BartVanHemelen said:

massing said:

From the article:

He’s pleased that there’s more material in Prince’s vaults than he realized, but sad that one day it’ll be depleted.

The way things have been going, I don't think he needs to worry too much.

[Edited 5/29/19 15:39pm]

My thoughts exactly At least he'll probably get to hear most of it within his lifetime, with his celeb-fanboy privileges. If only the rest of us were so lucky.

Questlove always comes off pretty badly, IMO, when talking about this stuff, acting like he speaks for the fans or feeling sad that his exclusive bootlegs aren't so exclusive anymore.

Moonbeam said:

SchlomoThaHomo said:

Moonbeam said:

Questlove always comes off pretty badly, IMO, when talking about this stuff, acting like he speaks for the fans or feeling sad that his exclusive bootlegs aren't so exclusive anymore.

I thought he’s been sounding like a dick since he basically said Prince’s albums starting with Lovesexy haven’t been up to par. He doesn’t speak for shit in Prince world as far as I’m concerned.

Yeah, that was whack, as was his attempt to try to explain Prince through a hip hop lens.

mnfriend said:

‘Sex Shooter’ sung by Prince??

rdhull said:

mnfriend said:

‘Sex Shooter’ sung by Prince??

Yeah, now the lyrics will make sense gender-wise

I always thought so too.

Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Originals

Kobe said:

Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Originals

SchlomoThaHomo said:

OperatingThetan said:

From the June 2019 issue of Classic Pop:

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Last November, the Prince estate released his original version of “Nothing Compares 2 U” as a standalone single: the video, of Prince dancing in the studio, notched up eight million views almost immediately. Expanding the idea into a full album of the songs Prince wrote for others seemed an obvious move. As the archivist for Prince’s estate, Michael Howe is the man responsible for cataloguing Prince’s vast array of unreleased music. Working alongside the estate’s entertainment advisor Troy Carter and creative director Trevor Guy, Michael compiled Originals. “Prince was a creative titan,” says Michael. “On Originals, you see his general ability — not just as a performer, but also in production, arranging, writing. We’re focusing on songs that are particularly interesting, either because they were substantial hits for other artists and are relatively familiar, or it’s a little less obvious and showcases another side of Prince’s artistry unfamiliar to anybody bar the most ardent fans.”

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Michael cites “You’re My Love”, a lounge ballad written in 1982 for country icon Kenny Rogers, as a prime example of just how diverse Prince’s talents were. “You’re My Love is a very un-Prince-like proposition,” Michael laughs. “But it’s so interesting to hear him do something that’s basically a Holiday Inn lounge vibe. It’s a peek into an area of Prince’s artistry most people probably didn’t know even existed.”

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Moonbeam said:

Questlove always comes off pretty badly, IMO, when talking about this stuff, acting like he speaks for the fans or feeling sad that his exclusive bootlegs aren't so exclusive anymore.

To play on 'New Power Day': "Yo, Quest! You outta let me haaaaaave fifty boot joints, maaan".

So, it looks like the EU CD release at least will have a 12 page booklet...

https://www.fnac.com/a134...earchpos=1

[Edited 5/30/19 10:34am]

rusty1 said:

jjam said:

So, it looks like the EU CD release at least will have a 12 page booklet...

https://www.fnac.com/a134...earchpos=1

[Edited 5/30/19 10:34am]

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I hope so, because I've yet again read a description that suggests only the Deluxe edition gets a booklet with essays by Peggy M and JJ etc.

Transformed1 said:

mnfriend said:

mnfriend said:

Tidal is sponsoring a Release Event Giveaway. You have to be a Tidal subscriber:

mnfriend said:

Also, Tidal is offering a 30 day trial for current non Tidal people. I am not a Tidal person, just went there for the first time. Yes, I’m an impatient bugger, but let’s see if I can wait for a CD or June whatever. ‘Sex Shooter’ 1984 Mpls I was 17, if you know what I mean it was being played.

I am wondering if they are advertising so much about this due in part trying to capitalize on their exclusive release, especially Prince fans. I was just briefly a member but when I realized I could download the few remaining Prince releases I didn't have without being a member, I quickly stopped the membership. Haven't heard from them since then until they sent me an email about the 30 day trial and other offers. The timing didn't seem coincidental.

[Edited 5/30/19 19:38pm]

Transformed1 said:

rdhull said:

mnfriend said: Yeah, now the lyrics will make sense gender-wise

I always thought so too.

Some women can shoot too.
Maybe you need to go out more.

Besides, ever heard of poetic license?

[Edited 5/31/19 7:30am]

bonatoc said:

UK music monthly Mojo will have a review in their upcoming August 2019 issue.

So I got the 90 trial of Tidal and I do like the set up... very much. Both on PC and Phone... the sound is good too... but I am not going to keep it. (after the 21st it will be on my Amazon anyway)