McD said:

Se7en said:

If he rebounds next year with a Purple Rain II...

The door has long closed on this, in the same way that no one expect Sgt Pepper II or even Pipes of Peace II from a new McCartney album. Unless of course he goes to the Vault.

I think even if there was an un-adulterated Vault series, the door has somewhat closed on that too.

KingSausage said:

Rebeljuice said:

Alexandernvrmind said:

KingSausage said:

Alexandernvrmind said:

Alexandernvrmind said:

jdcxc said:

NO

I think he has... 1) too many weak projects 2) too much product 3) terrible promotion 4) failure to embrace technology and social media Offensive comment deleted - langebleu - moderator Kids have no idea who Prince is They know nothing about When Doves Cry or Sign 'o' the Times My 25 year old neice said this past weekend... uncle I just don't get it... help me understand No one says that about Michael Jackson Its Princes fault

I do have to agree on some points but disagree on others.

THe whole social media thing really winds me up.

I hate social media, im not on facebook, twitter, instagram or anything. Its all rubbish. i am fed up with people being addicted to these and not being able to see it. I dont care what someone did on holiday etc. Its all pointless and boring. We are in such a disposable digital world. A song is not allowed to grow on us anymore because we can download it in an instant and forget it even quicker. Its the sad world we live in. - i am 29 years old. Good job, successful. But shy away from pointless crap like that. its better to be different then the same as everyone else surely? WHo cares what others are up to? Live your life not theirs.

KingSausage said:

KingSausage said:

Alexandernvrmind said:

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im a gay man but believe everyone is entitled to their opinion. So im not fussed at all. i know people can be nasty but the better person knows they are the better person. just get over it .

lagantest said:

Alexandernvrmind said:

lagantest said:

im a gay man but believe everyone is entitled to their opinion. So im not fussed at all. i know people can be nasty but the better person knows they are the better person. just get over it .

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FUNKYNESS said:

However - today - as I look at these last 3 albums and the way he is co-opting his vaunted and exclusive musical production with the least talented associates that he has ever had, I have to at least consider otherwise. Not subscribing - but seriously concerned this time....

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His legacy will remain but he is damaging his own image as a musical genius of sorts.

Only if he returns with another album containing some gem(s), he will be restored as the genius he was perceived to be.

He clearly appears (!) to be out of his creative table mountain now.

Legacy 1980-1988, impossible to damage.

Guitarhero said:

NorthC said:

Guitarhero said:

Legacy 1980-1988, impossible to damage.

That's true! For me, he started ruining his legacy/reputation when he became TAFKAP, but no matter how crazy he gets, those great albums will always stand the test of time.

I'm not sure about that..

His fanbase is growing older and the younger generation don't really care about most of his songs..

I doubt that in 2200 people will be on the org discussing how underrated Parade or ATWD is..

I think what will stand the test of time most of all is the popular songs (Kiss, Purple Rain , and a few others) and his influence in music

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lagantest said:

Guitarhero said:

Legacy 1980-1988, impossible to damage.

True, but the further away he gets from it -- and with decreasing quality -- the "legacy" era of the 80's sometimes comes under scrutiny. Not scrutiny about his talent during those years, but maybe questions about exactly "who did what".

Example: someday we might find out that ATWIAD was completely written by W&L and delivered to Prince to replace their vocals with his own.

Obviously that is hyperbole, but already his "I did it all myself" is being picked apart.

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