BartVanHemelen said:

So there's gonna be a CD, and the new song will be on iTunes shortly:

http://www.drfunkenberry....w-cd-info/

Will someone inform Prince's official mouthpiece how to spell iTunes correctly? You'd think a man who's supposed to write for a living wouldn't make such "mistakes", and certainly not that Prince would employ him as his official mouthpiece...

eye don't know Y wud do sutz a thang?? Do U??

Like it alot!! Very catchy, can't wait for the show on the 23rd in SF!! Pssst, Pleazz play this at the late show along with Wall of Berlin.

[Edited 4/12/13 10:21am]

I tried to tell him, I ain't messin' with Itunes. I was starting to dig the 88 cents every so often thing. A physical copy will be cool though. I want a group of brand new songs though. Nothing I already purchased.

hmmm, I'm holding out hope that it's a grower, not a shower.

purplepolitician said:

I tried to tell him, I ain't messin' with Itunes. I was starting to dig the 88 cents every so often thing.

It is crystal clear the 3EG website was once again an attempt to get fans enthusiastic, so Prince could shop his CD to a retailer and point out "see, lotsa people want this". Hence it stopped selling new music abruptly, hence the social media accounts basically stopped being active,...

Of course, if you look at the viewing figures of the 3EG videos, you realize how pathetic Prince's current undertaking is and I bet the sales numbers of the 3EG website have been equally underwhelming.

Like it. The batch of songs from "3rd Eye Girl" have all been diverse. Interested in hearing the entire album, it will have some gems.

it keeps reminding me of the bit in "damned if i do" that goes

"maybe we should say our gooooooodbyeyeyeye" right before

the latin break.

yet, after 2 listens, it doesn't even come close to being even as

mediocre as "damned if i do"

but who knows. i usually end up liking the songs i kind of hate

at first.

first thought was: this shit is going to itunes yet "down" remains

in the vault? wth?

at least prince is on lead vocals though, that's something

BartVanHemelen said:

purplepolitician said:

I tried to tell him, I ain't messin' with Itunes. I was starting to dig the 88 cents every so often thing.

It is crystal clear the 3EG website was once again an attempt to get fans enthusiastic, so Prince could shop his CD to a retailer and point out "see, lotsa people want this". Hence it stopped selling new music abruptly, hence the social media accounts basically stopped being active,...

Of course, if you look at the viewing figures of the 3EG videos, you realize how pathetic Prince's current undertaking is and I bet the sales numbers of the 3EG website have been equally underwhelming.

God you're predictable.

I notice you haven't brought up your precious Trent recently. Is that because he's disillusioned you by signing to a major label after pledging not to? Or that his latest album has been poorly reviewed and is sinking like a stone? Or that he cut that project off at the knees by announcing a NIN reunion just before that record was released?

IstenSzek said:

Oh boy, heard it and it is painfully obvious Prince is now so desperate for inspiration he's taken to remaking shit songs from his past.

That pathetic tacked-on funk doodle isn't even the worst of it.

Those lyrics... ugh, dude really needs to stop reading those awful self-help books Americans love so much.

LMAO that he thinks this will be a hit on iTunes.

Nevermind!

[Edited 4/12/13 10:33am]

TwiliteKid said:

BartVanHemelen said:

It is crystal clear the 3EG website was once again an attempt to get fans enthusiastic, so Prince could shop his CD to a retailer and point out "see, lotsa people want this". Hence it stopped selling new music abruptly, hence the social media accounts basically stopped being active,...

Of course, if you look at the viewing figures of the 3EG videos, you realize how pathetic Prince's current undertaking is and I bet the sales numbers of the 3EG website have been equally underwhelming.

God you're predictable.

I notice you haven't brought up your precious Trent recently. Is that because he's disillusioned you by signing to a major label after pledging not to? Or that his latest album has been poorly reviewed and is sinking like a stone? Or that he cut that project off at the knees by announcing a NIN reunion just before that record was released?

It must be so hard to stay on topic. Nope, your defense is a personal attack. Which clearly shows that I'm right, because otherwise you'd be able to prove me wrong. Here, lemme help you:

https://gdata.youtube.com...rl/uploads Just look at those hilarious numbers.

I wouldn't be surprised if this 3EG CD never gets released, and that the band is kicked to the curb after the tour. Hey, did ya notice how there are still tickets available? Great success, right? I mean, totally worth spending all that time and effort of hyping this on social media, right?

Dave1992 said:

Is there any way to listen to this track now?

For crying out loud, it's 2013. Have you heard of Google? Soundcloud? Twitter? Tumblr?

well sounded good to me but hearing it just once probably isnt enough

BartVanHemelen said:

Dave1992 said:

Is there any way to listen to this track now?

For crying out loud, it's 2013. Have you heard of Google? Soundcloud? Twitter? Tumblr?

Thanks, Bart!

[Edited 4/12/13 10:34am]

BartVanHemelen said:

TwiliteKid said:

God you're predictable.

I notice you haven't brought up your precious Trent recently. Is that because he's disillusioned you by signing to a major label after pledging not to? Or that his latest album has been poorly reviewed and is sinking like a stone? Or that he cut that project off at the knees by announcing a NIN reunion just before that record was released?

It must be so hard to stay on topic. Nope, your defense is a personal attack. Which clearly shows that I'm right, because otherwise you'd be able to prove me wrong. Here, lemme help you:

https://gdata.youtube.com...rl/uploads Just look at those hilarious numbers.

I wouldn't be surprised if this 3EG CD never gets released, and that the band is kicked to the curb after the tour. Hey, did ya notice how there are still tickets available? Great success, right? I mean, totally worth spending all that time and effort of hyping this on social media, right?

Wow, thanks for the link to the Matrix. Care sharing insight as to where to find meaningful stats too?

it likes BUT sounds like an album cut more than a single. also i'm glad it's prince singing

BartVanHemelen said:

TwiliteKid said:

God you're predictable.

I notice you haven't brought up your precious Trent recently. Is that because he's disillusioned you by signing to a major label after pledging not to? Or that his latest album has been poorly reviewed and is sinking like a stone? Or that he cut that project off at the knees by announcing a NIN reunion just before that record was released?

It must be so hard to stay on topic. Nope, your defense is a personal attack. Which clearly shows that I'm right, because otherwise you'd be able to prove me wrong. Here, lemme help you:

https://gdata.youtube.com...rl/uploads Just look at those hilarious numbers.

I wouldn't be surprised if this 3EG CD never gets released, and that the band is kicked to the curb after the tour. Hey, did ya notice how there are still tickets available? Great success, right? I mean, totally worth spending all that time and effort of hyping this on social media, right?

I'm not defending anything, Bart, nor am I proclaiming 3rd Eye Girl to be a success. I'm simply pointing out how tiring it is that you keep quiet unless you have something negative to point out. That doesn't make you wrong, just pathetic. It's been what, 15 years of this shit? Get a life man!

I so agree. This song is absolutely horrible. No one would even give this junk the time of day if it were not Prince. He is still a fantastic musician but no longer a good songwriter. There is NO WAY that this song will even ever touch the charts. Crap.

BartVanHemelen said: Also the WORST ending to any song ever. A chaotic MESS

Oh boy, heard it and it is painfully obvious Prince is now so desperate for inspiration he's taken to remaking shit songs from his past.

That pathetic tacked-on funk doodle isn't even the worst of it.

Those lyrics... ugh, dude really needs to stop reading those awful self-help books Americans love so much.

LMAO that he thinks this will be a hit on iTunes.

[Edited 4/12/13 10:38am]

I like the song very much. I love the subtle irregularities in rhythm and that not everything is linear (harmonically and rhythmically). He's still not "experimental" per se, but the songwriting is a tad bit more "free-flowing" and interesting than it is on, say, RnR Love Affair.

His voice sounds heavy, too. Cool. I just wish he would have milked that chorus a bit more (a second full chorus would have been nice), because the song somehow gears towards it.

I wouldn't say it's horrible. Decent song, performed live I'd probably like it more. It's definitely forgettable though.

Giving me a grunge feel. Def chaos & disorder-ly.

I like the melody of the verses, like his vocals. The end sounds like kind of a mess.

Overall I liked the stripped down approach thus far in his music.

He appears to have lost any ability to craft any type of hook whatsoever. This is the same man who wrote Purple Rain???

TwiliteKid said:

BartVanHemelen said:

It must be so hard to stay on topic. Nope, your defense is a personal attack. Which clearly shows that I'm right, because otherwise you'd be able to prove me wrong. Here, lemme help you:

https://gdata.youtube.com...rl/uploads Just look at those hilarious numbers.

I wouldn't be surprised if this 3EG CD never gets released, and that the band is kicked to the curb after the tour. Hey, did ya notice how there are still tickets available? Great success, right? I mean, totally worth spending all that time and effort of hyping this on social media, right?

I'm not defending anything, Bart, nor am I proclaiming 3rd Eye Girl to be a success. I'm simply pointing out how tiring it is that you keep quiet unless you have something negative to point out. That doesn't make you wrong, just pathetic. It's been what, 15 years of this shit? Get a life man!

DAMN!! Why is this guy (Bart) even here anymore? He's like what you realize that girl/guy looks like after the buzz of those 8 or so beers you drank fades. He's like that bitter old lady with all the cats...screaming at P for walking on her lawn! Give it a rest, man! That, or simply leave. You're killing my 8-beer-in buzz homie...

Oh, and I am really DIGGIN' the track btw.

Strike

3chainsofgold said:

I so agree. This song is absolutely horrible. No one would even give this junk the time of day if it were not Prince. He is still a fantastic musician but no longer a good songwriter. There is NO WAY that this song will even ever touch the charts. Crap.

BartVanHemelen said: Also the WORST ending to any song ever. A chaotic MESS

Oh boy, heard it and it is painfully obvious Prince is now so desperate for inspiration he's taken to remaking shit songs from his past.

That pathetic tacked-on funk doodle isn't even the worst of it.

Those lyrics... ugh, dude really needs to stop reading those awful self-help books Americans love so much.

LMAO that he thinks this will be a hit on iTunes.

[Edited 4/12/13 10:38am]

What makes you think Prince is aiming for the Billboard charts? We dont even know how the CD will be distributed (if it comes out at all) and depending on how the CD is distributed. If this project is independently financed and promoted, the chance that any single from this album are slim to none.

True. I am mainly referring to his past ability to create an 'everyman' song that had that WOW factor. This stuff has some great guitar work and that is it. Bland and forgettable with subpar lyrics.

bashraka said:

3chainsofgold said:

I so agree. This song is absolutely horrible. No one would even give this junk the time of day if it were not Prince. He is still a fantastic musician but no longer a good songwriter. There is NO WAY that this song will even ever touch the charts. Crap.

[Edited 4/12/13 10:38am]

What makes you think Prince is aiming for the Billboard charts? We dont even know how the CD will be distributed (if it comes out at all) and depending on how the CD is distributed. If this project is independently financed and promoted, the chance that any single from this album are slim to none.

errant said:

Random shit tacked together in the least enthusiastic way possible.

Exactly!

3chainsofgold said:

He appears to have lost any ability to craft any type of hook whatsoever. This is the same man who wrote Purple Rain???

It's been a long time since he's been able to write like that. I think Rock And Roll Love Affair is probably the closest thing to great songwriting in recent years, and even that obviously pales in comparison to anything off Purple Rain.

That said, I dig this and most of his recent music. Lowering your expectations helps!

amen - This is going to win the crown for the worst Prince album yet.

vc40 said:

errant said:

Random shit tacked together in the least enthusiastic way possible.

Exactly!