Genesia said:

On first listen - I like it. For once, it doesn't sound like he's trying too hard. Nothing feels forced - which is a good thing after stuff like Feel Better and Chocolate Box (not to be confused with Disco Jellyfish).

I agree with this in that 20TEN sounds like the "electro-funk/r&b" companion that MPLSound may not have been after all. With LF and now 20TEN, it sounds like he's been able to pull out the rock and r&b sides and feel at home and relaxed with them. not trying too hard, but pulling it off better than in a long time. MPLSound, in retrospect, does feel a little bit labored compared to this.

though the best tracks from that in place of Walk in Sand & Sea of Everything and in addition to what else is here would probably make a killer 75 minute disc

errant said:

Genesia said:

On first listen - I like it. For once, it doesn't sound like he's trying too hard. Nothing feels forced - which is a good thing after stuff like Feel Better and Chocolate Box (not to be confused with Disco Jellyfish).

I agree with this in that 20TEN sounds like the "electro-funk/r&b" companion that MPLSound may not have been after all. With LF and now 20TEN, it sounds like he's been able to pull out the rock and r&b sides and feel at home and relaxed with them. not trying too hard, but pulling it off better than in a long time. MPLSound, in retrospect, does feel a little bit labored compared to this.

though the best tracks from that in place of Walk in Sand & Sea of Everything and in addition to what else is here would probably make a killer 75 minute disc

"Here" would be amazing on this disc.

Genesia said:

errant said:

I agree with this in that 20TEN sounds like the "electro-funk/r&b" companion that MPLSound may not have been after all. With LF and now 20TEN, it sounds like he's been able to pull out the rock and r&b sides and feel at home and relaxed with them. not trying too hard, but pulling it off better than in a long time. MPLSound, in retrospect, does feel a little bit labored compared to this.

though the best tracks from that in place of Walk in Sand & Sea of Everything and in addition to what else is here would probably make a killer 75 minute disc

"Here" would be amazing on this disc.

I was thinking the same thing

Not really sure how I feel about him referring to himself as the purple yoda

Overall, I'm satisfied with the album. The last 4 songs kind of become a bit meh but not totally unbearable.

MajesticOne89 said:

Not really sure how I feel about him referring to himself as the purple yoda

Overall, I'm satisfied with the album. The last 4 songs kind of become a bit meh but not totally unbearable.

The "purple Yoda" thing is so stupid, it's funny.

Genesia said:

errant said:

I agree with this in that 20TEN sounds like the "electro-funk/r&b" companion that MPLSound may not have been after all. With LF and now 20TEN, it sounds like he's been able to pull out the rock and r&b sides and feel at home and relaxed with them. not trying too hard, but pulling it off better than in a long time. MPLSound, in retrospect, does feel a little bit labored compared to this.

though the best tracks from that in place of Walk in Sand & Sea of Everything and in addition to what else is here would probably make a killer 75 minute disc

"Here" would be amazing on this disc.

I take that back. Sea of Everything is alright. But that transition to its intro beat sounds like "Here" is about to start. Which would be amazing

Gee, Saturday seems so far away for me- a compassionate American...

Genesia said:

MajesticOne89 said:

Not really sure how I feel about him referring to himself as the purple yoda

Overall, I'm satisfied with the album. The last 4 songs kind of become a bit meh but not totally unbearable.

The "purple Yoda" thing is so stupid, it's funny.

If that was funny I forgot to laugh. I swear that sounds so corny. But then again he's made purple his trademark color since 1982 so I guess it's gonna always be brought up in some form or another in his music.

"Guarenteed to bring the dirty new sound - let's go...

....don't worry, i won't hurt you, i only want to have some fun..."

Am I the only one?

[Edited 7/8/10 20:08pm]

CerpinTaxt said:

everybody loves me isnt THAT bad.

Maybe you like it I don't. It's that bad to me.

CerpinTaxt said:

everybody loves me isnt THAT bad.

I like it! A lot!

y do so many ppl hate Everybody Loves Me? I loooove it

CerpinTaxt said:

"Guarenteed to bring the dirty new sound - let's go...

....don't worry, i won't hurt you, i only want to have some fun..."

Am I the only one?

[Edited 7/8/10 20:08pm]

Yes you are. Unless he did that droning sound that he did in the beginning of "1999" and put it on "Laydown" then you may have a point. However, he does drone out the female voices in the chorus at one point.

[Edited 7/8/10 20:13pm]

ARock said:

y do so many ppl hate Everybody Loves Me? I loooove it

Imagine "Spongebob Squarepants" mixed with Adam Ant and a cheerleader pep rally.

Timmy84 said:

ARock said:

y do so many ppl hate Everybody Loves Me? I loooove it

Imagine "Spongebob Squarepants" mixed with Adam Ant and a cheerleader pep rally.

lmfao u just ruined it for me

ARock said:

Timmy84 said:

Imagine "Spongebob Squarepants" mixed with Adam Ant and a cheerleader pep rally.

lmfao u just ruined it for me

Oh and I forgot a sanitized version of "The Time Warp" without no dance move.

"It's just a jump to the left and a step to the righhhhht..."

Timmy84 said:

ARock said:

y do so many ppl hate Everybody Loves Me? I loooove it

Imagine "Spongebob Squarepants" mixed with Adam Ant and a cheerleader pep rally.

Here's one thing that's kinda bugging me about this entire album, I think this is the first one where he's totally relied on a female background singing group. It was like Prince and the Princesses.

[Edited 7/8/10 20:21pm]

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