I was thinking weed.. but then my mind drifted to chem-trails (he may not be worried about those anymore though).. Change it one more time.. | |
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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. | |
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touche; just trolling in the clouds on this tuesday afternoon | |
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Papaj said:
It's Lianne La Havas. She is definitely worth checking out. Her debut album is one of the best discs of 2012 in my book. http://www.liannelahavas.com/ Thanks... I will check it out. Loved her vocal on that...very strong Dance... Let me see you dance | |
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emesem said: Not expecting too much from these albums based on what was already released.
CLOUDS continues Prince's recent tendencies. Writing about how to turn on women (he gets creepier and creepier the older he gets. I much prefer when he takes amore mature approach like in "Better With Time" or when hes simple 70s easy listening mode) and his critical view of "how people live today". While I mostly agree with him, (I'm only ten years younger than he is) he cant help but sound like an out of touch old man on most of these tracks. Not sure what a 50+ year old is suposed to write about but dont think this will be any sort of "hit". Hits are for kids anyway. Let the Lordes and Bruno Marses have their moment now and just give us some interesting music, catchy melodies and tell us personal and unique stories instead of trying to do mid-tempo R&B pop or "faux" rock.
Post-50 yearold prince is most interesting when he doesnt try as hard to sound contemporary (eg I love the 80s nostaliga he used in 20ten or just totally personal songs like Reflection or just MAF freak outs like PFUNK). Hope that there are the usual good nuggets buried in these two albums (disappionted that Live Out Loud is not on here. Thats a pretty good track) but these two so far dont seem to be cohesive sets like LotusFlower and 20Ten were and its looks like we're headed to another 3121 with AOA and something resembling Chaos and Disorder on the Plectum set, which is Prince "rock" but not the good kind.
[Edited 8/26/14 7:37am] Interesting take. I have criticized him often on these very same issues.... I don't think it applies to Clouds. I related to the song...have been married for 15 years and I'm 45 years old. The lyrics struck a cord with me..... As my wife and I are definitely not in the honeymoon stage anymore and there is often tension. However, I know that often a kiss on her cheek or me holding her hand can often defuse tense situations. I think you might be projecting a bit with your take. Think of being in a relationship rather than it being overtly sexual which IMO it clearly is not. It speaks to intimacy. I do agree that so much of this new music sounds teeny bopper. Pretezelbodylogic is so much fun.... Give me a break. So I get what you are saying. Clouds spoke differently to me. Which is rare these days Dance... Let me see you dance | |
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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.
[Edited 8/26/14 11:18am] All of my hang-ups have gone. How I wish you felt the same. | |
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ludwig said:
Yep! I can't stand tattoos. I played with the idea of getting a daisy chain around my hips, but was like, No, jewelry is better. ![]() What? | |
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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! "Whatever skin Ur in
we all need 2 b friends" | |
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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.
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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 | |
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u doubters need to go out and replace ur subwoofer 21st Century Schizoid Funkateer | |
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yep cuz coming through these polk audios clouds is killign followed up by groovy potential...that bass though | |
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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! | |
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hail 2 tha 21st Century Schizoid Funkateer | |
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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. | |
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tintin said:
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] 21. Cause and Effect
I guess a completist could add the Live Out Loud single in there as well.
TT.
[Edited 8/26/14 11:18am] +1 which I was hoping may have been included on Plectrum Electrum Prince is a musician not a lifestyle. | |
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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's when stars collide. When there's space for what u want, and ur heart is open wide." | |
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Clouds 8 Breakdown 9 What it feels like 8 Breakfast can wait 3 Funknroll 7
So it looks good so far. [Edited 8/26/14 14:34pm] [Edited 8/26/14 14:34pm] We are living in Orwell's 1984 | |
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I'm loving Clouds She Believed in Fairytales and Princes, He Believed the voices coming from his stereo
If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me? | |
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nayroo2002 said: "...rub it 'awnah' back" is definately the hook-line ![]() Love it. "Come and get this flower" ![]() What? | |
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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. | |
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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.
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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. | |
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Any more info on BOYFRIEND extended?
i didn't know about this one? | |
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she was at afro punk fest also | |
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Love the British accent...it makes it sexier! The guitar solo is also hot as hell! [Edited 8/26/14 17:10pm] | |
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I think you may be right.. Everybody stop on the 1...GOOD GOD! Uhh! | |
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I'm thinking smoke clouds, too. How does an icloud get you high? lol Everybody stop on the 1...GOOD GOD! Uhh! | |
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I like it, dig plectrum thing to heard em both its good. | |
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