nah, it's one of his "mess-terpieces" ...lol. not quite a masterpiece, not quite a mess. I consider the symbol album a glorious mess-terpiece.

thanks2joniandu said:

Hmm, not sure, it's good but I prefer "7" or "Sexy M.F." from that record.

I've loved this song since the first time I heard when I bought the Symbol cd..... Back in '92!!!

Love it. Always have.

Thanks for the reminder - played it again today for the first time in ages.

I would indeed be absolutely blown away to hear another release from Prince of this type. That said, I've no doubt he's got it in him - there are also probably some already in the Vault.

It's relative dude. Some people will tell you tell Like it, Some of them will tell you they don't.

When you tell me the word "Masterpiece" I Automatically think about the Long version of computer Blue. Now that's a Masterpiece!

I like the song, And I thought It was Like "Prince's Purple Bohemian Rhapsody" So yeah, I can see what you're talking about, but I dont hear it that often, I prefer The Max, 7, and Sexy M.F A little bit more But its a great song

I recently revisted the symbol album - played 7, and God created, and 3 Chains... in succession with the headphones on and

Wow! I had forgotten how much I love that album and era. Always said the symbol album was too hit packed for its own good. Lots of great stuff on there got looked over.

Thanks for reminding us.

It's a spunky enough little critter.

it's an interesting song.It should have been the final song on the 'Love Symbol' album,instead of "Sacrifice Of Victor".

lust said:

A sprawling soundscape that is worthy of comparison with Band on the run and bohemian rhapsody.

Log..OFF

It's not a masterpiece... It's derivative and certainly not comparable to Bohemian Rhapsody or Band On The Run! It demonstrates impressive musicianship, but that's not the same as strong songwriting. Just my two-cents. There are other Prince songs which are masterpieces, though!

Per

pernil said:

It's not a masterpiece... It's derivative and certainly not comparable to Bohemian Rhapsody

Yes it is. It's just as horrible!

The guitar lines on this track are awesome.

yep, it's awesome, it's because of songs like this one that Love Symbol was his best album since SOTT !

"Strays of the World" was even better...

It's piss, piss poor. Just my opinion.

rdhull said:

me too!

lust said:

thanks2joniandu said:

nah, it's one of his "mess-terpieces" ...lol. not quite a masterpiece, not quite a mess. I consider the symbol album a glorious mess-terpiece.

"mess-terpiece". I like that.

Marrk said:

iloveannie said:

Marrk said:

Yes it is. It's just as horrible!

If you're British you'll be receiving a letter soon asking you to leave.

I love Queen. My first gig was them at Milton Keynes bowl in 1982 when i was youngster.

It's just that song i avoid.

Marrk said:

love it

seems though to be part of the 'Broadway stage (not an) era'

I'll Do Anything

strays of the world

3 chains of gold

solo

Be My Mirror

I Will

She Gave Her Angels

Don't Talk 2 Strangers

Make Believe

The Rest Of My Life

As a song it encompasses everything about Queen mind you. The heavy rock guitar, vocal layering and operatics, the sheer pomp. Never really knowing whether the whole thing is just fantasy or whether it is in fact real life. Everybody knows it, everybody knows you should head bang half way through, everybody knows Garth didn't know the final words, everybody knows some or all of the lyrics and everybody can air guitar the solo.

Queen, bigger than Prince? Easily.

Always thought that 3 chains o gold was Prince trying to make a bohemian rhapsody part 2 , never liked it. It doesn't have that prince feeling to it. So I wouldn't call it a masterpiece.

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Best song on the album !

perfect example of one mans trash is another's treasure. I still remember hearing it for the first time and thinking "oh my god, he isn't doing anything but getting better and better".

"Nothing Should Come Between You and I."

I really wish he'd fix the grammar there. It irks me.

I like 3 Chains of Gold. I understand the hate for this song. It's obviously his take on Bohemian Rhapsody, done Prince style, and had the symbol album had stronger concept execution, it would have worked better.

The orchestral moments in the song are gorgeous.

GoldDolphin said:

Always thought that 3 chains o gold was Prince trying to make a bohemian rhapsody part 2 , never liked it. It doesn't have that prince feeling to it. So I wouldn't call it a masterpiece.