Over the years, this has become my absolute favorite track off "1999". The synths, the suggestive nature, the Linn drum, the scrambled electronic voice... it's amazing.

CNickyD said:

TheEnglishGent said:

I don't like automatic, never have, I have the same problem with three other tracks on 1999. There's something about them that I just don't get. The rest of the album is absolutely stellar but I really don't get on with Automatic, Lady Cab Driver, Something In The Water (althugh I absolutely love every live version I've ever heard) and All The Critics Love U.

. OMG, you just named some of my all times faves! You must be a post-WB fan. He was very different then.

Just because I don't like 4 songs? And are you suggesting that there is some kind of before and after thing where you can't be a fan of both?! Did you ignore the bit where I said the rest of the album is absolutely stellar?

jdcxc said:

CNickyD said:

. OMG, you just named some of my all times faves! You must be a post-WB fan. He was very different then.

Must be a joke. It is impossible to list THOSE 3 as your least favorite. They would all battle for spots in my top 20...lol

Am I only allowed to like what you like?

Prince's catalogue is so diverse, it's impossible to love every song, that's actually the beauty of it. Here's another one for you all...

I can't stand Housequake either.

I LOVE this record. It reminds me of a redlight night where you tempt fate and you're lucky if you get home safe lolololol

TheEnglishGent said:

jdcxc said:

CNickyD said: Must be a joke. It is impossible to list THOSE 3 as your least favorite. They would all battle for spots in my top 20...lol

Am I only allowed to like what you like?

Prince's catalogue is so diverse, it's impossible to love every song, that's actually the beauty of it. Here's another one for you all...

I can't stand Housequake either.

YOU, SIR, ARE A REBEL!!!!

TheEnglishGent said:

jdcxc said:

TheEnglishGent said:

Am I only allowed to like what you like?

Prince's catalogue is so diverse, it's impossible to love every song, that's actually the beauty of it. Here's another one for you all...

I can't stand Housequake either.

Wow. Lol. A true Princefan contrarian. What are your Prince faves? It seems you prefer more of his pop structured masterpieces?

I've mentioned nothing about my preferences, just a handful of tracks I don't like. Those are the only tracks I don't like on their respective albums.

thisisreece said:

TheEnglishGent said:

I don't like automatic, never have, I have the same problem with three other tracks on 1999. There's something about them that I just don't get. The rest of the album is absolutely stellar but I really don't get on with Automatic, Lady Cab Driver, Something In The Water (althugh I absolutely love every live version I've ever heard) and All The Critics Love U.

My 3 favourite tracks from the album!

Mine too! Fantastic songs on a fantastic album.

1999 has always been my favorite Prince album...and Housequake is probably my least favorite song on SOTT. I don't hate it, but it gets filed under Will Listen to Later. Maybe. There are just so many other GREAT Prince songs to listen to...Housequake always sounded like something he wrote in five minutes while taking a vegan dump. Wtf, I can't believe I just said that. Fuck it, it stays . I love some of the lines innit, though.

Always loved 1999, whenever I listen again, it brings back the magic of the very first listens back then, I can't describe it precisely but this album has got a particular atmostphere, and a very addictive sound. I guess it is probably one of my favourite albums too. A-U-T-O-MATIC, All the Critics, Ladycab Driver, Something in the Water (aah those screams!), Little Red Corvette, I can't even think of any songs I dislike on this album.

TheEnglishGent said:

CNickyD said:

TheEnglishGent said: . OMG, you just named some of my all times faves! You must be a post-WB fan. He was very different then.

Just because I don't like 4 songs? And are you suggesting that there is some kind of before and after thing where you can't be a fan of both?! Did you ignore the bit where I said the rest of the album is absolutely stellar?

You think 'Free' is better? I'm annoyed that replaced 'Moonbeam Levels'. Each to their own though.

CNickyD said:

jdcxc said:

He was in a serious zone...love the S&M themes in Automatic. Great video too.

. I haven't seen the video! Do you have a link??

Search 4 it, should be easy 2 find these days.

1999 is my favorite Prince album.

OldFriends4Sale said:

CNickyD said:

jdcxc said: . I haven't seen the video! Do you have a link??

Search 4 it, should be easy 2 find these days.

Ha, thanks for posting the stills from the Automatic music video. I recently saw this video again it has been years. And I thought the bed scene was hilarious. In a good way! But I just wanted to post I agree with the starter post, I LOVE this song I have loved it since 1982 and I was too young to get music. This song has something - the synthesizer on it is simple conpared to other arrangements on his later songs, but its powerful and funky. I love it!!!

CalhounSq said:

TheEnglishGent said:

I don't like automatic, never have, I have the same problem with three other tracks on 1999. There's something about them that I just don't get. The rest of the album is absolutely stellar but I really don't get on with Automatic, Lady Cab Driver, Something In The Water (althugh I absolutely love every live version I've ever heard) and All The Critics Love U.

Marrk said:

TheEnglishGent said:

Just because I don't like 4 songs? And are you suggesting that there is some kind of before and after thing where you can't be a fan of both?! Did you ignore the bit where I said the rest of the album is absolutely stellar?

You think 'Free' is better? I'm annoyed that replaced 'Moonbeam Levels'. Each to their own though.

I like Free but prefer Moonbeam Levels.

morningsong said:

CalhounSq said:

I know right? That can't be possible.

yea, my brain simply CANNOT

btw, I love how this thread has basically turned into an intervention for The English Gent

CalhounSq said:

morningsong said:

CalhounSq said: I know right? That can't be possible.

yea, my brain simply CANNOT

btw, I love how this thread has basically turned into an intervention for The English Gent

You can't help me, I've tried many times but find the tracks are sooo boring. It must be something in the production because one of my favourite live tracks is the birthday show performance of Something In The Water.

What I love about 1999 is the relatively commercial side one, then sides 2-4 just go off into a sexual dance groove. Great album.

TheEnglishGent said:

CNickyD said:

jdcxc said:

He was in a serious zone...love the S&M themes in Automatic. Great video too.

. I haven't seen the video! Do you have a link??

Search 4 it, should be easy 2 find these days.

callimnate said:

TheEnglishGent said:

CalhounSq said:

morningsong said:

CalhounSq said: I know right? That can't be possible.

yea, my brain simply CANNOT

btw, I love how this thread has basically turned into an intervention for The English Gent

You can't help me, I've tried many times but find the tracks are sooo boring. It must be something in the production because one of my favourite live tracks is the birthday show performance of Something In The Water.

First question that should be asked here is, how old you are?
For some, these songs might sound outdated which is understandable.
But if you're 45 plus and don't appreciate this song or album then.....

LOVE Automatic. One of my top 5s.
And if you listen closely, you can hear lots of Automatic in Computer Blue the "hallway" version. Which to me is..... material.

Two amazing songs.

callimnate said:

TheEnglishGent said:

You can't help me, I've tried many times but find the tracks are sooo boring. It must be something in the production because one of my favourite live tracks is the birthday show performance of Something In The Water.

First question that should be asked here is, how old you are? For some, these songs might sound outdated which is understandable. But if you're 45 plus and don't appreciate this song or album then......... LOVE Automatic. One of my top 5s. And if you listen closely, you can hear lots of Automatic in Computer Blue the "hallway" version. Which to me is..... material. Two amazing songs.

46. Love Computer Blue.

andymacfunky said:

What I love about 1999 is the relatively commercial side one, then sides 2-4 just go off into a sexual dance groove. Great album.

Very good observation.I find the first record (Sides 1 and 2) to be the "fun",party record.But then Side 3 gets darker and moody,which continues into Side 4.

Having made my stance very clear on 1999 and Prince, I gotta say that if you are having trouble with every woman you've ever had, it might not be the water, yo. Check yo'self, P.

PliablyPurple said: