I think many of us who have been fans since the beginning tend to base our opinions on how good a Prince album is, especially one from the 80s, on how much it affected us in our lives at that time.

I was 18 when Lovesexy came out and I was just dealing with admitting I was gay. I drew on the spiritual strength of that album to help me get through the rejection I faced from family and friends. I listened to it with a searching soul and I found answers.

Some of the answers lie in the album itself, but other answers I discovered within my own self as I listened over and over. Seeing Prince on the cover naked and bare gave me the strength and courage to face my own newfound “nakedness”.

Having to face society’s anger and hate was a tough choice but I thought if Prince could be THAT honest and open, so could I. I always saw the cover as one of God’s creatures simply existing in a state of truth. I always knew the cover wasn’t supposed to be a nasty thing, rather Prince exposed and bare and having no shame about basking in the glorious knowledge he found in the midst of despair.

For personal reasons I happen to believe that this album IS a masterpiece. But I also believe this from a musical standpoint. IMO, Lovesexy still sounds fresh. If you took that album and compared it to any and everything around it at the time it was released, it totally stands alone. The only argument about the sound being dated is the use of the Linn drum, other than that, you can’t say this has an 80s sound to it. You really can’t even compare it to the music that Prince made before and after. It is so unique. I agree that this album personified Prince the best.

I love the lyrics. Even the “silly” ones. One of the things that is the most fun about Prince’s music is trying to figure out what all the metaphorical wording means.

It brings out the creativity in us all when we discuss lyrics that make absolutely no sense on the surface. Usually we come to amazing conclusions and for that, the lyrics will never bother me.

Besides there are many other lyrics that stand out, probably the best being “In every man’s life there will be a hang-up, a whirlwind designed to slow you down. It cuts like a knife, it tries to get in you…this spooky electric sound. Give up if you want to and all is lost, Spooky Electric will be your boss………….Don’t kiss the beast, be superior at least”.

I STILL to this day rely on this album to help me achieve the right frame of mind when I think I’m down for the count. It puts me on my feet every time.

I want to cry right now writing about how much this album affected my life. It truly remains my favorite and most surely always will.

Love God, Love Life, Lovesexy!!

re-read the first post in this thread and ask yourself what you're contributing.

Stanley!

pplrain!



Ok, carry on

Stanley!

pplrain!



Ok, carry on

In the crease, up and down, round and round... repeat.

Oh, and this gem.

http://prince.org/msg/7/191529

In the crease, up and down, round and round... repeat.

Oh I know how. I've seen enough movies to at least replicate it. I think...

Then let's get to it, wait till I tie up my husband

Then let's get to it, wait till I tie up my husband

but do we play old prince music or new prince music during the scene

She scripted Pheremone. Old!

perfect

Hater

Bump



Pej you betta get some fams up in this joint!

I guess Supa takes the weekends off from the org. Or from his job where he orgs

Ladies and Gentlemen, SWEEP THE WOOL FROM YOUR EYES AND BEHOLD:

http://prince.org/msg/7/292092

As recent as 5 months ago. And pertaining to Lotusflower material no less! And I quote (my responses in red):

Post 222:




Except for that last song!

N. O






I bookmark all my threads, and sometimes I bookmark other people's threads that I really love and I didn't think I'd need to bookmark my praising the material that was unveiled on the radio for Lotusflower

BUT I call to the Stand witness #1: Nothinbutjoy I can't find the exact thread right now (thought it was the one above) where I was glowing over the new material and just loving it. Nothinbutjoy said something to the effect that she loved seeing me like that, aka loving on Prince.

Joy, please confirm!