TRC probably shows off a bit more, yes, but I feel like I have to mention that I think the solo in Crimson & Clover is one of the best he ever put to record.

I say it is, for me lots of great moments. Dreamer, Wall of Berlin, Crimson, Colonized, to name a few. Love Lotusflower. To me is should silence all the negative bitchfests that show up on this org every other day!

If only we could have another album as good as Lotusflower...

errant said:

Dave1992 said:

TRC probably shows off a bit more, yes, but I feel like I have to mention that I think the solo in Crimson & Clover is one of the best he ever put to record.

Now that you've mentioned it, the solo on Crimson n Clover reminds me of the one in Just My Imagination (Small Club) as it has the same cescendo feel to it imho.

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thebanishedone said:

errant said:

Prince's music, at least on record, has rarely been about soloing. Even when they've shown up on classic albums, they're usually mixed into the background as part of a larger overall sonic tapestry. Not sure why you'd feel LF would be that much different. In fact it's featured on that album more than most.

his guitar not so loud in the mix is maybe related to Lovesexy period.To my ears guitar solos on Purple Rain album is up in the mix.My problem with Lotus are non memorable solos

Really? What always impressed me about the mixing on that album (and on ATWIAD, Sign and Lovesexy especially) was how low the guitar was in the mix.

I mean, imagine if any other artist/producer had released Let's Go Crazy or Purple Rain (song) - they'd have turned the guitar about by at least 2-3db, for sure. I think the guitar is very quiet on PR, especially in the solos. And I love that mixing choice.

great thing about the axe on this CD is that he shows off several different styles. Wall of Berlin just rocks!.I love the intro and outro as well, spaced out weird P - just like we like him!

thebanishedone said:

Let's Go Crazy have guitar low in the mix? Since when??? I agree that there are Prince's album where the guitar is low in the mix like Black Album,Lovesexy but i don't find guitar low in the mix to be a regular case.And starting with the Gold album his guitar is even more loud.But i agree that Prince restricts himself in the studio.

Don't you think the hook line is very deep in the mix, whereas other producers would probably turn the synths down and the guitar way up, giving the song an ever rockier edge?

wow I am surprised many dont like this cd. Wall of Berlin, Dreamer, Crimson, Boom and Colonized Mind ALL rank in my top songs EVER by Prince. They just freaking rock!! In fact I have a Rock cd I play regularily and it has Interactive, Endorphine Machine, Chaos and disorder, i like it there, same december, zannalee, peach, boom, crimson and clover, colonized mind, wall of berlin, dreamer, cinnamon girl, dolphin, and funk. I wear this cd out!! Lotus is AWESOME to me!!

I didn't care for any of the guitar playing on Lotus. It's sort of 'Santana Knock Off' musak style. Not good enough for someone of Prince's calibur. When you start to think that he played 'Let's go Crazy' and '777-9311' 30 years ago, you'd expect his guitar playing to improve or at least stay around that same level, but the guitar on Lotus is laughable compared to those tracks

Wow, I'm surprised no one mentioned the solo on Boom. He gets his shit off on that song, what record are you guys listening too. Also the solo on Colonized Mind (which has been mentioned) is dope as well.

I thought Lotusflow3r had good songs on it, but as a whole lacked grit. Beverly place just ruined the flow...

Dave1992 said:

TRC probably shows off a bit more, yes, but I feel like I have to mention that I think the solo in Crimson & Clover is one of the best he ever put to record.

Totally agree - love what he's done with Crimson & Clover - the song, the mash-up (which I think works brilliantly), the 'guitar-fleckles' dotted around the song and the solo just gets me every time & is one of my favourites. For me, up there with the best of his work.

thebanishedone said:

Wildboy Prince's guitar playing is on much higher level now then 30 years ago,check Montreux dvd for a real display of Prince's guitar skills

I was just about to say..listening to the new boots at least in the last 10 years compared to the 80's live shows..his guitar skills and tightness with the band have improved alot. The newer songs themselves are okay...maybe he needs to perform the new songs alot more than he has been because I believe he has been playing mostly his (and others) older music for a good 8 years now...