leadline said:

Noodled24 said:

I think it's fairly safe to say that "Extralovable" will be one of the bonus tracks. Since Prince shot a video for the song, making an obvious choice for a single to support the album.

Disagree, Prince already released that song, the fact that he did a video for it, which he did for many songs released and unreleased, does not mean anything imo.

I get that it's on Phase2 but, because it's on Phase2 it's still quite an obscure track. IIRC Funkenberry said Prince had wanted to release the song as a single. I mean yet another hits compilation is going to need something to prop it up.

The one upside is that one of the major labels is going to have a vested interest in the Prince catalog. So I can imagine any such single wouldn't have a problem getting airplay.

Noodled24 said:

TwiliteKid said:

Why doesn't Billboard deserve traffic? [Edited 8/27/16 17:30pm]

They're a faceless, souless corporate entity who's talons are deeply embedded in the music scene despite having contributed nothing, with the exception of taking it upon themselves to declare what is and isn't popular each week.

Nonsense. They provide measured and authenticated reporting on sales. While you could make an argument that their relevance is fading, I suppose, for those of us that actually work in the industry those charts are a valuable tool.

Noodled24 said:

leadline said:

Disagree, Prince already released that song, the fact that he did a video for it, which he did for many songs released and unreleased, does not mean anything imo.

I get that it's on Phase2 but, because it's on Phase2 it's still quite an obscure track. IIRC Funkenberry said Prince had wanted to release the song as a single. I mean yet another hits compilation is going to need something to prop it up.

The one upside is that one of the major labels is going to have a vested interest in the Prince catalog. So I can imagine any such single wouldn't have a problem getting airplay.

Perhaps it could be used as a released song, but I think the unreleased slot will be reserved for something that is actually unreleased. A moonbeam levels, open book or grand progression for example.

Noodled24 said:

leadline said:

Disagree, Prince already released that song, the fact that he did a video for it, which he did for many songs released and unreleased, does not mean anything imo.

I get that it's on Phase2 but, because it's on Phase2 it's still quite an obscure track. IIRC Funkenberry said Prince had wanted to release the song as a single. I mean yet another hits compilation is going to need something to prop it up.

The one upside is that one of the major labels is going to have a vested interest in the Prince catalog. So I can imagine any such single wouldn't have a problem getting airplay.

It's not only on HNR2 but was released as a single track earlier (even twice, "original" and the reloaded -album- version)

They should release the Piano and a Microphone show from the 2nd show in Atlanta. Prince said himself that that is what he was going to do, so they should honor that. I would prefer the Paisley Park shows, but I would still be happy with the Atlanta one.

motherfunka said:

They should release the Piano and a Microphone show from the 2nd show in Atlanta. Prince said himself that that is what he was going to do, so they should honor that. I would prefer the Paisley Park shows, but I would still be happy with the Atlanta one.

What makes the PP shows stand out over the Atlanta one?

motherfunka said:

They should release the Piano and a Microphone show from the 2nd show in Atlanta. Prince said himself that that is what he was going to do, so they should honor that. I would prefer the Paisley Park shows, but I would still be happy with the Atlanta one.

This would be an ideal release. He covers some songs that everyone knows but includes some classics that only avid fans know.

leecaldon said:

motherfunka said:

They should release the Piano and a Microphone show from the 2nd show in Atlanta. Prince said himself that that is what he was going to do, so they should honor that. I would prefer the Paisley Park shows, but I would still be happy with the Atlanta one.

What makes the PP shows stand out over the Atlanta one?

I prefer the set list and I was there.

skipthecharades said:

Noodled24 said:

I get that it's on Phase2 but, because it's on Phase2 it's still quite an obscure track. IIRC Funkenberry said Prince had wanted to release the song as a single. I mean yet another hits compilation is going to need something to prop it up.

The one upside is that one of the major labels is going to have a vested interest in the Prince catalog. So I can imagine any such single wouldn't have a problem getting airplay.

It's not only on HNR2 but was released as a single track earlier (even twice, "original" and the reloaded -album- version)

Not really. The song was put on Soundcloud? It was never properly released as a single. The video exists but was never released. It seems like the obvious choice since it's reasonably recent, has a commercial radio sound and has a video.

To me it seems unlikely they'd use a song like "Moonbeam Levels" as a bonus track on a hits package. Such a well known outtake would surely be reserved for a deluxe remaster bonus CD.

[Edited 8/30/16 7:33am]

Noodled24 said:

skipthecharades said:

It's not only on HNR2 but was released as a single track earlier (even twice, "original" and the reloaded -album- version)

Not really. The song was put on Soundcloud? It was never properly released as a single. The video exists but was never released. It seems like the obvious choice since it's reasonably recent, has a commercial radio sound and has a video.

To me it seems unlikely they'd use a song like "Moonbeam Levels" as a bonus track on a hits package. Such a well known outtake would surely be reserved for a deluxe remaster bonus CD.

[Edited 8/30/16 7:33am]

The hits package is comprised of 2 components, the hits, and 2 unreleased songs (to bait the hardcore folks)

Xtraloveable was released on Soundcloud, given to us again on livestream, we literally have 3 different versions of the song, not including the unreleased version.

The ONLY place this song could fit, is within the hits category. Unreleased slots need to be an unreleased song we already have in perfect quality, or, some unreleased song none of us have heard before.


I don't think any fan in existence would be happy with Xtraloveable taking up one of the unreleased spots on this package. I sure wouldn't.

[Edited 8/30/16 9:51am]

Noodled24 said:

skipthecharades said:

It's not only on HNR2 but was released as a single track earlier (even twice, "original" and the reloaded -album- version)

Not really. The song was put on Soundcloud? It was never properly released as a single. The video exists but was never released. It seems like the obvious choice since it's reasonably recent, has a commercial radio sound and has a video.

[Edited 8/30/16 7:33am]

Not sure what you mean, but Extralovable was released in 2011 as digital download on for example iTunes (and still available). The reloaded version was available there as well until the album came available.

So, could have been better supported, but "really" released imo.

skipthecharades said:

Noodled24 said:

Not really. The song was put on Soundcloud? It was never properly released as a single. The video exists but was never released. It seems like the obvious choice since it's reasonably recent, has a commercial radio sound and has a video.

[Edited 8/30/16 7:33am]

Not sure what you mean, but Extralovable was released in 2011 as digital download on for example iTunes (and still available). The reloaded version was available there as well until the album came available.

So, could have been better supported, but "really" released imo.

You're absolutely right about it having been released twice earlier. It still strikes me as a likely candidate for a widely released single. Especially with the video being one of if not the most recent.

leadline said:

Noodled24 said:

Not really. The song was put on Soundcloud? It was never properly released as a single. The video exists but was never released. It seems like the obvious choice since it's reasonably recent, has a commercial radio sound and has a video.

To me it seems unlikely they'd use a song like "Moonbeam Levels" as a bonus track on a hits package. Such a well known outtake would surely be reserved for a deluxe remaster bonus CD.

[Edited 8/30/16 7:33am]

The hits package is comprised of 2 components, the hits, and 2 unreleased songs (to bait the hardcore folks)

Xtraloveable was released on Soundcloud, given to us again on livestream, we literally have 3 different versions of the song, not including the unreleased version.

The ONLY place this song could fit, is within the hits category. Unreleased slots need to be an unreleased song we already have in perfect quality, or, some unreleased song none of us have heard before.

I don't think any fan in existence would be happy with Xtraloveable taking up one of the unreleased spots on this package. I sure wouldn't.

I suppose it could appear on there as a "hit". It'd be odd to simply ignore his catalog of the last 16 years.

skipthecharades said:

Please not just a hit compilation, but if they have to, I would like a singles box with all released singles.

So for example incl the edits of Automatic, Let's Pretend and the Batman singles that aren't available yet digital or on cd.

I'd buy a complete single edits box in a second.

leadline said:

Noodled24 said:

Not really. The song was put on Soundcloud? It was never properly released as a single. The video exists but was never released. It seems like the obvious choice since it's reasonably recent, has a commercial radio sound and has a video.

To me it seems unlikely they'd use a song like "Moonbeam Levels" as a bonus track on a hits package. Such a well known outtake would surely be reserved for a deluxe remaster bonus CD.

[Edited 8/30/16 7:33am]

The hits package is comprised of 2 components, the hits, and 2 unreleased songs (to bait the hardcore folks)

Xtraloveable was released on Soundcloud, given to us again on livestream, we literally have 3 different versions of the song, not including the unreleased version.

The ONLY place this song could fit, is within the hits category. Unreleased slots need to be an unreleased song we already have in perfect quality, or, some unreleased song none of us have heard before.


I don't think any fan in existence would be happy with Xtraloveable taking up one of the unreleased spots on this package. I sure wouldn't.

[Edited 8/30/16 9:51am]

release the original unreleased version then hell yeah - i'd be very happy

They are trying to appeal to casual and potential new fans....

I realized today while I was thinking about this thread (instead of working )that I wonder if the power committee (?????) will be organized and efficient enough at this point to agree on what type of album and what songs to include inthe optimal time to release an album for Christmas, which is actually is just slightly over two months. So much of Christmas shoppiing is done in November now, and publicity will need to build befofrehand. To complicate matters, there won't be that much time between the tribute concert and the best period to release the album (s). Perhaps this has been mentioned elsewhere, but it seems that there would need to be some clear chain of command for efficient decision making, and I am not sure they have this in place. Just as this thread reveals, any group of people trying to decide this will have a hard time coming up with a fast consensus on what to release and when. I hope I am wrong.