^ Bang on Annie. Good luck with the snipers though.

Se7en said:

Good or bad, my impression of this song is

If Prince had ZERO involvement with this band or this song, it would be reviewed so much differently than it is now. It would not be received well IMO.

I'm glad it was free.

I love this song! It doesn't have to always be profoundly complicated lyrics. I usually hate it when it's not prince singing but....I love Andy's album, and I love this song.

it's kind of in the same vein as Katy Perry's Firework. I mean...that's a hit, and it's cheese, and poppy and all the stuff I usually hate but....it's also fun and enjoyable.

Shorty said:

I love this song! It doesn't have to always be profoundly complicated lyrics. I usually hate it when it's not prince singing but....I love Andy's album, and I love this song.

it's kind of in the same vein as Katy Perry's Firework. I mean...that's a hit, and it's cheese, and poppy and all the stuff I usually hate but....it's also fun and enjoyable.

The bolded is case in point why this song is trash. Thank you. Just to be clear I'm not attacking your tastes I'm just saying your statement goes to show how this song is on that level or "in the same vein" as the other pop garbage of today and I have been saying it the whole time. I personally thought it sounds like a kelly clarkson number, like Since U Been Gone but same difference. The same Prince fans that crap all over these pop acts of today and love this song, just tells me they love it because Prince is behind it and ONLY 4 that reason. If This song came out with Perry, Swift, or Clarksons name attached to it, everybody in this place would have crapped all over it.

TheEmperorofFunk said:

Shorty said:

I love this song! It doesn't have to always be profoundly complicated lyrics. I usually hate it when it's not prince singing but....I love Andy's album, and I love this song.

it's kind of in the same vein as Katy Perry's Firework. I mean...that's a hit, and it's cheese, and poppy and all the stuff I usually hate but....it's also fun and enjoyable.

The bolded is case in point why this song is trash. Thank you. Just to be clear I'm not attacking your tastes I'm just saying your statement goes to show how this song is on that level or "in the same vein" as the other pop garbage of today and I have been saying it the whole time. I personally thought it sounds like a kelly clarkson number, like Since U Been Gone but same difference. The same Prince fans that crap all over these pop acts of today and love this song, just tells me they love it because Prince is behind it and ONLY 4 that reason. If This song came out with Perry, Swift, or Clarksons name attached to it, everybody in this place would have crapped all over it.

well....sometimes (not all the time) fun and enjoyable are good things. I think the problem a lot of people have with "pop" music today is that it's mostly all superficial.... I think most people are ok with a simple fun song from time to time. And I actually think this song has real meaning behind it too, it's not just fluff. (same goes for firework)

you say "everybody in this place"

I'm in this place...and I would not have crapped all over it if it was anyone else...mainly because I probably would have never even heard the song.

TheEmperorofFunk said:

Shorty said:

I love this song! It doesn't have to always be profoundly complicated lyrics. I usually hate it when it's not prince singing but....I love Andy's album, and I love this song.

it's kind of in the same vein as Katy Perry's Firework. I mean...that's a hit, and it's cheese, and poppy and all the stuff I usually hate but....it's also fun and enjoyable.

The bolded is case in point why this song is trash. Thank you. Just to be clear I'm not attacking your tastes I'm just saying your statement goes to show how this song is on that level or "in the same vein" as the other pop garbage of today and I have been saying it the whole time. I personally thought it sounds like a kelly clarkson number, like Since U Been Gone but same difference. The same Prince fans that crap all over these pop acts of today and love this song, just tells me they love it because Prince is behind it and ONLY 4 that reason. If This song came out with Perry, Swift, or Clarksons name attached to it, everybody in this place would have crapped all over it.

Not me I love Katy Perry she's hot!!

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Shorty said:

TheEmperorofFunk said:

The bolded is case in point why this song is trash. Thank you. Just to be clear I'm not attacking your tastes I'm just saying your statement goes to show how this song is on that level or "in the same vein" as the other pop garbage of today and I have been saying it the whole time. I personally thought it sounds like a kelly clarkson number, like Since U Been Gone but same difference. The same Prince fans that crap all over these pop acts of today and love this song, just tells me they love it because Prince is behind it and ONLY 4 that reason. If This song came out with Perry, Swift, or Clarksons name attached to it, everybody in this place would have crapped all over it.

well....sometimes (not all the time) fun and enjoyable are good things. I think the problem a lot of people have with "pop" music today is that it's mostly all superficial.... I think most people are ok with a simple fun song from time to time. And I actually think this song has real meaning behind it too, it's not just fluff. (same goes for firework)

you say "everybody in this place"

I'm in this place...and I would not have crapped all over it if it was anyone else...mainly because I probably would have never even heard the song.

Everybody was a generalization. With regards to meaning vs. superficial, call me negative, hater, or whatever you'd like but I personally see (especially in todays music) no diff. I truly believe people like Perry could give a rats ass about people who don't fit in. sure at some point in her life she might have cared (maybe when she was a social outkast?) but now shes a fat cat and those people are non existent in her life. artists like Perry with "fireworks" and Aguilera with "Beautiful" or Beyonce with "put a ring on it" and countless others, make those tunes for listeners, who feel like (due to society) "losers" or "undervalued" "overwieght" or "socially awkward" or "misfits/outkasts" because they are trying to get mass appeal. They are the same artists with another smash hit that talks about having a perfect life, a great sex life and partying it up with tons of friends... It's all superficial and these artists are no diff than politicians, when they [politicians] go to a gay parade to appeal for the "gay vote" or head over to Dr. M.L.K avenue for a festival to get the "black vote". Sadly It's ALL superficial..

I listened to this just after a Coldplay song stright from the iTunes store and the sounds quality on this track is dreadful. It's all mids.

Has this even been mastered?

TheEmperorofFunk said:

So f'in true.

TheEmperorofFunk said:

Shorty said:

well....sometimes (not all the time) fun and enjoyable are good things. I think the problem a lot of people have with "pop" music today is that it's mostly all superficial.... I think most people are ok with a simple fun song from time to time. And I actually think this song has real meaning behind it too, it's not just fluff. (same goes for firework)

you say "everybody in this place"

I'm in this place...and I would not have crapped all over it if it was anyone else...mainly because I probably would have never even heard the song.

Everybody was a generalization. With regards to meaning vs. superficial, call me negative, hater, or whatever you'd like but I personally see (especially in todays music) no diff. I truly believe people like Perry could give a rats ass about people who don't fit in. sure at some point in her life she might have cared (maybe when she was a social outkast?) but now shes a fat cat and those people are non existent in her life. artists like Perry with "fireworks" and Aguilera with "Beautiful" or Beyonce with "put a ring on it" and countless others, make those tunes for listeners, who feel like (due to society) "losers" or "undervalued" "overwieght" or "socially awkward" or "misfits/outkasts" because they are trying to get mass appeal. They are the same artists with another smash hit that talks about having a perfect life, a great sex life and partying it up with tons of friends... It's all superficial and these artists are no diff than politicians, when they [politicians] go to a gay parade to appeal for the "gay vote" or head over to Dr. M.L.K avenue for a festival to get the "black vote". Sadly It's ALL superficial..

ok, negative hater. I can't generalize like that, and I can't pretend to know people's motives. I honestly believe almost everyone has has some kind of hurt in their lives...even if it doesn't measure up to someone else's hurt....it's still hurt. Being able to empathize with others even though you have a good life (now) and party it up isn't impossible. I believe alot is superficial, especially politicians and many musical artists but...I don't believe it's ALL superficial, and I really don't believe Live out Loud is superficial.

any who...that my feelings.

Shorty said:

TheEmperorofFunk said:

Everybody was a generalization. With regards to meaning vs. superficial, call me negative, hater, or whatever you'd like but I personally see (especially in todays music) no diff. I truly believe people like Perry could give a rats ass about people who don't fit in. sure at some point in her life she might have cared (maybe when she was a social outkast?) but now shes a fat cat and those people are non existent in her life. artists like Perry with "fireworks" and Aguilera with "Beautiful" or Beyonce with "put a ring on it" and countless others, make those tunes for listeners, who feel like (due to society) "losers" or "undervalued" "overwieght" or "socially awkward" or "misfits/outkasts" because they are trying to get mass appeal. They are the same artists with another smash hit that talks about having a perfect life, a great sex life and partying it up with tons of friends... It's all superficial and these artists are no diff than politicians, when they [politicians] go to a gay parade to appeal for the "gay vote" or head over to Dr. M.L.K avenue for a festival to get the "black vote". Sadly It's ALL superficial..

ok, negative hater. I can't generalize like that, and I can't pretend to know people's motives. I honestly believe almost everyone has has some kind of hurt in their lives...even if it doesn't measure up to someone else's hurt....it's still hurt. Being able to empathize with others even though you have a good life (now) and party it up isn't impossible. I believe alot is superficial, especially politicians and many musical artists but...I don't believe it's ALL superficial, and I really don't believe Live out Loud is superficial.

any who...that my feelings.

I Respect your stance. agree to disagree is all.

Shorty said:

I love this song! It doesn't have to always be profoundly complicated lyrics. I usually hate it when it's not prince singing but....I love Andy's album, and I love this song.

it's kind of in the same vein as Katy Perry's Firework. I mean...that's a hit, and it's cheese, and poppy and all the stuff I usually hate but....it's also fun and enjoyable.

i was giong to post that. i agree, it has a mass appeal. maybe not to the average prince fan but it's there nonetheless

Milty said:

I listened to this just after a Coldplay song stright from the iTunes store and the sounds quality on this track is dreadful. It's all mids.

Has this even been mastered?

Just the mere mention of "Coldplay" makes me shudder!

I loved the first two albums but they have transformed into something so unlistenable to me, but I guess their production skills have grown and grown over the years, they seem to be the types that have good technical knowledge and probably take longer to master the record than they do writing it.

TheEmperorofFunk said:

SMH are you seriously STILL talking about this saying the same thing over and over again?

Live with it! A lot of people like and even love this song. With or without Prince's involvement!!! Move on already!
[Edited 2/27/13 7:15am]

2020 said:

TheEmperorofFunk said:

The bolded is case in point why this song is trash. Thank you. Just to be clear I'm not attacking your tastes I'm just saying your statement goes to show how this song is on that level or "in the same vein" as the other pop garbage of today and I have been saying it the whole time. I personally thought it sounds like a kelly clarkson number, like Since U Been Gone but same difference. The same Prince fans that crap all over these pop acts of today and love this song, just tells me they love it because Prince is behind it and ONLY 4 that reason. If This song came out with Perry, Swift, or Clarksons name attached to it, everybody in this place would have crapped all over it.

SMH are you seriously STILL talking about this saying the same thing over and over again? Live with it! A lot of people like and even love this song. With or without Prince's involvement!!! Move on already! [Edited 2/27/13 7:15am]

SMH are you seriously STILL up my ass with converstations that dont have anything to do with you? Live with it! A lot of people dislike and even hate this song. With or without Prince's involvement!!! Move on already!

TheEmperorofFunk said:

2020 said:

TheEmperorofFunk said: SMH are you seriously STILL talking about this saying the same thing over and over again? Live with it! A lot of people like and even love this song. With or without Prince's involvement!!! Move on already! [Edited 2/27/13 7:15am]

SMH are you seriously STILL up my ass with converstations that dont have anything to do with you? Live with it! A lot of people dislike and even hate this song. With or without Prince's involvement!!! Move on already!

Looks like somebodys getting all defensive...I know , I know the truth hurts. Move on.

[Edited 2/27/13 7:53am]

2020 said:

TheEmperorofFunk said:

SMH are you seriously STILL up my ass with converstations that dont have anything to do with you? Live with it! A lot of people dislike and even hate this song. With or without Prince's involvement!!! Move on already!

Looks like somebodys getting all defensive...I know , I know the truth hurts. Move on.

[Edited 2/27/13 7:53am]

hahaha I literally regurgitated what you stated to me, so what does that make you if I'm defensive? a troll? yeah that sounds about right. you're sticking your brown nose into places it doesn't belong. Move on.

All this talk of moving on just makes me want a movement.

Way to lower the bar Mr. Prince.

I am so glad that what we know of to be tracks from the vault have reached us over the years. Had we only been exposed to unreleased vault tracks through its creator, we would've only had "Live Out Loud," the tampered nightmare of "Extralovable" and the totally-ruined "A Large Room with No Light."

It's hard to accept a track like "Live Out Loud" at face value when we know what he actually has in store. We know the potential of a site like 3rdeyegirl.com.

Perhaps no other artist, save for someone like Bob Dylan, has such a rich archive containing, perhaps, the bulk of his musical legacy. Dylan, at least, alternates fresh new recordings with his "Bootleg Series" (and now Miles Davis).

I cannot fathom why Prince constantly derails solid concepts of appeasing his fans by bait-and-swap tactics like pushing inferior artists that are either poor derivatives of his music, or, attempts to sound current.

Back to my first sentence; have we become so desperate for new music that we have a tendency to overpraise?

By doing this, Prince perceives such a rabid perception as par for the course and perhaps he knows he doesn't have to try so hard to make a buck.

[Edited 2/27/13 10:34am]

[Edited 2/27/13 10:51am]

TrevorAyer said:

aside from the bridge which is as bad as most of prince bridges that tend to ruin his more decent recent ideas .. this is actually a pretty good little song .. i like her voice the wierd guitar wash the driving feel .. this is the first song in the entire batch that i feel is pretty good .. if this was the worst song on a new prince record it would be a decent prince record .. if prince was up in the vocal mix a little more it could sound like a pretty cool prince and the rev track .. i wonder who wrote this .. i am pretty sure prince did the bridge .. but the main part of the song is so much better than anything else he is selling these days .. it is free so probably the girls wrote this one .. for some reason it reminds me of thunder .. i don't know why .. it would be a good opening track on a record

I agree. The bridge almost made me spit water out my nose...but overall it's not bad. Not what I would listen to on a regular basis...but I wouldn't turn it off if it came on the radio. Probably would work better live. Andy Allo's stuff certainly does.

I don't know the OP, and God Bless Him, but he emotes like he got handed a hot-off-da-press cassette straight out of Chanhassen containing "The Divine" or some stench like that . . . but it's "LOL" instead . . . that's damn near bait-and switch tactic right there . . . I saw the maniacal glee in his eyes like he had the extended version of "Adore" but there it is, a crude joke, amiright Mr. prince?

"LOL"

That's right, this is Mr. Prince's personal "LOL" to all of us.

a big purple snicker . . .

danceon88 said:

I don't know the OP, and God Bless Him, but he emotes like he got handed a hot-off-da-press cassette straight out of Chanhassen containing "The Divine" or some stench like that . . . but it's "LOL" instead . . . that's damn near bait-and switch tactic right there . . . I saw the maniacal glee in his eyes like he had the extended version of "Adore" but there it is, a crude joke, amiright Mr. prince?

"LOL"

That's right, this is Mr. Prince's personal "LOL" to all of us.

a big purple snicker . . .

So you created this screen name to post as an asshole as the content of you barely 6 posts have shown.

Will you give me your parents address so I can go slap the hell out of them for raising you.

rdhull said:

danceon88 said:

I don't know the OP, and God Bless Him, but he emotes like he got handed a hot-off-da-press cassette straight out of Chanhassen containing "The Divine" or some stench like that . . . but it's "LOL" instead . . . that's damn near bait-and switch tactic right there . . . I saw the maniacal glee in his eyes like he had the extended version of "Adore" but there it is, a crude joke, amiright Mr. prince?

"LOL"

That's right, this is Mr. Prince's personal "LOL" to all of us.

a big purple snicker . . .

So you created this screen name to post as an asshole as the content of you barely 6 posts have shown.

Will you give me your parents address so I can go slap the hell out of them for raising you.

oh, an opinion contrary to yours qualifies as an "asshole"?

you best go back to yer cracker jacks, Jack . . .

danceon88 said:

rdhull said:

So you created this screen name to post as an asshole as the content of you barely 6 posts have shown.

Will you give me your parents address so I can go slap the hell out of them for raising you.

oh, an opinion contrary to yours qualifies as an "asshole"?

you best go back to yer cracker jacks, Jack . . .

Oh, that typical type of accusation just cause you got called out for creating accounts to azzhole troll

gimme your granpa's addy so I can slap him for having your parents

danceon88 said:

I don't know the OP, and God Bless Him, but he emotes like he got handed a hot-off-da-press cassette straight out of Chanhassen containing "The Divine" or some stench like that . . . but it's "LOL" instead . . . that's damn near bait-and switch tactic right there . . . I saw the maniacal glee in his eyes like he had the extended version of "Adore" but there it is, a crude joke, amiright Mr. prince?

"LOL"

That's right, this is Mr. Prince's personal "LOL" to all of us.

a big purple snicker . . .

Damn near my exact thoughts! That's probably why the OP was "contacted", because Prince knew he'd act like that to even the shittiest of music given to him.

But sadly, Prince is not "joking" us, unless it's a decade plus long joke.

danceon88 said:

rdhull said:

So you created this screen name to post as an asshole as the content of you barely 6 posts have shown.

Will you give me your parents address so I can go slap the hell out of them for raising you.

oh, an opinion contrary to yours qualifies as an "asshole"?

you best go back to yer cracker jacks, Jack . . .

Don't even mind him, DO88. He thinks if you don't agree with Prince teabaggers (like him), then you have no right to say so, or you must be saying so for some ulterior motive. At least we're being honest not only with the music but with ourselves.

Keep speaking your mind, regardless of if you've made 6 posts or 6,000,000.

castilianblue said:

danceon88 said:

oh, an opinion contrary to yours qualifies as an "asshole"?

you best go back to yer cracker jacks, Jack . . .

Don't even mind him, DO88. He thinks if you don't agree with Prince teabaggers (like him), then you have no right to say so, or you must be saying so for some ulterior motive. At least we're being honest not only with the music but with ourselves.

Keep speaking your mind, regardless of if you've made 6 posts or 6,000,000.

The other new idiot troll.

rdhull said:

castilianblue said:

Don't even mind him, DO88. He thinks if you don't agree with Prince teabaggers (like him), then you have no right to say so, or you must be saying so for some ulterior motive. At least we're being honest not only with the music but with ourselves.

Keep speaking your mind, regardless of if you've made 6 posts or 6,000,000.

The other new idiot troll.

The Purple KoolAiders be fightin windmills . . . you have different standards than mine, don't go poppin' a lid.

[Edited 2/28/13 21:30pm]

rdhull said:

gimme your granpa's addy so I can slap him for having your parents

Gotta be honest, the second time it did me. I swear you're all making em up yourselves though. There's prolly only 12 people on here and three of those are Prince.

Fonkyman said:

rdhull said:

gimme your granpa's addy so I can slap him for having your parents

Gotta be honest, the second time it did me. I swear you're all making em up yourselves though. There's prolly only 12 people on here and three of those are Prince.

That would be funny if some were Prince..funny and cruel.