I'm curious... What's your favorite disc of the "Emancipation" album? It's been said before that the discs each have different "themes", you know..
One: commercial/regular Prince album
Two: Mayte's disc
Three: somewhat more experimental/daring

I used to dig disc 1 the most, but with hindsight I'd go for disc 2. Disc 1 is spoiled by We Gets Up, Damned If I Do and I Can't Make U Love Me while disc 3 has "Style" his worst song EVER as far as I'm concerned. What you say?

2

Disc 2.

No question.

It's the best by miles and I can't believe anyone would think any different.

3 by far

Numero 2 without a doubt!

With tracks like Soul Sanctuary and Joint 2 Joint there really is no other competition on the other discs.

Could live without The Holy River, though. The music is far too cheesy.

I'd have to go with 2, but I'd love to hear White Mansion and My Computer on there

as is?


none of them "as is"

they all need some work.

3

2

Let me count these votes Anji-style

Disc 2: 6 votes
Disc 3: 2 votes

Here's my take on all 3 discs...




***DISC 1---the most consistent and most commercial-sounding disc.But it's also the best one.

***DISC 2---the most mellow,relaxed disc.

***DISC 3---the worst of the three discs.Contains a bunch of throwaway tracks and lame hip-hop-inspired grooves.

Lalalalalalalala means this song sucks...

disk 2, 'cause it has the holy river and joint 2 joint!!
nuff said.

1800NewHunk said:

AGREED...

1. Disc 2: The Holy River, best track no?

2. Disc 3: more dance-able

3. Disc 1: regular

Disc 1, only because I really really like White Mansion. I enjoyed Damned if I Do and Courtin Time as well. His cover of ICMYLM is apalling, but the previous 3 mentioned songs make up for that.

Disc 3.

Then Disc 1.

Disc 2 is too flowery for me, not to mention depressing to revisit after all the things he was singing about on that disc went so miserably south. With time, though, a handful of the songs on disc 2 are growing on me...but then, I'm starting to warm up to NPS, so maybe I just need professional help...

CalhounSq said:

YEAH MAN!!!


holy river, joint 2 joint, dreamin about u, *uckin rock!!!

Disc II is a sweetheart...

Disc 2's the best

Still, doesn't mean 1 & 3 are bad...just not quite as good


---

All 3 of the CD'S can sit on my shelf as far as Im concerned

Disc 2

I dusted off my Emancipation discs last week and Disc #2 is still the best. It's one of his best ever in my opinion. Like all of his others you have to be receptive to it-- in the correct mood. The other 2 discs have a couple of very good songs but also some stinkers I just can't tolerate.
From disc 1 I like White Mansion, Right Back Here..., Damned If I Do, I Can't Make You Love Me, and of course In This Bed I Scream. I cringe at the mere thought of Get yo groove on, Betcha By Golly Wow (shoulda left that alone), and We Gets Up.
Disc 2: perfect. Seriously I wouldn't change a thing. I can't see how anybody would suggest making any changes as if they had a better vision or feel for it than the artist. Sure not everybody will like it but it works together as a whole which is what you want from an album-- it only happens once so often so we should appreciate it.
As for Disc 3 I take it for what it is: a compilation of songs P wanted to share with us. My favorites are Sleep Around, My Computer, Human Body (growing on me), One of Us and my favorite The Love We Make.

DavidEye said:

You're exactly the opposite of me on this one.

Reply to 'EMANCIPATION: DISC 1,2 OR 3?'


All three discs love that album... 8)

Disc 3...easily.

toss up between 2 & 3

I like Disc 2 the most.

2...best of the bunch. Sex in the Summer, Curious Child, One Kiss at a Time, Dreamin' About U, Joint 2 Joint, Holy River, all top Prince songs.

3...For Face Down, Sleep Around, My Computer, One of Us, and The Love We Make. I also like Da Da Da and Style.

1...only a few songs I like...I LOVE his version of I Can't Make U Love Me tho.

it's closebut 2 is the best

i really like 1

3 is cool, but a b-sides disc comes to mind