i really like NEWS, liked it when i first heard it and like it even more now! id love to see a recording session of it, the fact they improvised it astounds me! presumably prince was motioning saying lets play this improv riff four or five times and thats how they play in sync and shit, cos it says direction by prince

personally i feel its a huge triumph. and could cap off his jazz era quite nicely, at least the instrumental stuff

ps if anyone hasnt got news yet its back on at cdwow for 9quid inc 2 day free delivery!

Haystack said:

And i thought it wasn't a sex-album! Can't have sex on Prince, cuz it's always taking my attention.

Listening to NEWS is like meeting a new person about whom I've heard good and bad things. Unless I put aside all those comments, I won't get to know that person for who he is. So, I decided to give NEWS one more chance. Right now, I am listening to it with no expectations. I am starting to appreciate and feel the beauty of it all. NEWS is a challenge different from TRC and ONA. On those, I had to stop thinking whether the JW religion is good or bad. Afterall, I bought those CDs knowing that Prince is a JW. At some point, I hesitated between moving on or adapting to the change and continue to be a fan. I chose the latter option. I am looking forward to next challenging album. No, the magic hasn't disappeared, it is there to be discovered with an open mind.

fauxnewbie said:

Who you calling lazybones, fauxnewbie? Could you elaborate your point further? Are those "TV compilations" the equivalent of MTV's TRL? What makes Miles Davis' and John Coltrane's music real jazz?

I think N.E.W.S. is a piece of...

Well, you all ready know what I think about it.

It's Good and it's Different for Prince. It's Not Meant to be Monumental. It's a Good piece of Music from a Great Musician.

gyro34 said:

WOah, DUDE! LOOK up "REAL JAZZ" in a dictionary and you will see those two musicians. However, I must say that there IS some "real jazz" being played within NEWS, too...it's just being played by a pop artist is all, so some people have a problem accepting it as authentic. But listen to the sounds...does it feel like jazz? I think so, in parts. But moreso, "jazz-fusion".

theAnomaly said:

Ah, yet another Prince fanatic who wants to be on my shit list. Well like I've said before, I think what's really sad is the way you feel you have to defend Prince when someone puts him down. You think he'd defend you in an argument, fuck no. This is a forum for everyone, and if I choose to express my opinions, then I'm gonna do it. I don't give a fuck if you don't like it.

(edited for flames - ian)

I don't know abut the album.. i brought it, never played it and then gave it away.

It's OK, but I don't look to an artist like Prince for "OK".

It's a bit better thatn Xpectation.

In short, it aint "Days of Wild" and it aint why I came to the party.

mrdespues said:

Pardon me, MrDespues. I am new to jazz and I don't think that makes me a "lazybones"or a dummy. I didn't mean to offend you or Fauxnewbie. Again, I reiterate my question: What is the difference between the "TV compilations" and Miles Davis and John Coltrane?

theAnomaly said:

give it up.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Giving up is not an option

theAnomaly said:

I think you'll find it is your only option.

theAnomaly said:

...fine then, keep singin the same ol' song.

Its great for what it is. Great music. Even though its not my favorite instrumental work by P, Xpectation was better it seemed to flow more, NEWS sometimes gets abit overdone- planned out, but thats just me!

Haystack said:

hhhmmm good 2 see someone expressing their TRUE feelings, thanx 4 your honesty Haystack

Chico319 said:

Changing my mind. The more I listen to it, the more I love it! Especially EAST.

It is a lovely appetizer but hardly a full meal. He hasn't dished up a heaping meal that I could keep down for a little while. TRC was pretty good, but truth be told, he hasn't made me dance for a long time.

[/quote]The real question is how many fusion jazz albums do you own? Prince does several different types of music. If you are not into all of them, you wont appreciate all of his work. Prince appeals to the pop/rock audience which - for the most part - has not knowledge or appreciation for jazz in any form. This album is not for the fan who is longing for the next Prince and the Revolution (which has been gone damn near 20 years so get over it). This is easily the best group of musicians that Prince has ever surrounded himself with and also his most prolific work ever. That is not going to translate to universal popularity. In fact, it guarantees the opposite.[/quote]

Lamont, I do not want a Revolution re-union just a return to non-pretentious music that ppl can enjoy &/or dance to. It is not his most prolific work ever, in a world wide poll you would find your statement being questioned big time.
I love music, it plays such a massive part in my life & I am open-minded enough to appreciate all kinds of music even if it is not my bag but with N.E.W.S. & the new DVD you have to doubt the path that Prince is taking, especially when you think that we will probably never have an official release of 'HIGH', it makes no sense!

Jolajeph

GOOD

jolajeph said:

The real question is how many fusion jazz albums do you own? Prince does several different types of music. If you are not into all of them, you wont appreciate all of his work. Prince appeals to the pop/rock audience which - for the most part - has not knowledge or appreciation for jazz in any form. This album is not for the fan who is longing for the next Prince and the Revolution (which has been gone damn near 20 years so get over it). This is easily the best group of musicians that Prince has ever surrounded himself with and also his most prolific work ever. That is not going to translate to universal popularity. In fact, it guarantees the opposite.[/quote]

Lamont, I do not want a Revolution re-union just a return to non-pretentious music that ppl can enjoy &/or dance to. It is not his most prolific work ever, in a world wide poll you would find your statement being questioned big time.
I love music, it plays such a massive part in my life & I am open-minded enough to appreciate all kinds of music even if it is not my bag but with N.E.W.S. & the new DVD you have to doubt the path that Prince is taking, especially when you think that we will probably never have an official release of 'HIGH', it makes no sense!

Jolajeph[/quote]

'HIGH'...it's exactly what I do not want Prince to do. Like NPS or Rave. Beurk...

theAnomaly said:

You don't know Haystack very well, do you.

VINCENT said:

I wouldn't lump High in with NPS and Rave. IMO it was more inspired. I'd really like it on CD to hear it in its full glory... fingers crossed this happens, along with Xpectation...

And NEWS is just awesome. Absolutely bloody awesome. Respect to the man for continuing to challenge himself.

NEWS is King Gidorah!

NEWS is fuckin' funkin' blazin'!!