I've been a Prince fan for two years, discovered him in 2013 and i own around 25 of his albums.

The Gold Experience is my last addition to the collection. I enjoy this ride, listening to all this amazing work by the most talented human being in the planet.

But i must confess, i didn't enjoy TGE as much as his other albums, and yes, i'm talking about albums like Planet Earth and 20ten too.

I feel like this is one of his weakest albums.

It's because you heard the other albums first. Listen to it again.

You are wrong. That is all.

interesting when u came aboard effects your taste..

Planet Earth and 20TEN Better than TGE.

Guitarhero said:

Planet Earth and 20TEN Better than TGE.

Like i said before, i know TGE is more respected than these albums.... but there's always a black sheep, i must be the one here.

I'm listening to TGE right now for the 2nd time, i hope it grows on me soon.

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TKO said:

Guitarhero said:

Planet Earth and 20TEN Better than TGE.

Like i said before, i know TGE is more respected than these albums.... but there's always a black sheep, i must be the one here.

I'm listening to TGE right now for the 2nd time, i hope it grows on me soon.

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Am not making fun of your opinion , some Prince albums take many plays to grow on yah.

I never liked it either. Is this albummore popular in America than in Europe perhaps?

I do think TGE is overrated around these parts. There are some brilliant moments, especially Dolphin and Billy Jack Bitch, but stuff like P Control, We March and the God-awful Now have aged horrendously, but then I think a lot of his 90s work has aged badly compared Madonna, Janet and MJ's output at the time.

I would probably like the album better if he'd of included Days of Wild studio version. That's my jam.

TGE is often cited by many as his best album of the 90s, but I prefer Love Symbol, Emancipation, Come and even Rave.

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I disagree wholeheartedly. At the time, it was a powerhouse. It's definitely not in the Top 10, but it's for sure in the Top 20.

Burn you indeed.

TKO said:

I've been a Prince fan for two years, discovered him in 2013 and i own around 25 of his albums.

The Gold Experience is my last addition to the collection. I enjoy this ride, listening to all this amazing work by the most talented human being in the planet.

But i must confess, i didn't enjoy TGE as much as his other albums, and yes, i'm talking about albums like Planet Earth and 20ten too.

I feel like this is one of his weakest albums.

Newbies

TGE is overrated to me too. It's ok but Come is way better!

thanks2joniandu said:

The only real weak track on TGE for me is We March. There is so much great stuff on here!!! Urgent pleading sexy heady stuff. Emancipation was a huge let down after this album.

THIS X 10000!!!!!

Weak? No. Over rated amongst fans. YES.

Brilliant album...? and lots of amazing songs?

YES!

khelm9 said:

thanks2joniandu said:

The only real weak track on TGE for me is We March. There is so much great stuff on here!!! Urgent pleading sexy heady stuff. Emancipation was a huge let down after this album.

THIS X 10000!!!!!

spot on, exactly..:

We March can eat a dick. That shit is lame.

No, it isn't.

It's far from weak, but it hasn't aged particularly well imo. It used to be a top 10 album imo, but it has fallen out the last few years. It has been replaced by (now here comes the REAL flames) Emancipation. I also think AOA has legs so it will be interesting how that one holds up 10 years from now.

joyinrepetition said:

TGE is overrated to me too. It's ok but Come is way better!

I kinda agree. Come had a bit of edge. TGE was just too calculated and a bit bombastic. Shy is the only quiet moment and it ain't that quiet. There's not a song that touches me on it, no beauty.

Yeah, Shhh has aged reallyyyyyyyyyyyy bad

Sooooooooo outdated

You're soooooooo right

joyinrepetition said:

I keep thinking the thread title says "Bum me!"

TGE is a great album! Songs like "I Hate U","319","Now","Shy","Billy Jack Bitch" and "Shhh" are excellent!!

SoulAlive said:

TGE is a great album! Songs like "I Hate U","319","Now","Shy","Billy Jack Bitch" and "Shhh" are excellent!!

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