maybe you should take your own advice for mature posting. Thanks.

Now let me simplify my point for you: Creep was written by a young Englishman with an inferiority complex. It's the prototypical song for a young band still finding their way as they come out of their adolescent years. To then suggest that a man in his 50's did a better job covering a song which deals with the specifics listed above is ridiculous. But obviously we're on a Prince board so a good many people here will simply think it was the greatest cover version since Prince thumped through Play That Funky Music or his Sly Stone medley for a billionth time.

I don't even like the Radiohead version! Most overrated BAND EVERRR

But hé... thats just my 2 cents

It was cool that Prince gave a nod to Radiohead by doing "Creep." He did his thing with his version and I enjoyed it but I think the original is better. More times than not originals are better than remakes anyways.
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purplecam said:

Even when it comes to Prince covering Prince! the rework of Ur gonna c me is horrible

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I disagree. I don't care for the original. It puts me to sleep but this reworking works for me. The vibe and the beat really appeal to me. It makes me like "U're Gonna C Me".

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I disagree. I don't care for the original. It puts me to sleep but this reworking works for me. The vibe and the beat really appeal to me. It makes me like "U're Gonna C Me".

purplecam said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Wise move

purplecam said:

don't encourage me

That's probably y that guy from Radiohead said it was "hilarious", the poor thing must b sooooo jealeous loooool!

so a man in his 50's cant have an inferiourity complex either? i dont think its too far-fetched. also most people are judging the overall live performance in comparison to that of radiohead's. i personally liked Prince's better but radiohead is still strong on performing this as well.

It was cool that Prince gave a nod to Radiohead by doing "Creep." He did his thing with his version and I enjoyed it but I think the original is better. More times than not originals are better than remakes anyways.
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purplecam said:

this is sort of how I feel. He was kind of acknowledging the taste of the crowd by singing that song. It didn't have to be better than the original.

I don't get that station in my cave.

Tame said:

Finally the truth

It's the 2nd time i mention Radiohead on this forum (last time was years ago) a i came 2 a conclusion:
Considering how people around here think Prince does just average music & that Radiohead is THE band, wouldn't it b wise 2 rename this website Radiohead.org?