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3121 is Criminally Underrated I have been relistening to some of Prince’s “lesser work” under a new lens following his death. The album 3121 is brilliant. An amazing potpourri of sensual jams, funky beats and great musical songwriting. At the time of its release, myself and a lot of the Org, unfairly highlighted a few criticisms (lyrics, production, single choices) that overshadowed the strengths. 3121, Black Sweat, Love, Fury, Satisfied, Get on The Boat, The Dance are all Grade A Prince material. This album is criminally underrated...your thoughts? | |
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The impression I formed around the time was that lots of people here (and elsewhere) thought it was a very strong album. ALT+PLS+RTN: Pure as a pane of ice. It's a gift. |
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I have always loved this album, especially The Dance! | |
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can't beleive I hated this album when it 1st came out! | |
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Great album! I was obsessed with it when it first came out and I still love it! | |
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langebleu said: The impression I formed around the time was that lots of people here (and elsewhere) thought it was a very strong album. I recall heavy criticism of the album versions of Fury, Love and The Dance which disappointed fans who had heard other versions. The choice of Te Amo as the first single bothered the Org. And for some reason, the Org hated Get on the Boat...I always loved this jam and have been looking for the live Brooklyn version he suprised a Maceo concert crowd with. After such a long relationship with Prince, in his later career, The Org began to overemphasized the criticisms (some valid) and held back on the genuis...imho | |
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Love the drums on Lolita if it was just a dream, call me a dreamer 2 | |
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great press play album from the later years, I prefer this to Lotusflow3r though they kinda work well together.
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Loved it. Time keeps on slipping into the future...
This moment is all there is... |
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Sorry that title goes to 20TEN. | |
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pass .. that one is ruff | |
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Great album. Those numbers add to 7 signifying spirituality. His birthday was 7. One of his songs was titled 7.
People with a #7 birthday are: critical, perfectionistic, like to make their own decisions, fond of learning, are enigmatic, aloof, idealistic, honest, psychic, scientific minded, rational, reflective, can be ruthless. [Edited 11/9/18 14:31pm] | |
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Loved it when I first heard it, love it now. It's a great album. | |
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I think it's Prince's last great Prince like album (in terms of sound and structure). With the exception of a few great songs here and there, the subsequent albums felt like Prince had run out of steam. [Edited 11/9/18 16:20pm] | |
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3121 is one of my favorites, one of the top 7. | |
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The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
No Child's a failure Until the Blue Sailboat sails him away from his dreams Don't Ever Lose, Don't Ever Lose Don't Ever Lose Your Dreams | |
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rayfeb09 said: 3121 is one of my favorites, one of the top 7. Amen! | |
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I’m guilty as charged then as I never cared for the album other than the song Black Sweat. "I want to be the only one you come for...." |
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It’s not and has never been underrated "Climb in my fur." | |
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I recall it being fairly well received on here. Biggest complaints seemed to be the choice of Te Amo Corazon as the first single. And the album version of Fury not being as good as the SNL version. | |
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Massively overrated IMO, apart from the odd good tracks it was really an example of him following rather than setting trends. It just had more publicity and promotion but content wise it was a let down, I also didn't like the 'airless' plasticy production that dogged some of his late 90s to mid 00's work. For example the live versions of Black Sweat and Fury that he later performed are a million times better sounding than what was on this album. Fury on the album sounds dull and lifeless in comparison. Love' was ruined by the repeptitive sitar sound, he was just trying to fit in with RnB trends for many songs. I personally think Planet Earth, Loutusflow3r and MPLSound were much, much better in terms of originality, sound quality and content.
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Meh, it was really rather ordinary. Considering the backlash he received for Rave back in 99, it was actually rather strange to see fans glowing about 3121, which is an infinitely inferior record when you compare the two.
Eye Love U But Eye Don't Trust U Anymore, The Greatest Romance, Wherever U Go Whatever U Do and Man O War >> Anything on 3121. | |
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i play this lp less than any Prince lp other than Planet Earth...and Chelsea Rogers is better than anything on 3121... | |
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I loved 3121 immediately and it's still in my top 5. I recall a lot of critics here on the org who panned the album and dragged Prince for doing a Vegas residency during the 3121 era so I'm not sure where all of this revisionism is coming from. It was better received by the public generally than by people on this site.
I'm glad that people here are giving themselves a chance to rediscover some really brilliant work. Sadly, I think it happens a lot when an artist passes. I wish the estate would release the videos from that era instead of stuff that most of us already have, *sigh*.
Nice to see Langebleu.
[Edited 11/10/18 13:46pm] Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
No Child's a failure Until the Blue Sailboat sails him away from his dreams Don't Ever Lose, Don't Ever Lose Don't Ever Lose Your Dreams | |
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Love this album though some songs suffer from the usual prince overproduction tendency. The acoustic version of love is amazing as well. |
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The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
No Child's a failure Until the Blue Sailboat sails him away from his dreams Don't Ever Lose, Don't Ever Lose Don't Ever Lose Your Dreams | |
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3121 I never liked this album Prince 4Ever.  | |
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wow people are really sensitive, above.. - I am gonna get spanked now, because I don't like this album at all.. Prince 4Ever. | |
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The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
No Child's a failure Until the Blue Sailboat sails him away from his dreams Don't Ever Lose, Don't Ever Lose Don't Ever Lose Your Dreams | |
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The Colors R brighter, the Bond is much tighter
No Child's a failure Until the Blue Sailboat sails him away from his dreams Don't Ever Lose, Don't Ever Lose Don't Ever Lose Your Dreams | |
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