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The Irony of the Current State of Uptown . . . is that, ostensibly, Prince wanted out of his record deal to be able to release more material to his audience, and he also indicated that the label was driving a wedge between him and his audience as a result.
But in reality, now that P is "free," he has released LESS material and he is as distant from his audience as he was when he was on Warners, if not MORE so. As much as I love him and his music, I am reminded of Lord Walsingham's last words to the Duke of Norfolk in "Elizabeth": "You were the most powerful man in England. You could have been greater still. But you had not the courage to be loyal. Only the conviction of your own vanity." We love the man, but can we trust him anymore? Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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Well with the club I am sure he has released more music at any other time in his career with the exception of that 95-96 era. | |
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thought u meant here...  | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: Image Deleted
thought u meant here... That's a cool picture. It would be a cool poster. . [This message was edited Mon Apr 14 16:41:20 PDT 2003 by lovemachine] | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said:
thought u meant here... me too. was ready for a diatribe like about how yuppie it's become  | |
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XxAxX said: me too. was ready for a diatribe like about how yuppie it's become
same here...  | |
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lovemachine said: That's a cool picture. It would be a cool poster.
i know | |
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i betcha handclapsfingasnapz is an artist. arentcha gal? bet you do a mean design, what with all your images and cool avatars and pics and things. did i ever tell you how much i love your 'caption' threads???
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XxAxX said: i betcha handclapsfingasnapz is an artist. arentcha gal?
bet you do a mean design, what with all your images and cool avatars and pics and things. did i ever tell you how much i love your 'caption' threads???
 awww... | |
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namepeace said: But in reality, now that P is "free," he has released LESS material and he is as distant from his audience as he was when he was on Warners, if not MORE so. Oh yeah? Last year alone we got two standard albums and a 3CD live box set, PLUS a world tour - when was the last time Prince put so much out for us? Even in the glory days of the 80s Prince would usually only put out 1 (maybe two if you count the proteges) albums a year. Toejam @ Peach & Black Podcast: http://peachandblack.podbean.com
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toejam said: namepeace said: But in reality, now that P is "free," he has released LESS material and he is as distant from his audience as he was when he was on Warners, if not MORE so. Oh yeah? Last year alone we got two standard albums and a 3CD live box set, PLUS a world tour - when was the last time Prince put so much out for us? Even in the glory days of the 80s Prince would usually only put out 1 (maybe two if you count the proteges) albums a year. BS. SEVERAL protégé albums. Plus B-sides, videos, movies, extensive tours, etc. And not to forget that most of these things were legendary even back then. Not just quantity, but also quality. And you could actually find most of these things without too much effort, and buying them didn't cost you an arm and a leg. © Bart Van Hemelen
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BartVanHemelen said: BS. SEVERAL protégé albums. Plus B-sides, videos, movies, extensive tours, etc. And not to forget that most of these things were legendary even back then. Not just quantity, but also quality. And you could actually find most of these things without too much effort, and buying them didn't cost you an arm and a leg.
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: XxAxX said: me too. was ready for a diatribe like about how yuppie it's become
same here... Great minds! |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: BartVanHemelen said: BS. SEVERAL protégé albums. Plus B-sides, videos, movies, extensive tours, etc. And not to forget that most of these things were legendary even back then. Not just quantity, but also quality. And you could actually find most of these things without too much effort, and buying them didn't cost you an arm and a leg.
whistlin don't be co-signin' that fool...  | |
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FirstAvenue said: whistlin don't be co-signin' that fool... [/quote]
there's a bit o' truth in what mr. space pirate said... | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: FirstAvenue said: whistlin don't be co-signin' that fool... there's a bit o' truth in what mr. space pirate said... [/quote]
yeah, just a bit, though... | |
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FirstAvenue said: yeah, just a bit, though...
] [ that much  | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: FirstAvenue said: yeah, just a bit, though...
] [ that much heh. | |
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CarrieMpls said: Handclapsfingasnapz said: XxAxX said: me too. was ready for a diatribe like about how yuppie it's become
same here... Great minds! that's what I was expecting to... | |
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namepeace said: is that, ostensibly, Prince wanted out of his record deal to be able to release more material to his audience, and he also indicated that the label was driving a wedge between him and his audience as a result.
But in reality, now that P is "free," he has released LESS material and he is as distant from his audience as he was when he was on Warners, if not MORE so. As much as I love him and his music, I am reminded of Lord Walsingham's last words to the Duke of Norfolk in "Elizabeth": "You were the most powerful man in England. You could have been greater still. But you had not the courage to be loyal. Only the conviction of your own vanity." We love the man, but can we trust him anymore? 
You anal-yze too much. Its funny. The people like you.. Who'll agree with you [Who go to bed every night thinking of writing an overly critical Prince.org diatribe.. hoping to draw some attention of Prince or his people... hoping his staff will address your shallow issues with him on NPGMC.com..] are the ones who definitely wanted Prince to slow down anyway in 1997-2000... We can go back through the ol' Prince.org threads and dig this up...There is even some site with a replica of the original Prince.org. | |
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NGSPW7200 said: We can go back through the ol' Prince.org threads and dig this up...There is even some site with a replica of the original Prince.org.
ummm...  | |
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BartVanHemelen said: toejam said: namepeace said: But in reality, now that P is "free," he has released LESS material and he is as distant from his audience as he was when he was on Warners, if not MORE so. Oh yeah? Last year alone we got two standard albums and a 3CD live box set, PLUS a world tour - when was the last time Prince put so much out for us? Even in the glory days of the 80s Prince would usually only put out 1 (maybe two if you count the proteges) albums a year. BS. SEVERAL protégé albums. Plus B-sides, videos, movies, extensive tours, etc. And not to forget that most of these things were legendary even back then. Not just quantity, but also quality. And you could actually find most of these things without too much effort, and buying them didn't cost you an arm and a leg. Hell yeah! That's what I'm talkin' about... | |
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and it is past time for some new material. | |
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NGSPW7200 said:
u got a license 4 dealin out that meatloaf? | |
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The people like you.. Who'll agree with you
[Who go to bed every night thinking of writing an overly critical Prince.org diatribe.. hoping to draw some attention of Prince or his people... Please. You don't know me, B.A.M. hoping his staff will address your shallow issues with him on NPGMC.com..] Anyone who didn't step off a short yellow bus (sorry, B.A.M.) would realize P doesn't care what anyone thinks. He's like Miles -- he doesn't really care about what his audience thinks. So why would I waste my breath on him? Why would you think that? Oh yeah . . . u don't know me, B.A.M. are the ones who definitely wanted Prince to slow down anyway in 1997-2000... We can go back through the ol' Prince.org threads and dig this up...There is even some site with a replica of the original Prince.org.[/quote Wow, B.A.M. . . . for someone who accuses me of not having anything better to do, u sure do know about all the sites, don't you? The fact that you are probably a Prince apologist and call yourself a "fam" gives you no right -- none -- to go off on somebody you don't know, B.A.M. Quoth the legendary Melle Mel: Step off. Have a lovely evening. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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