KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Who made all of U music Critics? Do any of u write for Rolling Stone, Billboard, or New York post? The song is not bad at all. Stop being so critical of everything Prince does..

They are only giving their personal opinions on it. Some like it, some not, some kinda, and some will grow on ya

WaterInYourBath said:

I'm the type who thinks when a person has nothing else to say/write, he/she needs to stop talking/writing. There's no shame in that, especially after 40 years. It's like a form of retirement.

Maybe he should start releasing instrumental albums now.

Or just start pulling stuff from the vault and release it as new work. Nobody cares about your new stuff, Prince. You get points for trying not to repeat yourself, but at this point, you may as well just make Sign O The Times 2, be done with it and at least have an album worth listening to, if only for the momentary sentiment of familiar sounds. And don't be coy about it--no return to form, wink wink bs, just straight up announce your current material is offensive and you're retreating to the past cos it's all you've got, because believe me, it is.

I'm still waiting 4 any of U Prince hatin' everything he does now motherfuckers to release something to listen to. You can voice your opinions, but putting down others is ridiculous. Shows what pussies do! When you add one of your songs on here, and allow us to critique it, then you can tell other people they're stupid for liking what Prince has done lately.... until then, shut the fuck up and go listen to lady gaga!!! motherfuckers.

Wall said:

WaterInYourBath said:

I'm the type who thinks when a person has nothing else to say/write, he/she needs to stop talking/writing. There's no shame in that, especially after 40 years. It's like a form of retirement.

Maybe he should start releasing instrumental albums now.

Or just start pulling stuff from the vault and release it as new work. Nobody cares about your new stuff, Prince. You get points for trying not to repeat yourself, but at this point, you may as well just make Sign O The Times 2, be done with it and at least have an album worth listening to, if only for the momentary sentiment of familiar sounds. And don't be coy about it--no return to form, wink wink bs, just straight up announce your current material is offensive and you're retreating to the past cos it's all you've got, because believe me, it is.

That could work too, and that's what most fans want. But I think new instrumental albums would allow him to still create new work, but without the stress of trying to be a lyricist anymore. It's like he's struggling with lyrics now, so he might as well just create the music without voice, like he has done excellently in the past.

Thnx 4 the music, eh. Sounds like another retread. Is he having trouble recycling now? Geesh.

I'll take it, thnx, but it's not gonna turn anyone on.

Oh Prince, where have you gone?

Aryll said:

Not awful, but far, far from his best.

Please, pretty, pretty please... more candy I have a sweet tooth

swanny said:

ernestsewell said:

The song is a fun song. It's not meant to stop a war. It's just meant to be a damn pop song, and it really good song. It reminds me more of "Cream" and that very straight forward beat with a catchy chorus.

Its far from catchy, it has no quality hook, its sterile shit. If any other artist released this it would be lambasted on here.

Hell whatever Prince releases in lambasted on here.

muleFunk said:

swanny said:

Its far from catchy, it has no quality hook, its sterile shit. If any other artist released this it would be lambasted on here.

Hell whatever Prince releases in lambasted on here.

Perhaps because we want him to succeed. We'll listen 2 him, but we still want others to listen too.

sro100 said:

Prince's best since "Purple and Gold."

I did not say a word!

This is just a visual display of my NATURAL reaction!

Fenwick said:

O.K. listened to it 5 times now. I see even some of Prince's usual detractors have had a few good things to say about this song. I wish I did too. I think the problem with this as a single stand alone track it is just too simple to get excited about it. It's Prince in autodrive.

If this were part of an album that had some more original developed tunes, MAYBE I could think of it as a fun album track that I wouldn't skip every time I put the album on. MAYBE.

But as a standalone song, this is just utterly forgetable to me.

I'm not 12 years old and Prince is a musical God so I'm not going to say, "It sucks". But for me persionally it's just another one in a long line of tunes that any song writer could come up with in their sleep.

Definitely not feeling it.

Unfortunately I think I agree. It doesnt even really sound like him because of the multitracked duet vocals. Intro is overlong and really pretty lame. I do like the synth sounds though, and some witty wordplay gives it an extra half-star.

Whew. That was pretty bad.

The lady is pretty annoying. Lyrics are pretty much non-material. Just... disappointing.

If 'hot summer' was a cult, this would be the song they would brainwash you with.

It has that hanging at the beach with some friends and chilling vibe going on. Definitely something fresh and different from Prince. I like this one right off the bat. While the previous release 'Cause & Effect' had to grow on me and it has. This one will probably get a lot of play by me this summer.

Happy Birthday Prince!

HonestMan13 said:

It has that hanging at the beach with some friends and chilling vibe going on. Definitely something fresh and different from Prince. I like this one right off the bat. While the previous release 'Cause & Effect' had to grow on me and it has. This one will probably get a lot of play by me this summer.

Happy Birthday Prince!

Wall said:

WaterInYourBath said:

I'm the type who thinks when a person has nothing else to say/write, he/she needs to stop talking/writing. There's no shame in that, especially after 40 years. It's like a form of retirement.

Maybe he should start releasing instrumental albums now.

Or just start pulling stuff from the vault and release it as new work. Nobody cares about your new stuff, Prince. You get points for trying not to repeat yourself, but at this point, you may as well just make Sign O The Times 2, be done with it and at least have an album worth listening to, if only for the momentary sentiment of familiar sounds. And don't be coy about it--no return to form, wink wink bs, just straight up announce your current material is offensive and you're retreating to the past cos it's all you've got, because believe me, it is.

Will everyone please get over "THE VAULT" already. Between all of us on the Org we have most of Prince's past output. If the past is that great then dig out 1999 & Purple Rain and jam to the outtakes and snippets of older unreleased tracks. If Prince released 'Witness' tomorrow I'd be like cool but it would be disposable to me because I've had the song for 20 some odd years already! Be grateful Prince still bothers to make music when he doesn't have to. He's not contracted to produce new material any longer so take the song for what it is, a gift. If you choose to stuff it in the hard drive and be done with it cool or you can put it on your iPod and enjoy it from time to time. Anyhow let's keep it real every orger with computer skills is downloading this track right now whether they love it or hate it.

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Is this "Anna Stesia," or "Mountains?" No! But it's not "Jughead," or "Wedding Feast," either. It's kind of like the poppy cousin of "Cause and Effect." Not a masterpiece, but what songs were other legends writing at 52? As great as Billy Joel was....his fans get one lame single for the last 18 years...and yes, that Joel song is sub par.

organgrinder said:

Damn i missed it! [ snip - luv4u]

you can hear it here http://www.drfunkenberry....ot-summer/

I did'nt know they wre going to be playing a new song today.

Wall said:

Or just start pulling stuff from the vault and release it as new work. Nobody cares about your new stuff, Prince. You get points for trying not to repeat yourself, but at this point, you may as well just make Sign O The Times 2, be done with it and at least have an album worth listening to, if only for the momentary sentiment of familiar sounds. And don't be coy about it--no return to form, wink wink bs, just straight up announce your current material is offensive and you're retreating to the past cos it's all you've got, because believe me, it is.

Harsh, but at this point true.

These post-Lotusflow3r tracks have been SO below par, it's beyond plausability that even Prince himself can't see it.

stillwaiting said:

But it's not "Wedding Feast," either.

Sheeeeew! And thank goodness for that!

HonestMan13 said:

Wall said:

Or just start pulling stuff from the vault and release it as new work. Nobody cares about your new stuff, Prince. You get points for trying not to repeat yourself, but at this point, you may as well just make Sign O The Times 2, be done with it and at least have an album worth listening to, if only for the momentary sentiment of familiar sounds. And don't be coy about it--no return to form, wink wink bs, just straight up announce your current material is offensive and you're retreating to the past cos it's all you've got, because believe me, it is.

Will everyone please get over "THE VAULT" already. Between all of us on the Org we have most of Prince's past output. If the past is that great then dig out 1999 & Purple Rain and jam to the outtakes and snippets of older unreleased tracks.

For the record! I ACTUALLY did just that!

It IS was that and only THAT...that helped ME get through this day...WITHOUT resulting in my pissing off the current FAMS!

Terrible. This is the third go round "single". And nothing worth being proud of...So dissapointing. Is this what it's become. Really? So sad. And on his birthday nonetheless. (I know he doesn't celebrate it.)

Sounds like Foreigner "Hot Blooded" mixed with "Shake".

HonestMan13 said:

Anyhow let's keep it real every orger with computer skills is downloading this track right now whether they love it or hate it.

Noooo, no no no. Honestly. I have no desire to do so. Nor did I download Cause & Affect, or the few tracks offered through the Lotusflow3r website. Truthfully, I don't think they're good enough to bother with. I'll just wait and pick up the new album when/if it's released so I can check out a handful of new tunes at once. If these tracks aren't on the album, then maybe I'll hunt them down.

I get your point, though. And I'm sure a lot of people are doing so. But I don't think the loyalty of his fanbase is quiet as crazed about the recent new material as we were back in the day (or even a few years ago).

In regards to what you said about the "Vault", which I actually meant to quote. I am still interested in getting batches of those songs properly mixed, mastered and released to us with the mans blessing. They will sound different than we've ever heard them before if that's done properly.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

HonestMan13 said:

Will everyone please get over "THE VAULT" already. Between all of us on the Org we have most of Prince's past output. If the past is that great then dig out 1999 & Purple Rain and jam to the outtakes and snippets of older unreleased tracks.

For the record! I ACTUALLY did just that!

It IS was that and only THAT...that helped ME get through this day...WITHOUT resulting in my pissing off the current FAMS!

Hatrina you did damned good today! I forgot to tell you how nice your picture was of you and your husband taken on Mother's Day; something happened to that thread.

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Well, it doesnt suck lemons....

Better than that Purple and gold poop toast!!!

sounds a bit like a station promo

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KINA1 said:

i cant see it on the site... is anyone allowed to mention what to click on the official site?

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nevermind. what once was lost now is found

...

first listen-

ok, dunno. second listen...

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Now that some funny stuff.

I haven't heard it yet...I guesss i will go to youtube and search for it...probably in vain.....

But this song shows that Prince is celebrating his birthday again to some degree. That is good to see.

should have re-released "Sex in the Summer" instead