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PrintableFinally! It's February 26! I will be picking up this cd, today! I might not get around to offering my review though until tomorrow because it's also my birthday!!! 
Also Happy Birthday greetings go out to another lovely Lady Pisces...Mz. Erykah Badu, herself!!  | |
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just got it...from Target....let me say that Janet has more CDs up but it looks like more have grabbed Erykah.
I was buying my cd and another woman was buying Janet. I'm gonna get Janet on Friday. all I know is..."NEW Amerykah, Part Two....RETURN OF THE ANKH" This summer 
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I am in love with this album! Reminds me sometimes of Doug Carn. Love this lyrical rant from the end of Twinkle:
I don’t have to tell you things aren’t good Everybody knows things aren’t good We know the air is unfit to breathe and our foods unfit to eat Young punks are running the street No one knows just what to do, and there’s no end to it The dollar buys a penny’s worth and banks are going under Papa’s keeping a gun under the counter We sit watching our idiot boxes While some local anchorman tells us that today we’ve had 18 murders and 80 violent crimes As if that were the way things are supposed to be We know times are bad, worse than bad People are crazy! It’s like everything everywhere is going utterly mad So we never leave our homes We sit in our comfy abodes while the world is getting smaller And we say, "Come on! At least leave us alone in our family rooms. Let me have my microwave and flat screen and my 20" wheels and I won’t say anything. Just leave us alone!" But I’m not going to leave you alone! I want you to get angry! I don’t want you to riot. I don’t want you to protest. I don’t want you to write your Senator, because I won’t know what to tell you to tell him. I don’t know what to do about the recession and the inflation and the crime in the street. All I know is that you’ve got to get mad. You’ve got to say, "I’m a human being, dammit! My life has value!" ... [Edited 2/26/08 5:49am] | |
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RipHer2Shreds said: I am in love with this album! Reminds me sometimes of Doug Carn. Love this lyrical rant from the end of Twinkle:
I don’t have to tell you things aren’t good Everybody knows things aren’t good We know the air is unfit to breathe and our foods unfit to eat Young punks are running the street No one knows just what to do, and there’s no end to it The dollar buys a penny’s worth and banks are going under Papa’s keeping a gun under the counter We sit watching our idiot boxes While some local anchorman tells us that today we’ve had 18 murders and 80 violent crimes As if that were the way things are supposed to be We know times are bad, worse than bad People are crazy! It’s like everything everywhere is going utterly mad So we never leave our homes We sit in our comfy abodes while the world is getting smaller And we say, "Come on! At least leave us alone in our family rooms. Let me have my microwave and flat screen and my 20" wheels and I won’t say anything. Just leave us alone!" But I’m not going to leave you alone! I want you to get angry! I don’t want you to riot. I don’t want you to protest. I don’t want you to write your Senator, because I won’t know what to tell you to tell him. I don’t know what to do about the recession and the inflation and the crime in the street. All I know is that you’ve got to get mad. You’ve got to say, "I’m a human being, dammit! My life has value!" ... [Edited 2/26/08 5:49am] This is one of the songs that really got to me. The honesty of it really resonated with me. Ah, but the end is my favorite part as well. I can’t wait to figure out all that she’s saying in it. I know in concert it's got to be hot. Been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the jump off | |
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I can hardly wait
until my lunch period!!!  because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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DirtyChris said: I can hardly wait
until my lunch period!!! Me too! My wallet's going to be busy today between Erykah, Janet and my bills! I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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Now that I’ve got my morning coffee I stay woke! 
And it wasn’t even priced as high as I thought it’d be. Been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the jump off | |
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Rhondab said: just got it...from Target....let me say that Janet has more CDs up but it looks like more have grabbed Erykah.
I was buying my cd and another woman was buying Janet. I'm gonna get Janet on Friday. all I know is..."NEW Amerykah, Part Two....RETURN OF THE ANKH" This summer
going to listen!! I just got my copy! OMG! This is what I've been waiting for. I got my copy at Fry's and I had to dig for it. But yeah, Janet was displayed properly. I haven't purchased an actual CD in years. I've been getting my music from itunes in recent years but I just had to have my hard copy.
I LOVE ERYKAH! I just know whatever shows she puts on for all this new music will be amazing. I already have her on my ticketmaster alert. My ass will be there front and center. I'm taking Supa too. Poor boy has never experienced the magic of a Badu show. 
"...literal people are scary, man literal people scare me out there trying to rid the world of its poetry while getting it wrong fundamentally down at the church of "look, it says right here, see!" - ani difranco | |
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purplecam said: DirtyChris said: I can hardly wait
until my lunch period!!! Me too! My wallet's going to be busy today between Erykah, Janet and my bills! i saved money 2day ..i left janet's album right where i saw it ..picked up erykah's tho .. man, he has such an amazing body of music that it's sad to see him constrict it down to the basics. he's too talented for the lineup he's doing. estelle 81 | |
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L4OATheOriginal said: purplecam said: Me too! My wallet's going to be busy today between Erykah, Janet and my bills! i saved money 2day ..i left janet's album right where i saw it ..picked up erykah's tho .. So did I.  Been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the jump off | |
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On my way to Amoeba Records for Erykah right now. That cover art will have me looking for a vinyl copy. | |
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JackieBlue said: L4OATheOriginal said: i saved money 2day ..i left janet's album right where i saw it ..picked up erykah's tho .. So did I.  Y'all are funny! A half hour left. I'm not even walking to the record store, I'm taking the bus so I can hurry up and get it!
UPDATE I got the new CD!!!!! I can't wait to listen to it when I get home. I will be back here with a review. [Edited 2/26/08 11:25am] I'm not a fan of "old Prince". I'm not a fan of "new Prince". I'm just a fan of Prince. Simple as that | |
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RipHer2Shreds said: I am in love with this album! Reminds me sometimes of Doug Carn. Love this lyrical rant from the end of Twinkle:
I don’t have to tell you things aren’t good Everybody knows things aren’t good We know the air is unfit to breathe and our foods unfit to eat Young punks are running the street No one knows just what to do, and there’s no end to it The dollar buys a penny’s worth and banks are going under Papa’s keeping a gun under the counter We sit watching our idiot boxes While some local anchorman tells us that today we’ve had 18 murders and 80 violent crimes As if that were the way things are supposed to be We know times are bad, worse than bad People are crazy! It’s like everything everywhere is going utterly mad So we never leave our homes We sit in our comfy abodes while the world is getting smaller And we say, "Come on! At least leave us alone in our family rooms. Let me have my microwave and flat screen and my 20" wheels and I won’t say anything. Just leave us alone!" But I’m not going to leave you alone! I want you to get angry! I don’t want you to riot. I don’t want you to protest. I don’t want you to write your Senator, because I won’t know what to tell you to tell him. I don’t know what to do about the recession and the inflation and the crime in the street. All I know is that you’ve got to get mad. You’ve got to say, "I’m a human being, dammit! My life has value!" This is actually lifted from a speech given by Peter Finch in the movie "Network" (from '76 i think?). Take a look: http://www.americanrhetor...work2.html | |
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Anybody catch the track with the p-funk "Flashlight' bass line that morphs into the old Switch song, There will never be? WTH..... | |
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JackieBlue said: L4OATheOriginal said: i saved money 2day ..i left janet's album right where i saw it ..picked up erykah's tho .. So did I. no need 2 hide  i just found it funny that her rack was crammed tight and erykah's was barely full at 10 am this morningman, he has such an amazing body of music that it's sad to see him constrict it down to the basics. he's too talented for the lineup he's doing. estelle 81 | |
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skip the Janet, this ish is hot like fiya!! ---------------------------------
Funny and charming as usual | |
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eleven said: RipHer2Shreds said: I am in love with this album! Reminds me sometimes of Doug Carn. Love this lyrical rant from the end of Twinkle:
I don’t have to tell you things aren’t good Everybody knows things aren’t good We know the air is unfit to breathe and our foods unfit to eat Young punks are running the street No one knows just what to do, and there’s no end to it The dollar buys a penny’s worth and banks are going under Papa’s keeping a gun under the counter We sit watching our idiot boxes While some local anchorman tells us that today we’ve had 18 murders and 80 violent crimes As if that were the way things are supposed to be We know times are bad, worse than bad People are crazy! It’s like everything everywhere is going utterly mad So we never leave our homes We sit in our comfy abodes while the world is getting smaller And we say, "Come on! At least leave us alone in our family rooms. Let me have my microwave and flat screen and my 20" wheels and I won’t say anything. Just leave us alone!" But I’m not going to leave you alone! I want you to get angry! I don’t want you to riot. I don’t want you to protest. I don’t want you to write your Senator, because I won’t know what to tell you to tell him. I don’t know what to do about the recession and the inflation and the crime in the street. All I know is that you’ve got to get mad. You’ve got to say, "I’m a human being, dammit! My life has value!" This is actually lifted from a speech given by Peter Finch in the movie "Network" (from '76 i think?). Take a look: http://www.americanrhetor...work2.html Thanks! I didn't know that. | |
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MAN I saw the inside artwork of the Erykah album and almost 4got I had Janets..I cant wait to listen to it!!! Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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RipHer2Shreds said: eleven said: This is actually lifted from a speech given by Peter Finch in the movie "Network" (from '76 i think?). Take a look: http://www.americanrhetor...work2.html Thanks! I didn't know that. You're welcome!  I think it's cool as hell that she used it (even tho she did tweak it a bit to make it reference more current things, like flat screens and 20" wheels. ).
Oh, and by the way...HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERYKAH!  | |
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TheResistor said: Rhondab said: just got it...from Target....let me say that Janet has more CDs up but it looks like more have grabbed Erykah.
I was buying my cd and another woman was buying Janet. I'm gonna get Janet on Friday. all I know is..."NEW Amerykah, Part Two....RETURN OF THE ANKH" This summer
going to listen!! I just got my copy! OMG! This is what I've been waiting for. I got my copy at Fry's and I had to dig for it. But yeah, Janet was displayed properly. I haven't purchased an actual CD in years. I've been getting my music from itunes in recent years but I just had to have my hard copy.
I LOVE ERYKAH! I just know whatever shows she puts on for all this new music will be amazing. I already have her on my ticketmaster alert. My ass will be there front and center. I'm taking Supa too. Poor boy has never experienced the magic of a Badu show.  It's true! Mo, you are going to be my musical savior if you're not careful Goin to the store in about a half hour for this 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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got it 
and the T- shirt 
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What an AMAZING birthday present girl! 
Wow, This is some MOODY shit! Not surprised considering she's ruled by the fish How absolutely insane and ABSURD is this album?! 
I will continue to praise Miss Badu as one of my biggest musical heroes. Now while an album every 5 years is one the drought side, if it meant that she gave quality quality quality, then I can get down with that. But part 2 drops in the Summer so no drought this year!
I know I am not alone in praising the fact that she is a VOICE for those that have none This is going to take many spins to unfold but man, well worth the wait. Well well worth it. Loved that Bilal made and appearance Hip Hop has needed to die for quite some time. It's as manufactured as the pop princess and has largely become nothing but a commodity. Let's Hope Erykah is set to lead it to it's grave so her resurrection can reign supreme Let this be the future 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: What an AMAZING birthday present girl!
Wow, This is some MOODY shit! Not surprised considering she's ruled by the fish How absolutely insane and ABSURD is this album?!
I will continue to praise Miss Badu as one of my biggest musical heroes. Now while an album every 5 years is one the drought side, if it meant that she gave quality quality quality, then I can get down with that. But part 2 drops in the Summer so no drought this year!
I know I am not alone in praising the fact that she is a VOICE for those that have none This is going to take many spins to unfold but man, well worth the wait. Well well worth it. Loved that Bilal made and appearance Hip Hop has needed to die for quite some time. It's as manufactured as the pop princess and has largely become nothing but a commodity. Let's Hope Erykah is set to lead it to it's grave so her resurrection can reign supreme Let this be the future 
I loveeeee the moodiness of it!! I'm sooooo ready for the summer already. we need a major tour. WOW....I would love to see you and ERYKAH at the same time
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: What an AMAZING birthday present girl!
Wow, This is some MOODY shit! Not surprised considering she's ruled by the fish How absolutely insane and ABSURD is this album?!
I will continue to praise Miss Badu as one of my biggest musical heroes. Now while an album every 5 years is one the drought side, if it meant that she gave quality quality quality, then I can get down with that. But part 2 drops in the Summer so no drought this year!
I know I am not alone in praising the fact that she is a VOICE for those that have none This is going to take many spins to unfold but man, well worth the wait. Well well worth it. Loved that Bilal made and appearance Hip Hop has needed to die for quite some time. It's as manufactured as the pop princess and has largely become nothing but a commodity. Let's Hope Erykah is set to lead it to it's grave so her resurrection can reign supreme Let this be the future Right on Supa!!... Think I have it on its 8th spin... I better see yo azz at the next show!! | |
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Rhondab said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: What an AMAZING birthday present girl!
Wow, This is some MOODY shit! Not surprised considering she's ruled by the fish How absolutely insane and ABSURD is this album?!
I will continue to praise Miss Badu as one of my biggest musical heroes. Now while an album every 5 years is one the drought side, if it meant that she gave quality quality quality, then I can get down with that. But part 2 drops in the Summer so no drought this year!
I know I am not alone in praising the fact that she is a VOICE for those that have none This is going to take many spins to unfold but man, well worth the wait. Well well worth it. Loved that Bilal made and appearance Hip Hop has needed to die for quite some time. It's as manufactured as the pop princess and has largely become nothing but a commodity. Let's Hope Erykah is set to lead it to it's grave so her resurrection can reign supreme Let this be the future
I loveeeee the moodiness of it!! I'm sooooo ready for the summer already. we need a major tour. WOW....I would love to see you and ERYKAH at the same time
this is the hotness. Could you handle that much sexy badassness in one dose?
OK, should we start planning to invade wherever she shows up near you????!!!!! 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: Rhondab said:
I loveeeee the moodiness of it!! I'm sooooo ready for the summer already. we need a major tour. WOW....I would love to see you and ERYKAH at the same time
this is the hotness. Could you handle that much sexy badassness in one dose?
OK, should we start planning to invade wherever she shows up near you????!!!!! I say lets invade the hell out of an Erykah Show....
I don't think YOU can handle Erykah live..... | |
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Rhondab said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: Could you handle that much sexy badassness in one dose?
OK, should we start planning to invade wherever she shows up near you????!!!!! I say lets invade the hell out of an Erykah Show....
I don't think YOU can handle Erykah live..... Woman, I'm a Pisces. I'm an emotional freak! I can handle it!
OK, let's do this then! Do we even know if there are whispers of a tour??? 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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Erykah is always touring...we have to keep our eyes open | |
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I know people trip out on her hair but if I could get away with it, I'd have 3,000 pounds of that shit on my head too! 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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I'll Love You Tooth for Tooth and Eye for Eye 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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