CynicKill said:

If he's chasing hits he sure isn't trying hard.

nonamesleft said:

CocoRock said:

http://lmgtfy.com/

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lmgtfy works better with the query switch included 'http://lmgtfy.com/?q=fam'

but thanks anyway

Oh, ok. So you DO know how these things work? I couldn't tell as you asked such a basic question.

You're welcome!

strat3000 said:

Aerogram said:

Actually, let me say something once and for all: the term "famz" is pretentious and dismissive.

Let me be clear: you have every right to dislike and even spit on Prince's recent output. You can even bury it and then urinate on it to show just how much you disapprove of Prince's work since a) the Gold Experience or b) Lovesexy or even (in a few rare cases) c) 1999. Go ahead, you have my blessings, and may the catharsis make you see this:

If Prince is so different than what you want him to be and his music is now really nauseating, all things considered, then you should be a normal person and concentrate on what you like, not what you dislike. It's bad for you to get ulcerated waiting for Prince to release a song you like.

I love reading good criticism, I'll even confess I have a thing for devastating reviews. You can post those plenty, I enjoy point and counterpoint. But don't stick around here for years or decades, it gets very boring. Probably ten times more boring than a recent Prince song is to you.

If you feel Prince is repeating himself, that's fine. But it takes way less energy to write a post than it does to write a song, and let me tell you: in terms of sheer sameness and predictability, you win the Palme d'Or of Unwavering Opinion.

If you don't get my point, then let's talk about it five years from now... or ten? Twenty? It's not like you need the Org to keep up with the old Prince catalog and I'm sure a Loyal Royal has his or her ways with boots, so deep down, why would you even need to post on this site?

Nooooooo! Don't go away Coco. Why we would miss out on comedy gold like the post above which basically says, "if you don't like it go away. But really I do value all opinions". Double speak Gold!

If you're going to try and put words into my mouth, at least make them words that would actually come out my mouth.

djThunderfunk said:

Aerogram said:

Actually, let me say something once and for all: the term "famz" is pretentious and dismissive.

First, I agree with MOST of what you said to CocoRock.

2nd, "fam" is SUPPOSED to be dismissive.

Prince came up with term because he didn't like that fan was short for fanatic.

It was stupid and pretentious of him.

Over time it has become a derisive word to describe those that think he can do no wrong and that every release is a "masterpiece".

Since those "fams" are as annoying as the "haters" that regularly start threads like this one, it is in my not-so-humble opinion perfectly fine to use the word dismissively.

I can dig it. To be honest, I just wanted to debut "Loyal Royals", I saw my in, and took it.

Anotherlova4Nessa said:

Whomever started the thread is just plain stupid. Can someone please lock this?

It doesn't even have anything to do with anything. AT ALL!

A gift from me, to you!

Says the teenager fantasizing about marrying an aging rock star.

NEXT!

CocoRock said:

Anotherlova4Nessa said:

Whomever started the thread is just plain stupid. Can someone please lock this?

It doesn't even have anything to do with anything. AT ALL!

A gift from me, to you!

Says the teenager fantasizing about marrying an aging rock star.

NEXT!

Haha, and your exactly right!

Now, DON'T BE TALKING ABOUT HIM! He's adorable.

Yes, I do. I aint got no shame NUN!

CocoRock said:

Honeslty, I love it when Prince is showing off.

I actually hate it when he deliberately subdues his material to make a point.
He's made several statements about 'overplaying' and showing off since the late 90s, and this perplexes me. Prince is best when he shows off. Give me insane albums like the Symbol Album, SOTT, or The Gold Experience over sleepers like Musicology or 20Ten anyday. I like it when pulls a rabbit out of his hat and throws things at me that I either didn't expect or never heard. I think what Prince is doing these days isn't so much desperately trying to get a hit, as trying to make the point that he doesn't need hits anymore. Either way, it's a snorfest. I do know regardless, the guy seems to enjoy the attention. He's made several public appearances in the last 3 years despite releasing anything. So, he's still keen on stroking his own ego--though, honestly, if he does any more cringe-worthy things like that pointless and creepy Arsenio Hall nonsense, I'm going to give up.

Militant said:

CocoRock said:

Says the teenager fantasizing about marrying an well aged rock star.

NEXT!

I don't understand the pejorative usage of the word "aging". Aren't we all?

Very good Militant! Yes, we are! Some moreso than others. But I understand your point, so I fixed it for you. The slam in my reply wasn't towards Prince, but rather towards a child who isn't legal anywhere lusting after a man over 50!

Blixical said:

Honeslty, I love it when Prince is showing off.

I actually hate it when he deliberately subdues his material to make a point.
He's made several statements about 'overplaying' and showing off since the late 90s, and this perplexes me. Prince is best when he shows off. Give me insane albums like the Symbol Album, SOTT, or The Gold Experience over sleepers like Musicology or 20Ten anyday. I like it when pulls a rabbit out of his hat and throws things at me that I either didn't expect or never heard. I think what Prince is doing these days isn't so much desperately trying to get a hit, as trying to make the point that he doesn't need hits anymore. Either way, it's a snorfest. I do know regardless, the guy seems to enjoy the attention. He's made several public appearances in the last 3 years despite releasing anything. So, he's still keen on stroking his own ego--though, honestly, if he does any more cringe-worthy things like that pointless and creepy Arsenio Hall nonsense, I'm going to give up.

Then he should just stop. Stop dangling this carrot of an album(s) in front of his dwindling fan base. Stop with the tired retreads of R&B that he's been doing since the 90's. Stop tryna be that old hip guy (no pun intended), and DROP A STUNNER OF AN ALBUM!

CocoRock said:

This thread would have been relevant 15 years ago.

I mean what makes a hit in today's music industry and I'm quite sure if anybody knows that its Prince.

Soooooo move along folks, nothing to see here.

Anotherlova4Nessa said:

CocoRock said:

Anotherlova4Nessa said:

Girl please. I sure am lusting And whose gonna spank me? So I think he is fine as heck? U GON CHECK ME? UR SLAMS ARE AMUSING. I call a fish a fish and a dog a dog. Is Prince sexy? Yes maam [Edited 7/18/14 11:54am]

Spank you? Check you? Fish? Dogs? Huh? Little Lady, not only come across as a low-level Lolita, but it appears that you're high as cat shit as well. I just hope your sexuality being awakened at such a young age won't prevent you from making the right life choices. So far, you have to realize, you're not helping your case.

Yep your right. I am Princes Low level Loltia.

xD but all kidding aside U are literally hilarious.

I know what I like and I know what I don't

If you don't like it you can carry on.

I love him he is sexy and what?? LOL

Ugh oh, somebody better call my mama.

I'm getting to ''hot'' in here for yall.

PS: My mama loves Prince.

CocoRock said:

djThunderfunk said:

First, I agree with MOST of what you said to CocoRock.

2nd, "fam" is SUPPOSED to be dismissive.

Prince came up with term because he didn't like that fan was short for fanatic.

It was stupid and pretentious of him.

Over time it has become a derisive word to describe those that think he can do no wrong and that every release is a "masterpiece".

Since those "fams" are as annoying as the "haters" that regularly start threads like this one, it is in my not-so-humble opinion perfectly fine to use the word dismissively.

I can dig it. To be honest, I just wanted to debut "Loyal Royals", I saw my in, and took it.

Awesome.

CocoRock said:

Anotherlova4Nessa said:

Whomever started the thread is just plain stupid. Can someone please lock this?

It doesn't even have anything to do with anything. AT ALL!

A gift from me, to you!

Says the teenager fantasizing about marrying an aging rock star.

NEXT!

Please, Prince, put some music out SOON so people on this site have something to actually post about!

CocoRock said:

purplethunder3121 said:

Please, Prince, put some music out SOON so people on this site have something to actually post about!

CocoRock said:

Prince, please release SOMETHING! Even if it's just you farting to a metronome. These MF's are losing they damn mind, for real.

I know, right?!

skywalker said:

CocoRock said:

I know these things. You know these things. Prince doesn't seem to. From my POV, yeah, he is chasing a hit. Why else does have journalists go thru his purple bullshit at any given hour of the night to have a listening party, at times asking "do you hear a hit in there?" Why else does have relative children around him ill-advising him that "Fall In Luv 2nite (or however the fuck you spell it)" is a good idea? Why is he still using said children in videos that he doesn't even appear in ("Breakfast Can Wait")? Perhaps in the hopes of fooling the larger public, disguised voice and all, that that tripe isn't from him? Just some observations from my deck.

If Prince is desperate for a hit why doesn't he follow the crowd and tie one of his songs to a cell phone company, a soft drink, or a car commercial? - Maybe Prince's artistic integrity is more important to him than a "hit"? - I honestly, truly, think that Prince cares very little about it. Otherwise, he'd play the game more...like he did with Batman, Diamonds and Pearls, Musicology, etc. [Edited 7/18/14 18:56pm]

You serious?

https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome-psyapi2&ion=1&espv=&ie=UTF-8&q=prince%20verizon%20commercial

CocoRock said:

https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome-psyapi2&ion=1&espv=&ie=UTF-8&q=prince%20verizon%20commercial


This photo speaks volumes to me

skywalker said:

1. That ad came out roughly 15-20 years after "Little Red Corvette" was a monster hit. It's success was in no way tied to the commercial. Nor was the commercial used as a platform to "sell" or cross promote the song. - 2.Yes, I am serious. [Edited 7/18/14 20:23pm]

3. Wrong.

4. I like how you totally ignored the link posted above the picture.

[Edited 7/18/14 20:30pm]

CocoRock said:

CocoRock said:

skywalker said:

1. That ad came out roughly 15-20 years after "Little Red Corvette" was a monster hit. It's success was in no way tied to the commercial. Nor was the commercial used as a platform to "sell" or cross promote the song. - 2.Yes, I am serious. [Edited 7/18/14 20:23pm]

3. Wrong.

4. I like how you totally ignored the link posted above the picture.

[Edited 7/18/14 20:30pm]

I misread what you wrote. Apologies. You're right, the song's success was not tied to the commercial.

skywalker said:

CocoRock said:

3. Wong.

4. I like how you totally ignored the link posted above the picture.

Sorry, I missed the link initially. On my phone. - Ah, yes Guitar/verizon connection. This example of Prince "playing the game." - Yet, he is not doing this now. Right? We have clear cut example of him chasing hits in the past (Batman, Musicology)...but that's not going on right now. If anything, Prince is a bit quiet. No?

Whatevs bro. You're reaching now.

CocoRock said:

skywalker said:

CocoRock said:

Whatevs bro. You're reaching now.

How so? Prince isn't promoting/pushing/selling anything except for new coffee mugs. He is trying to get a hit single? Right now? I just don't see it. He's not really doing much promoting of anything compared to to in the past. Disagree? Why? [Edited 7/18/14 20:38pm]

See thread title.

The fans are shook. Prince finally stopped churning out albums once a year like he was still under contract and the fans are lost without that yearly release. My reccomendation is for everyone who's ansty and upset to take a stiff shot of sit the fuck down and a chaser of shut the fuck up!