Review from Muzik magazine, a dance music magazine., UK, June 2003. That I buy every month.

"A decade on from his last raw flashes of true genius on the still-shimmering 'Diamonds And Pearls', it would be easy to dismiss the latest Rogers Nelson album as another interesting but inessential funk-out. But as the scintillating JB staccato-funk of '1+1+1 is 3' and the sweet balladry of 'she loves me for me' prove, Prince's soul can still burn bright when he makes an effort. Rumbling vocoder interludes and jazz flourishes are dotted throughout - hey, it's a concept album! - but the meat of the album is provided by a masterclass in soul-funk songwriting from His Purpleness. The 'Rainbow' ends with the classic 'Last December' where incongruously grinding GNR guitars, chiming bass and keyboards and gently rising melodies take you to musical nirvana. Rumour has it that Prince has relaxed his attitude to WEA somewhat and is considering making a sequel to 'Purple Rain'. Let's hope it's true, because the boy is back..."

That last bit made me laugh, but its great he is getting some positive press.

Also in the magazine was "8 reasons why Prince is still cool"

# We wouldn't have The Neptunes without him
# His Minneapolis house is painted purple
# He's still got lead in his pencil: in 2001, he married Manuela Testolini, am employee 18 year his junior
# It's rumoured he covers his windows with foil so he can sleep at any time of the day
# '1+1', 'Everlasting Now', 'Last December' and 'The Rainbow Children' are all purpletastic classics
# Behind the scenes documentary 'Purple Rain: the Truth' is scheduled for release next summer
# We put him on our front cover in February

and for the life of me I can only find 7 reasons in the magazine

sounds like a good record. when is it coming out?

jazzfook said:

jazzfook said:

Stopped reading right there, the writer is obviously on crack.

Looking back now, I thing "The Everlasting Now", "She loves me 4 me" and "The last december" are the only classics on the album. Far better than most of the NPGMC Year 1 tracks. The rest is filler.

But give me those three tracks any day.

I must say, the "The Work Part 1" came alive once he dropped it to "deep" voice on the Euro ONA tour.

"the boy is back"? Get the fuck out of here. This guy has shit for brains.

EvilWhiteMale said:

And what do u have for brains buddy?

SquirrelMeat said:

u call Sensual Everafter & the title track FILLER??

jazzfook said:

OH 4FUXAKE!
GET OVER IT!