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Edited by Jonathan Cohen. April 19, 2004, 11:00 AM


Face The 'Music

"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 "Musicology." It could also double as the slogan for the artist's current 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."

"Musicology" is being released by Columbia, marking Prince's first alignment with a major-label in years. The ongoing tour in support of the set features what the artist claims will be the final appearances ever of some of his classic hits.

""Life 'O' the Party" (which recalls Vanity 6's "Nasty Girl")"

Uhhhh no it doesn't Wow the hype for this album is really getting out of hand. Funny what type of press a major label can create.
[This message was edited Tue Apr 20 13:29:15 2004 by intha916]

yeah, lots of money has swtiched hands for this record, lol!

intha916 said:

could C why they say that. The melodies of the 2 song's hooks R very similar.