Shockedelicus said:

I'm not a fan of P&3EG myself. Their take on rock is so canned, takes no risks. There's a reason why AoA is lightyears better than its twin.

And yes, the fro is an eyesore.

How, how, HOW can you listen to the ending of Aintturninround, the whole of the title track or the blistering solo work on Anotherlove and NOT be a fan? How also can you listen to Art Official Age and think it's the better work? I don't even think Prince thinks this.

fnksoul said:

nextedition said:

yes, it's the worst group he ever had. It just looks fake, the girls are way too young, Prince looks really like an old man besides them.

He should get people from his own age.

It's like Madonna in the Jump video, surrounding yourself with people 30 years younger than you are doesn't make you 30 years younger.

The problem you have is, how many Aging musicians would want to work with him in the same capacity? Unsociable hours, could decide to do gigs at the drop of a hat, doing 2 or 3 shows in a night.

There isnt many who could keep up with him and who would stand for it not to mention they will have other comitments such as children etc...

And her Confessions album, which Jump is from, is my second favorite album of hers, behind Ray of Light. And that says what?

Aerogram said:

No but it's time to get new fans.

Yes, he could do without the fawning sycophants. They've hurt his career for the last 20 or so years. He needs to be challenged by people with higher expectations.

LittlePurpleYoda said:

iZsaZsa said:

SuperFurryAnimal said:

LittlePurpleYoda said:

nextedition said:

yes, it's the worst group he ever had. It just looks fake, the girls are way too young, Prince looks really like an old man besides them.

He should get people from his own age.

It's like Madonna in the Jump video, surrounding yourself with people 30 years younger than you are doesn't make you 30 years younger.

I can't agree more.

Prince looks like their old lesbian aunt jamming out with them.
I don't mind the band so much, but they don't look like a band.

They look like a white Destiny's Child, but one that can play

instruments--in other words, slapped together by Prince.

fnksoul said:

nextedition said:

yes, it's the worst group he ever had. It just looks fake, the girls are way too young, Prince looks really like an old man besides them.

He should get people from his own age.

It's like Madonna in the Jump video, surrounding yourself with people 30 years younger than you are doesn't make you 30 years younger.

The problem you have is, how many Aging musicians would want to work with him in the same capacity? Unsociable hours, could decide to do gigs at the drop of a hat, doing 2 or 3 shows in a night.

There isnt many who could keep up with him and who would stand for it not to mention they will have other comitments such as children etc...

Maceo hung just fine and he's got at least a decade on Prince. I think it's clear that a huge number of musicians would work with him happily (Dave Grohl, anyone?), but that's not what he wants. He has always worked with women, a lot of them with questionable talent, some very talented. I appreciate that he puts women front and center when most male musicians don't bother. Clearly it lights his creative fire. I'm not a fan of PE, but I'm ok with it because he also gave us AOA, which I love. I suspect 3EG has just about run its course anyway, but have they really impeded him? I think not.

limoncello said:

fnksoul said:

The problem you have is, how many Aging musicians would want to work with him in the same capacity? Unsociable hours, could decide to do gigs at the drop of a hat, doing 2 or 3 shows in a night.

There isnt many who could keep up with him and who would stand for it not to mention they will have other comitments such as children etc...

Maceo hung just fine and he's got at least a decade on Prince. I think it's clear that a huge number of musicians would work with him happily (Dave Grohl, anyone?), but that's not what he wants. He has always worked with women, a lot of them with questionable talent, some very talented. I appreciate that he puts women front and center when most male musicians don't bother. Clearly it lights his creative fire. I'm not a fan of PE, but I'm ok with it because he also gave us AOA, which I love. I suspect 3EG has just about run its course anyway, but have they really impeded him? I think not.

There are 2 reasons why Prince puts women front and center:

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1: He wants to sleep with them (or already is)

2: Male musicians would physically overshadow him on stage because of his size. Some women might be taller, but most likely not have larger physiques (heavier women like Rosie and Boni are exclusions).

Se7en said:

limoncello said:

Maceo hung just fine and he's got at least a decade on Prince. I think it's clear that a huge number of musicians would work with him happily (Dave Grohl, anyone?), but that's not what he wants. He has always worked with women, a lot of them with questionable talent, some very talented. I appreciate that he puts women front and center when most male musicians don't bother. Clearly it lights his creative fire. I'm not a fan of PE, but I'm ok with it because he also gave us AOA, which I love. I suspect 3EG has just about run its course anyway, but have they really impeded him? I think not.

There are 2 reasons why Prince puts women front and center:

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1: He wants to sleep with them (or already is)

2: Male musicians would physically overshadow him on stage because of his size. Some women might be taller, but most likely not have larger physiques (heavier women like Rosie and Boni are exclusions).

This is known. I don't see how it conflicts with my point or why it even matters. As I said, he works with a lot of women of questionable talent. Working with women obviously inspires him. I can't see that after 4 decades he's going to change course and start working with a bunch of old dudes - has nothing to do with old dudes' refusal to work with him.

I think most bands/artists don't usually nail a really good album until their 3rd or 4th record. I know some bands just start off great first record but I think that is rare.

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I like 3EG as a band, they're a good band, I think their live performances are spot on, but sadly I think they failed to bring that magic to their album. I hope there is a 2nd effort because it would be a shame to put in all that effort just to drop them like that unless they're all fed up with eachother which doesn't seem to be the case.

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I think if they would've just released an album of their UK tour that would have been a much bigger success. So glad I got to see all their Youtube performances while it was around, because that was pretty cool!