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Should I buy N.E. W.S.? 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! the official GIRLY GIRL of the Lesbian wing of the Prince.org. Accept no substitutes!!! | |
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Bsunshine said: 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. 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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NO [This message was edited Wed Dec 24 21:54:22 PST 2003 by FiveFootNine] | |
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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!! In the distance a light shines and I know it is mine. Someday I will touch it because it calls me. It says cross the line, cross the line. I know everything is not always what it seems, so I pinch myself daily just in case it's a dream | |
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it grows on u | |
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every prince album is worth buying. don't be silly | |
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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. The expanded version of my book PRINCE and The Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions 1983-1984 was released in November 2018. (www.amazon.com/gp/product/1538114623/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0) or www.facebook.com/groups/1...104195943/ | |
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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! No confusion, no tears. No enemies, no fear. No sorrow, no pain. No ball, no chain.
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buy it , its xlent !!! it'l grow on you if u allow it 2 !!! | |
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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. | |
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Bsunshine said: Xpectation or whatever that was called.
It's an excellent album, but I don't suggest you buy it. It's just not your thing. Life it ain't real funky unless you got that orgPop. | |
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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
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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! | |
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I wouldn't bother buying it.
It's pleasant, but it's not music you'll ever feel the need to listen to. The world is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.
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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!
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If you're a "niche fan" (thank you tricky99) who's only interested in pop music, and verse/chorus/verse/chorus vocals, instead of having the attention for nuanced instrumentals, NO. After "North" NEWS is gold. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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4nowneway said: it grows on u
Like mould. | |
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monte said: every prince album is worth buying. don't be silly
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 ***PEACE, HARMONY, AND FUN*** | |
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Don't waste your money. Just download it from Kazaa if you're curious. "You need people like me so you can point your fuckin' fingers and say, "That's the bad guy." "
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EvilWhiteMale said: Don't waste your money. Just download it from Kazaa if you're curious.
^RIAA agent trying to coerce you into illegal downloading? NCC2012... your local Trekkie. =/\=
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Yes. Do it. Do it NOW. | |
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andykeen said: 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 "EASY LISTENING"??? bwahahaa its all ovaaa | |
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Buy a burner... | |
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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.
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Bsunshine said: 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! if u like Jazz & Prince then u Have 2 get it! Peace ... & Stay Funky ...
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BUY IT | |
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Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes | |
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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... | |
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