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Thread started 12/27/11 2:49pm

bobbyperu

Rich Friends Yay or Nay?

I know this song was played on radio some time ago, but I didn't hear it until now. If there was a discussion about it, I missed it.
Anyway, I like it! It sounds like the stripped-down Prince of old. Can't make much sense of the lyrics, but I'm used to that from Prince these days. How do ya'll like it?
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Reply #1 posted 12/27/11 3:00pm

babyjubilation

barf

headache

shake

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Reply #2 posted 12/27/11 3:01pm

NeonCraxx

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Yay

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Reply #3 posted 12/27/11 3:19pm

peter430044

Yay (but not by much)

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Reply #4 posted 12/27/11 3:24pm

80spfantwp

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As is unfortunately becoming the case with so many recent releases - the lyrics let it down!

Musically - yeah

Lyrically - no

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Reply #5 posted 12/27/11 3:31pm

NouveauDance

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Pretty dull.

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Reply #6 posted 12/27/11 3:31pm

AsherFierce

Is there an option for "Meh"?

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Reply #7 posted 12/27/11 3:52pm

nursev

Never heard it whistling
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Reply #8 posted 12/27/11 3:55pm

Giovanni777

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I just listened to it again, after a while, and I really dig it... MUCH more than I did the first time.

The vocals, synth sounds and arrangements, guitar tracks are so well arranged, and sonically cool with me. I like the idea of the minimalist beat... I think I would've boosted both the snare and the handclap.

It's got that 'Batman' era minimalism goin' on.

"He's a musician's musician..."
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Reply #9 posted 12/27/11 4:22pm

Efan

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Nay.
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Reply #10 posted 12/27/11 9:26pm

imago

I forgot about it until I saw this thread title. Even then, it took me a while to realize it was a song he'd made.

I recall it being quite boring.

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Reply #11 posted 12/27/11 9:34pm

CrabalockerFis
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My all time least favorite Prince song. I hate it, and it gives me a headache just to listen to it. Lyrics are insane, vocals are gross, and the melody/instrumentation is really weak, plus it's five minutes long, which makes it even harder for me to listen to.


[Edited 12/27/11 21:35pm]

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Reply #12 posted 12/28/11 3:00pm

funkyhead

vile, shallow lyrics and a total throw away. Tracks like this make you realise just how much he needs a manager/producer/editor or someone with balls in his inner circle!.

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Reply #13 posted 12/28/11 4:13pm

JoeTyler

fuckin pathetic

disgudtinf piece otgf sgiat

shiat

disgustin sogn

not a clascic

tinkerbell
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Reply #14 posted 12/28/11 4:15pm

TheDigitalGard
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I think it's a big plastic pot of piss.

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Reply #15 posted 12/28/11 6:44pm

minneapolisFun
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I always say this, but the unnecessary background vocalists ALWAYS ruin his more recent material (always).

The cheese factor increases ten-fold when they are included! (I.E. Act Of God)

You're so glam, every time I see you I wanna slam!
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Reply #16 posted 12/28/11 9:03pm

TheDigitalGard
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minneapolisFunq said:

The cheese factor increases ten-fold when they are included! (I.E. Act Of God)

oh fuck aye, this track is cheesier than a cheese explosion in a cheese factory in chesire.

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Reply #17 posted 12/28/11 9:56pm

thedance

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NAY: Rich Friends is almost as terrible af Purple & Gold, Hot Summer, Cause & Effect.

yuck those 4 songs would make a "worst of Prince songs" list any time.

Prince 4Ever. heart
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Reply #18 posted 12/28/11 10:02pm

EyeJester7

I will have to say Nay all the way.

It's just a poor track...ALL THE WAY for me. lol

It's Button Therapy, Baby!
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Reply #19 posted 12/29/11 1:10am

NouveauDance

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TheDigitalGardener said:

I think it's a big plastic pot of piss.

spit

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Reply #20 posted 12/29/11 4:15am

bobbyperu

Not much love for this track then... Oh well..hrmph

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Reply #21 posted 12/29/11 7:28am

RodeoSchro

I never bothered to grab it so I guess I'm in the "Nay" category.

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Reply #22 posted 12/30/11 12:52pm

2020

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I was only able to listen to this awful track twice

Definite NAY

The greatest live performer of our times was is and always will be Prince.

Remember there is only one destination and that place is U
All of it. Everything. Is U.
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Reply #23 posted 12/30/11 11:19pm

dandeeland

nay

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