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Billboard Magazine reviews Musicology PRINCE
Album Title: Musicology Producer(s): Prince Label/Catalog Number: NPG/Columbia 92560 Release Date: April 20 Source: Billboard Magazine Originally Reviewed: April 24, 2004 "Listen to the groove and let it unwind your mind." That's what the recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee intones listeners to do on the old-school title cut that opens Prince's latest album. It could also double as the slogan for the artist's current Musicology tour. Steeped in the R&B/funk that flavored his earlier output, "Musicology" is more accessible than Prince's recent sound experiments like "N.E.W.S." and "The Rainbow Children." Prince resurrects "back in the day" feelings through such songs as the love ditty "Call My Name," party jam "Life 'O' the Party" (which recalls Vanity 6's "Nasty Girl") and the erotic, tongue-in-cheek bluesy number "On the Couch." He even rides the politically conscious route in "Dear Mr. Man." While this album does not break new ground, it focuses on a fun and playful Prince whose turn of phrase and instrumental dexterity call to mind why we embraced him in the first place—and still do.— | |
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Kacey725 said: PRINCE
Album Title: Musicology Producer(s): Prince Label/Catalog Number: NPG/Columbia 92560 Release Date: April 20 Source: Billboard Magazine Originally Reviewed: April 24, 2004 "Listen to the groove and let it unwind your mind." That's what the recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee intones listeners to do on the old-school title cut that opens Prince's latest album. It could also double as the slogan for the artist's current Musicology tour. Steeped in the R&B/funk that flavored his earlier output, "Musicology" is more accessible than Prince's recent sound experiments like "N.E.W.S." and "The Rainbow Children." Prince resurrects "back in the day" feelings through such songs as the love ditty "Call My Name," party jam "Life 'O' the Party" (which recalls Vanity 6's "Nasty Girl") and the erotic, tongue-in-cheek bluesy number "On the Couch." He even rides the politically conscious route in "Dear Mr. Man." While this album does not break new ground, it focuses on a fun and playful Prince whose turn of phrase and instrumental dexterity call to mind why we embraced him in the first place—and still do.— recalls nasty girl? | |
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dealodelandron said: recalls nasty girl?
I know, right? I've seen that "Nasty Girl" reference several times and I don't hear it. Probably, because I skip "Life O' the Party" every time I play Musicology.  | |
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"life o' the party" reminds me more of that awful part ending in the "sun, moon, and stars" where he thinks he's lauryn hill and comes off whack as *UCK! | |
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You guys are making me feel like a MORON for not skipping past "Life 'O' the Party!" I like the groove, at least. To me there are songs that are far more ridiculous and skip-worthy...
I don't know...maybe it won't hold up for me on repeat spins...I haven't heard it enough to be irritated or something... Keith/Kacey | |
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psykosoul said: dealodelandron said: recalls nasty girl?
I know, right? I've seen that "Nasty Girl" reference several times and I don't hear it. Probably, because I skip "Life O' the Party" every time I play Musicology. i've listened to it, and it sounds nowhere close to "nasty girl". dunno where they get that from... | |
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