On second thought: if the name of the album actually menas something w.r.t. the hit(s) and run `tour(s)` and carries some of that on the album then I might not be so enthusiastic.

But let me have the album in my sweaty palms and let me listen.

Then I can judge.

Not a word about WB?!

Or from WB?!

herb4 said:

BartVanHemelen said:

I like Bart.

KingSausage said:

At least in Europe there are still lots of people that really care for Prince.

Here in Austria the news of the supposed new album made it to the front page of our biggest news site, orf.at (Austrias public TV & radio station): http://orf.at/stories/2291294/.

bluegangsta said:

I like Bart.

me too!

herb4 said:

antonb said:

I want to see prince and his music get as as much exposure as the next prince fan does, but it doesnt look like thats going to happen while he is still alive!Im just glad hes still fit and healthy and still releasing music with the odd concert thrown in.

You're right. He's gone out of his way quite often to make sure the people who might be interested in his stuff have to jump through hoops to get to it. Most people don;t have the time or the energy.

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The Musicolgy period was the last time he truly seemed totally accessible and that seemed to work out pretty well for him. Wish he'd go back to that model once in a while.

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Having said that, I think part of Prince's longevity, aside from his obvious talent and his already cemented legacy, is that through playing these games and by being coy, he's manged to maintain his mystique, which has ALWAYS been central to his schtick, and, in some ways, people's interest in him. He STILL turns heads and gets standing ovations everywhere he shows up. Everyone knows who he is and everywhere he goes he's always the center of attention.

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In some ways, it's been smart the way he's played it and in others, not so much and it's often been an annoying pain in the ass. The older I get, the less time I have for his bullshit and I am as hardcore as it gets. I have an entire SHELF dedicated to his stuff. Everyone else is alphabetized. It seems a lot of people feel the same way that I do though. He's like the person that just won't dive into the pool when everyone else is saying "jump in! The water's fine" and is already swimming, but largely, I think his approach has served him well. He's 58 57 and still rich and still famous.

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I read a critic recently who desribed him as "The World's Most Famous and Popular Underground Artist" and that rung a bell for me. It seemed a rather apt description. I could do with a little more "Musicology", Tonight show, "Mel Gibson, what's shakin, baby!" and a little less "LotusFlower.com" though.

Good post.

Doozer said:

BartVanHemelen said:

"3rd Eye Girl said fans would get to hear the album "hopefully soon", but details of the release were still being worked out."

Translation: this is yet another brainfart, we've still gotta ask WBR about this, by announcing this now we're trying to shame them into releasing this pile of junk we couldn't even be arsed to think up a good title for.

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Hard to argue.

Good point. Because an album title (along with cover art) can influence a potential listener's curiosity. If the artist couldn't bother to come up with a more imaginative album title, what might that say about the music it contains?

mikeyaddict said:

I would love to be proved wrong but whilst I'm pleased there's hypothetically a new album ready I fear it won't pull up any trees.

That article includes alotta wtf info. Like how many times did they use the word funky? It's funky. It's really funky. So funky. It's hit after hit!! Something for the purple army!! Hmmm...

Well, it's a very good news. If he starts releasing new albums every year I'm more than happy but I have to say that I found 3EG influence devastating for his music. For the first time I really don't know what I can wait from this album, I listened to hardrocklover and baltimore and, to be honest, music is quite simple, an easy rock sound quite depressing. I'll buy this new album and I'll buy every other album Prince will realease but I really can't stand anymore the "cartoons" 3EG music.

Well anyones taste is different, i really like both Baltimore and hardrocklover, but i would also like to here prince being more experimental too. Maybe there will be something for everyone on this cd.

antonb said:

Well anyones taste is different, i really like both Baltimore and hardrocklover, but i would also like to here prince being more experimental too. Maybe there will be something for everyone on this cd.

Absolutely. Let's hope so

m33kn3ss said:

Funny, Beyonce did a tour called Hit & Run.

That was Prince, both this year (if a few random stops are even a tour), and 15 years ago.

lwr001 said:

BartVanHemelen said:

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How many times are you going to repeat that lie? Are you so insistent on proving you know nothing?

he only doing what you doing,, nothing but conjecture

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No, it's a lie.

tatocorcu said:

BartVanHemelen said:

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Gotta love the Org: Prince signs a deal with Kobalt, nothing happens for SIX MONTHS (ghee, I wonder why? Lemme guess: they refused to sink time and money in some third-rate rubbish they knew he wasn't going to promote -- hence Prince trying to peddle the album to other parties by taking an out of the blue promo trip to the UK) and then he signs a deal with WBR (who did NOT agree to release the 3EG record) and poof, WBR is the cause PlecElec didn't get released in late 2013.

The fact that you spend so much time and energy on someone you despise so much says a lot more about you than it says about Prince or his music. But hey, if it makes you happy...

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Gotta love your projection. Dunno about you but all this doesn't involve a lot of time and energy.

herb4 said:

The Musicolgy period was the last time he truly seemed totally accessible and that seemed to work out pretty well for him. Wish he'd go back to that model once in a while.

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That took a great amount of time and effort and coordination and people managing Prince. And no one is prepared to invest that again because the ROI is simply not there.

PurpleSkipper58 said:

KingSausage said:

If he album sucks, I'm claiming the comment "Yeah, more like SHIT N Run!" right now. Nobody else is allowed to say it. Thanks.

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That's unfair!

We have the right to complain, although they call it very experimental and such.

OTOH:

"Super hardcore Prince fans that know every song he's ever recorded - we refer to them as 'The Purple Collective' or 'The Purple Army' - this album is absolutely for them, because it's super funky. It's weird, there's a lot of experimental sound. It's just hit after hit and definitely caters to those fans who just love to hear what Prince has to say, rather than wanting to always hear that classic Purple Rain Prince sound."

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(from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news...-33649080u (pulled!!)

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So at least it is somewhat promising for us hardcore peeps.

But I'd hate the hyperbole and find disappointment.

So I will not follow the hype and resist.

And relax.

ThirdStrike said:

lwr001 said:

please, for the love of god, bo back under the rock you came from

Exactly. Holy sh*t! Dude's a frickin' buzz kill! if he wasn't so absolutely PROTECTED around here (for whatever reason), I'd really let him know how I feel. But, he must have some photos of someone or something...

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Ah, how cute. Yeah, I must be "protected" because how else could I post words that "kill your buzz". I wonder: how can I kill your buzz, unless what I wrote makes far more sense than the fantasy you built up in your mind.

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After all, what did I say? Oh yes, I pointed out that this was a very vague announcement that contained absolutely no concrete details and certainly nothing regarding a release date. I also pointed out that it has a shit title, something most people here would agree with if they weren't afraid of being accused of being a "hater".

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But in your mind, such opinions aren't allowed apparently. Though you do seem to approve of bullying. Funnily enough, both of those positions were also prevalent in L4OA back in the mid-/late-1990s: criticism of Prince was disallowed, but personal attacks on other fans were de rigeur.

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But I'm the bad guy. Because I pointed out that this celebrated "announcement" was a bunch of hot air.

lwr001 said:

BartVanHemelen said:

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Gotta love the Org: Prince signs a deal with Kobalt, nothing happens for SIX MONTHS (ghee, I wonder why? Lemme guess: they refused to sink time and money in some third-rate rubbish they knew he wasn't going to promote -- hence Prince trying to peddle the album to other parties by taking an out of the blue promo trip to the UK) and then he signs a deal with WBR (who did NOT agree to release the 3EG record) and poof, WBR is the cause PlecElec didn't get released in late 2013.

i ask one question of you, it only requires a yes or no..Are you employed, related to or affiliated with Prince, Kobalt, WBR any legal, mgmt teams for either party; if no, you talk out your ass cuz you dont know and it is all speculation

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It's speculation based on the usual practices of the music industry, based on Prince's previous business adventures, and based on logic.

BartVanHemelen said:

lwr001 said:

i ask one question of you, it only requires a yes or no..Are you employed, related to or affiliated with Prince, Kobalt, WBR any legal, mgmt teams for either party; if no, you talk out your ass cuz you dont know and it is all speculation

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It's speculation .

BartVanHemelen said:

lwr001 said:

i ask one question of you, it only requires a yes or no..Are you employed, related to or affiliated with Prince, Kobalt, WBR any legal, mgmt teams for either party; if no, you talk out your ass cuz you dont know and it is all speculation

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It's speculation based on the usual practices of the music industry, based on Prince's previous business adventures, and based on logic.

so, speculation and you dont know...The US and Intelligence communities speculated for years that OBL was in the Tora Bora region : he wasnt

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