ThirdStrike said:

Curious. Is the Tidal version of high sound quality? I've been listening to a rip and the vocals sound slightly distorted (as does any of the lows). Wondering if it's the song itself, or a crappy rip?

Tidal version is top notch quality in my opinion but then again I'm sure the "Purists" might disagree...

The original is so much better-- this remix is lame.

I listened to the whole thing about 4-5 times. My initial thoughts are that the chopping of the vocals (Th-th-th-this-is-is-is) gets a little annoying and repetitive, as does the recurring keyboard line.

One of things I like about the AOA version of TCBU is the way it builds. I feel like this one sort of kills the build of the original. The guitar solo is nice, and kicks off a more interesting part of the song, where it feels a little more loose and spontaneous, but then it ends just that one highlight.

It kinds of reminds me of when I heard So Dark for the first time, after reading in the CB liner notes that it was better than the original. I flatly disagreed. The remix took the soul right out of it. So Dark actually turned into a skipper for me on CB.

Personal verdict: Skipper made another skipper.

SchlomoThaHomo said:

I listened to the whole thing about 4-5 times. My initial thoughts are that the chopping of the vocals (Th-th-th-this-is-is-is) gets a little annoying and repetitive, as does the recurring keyboard line.

One of things I like about the AOA version of TCBU is the way it builds. I feel like this one sort of kills the build of the original. The guitar solo is nice, and kicks off a more interesting part of the song, where it feels a little more loose and spontaneous, but then it ends just that one highlight.

It kinds of reminds me of when I heard So Dark for the first time, after reading in the CB liner notes that it was better than the original. I flatly disagreed. The remix took the soul right out of it. So Dark actually turned into a skipper for me on CB.

Personal verdict: Skipper made another skipper.

Great comparison, and I agree completely. So Dark is a pale, cheap-sounding remix of Dark, which is a gorgeous, layered, complex song. Same thing here. This Could Be Us is one of my favorite tracks from AOA...in fact, I think it's fair to say that it's my favorite. It certainly has gotten the most play from me. And while I don't think it breaks any new ground, I'm okay with that. It builds and crescendos, and has little parts in the background that you don't hear for the first 17 listens ("metaphysical, cookies milk and cream...nothing mystical, let me lick that kitty clean") and when you finally hear them they make you smile and sing along.

This one has a pretty cool guitar solo and otherwise sounds like something that an aspiring DJ in high school would create on his MacBook. And I'm not a "Josh hater" either. I liked much of the production on AOA. Shoot, I even liked "X's Face" when it first came out (although to me, that's one of those songs that quickly reveals its shallow nature on repeat listening, which I fear HardRockLover will do as well, which may be part of the reason I've only ever listened to that one a few times).

So far, while again it's not breaking any new ground (and that's okay with me), the only track that's been released since AOA that's worthy of even post-2000 Prince is Stare. Someone in this thread mentioned that it was like we were back in the "High" days. Shit, all of those songs (including High itself) wipe the floor with this one. They're cheesy as fuck, no doubt, but at least they have a tiny bit of Prince in there. This one, not so much.

I made this... but I be playin' @prince3eg.

antonb said:

Its not that it's bad, its just pointless. After hardrocklover this is a disappointment

Thank you...you're the first to speak my opinion. Pointless....

PurpleSkipper58 said:

PurpleMedley122 said:

Trash. What a complete mockery of the far superior original. So far, he's 0/3 on this new album for me.

Exactly. Not even the regular purple-candy-cane-suckers are here to defend this BS Looks like Prince finally taught them not to suck on his purple candy-cane.. [Edited 8/25/15 18:08pm]

KCOOLMUZIQ where you at?? Please call this a "MASTERPIECE". I dare you,.

[Snip - M]

TIDAL site:

"and come back September 7 for the release of his new album HITNRUN PHASE ONE"

Phase one ??????

Boring and lame. That tinkly keyboard line gets really annoying by the end. Is Prince actually trying to encourage people to sign up for Tidal with this? Are we sure it's not supposed to be a deterrent?

popgodazipa said:

appleseed said:

AND IT CUTS OFF ODDLY.

What length is the one you heard? What I have is 4:10 and it fades out at the end, doesn't just cut off.

thebiscuit said:

Prince is too old to make this kind of music. It dosen't sound right

Hello,

I haven't heard yet the song, but I really enjoy the cover (Prince and Apollonia back 30 plus yrs)...

weird nobody has pointed that out...

or, one might be sarcastic and say that not only does Prince revive old music, but also old images...

theblueangel said:

A new low.

Everlastingvamp said:

TIDAL site:

"and come back September 7 for the release of his new album HITNRUN PHASE ONE"

Phase one ??????

Yes, phase one.

Phase two will be released with its companion CD 2099 right after CB2, Roadhouse Garden, PR uber-super deluxe remaster boxset and Xenophobia is released.

thebiscuit said:

inspireof said:

Mark O'Reilly ‏@kramor3k 4h4 hours ago

I made this... but I be playin' @prince3eg.

From Music Times:

The densely layered song uses a smooth mix of synths and keys to float atop the pulsing drums and bass below. The Art Official Age version felt more like the theme to a cheesy '80s teen drama, where the new version sounds much more modern in terms of incorporating the ambient house music techniques of today's producers. Maybe this is emblematic of what to expect from the album as a whole.

Could Prince be moving in a more progressive, modern direction than we've seen from him in recent years?

peri1025 said:

Like the original better! Funny that he posted a picture of Nefertiti and Akhenatan on Twitter saying "This Could Be Us" after Andy Allo posts the picture a couple days back with the hashtag relationship goals. Lol Prince is funny and not subtle.

Given her history with Prince, I can see how she would think megalomanic despots with a penchant for religion cults, incest and bloodymindedness are an attractive mate.

peri1025 said:

Like the original better! Funny that he posted a picture of Nefertiti and Akhenatan on Twitter saying "This Could Be Us" after Andy Allo posts the picture a couple days back with the hashtag relationship goals. Lol Prince is funny and not subtle.

damn. if that's the way he feels he should just go get her back she's nice and her voice

complements his very well. the stuff they did together was great. but that's just the music,

no telling what their personal chemistry is like right now. it would be nice to see him be a

bit more happy in love though.

Bass! Bottom! Dynamic range! WOW I thought Prince couldnt hear certain things anymore. Oh this is a huge improvement. This one I wouldn't acuse Prince of going deaf. The mix is far far better. The thin amatuerish repulsive AOA sound is stripped away! Maybe Jay Z offered professional studio help so as to not scare away his customers. This I can hear on the radio, the other version in Guantanimo.

So 3 for 3 so far, Stare, Hardrocklover and TCBU. I understand these tracks are not going well with the six vocal people who love AOA, but for the general audience, this is far far better/not repulsive.
I can play these tracks in the car with other people without feeling embarased for Prince ...and for myself for playing it in front of innocent people. Love it. Love the extended ending. Now this sounds like the Prince that makes the top of all of those lists.

This could be the best Prince album is many many years.

[Edited 8/26/15 9:23am]

F this Tidal nonsense.

vivifiant said:

Everlastingvamp said:

TIDAL site:

"and come back September 7 for the release of his new album HITNRUN PHASE ONE"

Phase one ??????

Yes, phase one.

Phase two will be released with its companion CD 2099 right after CB2, Roadhouse Garden, PR uber-super deluxe remaster boxset and Xenophobia is released.

.

Phase Two should be released on or close to October 8. 30 day trial free right? These guys gotta have one brain amongst the lot of them.

tatocorcu - silly little thing indeed! that map is a riot - the beyhive seems to have some support for this release i saw on hannah there about the collaboration between Joshua and 3EG, in that order. 3EG is blessed to have Joshua or maybe we wouldn't have this release.