datdude said:

Ok, dude is roughly 38 albums in at this point right. And while I know he's still capable of greatness, I don't assume or expect that he'll drop something that ascends to top 10 status for me. (that list is in constant flux and too difficult to compile, thus its absence) but MAN, Black Muse is SPECIAL. I can't stop listening to it. Musically isn't not "groundbreaking" and doesn't have a killer RIFF or melody but it muscially TIGHT and seems to be in a category all its own. The background vocals and the band are stellar (Ledisi, Allo?). For me its the best thing this configuration of NPG has done and hightlights their strengths and his band leadership. Its not a "protest" song, its not a provacative RAIL against the "system", but its just a feel good, matter of fact song about hope and perseverance which makes me feel uplifted every time I listen (which is why I can't stop listening). It's part EWF, part Stevie Wonder and all Prince. He's never had a song that has had THIS affect on me

Has anybody heard it on radio yet?

And what is the cutoff point for the edit? (I think I may know but...)

[Edited 4/10/16 18:26pm]

... so musically it's not groundbreaking and doesnt have a killer riff or melody... but musically it's tight...

feeluupp said:

Insulting a group of people for liking something that you don't is a dick move. Apparently, liking Black Muse is not within your realm of understanding. Why not move on? Your insults won't make anyone like the song any less. It just makes you look like an ass. Or maybe you're trolling? If that's the case, then let me stop feeding you.

SchlomoThaHomo said:

I agree, It's getting really annoying now.

MIRvmn said:

Period dot com. Thank u

It's in my top 10, as well. I liked it when I first heard it on a concert boot in 2010, and was disappointed that we heard nothing more of it for five years. When I heard the studio version, it took my breath away, and it's only gotten better. I have to listen to it every day. I especially like the bassline, but everything - musically, vocally, and lyrically - just works so well...for me at least. I've enjoyed the performances I've heard on the piano tour, and I hope he keeps it in the setlist for a long time to come.

SchlomoThaHomo said:

Well said.