preciosa863 said:

see my above post.

There's something about the music that seems dated. I don't mean the old school references but the sound. Like he could've written this song 20 years ago. Aside from the "Tighten Up" sample, it just didn't sound very progressive to me. But, even with that said, I really liked the performance.

I loved every second of it.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

and those are the people he's trying to reach with this performance, so it's working, right?

I mean U gotta show props where it's due, and Prince tore the roof of that mother at Leno's
That was funky as hell

Goddamn, yet another lame and tame performance. The song is just so fucking terrible. I'm sure if he had chosen a better song, it would have been a much better show. But of course, is he capable of making a good song anymore? He can't even play one of his hits without fucking it up with some jazzy bullshit, or his own brand of self-sensorship. The only reason he got the applause that he did was because of who he was in the 80's. If he were a new artist and Musicology was his first single, he'd get the tamest response allowed and nobody would give a fuck about him.

[b][b]I AM STILL HIGH FROM LAST NIGHT...OMG PRINCE LOOKED SO, SO, SO, SO, SO, SO, SO, SO, SO SEXY IN THAT SUIT. IF I HAD A SUIT MADE LIKE THAT I WILL DEFFENITLY WEAR IT.. I AM GLAD I RECORED IT. ON MY YAHOO IM I LEFT THE MESSAGE THAT SAYS .....CAN'T TALK NOW PRINCE LEFT ME SPEECHLESS .PRINCE THE OLDER U GET THE FINER U GET.

EvilWhiteMale said:

did you allow yourself to get at least some good out of it? there had to have been somethin in the performance that you remotely liked...

alandail said:

s'far. gotta wait and see if the buzz will get louder, tho'.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Umm...


No...not really. I thought it was lame all around.

EvilWhiteMale said:

did you like when the song ended?

I really enjoyed the performance last night. Even if ya don't care for the song, the band is as tight as some Jordache jeans from '82. They sounded great.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

I was relieved when it was over, that's for sure. It was just so fuckin corny. The song sucks, the energy was bland, and even the band is shit. Compared to The Revolution, Lovesexy Band, and even early NPG, this band is garbage. Sure they can play their instruments, but they have no personality. The show was a great cure for insomnia.

EvilWhiteMale said:

then you liked somethin.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

I would have preferred a good performance though.

It's okay though, cuz I got Slipknot and Perfect Circle tickets, so I'll get some real shows there.
[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 8:39:42 2004 by EvilWhiteMale]

Well I might as well thrown my two cents in...

Loved the performance, thought the song itself lacked a good hook. I wish they'd given prince a bit more time. Two songs would have been nice. We had almost an entire hour of Mel Gibson.

LOVED IT!

Can't understand why anyone would have a problem in the world with the tune or the performance.

I guess some folks would've preferred "East" or "Purple Rain" for the millionth time.

Prince, bring that shit to Jax!

You know, I let you have your opinion of course... but DAMN, where's your mind?
I mean... I just don't understand it at all. If you don't like the song, fine.. but to say there was no energy, don't know...

And of course does he get more applause because everyone knows him asa star from the 80s, don't understand that argument.


And what does it mean the band has "no pesonality"? Of course his sound now his more ordinary, old-school, live, whatever you want to call it... not the trade-mark 80s-Prince-Sound.
But besides that I think this band has his place in his work.


And one more thing: he CAN play old hits without making jazz out of them. Just listen to recent performances of Controversy or DMSR.
[This message was edited Fri Feb 27 8:48:18 2004 by calldapplwondery83]

I think we're looking at this all wrong.

I, for one, take great comfort in knowing that EWM won't be at the show fucking up my good time.

avatarfunk said:

This is embarrassing. For years I thought he said "CIRCUS CLOWN". I always thought it made more sense that way. Guess that was a blonde moment for me. But my question is what is a circus town? Also, isn't it sort of lame for Prince to rhyme the word "town" with itself?

Bsunshine said:

Actually, I think it is "Clown".

i found him extremely sexy (as always)

but when they were asking him about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he was like "i feel like a kid, like i'm just starting out."

i just kinda sat back and went... awwww


Prince is so cute sometimes, guys

last night made me proud to be a prince fan



*DON'T FORGET* March 3rd- he's on Ellen Degernerous

calldapplwondery83 said:

herb4 said:

Wow, you give me a lot of credit. You really believe I have the power to fuck up your good time? Interesting.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

i agree with U on this handz! The performance was not meant to "tear it up". I think he "funked up the place".... I liked the way he danced to his seat!!!!

EvilWhiteMale said:

Boy, at least your name is appropo... Sheesh! Did you ever hear of "fun"? It's obvious that you're just a wee bit out of touch with the idea of a simple good time, cause that's what this all seems to be about for Prince, and for those who want to do something other than compare today with decades that are far gone.

By the way, to call this band "shit" and "garbage" is to basically scream, "By the way everyone, in addition to being bitter and joyless, I am also DEEF!"

Damn, you need a hug or somethin'?

jpav said:

Sorry, but that's my opinion. You certainly have the right to disagree.

EvilWhiteMale said:

Slipknot? Well.....

I think the song is good. Very James Brown. I think it needed a little oomph...but it's not terrible. I'd like to see it done live...sounds like it could go into The Work...as it sounds similar. Prince seemed to enjoy himself playing it, so that's what really matters to him anyway. Again not the greatest, but certainly not the worst. I also don't think we got that good of sound out of it either...could barely hear Rhonda.

Honestly I liked "Reflection" better...at least of the new materail he's been playing.