NPG is good to my ears, I appreciate the Graffiti Bridge soundtrack. I have read a lot of flack some fam out there in regards to this album, and I can appreciate the debate and alternative views about it - to each is own. +++ But for me, I do think it's an underrated album and the New Power Generation song as well. It totally has that early 90's sound, so if you aren't into that then yeah it's not the groove for you. But I am in! "A strong spirit transcends rules." - Prince | |
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I love the music in the video verson of the song. 99.9% of everything I say is strictly for my own entertainment | |
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Ew! Tony M's taint... love you purple people!!! Comin str8 outta Preston... | |
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Haha, you people will do an appreciation thread for anything these days. | |
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Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking. | |
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Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking. | |
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I can't believe this wasn't really performed live. I've only heard that rehearsal with the band performing it without Prince. I figured, at the time, that this would have been a reoccurring staple on his tours throughout his career. | |
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I like “New Power Generation” even though, at the time, I realized that Prince was creating a straw man/stick figure argument. "Your old fashion music, your old ideas--we're sick and tired of you telling us what to do." Nobody had told Prince what to do in ten years. And, by 1989/90, he was considered "the old dude" with "the old ideas." Still, I like it because, emotively, the song continued to resonate Prince's ongoing theme of doing what he wanted to do regardless of what radio or sales attempted to dictate. Yet, ironically, doing what he wanted to do included co-opting the very thing, rap music/hip hop culture, that was removing him from being the hip thing. Regardless of all that, “New Power Generation” is, for my money, still a funky little jam with much attitude even if, again, I'm not quite sure at whom his attitude or ire is aimed. To be honest, I don't care at whom it's aimed. When I hear the song, I just hold up my middle finger and sing along like I’m taking part in a real revolution. Viva la…whatever the hell it is for what we’re supposed to be fighting. I don’t really care as long as the music is funky.
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yessss
Dont bite my apples
dont bite my
peaces! Straight Jacket Funk Affair
Album plays and love for vinyl records. | |
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Love this song. | |
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NouveauDance said: I mean, it's fun enough - but it's corny as hell. The lyrics like "we're young and fresh and you old fogies don't get it" - bitch YOU are the old guys, it's not Dirty Mind any more, it's a decade later. Sorry, this song doesn't cut it for me. Not saying I don't sign along and act goofy when I listen to it, but I recognise it for how lame it is, and I'm fine with that. I agree with this take, though I do love the song in spite of it. Prince has some moments that could be cringe-worthy in the wrong hands, but he's got more than enough panache to make this song work in spite of its silliness. Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: NouveauDance said: I mean, it's fun enough - but it's corny as hell. The lyrics like "we're young and fresh and you old fogies don't get it" - bitch YOU are the old guys, it's not Dirty Mind any more, it's a decade later. Sorry, this song doesn't cut it for me. Not saying I don't sign along and act goofy when I listen to it, but I recognise it for how lame it is, and I'm fine with that. I agree with this take, though I do love the song in spite of it. Prince has some moments that could be cringe-worthy in the wrong hands, but he's got more than enough panache to make this song work in spite of its silliness. Panache!! | |
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TrivialPursuit said: I love it. I mixed in the "Part II" on the GB record, and made it one longer song. There's a distinct moment where you have to line them up to keep the integrity of the arrangement. I think it's a lost anthem, for sure. "Lovesign" is its younger sibling, in message and ideology. A sophisticated mass-produced cacophony of no-win situations that aren't right... | |
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(We are the New Power Generation) {x4} {fade in} Oobey shoo doo loo be doo, loo fly me shoo koo doo ooh {x3} Kid! (Yo?) This here rap's about the true confession U want me 2 what?? (Shake!) {sample from "Positive Place"} The New Power Generation has just taken control © 1990 Controversy Music - ASCAP | |
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NPG is my Favorite Prince song only second place to 1999. | |
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