yes, I do that even now. i was listening to Billy Jack Bitch the other day and it finally occurred to me that Prince was suggesting CJ needs to get laid.

And I've heard that song at least a hundred times.

I dunno, Andrew. Sometimes when I read lyrics, I kinda close off my mind to it.

yes, I do that even now. i was listening to Billy Jack Bitch the other day and it finally occurred to me that Prince was suggesting CJ needs to get laid.

And I've heard that song at least a hundred times.

I dunno, Andrew. Sometimes when I read lyrics, I kinda close off my mind to it.

true, and even without listening to a song we can say we don't like it because how can you like something you don't know?

I believe you can form an opinion after a single listen, but it doesn't mean it is a fully informed opinion.

There are no rules, so if you're happy with that stance it's fine with me, but I know for myself that some of my favorite songs did absolutely nothing for me on first listen.

Have you never discovered something that you didn't notice the first time around?

I have been listening to old and new Prince music and I don't see where all the hatred is coming from... Many artists have not delivered their best every time... But considering the amount of music that Prince has turned out over 32 years, I think it is amazing that he continues to deliver good music--Lotusflower had some good songs! But, putting new music into context; does anyone really listen to songs like they used to? I thought this comment from Brofie is worth repeating because it really has to do with what we as music lovers and consumers in the past and present decide how we rate music:

"In this world of throw away music and instant gratification, we have lost the ability to consider and ponder all art to the fullest potential. This is one reason there are so few worthy complete albums today. There was a time when people had to sit down with an actual piece of vinyl and a record player and listen to a complete album; not just a collection of random music files without some artistic or conceptual framework. People read the liner notes and studied the cover art. They sat around the card table or at the backyard cookout and discussed it. There was a tangible dimension to the music. Music wasnt gulped down in large digital chunks. It was savored, revisited, studied, copied, admired - it was a lasting component of our lives that actually scored (and, there by, immortalized) the most important and vivid memories in our lives.

"Today, it doesnt even have to be real art - or real music. No one cares because there is something else coming right behind what you just heard and it is disposable too. I suppose that makes true artists like Prince a dying breed. But then that has been the case for the last 20 years. That Prince is even still around and can get on the charts or get a Grammy nomination at all is more than astounding to me.

"I guess I say all that to say give new music from a genius some further consideration - at least listen to it more than twice - before making a judgement. Sometimes there is still some of that thing that made people truly listen to music back in the day." --Brofie

What do you think?

Whenever Prince (or The Mars Volta, another of my all-time favorite) come out with an album I listen to it for at least a week, and nothing else. I study the music, after I listen to it all the way through. I always read liner notes, study the art. I bought a vinyl record about a year ago and love them better than cds'.

Back in the day there were more "real artist". Artist didn't need auto-tune and etc. The quality of music was better & that may be why people really "listened" back then. Now days, anyone can get on the scene with no real talent so there's so much junk in the music world, what is there to really "listen" to. Not saying all new artist are junk!

Prince is apart of a dying breed & I'm also amazed that he is still around. That's why I feel whether or not peole dislike his music, at least we still get music from him.

I hope this made sense, lol.

P.s. To all the older folks, your so lucky that you grew up during a great time of music, I soooo wish I was around!!!!

My opinion exactly! THAT is the way you LISTEN to music--on many different levels, just the way you would analyze and write a review about another subject you are investigating! I was around to hear P perform in the old days and he is from a "dying breed" although there are many young artists that are good. You just don't hear about them in today's popular media sources. My son listens to music the way you do, and not only is he a musician but he is very picky about the artists he likes--old and new. And he definitely likes P's music! And I think it is amazing that P is still putting out NEW music and hasn't let himself become a has-been act like so many others--even if not everyone thinks his latest is his best! I hope he still continues making new music and letting us hear it, even if we don't all like it.

When I find out there's people like me and your son around it gives me hope for the future!! I'm also a musician, influenced by real artist!! I'm glad P is not a has-been either! A lot of todays artist sound a-like. When one person gets hot, a crop of sound alikes pop up. Its sad. I feel bad for the gen after me!

My son is 21 and he says the same thing you do! Do you play guitar? My son has been teaching himself for the past five years and he can really play some tunes now on a professional level...even writes some of his own music! He is not only picky with his own performances but can really critique those of others... I hope you keep blazing your own musical trails... Be glad that you are young and aware and educated about music, unlike many others. But there are many good artists from the younger generation, too. I listen to and am always open to hearing new GOOD music from artists of any age (as long as it isn't American Idol/Disney influenced)! LOL

I have been listening to old and new Prince music and I don't see where all the hatred is coming from... Many artists have not delivered their best every time... But considering the amount of music that Prince has turned out over 32 years, I think it is amazing that he continues to deliver good music--Lotusflower had some good songs! But, putting new music into context; does anyone really listen to songs like they used to? I thought this comment from Brofie is worth repeating because it really has to do with what we as music lovers and consumers in the past and present decide how we rate music:

"In this world of throw away music and instant gratification, we have lost the ability to consider and ponder all art to the fullest potential. This is one reason there are so few worthy complete albums today. There was a time when people had to sit down with an actual piece of vinyl and a record player and listen to a complete album; not just a collection of random music files without some artistic or conceptual framework. People read the liner notes and studied the cover art. They sat around the card table or at the backyard cookout and discussed it. There was a tangible dimension to the music. Music wasnt gulped down in large digital chunks. It was savored, revisited, studied, copied, admired - it was a lasting component of our lives that actually scored (and, there by, immortalized) the most important and vivid memories in our lives.

"Today, it doesnt even have to be real art - or real music. No one cares because there is something else coming right behind what you just heard and it is disposable too. I suppose that makes true artists like Prince a dying breed. But then that has been the case for the last 20 years. That Prince is even still around and can get on the charts or get a Grammy nomination at all is more than astounding to me.

"I guess I say all that to say give new music from a genius some further consideration - at least listen to it more than twice - before making a judgement. Sometimes there is still some of that thing that made people truly listen to music back in the day." --Brofie

What do you think?