tab32792 said:

I'm happy as hell. 4 years no release & we get 2 albums on the same day?! I just hope there's proper promotion & a proper world tour where he plays hit medleys & full length new songs

You'll likely get some medleys...Prince doesn't like full length songs...and it would be shocking if he played more than 1 or 2 new songs a night. He leans on the hits far too much...but at least his touring since Jan 2013 has had more full length songs since 2004, depending on the show. If it's the girls...more full length...if it's the NPG, it's medley time,. and Prince coasting.

And, yes, I'm excited to finally get the albums. I was so scared he was going to announce a series of listening parties...

I likes Clouds. Can't wait for more.!

rub it on her back, rub it on her back

K I'm excited for new music but I have to say it: THAT COVER! Maybe the worst ever. Platinum Purple Rain awards as a backdrop? So much for subtlety. Now let me check out this Clouds joint.

SchlomoThaHomo said:

K I'm excited for new music but I have to say it: THAT COVER! Maybe the worst ever.

I was waiting for someone to comment on that horrible album cover

stillwaiting said:

And, yes, I'm excited to finally get the albums. I was so scared he was going to announce a series of listening parties...

I guess your wait is over...

3rdeyegirl web site has also been updated.

FragileUndertow said:

SchlomoThaHomo said:

K I'm excited for new music but I have to say it: THAT COVER! Maybe the worst ever.

I was waiting for someone to comment on that horrible album cover

I noticed he has the platinum Purple Rain discs in the background:

FragileUndertow said:

LOVE Clouds...been playing it over and over! "Rub it on her, rub it on her back"....freaky Prince again lol. I think that's Lianne doesn't sound like Andy or Rita to me who also have distinct voices.

I think he's announcing a tour (hopefully in LA at the Forum again?!) to go along with the new releases. Just happy to be hearing new music!

luv4u said:

Askani said:

http://preorder.artofficialage.com/

Do you have to open an itunes account?

You have to open an all-new 3rd Eye Girl account. My old PW and username were invalid.

I got an email from ..... Price Official Music Store. So no one knows how to spell Prince?

Clouds has a nice, funky beat. And some tasty bass. I think this is the one that made Nik do the funk face.

luv4u said:

I got an email from ..... Price Official Music Store. So no one knows how to spell Prince?

Identity said:

luv4u said:

Do you have to open an itunes account?

You have to open an all-new 3rd Eye Girl account. My old PW and username were invalid.

Thank you!

Hooray!!! I have ordered through the eurostore. Should I now be able to download clouds/pretzel? Help link doesn't work. Can anyone point out the obvious? My excitement has got the better of me and I can't for the life of me work it out.

FragileUndertow said:

SchlomoThaHomo said:

K I'm excited for new music but I have to say it: THAT COVER! Maybe the worst ever.

I was waiting for someone to comment on that horrible album cover

serious, i kike it - its funky an funny

Any one transcribe Clouds yet? Please?

I bearly noticed the "Rub it on her, rub it on her back" part
Im sure hes talking about soap " />

FragileUndertow said:

SchlomoThaHomo said:

FragileUndertow said:

Any one transcribe Clouds yet? Please?

I bearly noticed the "Rub it on her, rub it on her back" part
Im sure hes talking about soap

He's rubbing a flower on her back. And she's wearing a full bathing suit in the shower. A 1950s one.

Thanks, now i hear the flower part

if is isn't the spitting image of Joyce!

NDRU said:

if is isn't the spitting image of Joyce!

Shop that now! j/k

At last.

It's a joke really, when you consider how scarce new albums come from other veteran acts, but for Prince this was an eternity.

But do we really need Funk N Roll on both albums?? And I could live without Breakfast Can Wait.

But still, minor gripes. Looking forward to it.

Where are the vinyl pre-order links?

Maybe PBL has been changed in some way and that's why prior purchases didn't count towards the album? :/
I really like Clouds, can't wait to hear the rest! I really hope they are both released on vinyl.

So after him going on about sound quality.... he releases it on iTunes (256kbps)