How is it that everyone is super negative or "haters" JUST because they say they don't like Musicology??!?! In my OPINION, the song royally sucks!! The video looks very professional, yes. I just wish it had a great song to go along with it, too! But from what I've mainly heard or read, most people are commenting on this one song and it's possible effects on the impact of this recent media blitz and his record sales. If he wants to capture people's attention again and KEEP it, most of us have a hard time believing it'll happen due to the lack of melody, and whatever else is missing and, again, is my OPINION.

And for those of us who don't care what he does on the charts and just want great music period, we're partially let down because we hope this isn't an omen for the rest of the album! But, we understand that it's only one song. And it appears that MOST people here comment on JUST the song itself, not "boldly" predicting the whole album will be utterly disgusting. Yeah, I'm sure one or two have gone out on a limb and made predictions, but most of us have not. And it could be that those who have have already heard the majority of this album in some form or fashion. But, we're only talking about shit that we've ALREADY heard!!!!! We ain't talking about anything that won't be out for months/years or some shit.

So, what I'm trying to say is we're mostly talking about what we've heard and discussing how we feel about it. Are we "hatin'" on it or him just because we disagree with your opinions?? Just because we weren't moved by what we've heard like you and some others may have been? That's ridiculous for even suggesting that!! If you truly feel like most of us are that negative, just like you told your girlfriend, maybe you should "cut" us because that last thing we want to do is to "bring you down"!!

Actually I can freely be called "hater" as I happen to own a t-shirt that says "HATE" with big red letters on it. I think that's a pretty valid definition for me then.

Are you silly cods happy now?

You gotta understand that for some people, talking bad about Prince is like talking bad about a member of their immediate family. They love him so much that they have to lash out in venomous fury when Prince isn't praised.

alexnvrmnd said:

Now, see how emotional you're getting here? This is exactly what I'm talking about. IF you had read my posts sans the emotional outburst, I was asking how one can be critical of something one has not really had a chance to absorb. I said nothing about disagreeing with my opinions. But I did say that, in general, some of you are generally negative. Period. And I'm simply curious as to why. Another question I pose to you specifically...are you always this emotional in your posts, when responding to a pretty straight-forward question? If you are, then please go get laid.

Romance1600 said:

Speaking of SOTT, I remember when it came out. I remember being disappointed after the first run-thru, because I was expecting another Parade, PR, etc. I longed for that nasty funk of Lady Cab Driver, the b-side surprises, etc. But, after listening to it for a few weeks, I had a moment of clarity; I realized that this man's musical mind was evolving, and I would never hear what I wanted to hear again, or at least in new tracks. And, I came to understand the brilliance of SOTT. So I know what you're saying about the first few tracks, but this isn't enough to truly analyze anything, especially if you're going to give a "critical" opinion.

BlackandRising said:

Man, if you thought THAT was emotional, you might not want to stick around for when I actually am emotional! That shit's just me in normal conversation tone. And if YOU took the time to "absorb" my post, you'd see that a LOT of us have already had a chance to absorb this one song (just how long do you think it takes to absorb something??; most of us have heard most of the tune a month ago), and we're just expressing our opinions on it. And why must those who don't really care for it be called a "hater" just for feeling that way?? Just because it's negative (which must obviously disagree with your opinion on the song or you wouldn't feel like a lot of us are "haters")?

alexnvrmnd said:

Then, maybe you should ask your doctor about Paxil. Again, my point is, this is a CD. A complete package of music. Knowing Prince, there is usually a theme in his CD's. So again, I say that passing judgement on that theme is kind of premature before you've heard it all. And I know none of us has heard it all. It's starting to look like some of you are highly sensitive individuals, and took me using the word "haters" personally. You know what a psychiatrist would say about that. But, I digress. Another thing that has me perplexed about these sites, P.org in particular, is that, knowing that most of us are older, I would think that the maturity level would be a little higher. On the contrary, P.org seems fairly immature, especially when someone asks a question like this. It seems to hit a nerve. Why is that? Are Prince fans just typically overly sensitive by nature?
But I do thank those of you that posted thoughtfully, even though I may not agree with all of you.

I feel you, black.
Some folks are indeed simply haters. They would critique the way in which Jesus walked on water. "Why didn't he do the moonwalk or spin at the end of it," they'd say? (Not that Prince has done the musical equivalent of walkin on water, I'm just sayin' lol)
Others genuinely love his "body of work'' and want more great stuff but don't know how to express their excitement and anticipation. It's like they're fatalistic - "I'll trash whatever songs I hear or have heard about the new CD so I won't be so disappointed if it actually turns out to be bad."
That's prejudging negativity, and it's kinda weak.
(I'm not sure how this new one will turn out either. I ain't worried though 'cause I know it will be worth listening to. They always are.)
But some are so proud of their "Hey,-I'm-going-against-the-grain-and-I-don't-care,-look-at-me!-Whee! attitude that they don't realize how much that says about them.
They should wait till the hear it before giving such a final-sounding judgment.
Not all of Prince's songs are Grammy-worthy, of course. But I like most of what he does, yes. But when he's not great, it's not the end of the world.

NPGman said:

You're the one throwing the brick.

alexnvrmnd said:

Then, maybe you should ask your doctor about Paxil. Again, my point is, this is a CD. A complete package of music. Knowing Prince, there is usually a theme in his CD's. So again, I say that passing judgement on that theme is kind of premature before you've heard it all. And I know none of us has heard it all. It's starting to look like some of you are highly sensitive individuals, and took me using the word "haters" personally. You know what a psychiatrist would say about that. But, I digress. Another thing that has me perplexed about these sites, P.org in particular, is that, knowing that most of us are older, I would think that the maturity level would be a little higher. On the contrary, P.org seems fairly immature, especially when someone asks a question like this. It seems to hit a nerve. Why is that? Are Prince fans just typically overly sensitive by nature?
But I do thank those of you that posted thoughtfully, even though I may not agree with all of you.

if you all don't pipe the fuck down. .

Its a "hater" brick.

BlackandRising said:

Hey BnR, remember the maturity level in amp back in the day

good/bad times

I'm gonna shoot myself in the goddamn face if you all don't pipe the fuck down.

Wack&Fantasizing is too mature for me. I'm gonna take my toys elsewhere, so ask your psychiatrist what they think about that. But I digress.

NPGman said:

I know. That was my point.

ian said:

For real. In fact it's bizzare to assume the song will do well, because it's really terrible. It may however make the top 10 most boring and shity songs of the year. And if you think the video will bring the people in, then.....



P.S. The Dark Lord Satan fuels my negativity machine.

but my favorite Prince persona was during his days.

EvilWhiteMale said:

I knew it was fuelled by somethin!