chriss said:

wildgoldenhoney said:

Wow, cool. What are clouds, the puff of smoke from weed or drugs, or something?

clouds?

probably like icloud, a hard drive out in space?

information stored in clouds so to speak?

I was thinking weed.. but then my mind drifted to chem-trails (he may not be worried about those anymore though)..

I've listened to it 4 times now. It's a funky little jam. But like much of his output in the last 10 years, it's forgettable. There's no memorable hook or melody in this song....it just kind of goes nowhere. Remember when Prince would release a single and it was so fresh and ear-catchingly crazy good or strange? I love Prince - always will be thankful to him for his music - but he's been spinning his wheels releasing the same kinds of generic Prince cuts over and over and over. Every album was an EVENT that I looked forward to, and still do, but it's been one lackluster release after another...he's still got it live, I just wish he'd be more inventive in the studio.

fnksoul said:

lwr001 said:

life exepereinces like yours coming to and posting on the org..ahh i get it

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Mearly making a point about people who are saying his lyrics are not always the best or dont sound from the heart, they are probabaly more forced than something he may have experienced etc... in recent years.

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He's on his 33rd album (more if you count some of the others) plus the 100's/maybe 1000's in the vault, cant be easy coming up woth things that are fresh and sound meaningful.

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He wont sing about alot of stuff these days or avoids certain things because of his beliefs or whatever, only so much you can do I guess.

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Im happy what ever way he gets music out he can be forgiven for the fact that sometimes what he puts out isnt always spot on.

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touche; just trolling in the clouds on this tuesday afternoon

Papaj said:

emesem said:

Romeoblu said:

Loving this song. The guitar solo is really nice. So we already know this album has 4 great songs it. That's 4 from 4. I am really looking forward to this album. Also knowing the tracklst we can also put together an album of the songs that came out between 20ten and Art Official Age that aren't included. Here's what I've put together. Extra loveable. Screwdriver da Bourgesie Same page different book Rock n roll love affair Boyfriend Ain't gonna miss u Extra loveable reloaded Extra loveable pt 2 Fallinlove2nite Groovy Potential. A really good listen. [Edited 8/26/14 7:53am]

I looked at your playlist and extended it:

1. Hot Summer

2. Rich Friends

3. Extralovable

4. Rock And Roll Love Affair [original extended mix]

5. Boyfriend [demo]

6. Da Bourgeoisie

7. Extralovable Reloaded

8. Groovy Potential

9. Screwdriver

10. That Girl Thang

11. Something In The Water (Does Not Compute)

12. Ain't Gonna Miss You When You're Gone

13. Fallinlovetonite

14. Extralovable [extended version]

15. Boyfriend [extended mix]

16. Chapter & Verse [live]

17. RNR [remix 7]

18. Same Page Different Book

19. Plectrumelectrum [live]

20. Screwdriver [remix]

I guess a completist could add the Live Out Loud single in there as well.

TT.

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ludwig said:

Without reading through everyone else's take on it,

I just listened to it for the first time.

It's sounds very Prince-throwback. (like his 'fro?)

Musicianship-Top!

It's an ear catcher, for sure!

"...rub it 'awnah' back" is definately the hook-line

The guest appearance by Lianne LaHavas is cool, but a tick too long.

(I take that back, i's a sucker for the brit acc.!)

I like it alot!

Now I'll go and listen to A&B for the second time and see what all the fuss is about...

Prost!

Loving this song. I agree with what others have said in that it doesn't have a memorable hook, however some of his best work hasn't. It takes multiple listens to dig down into the beauty of the production and there are some real easter eggs in there that punch me right in the soul and I couldnt be happier. Brilliant overall and thankfully challenging.

2funkE said:

Loving this song. I agree with what others have said in that it doesn't have a memorable hook, however some of his best work hasn't. It takes multiple listens to dig down into the beauty of the production and there are some real easter eggs in there that punch me right in the soul and I couldnt be happier. Brilliant overall and thankfully challenging.

i like,, nothign wrong at all with his musicanship on this,,top notch and if there is a lot better out there for a persob who likes r and b please by all means point me in that direction

u doubters need to go out and replace ur subwoofer

cosmoplastic said:

u doubters need to go out and replace ur subwoofer

yep cuz coming through these polk audios clouds is killign followed up by groovy potential...that bass though

I LOVE IT!!! I don't even know if it's good or bad, I'm not a musician and I understand nothing about music. But I like the lyrics a lot and the whole thing suits my soul at the moment. Plus I love Lianne's voice. Thanks Mr Nelson!

lwr001 said:

cosmoplastic said:

u doubters need to go out and replace ur subwoofer

yep cuz coming through these polk audios clouds is killign followed up by groovy potential...that bass though

hail 2 tha

tintin said:

mushmackalenta said:

I'm loving this. So many great aspects to the song. The squelchy fat bass The guitar solo Lianne Lahavas spoken part. Just love this and cannot wait for the album. So far Clouds 9 The Breakdown 9 Breakfast Can Wait 9. It's looking like this is going to be a premier league Prince album.

Clouds 8

Breakdown 9

What it feels like 8

Breakfast can wait 3

Funknroll 7

So it looks good so far.

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[Edited 8/26/14 14:34pm]

I'm loving Clouds

nayroo2002 said:

"...rub it 'awnah' back" is definately the hook-line

SchlomoThaHomo said:

I'm loving the swampy, guttural thump of the bass. It reminds me of Dorothy Parker where it sounds like the strings are coming loose.

That thump thumps thumps that thump your tummy.

Seriously, I don't understand how someone that likes Prince's contribution to funk music don't get that song. He's clearly attempting a futuristic sounding reload of classic sound, so that's why it sounds the way it does and not like an ATWIAD outtake.

It'll be intersting to see how well the P solo album fares with the P & 3rdEyeGirl album. P solo will inevitably draw more of the casual fans and sell more. I'm looking forward to both, in a BIG way. But, I'm more intrigued by the 3rdEyeGirl album more than the P solo, so far. Not that I'm saying the P solo (Clouds, Breakfast etc.) doesn't float my boat. Both the Breakdown and Clouds are encouraging and welcome additions to P's cannon and bode well for the vibe of the whole piece of work.

Roll on release date for a proper listen of both albums and a true persepctive and evaluation of each release, particlularly after some time, to live with and digest both releases.

Lookong forward to see how WB promote and market these across the globe, and how well recieved they both are. Not long to find out.

SchlomoThaHomo said:

I'm loving the swampy, guttural thump of the bass. It reminds me of Dorothy Parker where it sounds like the strings are coming loose.

Yessss. Cranked it on the big system today and when that bass hits in the intro it just slams me right in the gut - in a good way.

Any more info on BOYFRIEND extended?

i didn't know about this one?

thedance said:

Alexandernvrmind said:

Can someone tell me who the female vocalist is? It's a strong vocal. I wish it was Jill Scott.... I know it's not but I want people to hear the song

her name is... Lianne La Havas...

ps) I believe Prince was in her appartment to announce his tour in the UK earlier this year??????

Mayby not exactly -- I don't remember in details, let others correct this info?

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she was at afro punk fest also

mushmackalenta said:

I'm loving this. So many great aspects to the song. The squelchy fat bass The guitar solo Lianne Lahavas spoken part. Just love this and cannot wait for the album. So far Clouds 9 The Breakdown 9 Breakfast Can Wait 9. It's looking like this is going to be a premier league Prince album.

Love the British accent...it makes it sexier! The guitar solo is also hot as hell!

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iZsaZsa said:

I especially adore that part! I have him singing "It's in my power..." But anyway, thanks for your time.

I think you may be right..

lezama said:

chriss said:

clouds?

probably like icloud, a hard drive out in space?

information stored in clouds so to speak?

I was thinking weed.. but then my mind drifted to chem-trails (he may not be worried about those anymore though)..

I'm thinking smoke clouds, too. How does an icloud get you high? lol