Wildboy said:

I think the superbowl performance suffered from Prince being in a sort of awkward stage both sound and set list wise. If he performed the superbowl around the time of W2A I think it would have been a lot better received. A set list featuring "Cool" would have been better IMO

Databank, you turned it into European point of view about how class less America is, you can't expect people to not get upset about that. I mean, I could say Europeans have terrible taste because they drink Fanta and like David Hasselhoff, but that's obviously only reflective of a small group of people (I hope at least, fanta is beyond nasty).

The Superbowl performance had nothing to do with the taste of the American redneck, that was PRINCE picking a set list and a style he thought would appeal to a football audience (and it sort of worked, or fell flat on it's face depending on who you're talking to). The Superbowl halftime show usually sucks, so a case could be made that Prince really was the best Superbowl halftime show ever. But I think most of the people here who are complaining, are complaining because they KNOW Prince can do better

Sorry the way I turned it sounded offensive, no big deal anyway. People can say whatever they want about Europeans I don't really give a damn

All fairly horrible and boring songs.

HonestMan13 said:

Wildboy said:

LOL and FixUrLifeUp are beyond weak. The whole point of a lead single is to appeal to the masses, and I don't think either of those 2 songs will do it. Screwdrvier is alright except for the chorus. "I'm your driver and your my screw" will never be taken seriously by the masses....EVER. If prince wanted to sell some records/promote the new album with casual fans, he should release 'Let's Go Crazy Reloaded'

It's a song people know and it's a cool version. It would get prince back on people's radar again (the average person doesn't know what he's been up to since the Superbowl performance).

Fuck the masses. The masses also give awards to Justin Beiber and applaud artists lip synching at "live" shows.

Yes but you know that Prince cares about those masses. He's doing what he does lately to get his music out there to garner fans.

I'll take none of the above for a thousand Alex.

Stymie said:

I'll take none of the above for a thousand Alex.

Agreed.

Stymie said:

HonestMan13 said:

Fuck the masses. The masses also give awards to Justin Beiber and applaud artists lip synching at "live" shows.

Yes but you know that Prince cares about those masses. He's doing what he does lately to get his music out there to garner fans.

Prince honestly doesn't need any new fans he makes enough ca from the casual ones and the diehards to sustain his projects and lifestyle. In terms of his legacy being preserved this site is an excellent example of the fact that Prince doesn't truly lose any fans. They just lurk around in the shadows clocking his every move and then reminding us all of why they're not fans but still here. Even those who allege to hate him still can't leave him alone (Bart anyone). He announces a show and people start packing their bags and booking rooms and maxing out their credit cards for a chance to see him.

HonestMan13 said:

Stymie said:

Yes but you know that Prince cares about those masses. He's doing what he does lately to get his music out there to garner fans.

Prince honestly doesn't need any new fans he makes enough ca from the casual ones and the diehards to sustain his projects and lifestyle. In terms of his legacy being preserved this site is an excellent example of the fact that Prince doesn't truly lose any fans. They just lurk around in the shadows clocking his every move and then reminding us all of why they're not fans but still here. Even those who allege to hate him still can't leave him alone (Bart anyone). He announces a show and people start packing their bags and booking rooms and maxing out their credit cards for a chance to see him.

Yes I understand all of this and most of it cracks me the fuck up, especially that last line, but the point is that he DOES care.