I have gotten a gift certificate for Xmas and wondered if I should buy N.E.W.S. Anybody have any thoughts on it?

Is it good or is it something like the 4 soundcheck things he put out on NPGMC and Xpectation or whatever that was called. Interesting at first, then a dust gatherer.

Help me obi wan kenobi! You're my only hope.

Oh and happy holidays (Merry Christmas, Chappy Channakah, Kwaazi Kwanza and a Rollicking Rama Lama Ding dong) to one and all!

Bsunshine said:

Well, I maybe listened to it once. I sure wouldn't suggest you buy it, ...you nailed it by comparing it with Xpectation and calling it a "dust gatherer". At least it only takes up 76.9MB on my HD.

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[This message was edited Wed Dec 24 21:54:22 PST 2003 by FiveFootNine]

I am going to go against the grain here and say YES! At first few listens I was very take it or leave it. But after going to the gigs and hearing it before the show and listening to it since, I have come to love this cd!

I have it on at home quite a bit now and people always ask what cd I am playing, I ask them why and they say dunno I think I like it, it's different. Love watching their faces when I tell 'em it's Prince!!

it grows on u

every prince album is worth buying. don't be silly

I am going thru the same dilemna. Is it worth it?

Maybe it will be on sale after Christmas.

Sad that I am not sure if I want to buy a Prince album. I used to collect everything, including the b-sides to his side projects (Madhouse, The Time, etc.). Now, not so much.

Well, if you don't like CNOTE or Xpectations, don't expect to like NEWS. At least, I wouldn't think so -- I rather like CNOTE for those times when you want some rain falling and moody music...it's become a regular. As for the other 2? Dust-gatherers, along with ONA live...oh wait, that's one of the ones that got stolen, but I can pretty much guarantee that wherever it is now, it's gathering dust!

buy it , its xlent !!! it'l grow on you if u allow it 2 !!!

It depends on your personal musical tastes. If you like jazz, experimental music, if you liked songs like "17" on 1-800-New Funk, or "New Power Soul" on Exodus (NEWS is different from those songs, but I think they are close to it), BUY IT, and I must say I love that album, it's wonderful and it would be a pity if you don't have.

But, if you like only songs with Prince voice, most pop, or funky or rock songs, 4 minutes, chorus, a clear guitar solo, and things like that, don't buy it.

Bsunshine said:

It's an excellent album, but I don't suggest you buy it. It's just not your thing.

i think it is a really good album, but far to much saxaphone for me, but really good easy listening album, and im only 16 and i think its great












merry christmas every one

i just love this album, specially the sax/playing! i've must have heard it for more then a 100 times now, a lot more then trc or x.

Buy it!

I wouldn't bother buying it.

It's pleasant, but it's not music you'll ever feel the need to listen to.

The question you need to ask yourself is "am I a Prince fan"? If you are, you should buy N.E.W.S. That doesn't mean you'll like it, but you should at least have it in your collection. I personally think it's oversold, underwritten, and unimpressive. But it's still in the collection. Purchase it, hopefully it will be your favorite Prince album!

Merry Christmas.

4nowneway said:

Like mould.

monte said:

i do agree with this statement but i also really enjoy listening to NEWS -- it's Prince -- it's the Prince of now -- the man has been playing/creating jazz for years and this is the first CD he's put out to us, his Fams, that's all jazz - creative/innovative jazz -- i defnitely recommend it

Don't waste your money. Just download it from Kazaa if you're curious.

EvilWhiteMale said:

^RIAA agent trying to coerce you into illegal downloading?

Yes. Do it. Do it NOW.

andykeen said:

"EASY LISTENING"???


bwahahaa its all ovaaa

Buy a burner...

I would recommend "NEWS" if you also dig jazz-fusion type of music already. Otherwise your musical palette may be not able to handle it's colors.

Peace, Serveitupfrankie*

Bsunshine said:

if u like Jazz & Prince then u Have 2 get it!

BUY IT

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If U can B open minded and except that he has moved on 2 other things then I'd say yes. He's always been able 2 pull off Jazz Blues Rock etc...whenever he felt the need. This is no different. The man's not singing on it rubs some people wrong but I say tough luck...

He branched out in many wayz and this is one of them. I can dig it seeing I'm a music head...its a different touch 2 a growing Prince collection.

Dig if U will...