May as well start a thread for the new song, I like the song alot, but i dont think it will be a major hit unless warners uses some serious promotion for it. I like the music behind the song more than the lyrics. I think it sounds like breakfast can wait. I would give it a 7 out of 10

YES: 9.5/10, "Clouds" is fantastic, but not as good as Kiss or When Doves Cry....

a new Prince classic....

[Edited 8/25/14 1:31am]

10 out of 10 ? REALLY !!

antonb said:

10 out of 10 ? REALLY !!

I changed my mind see the edit..


but yeah I really love this song a LOT..

glad u like it that much, hopefully lots of people will feel the same way

[Edited 8/25/14 1:33am]

great track...still get goosebumps when he releases new material...after following him for over 30 years...

do u think he has been influenced by janelle munroe for his solo album?

antonb said:

do u think he has been influenced by janelle munroe for his solo album?

Or perhaps Marilyn Monae?

yea her too

I like it, it's not really my thing stylistically, but who can deny that the guy is a true master of his trade?

A truly phenomenal song. I love it.

ANYONE GOT THE LYRICS DOWN YET?

I've been fairly unsatisfied with Prince's studio releases in the past few years. This song, along with The Breakdown, give me hope that this Prince album might be good. I really like both these songs.

The intro is just so damn funky. Loving the song. Thank you for not releasing something formulaic.

You should never underestimate the power of a kiss on the neck when she doesn't expect a kiss on the neck, when she doesn't expect a kiss on the neck
Every time you catch her singing in the shower you should go and get a flower no matter what the hour and just rub it on her back, rub it on her back, rub it on her back

In this brand-new age we do everything quick, fast in a hurry
All of our life's a stage
Everybody stars, reality so blurry
If you screamed out loud (loud) on top of your voice would it be higher than the crowd? No.
Tattooless and proud (yeah)
We're getting high on something that doesn't require clouds, no
We don't need no clouds, no.

You should never underestimate the power of a kiss on the neck when she doesn't expect a kiss on the neck, when she doesn't expect a kiss on the neck
Every time you catch her singing in the shower you should go and get a flower no matter what the hour and just rub it on her back right, rub it on her back, rub it on her back all over me?

I want to give you something baby but I wonder does it really even matter if it ain't on a stage? If it ain't on stage I don't think it really matters in this brand-new age.

When life's a stage in this brand-new age how do we engage?
Bullying just for fun, no wonder there are so many guns, maybe we're better off in space.

Mr. Nelson, Mr. Nelson, can you hear my voice? Sir, we know you're a little bit groggy and you're probably going to find it hard to speak but don't try to talk or process too much now. We just wanted to let you know that the medication you were given has put you in suspended animation for quite some time. Well, in fact, about 45 years, but where you are now is a place that does not require time. That being said, you are completely safe.. we're here to help you.

You should never underestimate the power of a kiss on the neck when she doesn't expect a kiss on the neck, when she doesn't expect a kiss on the neck
It's in the power to love you, it's in the power to love you up? It's in the power to love you.

[Edited 8/25/14 4:23am]

Bambi82 said:

You should never underestimate the power of a kiss on the neck when she doesn't expect a kiss on the neck, when she doesn't expect a kiss on the neck
Every time you catch her singing in the shower you should go and get a flower no matter what the hour and just rub it on her back right, rub it on her back, rub it on her back
In this brand-new age we do everything quick fast in a hurry
All of our life's a stage
Everybody stars? reality so blurry
If you screamed out loud (loud) on top of your voice what it be higher? than the crowd? No.
Tattooless and proud, yeah
We're getting high on something that doesn't require clouds, no
We don't need no clouds, no.
You should never underestimate the power of a kiss on the neck when she doesn't expect a kiss on the neck, when she doesn't expect a kiss on the neck
Every time you catch her singing in the shower you should go we get a flower no matter what the hour and just rub it on her back right, rub it on her back, rub it on her back all over me?
I want to give you something baby but I wonder does it really even matter if it ain't on a stage? If it ain't on stage I don't think it really matters in this brand-new age

When life's a stage in this brand-new age how do we engage?
Bullying just for fun, no wonder there are so many guns, maybe we're better off in space

[Edited 8/25/14 4:11am]

thankyou

antonb said:

thankyou

I edited a bit after you quoted me, but you're welcome.

AM I HEARING A LINN DRUM MACHINE

I AM HEARING A LINN DRUM MACHINE

THIS IT IT

THIS IS WHAT WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR

No but seriously, I really like it. The only thing I could pick out that I dont like is the auto tune thing he's using on his voice. It takes away the shine from his beautiful singing voice.

Angelsoncrack said:

AM I HEARING A LINN DRUM MACHINE

I AM HEARING A LINN DRUM MACHINE

THIS IT IT

THIS IS WHAT WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR

No but seriously, I really like it. The only thing I could pick out that I dont like is the auto tune thing he's using on his voice. It takes away the shine from his beautiful singing voice.

Nik West said a while back that (after the initial listening party, I think) that it had both linn and live drums and not a lot from the NPG Hornz.

I very much like it. Has a Lovesexy vibe to it. Sounds fresh to me. I only wish it had one or two more verses as the 'story' doesn't really go anywhere. But the groove is the type that only he can create - perfectly spaced and layered. Funky as. Love the English lass in the breakdown sections.

toejam said:

I very much like it. Has a Lovesexy vibe to it. Sounds fresh to me. I only wish it had one or two more verses as the 'story' doesn't really go anywhere. But the groove is the type that only he can create - perfectly spaced and layered. Funky as. Love the English lass in the breakdown sections.

sounds like lianne la havas..i agree..only he can create these grooves...i think it has quality...a cut above what we have heard from him in recent years...should sound good on r&b radio.

Y'all some deaf MF's.

A brand new age, the same old crap. And the lyrics, well....

Bring on Purple Rain 30!

Pentacle said:

Y'all some deaf MF's.

A brand new age, the same old crap. And the lyrics, well....

Bring on Purple Rain 30!

cant please everyone...people were saying the same about purple rain...30 years ago..

were they deaf too?

loving the new song alot cant wait to hear both albums

Loving the old funk vibe on this

Great stuff

It's OK, well produced and all, but it could be from any other r'n'b act out there. It sounds a little generic and has no great melody. But it's nice. I was more excited about The Breakdown and can't see myself listening to Clouds that often.