Harlepolis said:

oh sis

Just The Way You Like It
is probably 2nd favorite SOS Band album
with III being the favorite

"High Hopes" is dreamy
and so is "Have It Your Way"
and so is...okay you get the point

check your orgnote in just a second

dancerella said:

its hard 2 explain but to me prince laid the foundation but he never had a stereotypical sound whereas a lot of artists i mentioned are associated to mainly one style


just listen to 1999 and jesse johnsons review back2back and you will know what i mean

i mainly listen to mplsfunk(/)rock( hence the username) so dont get it twisted

not trying to discredit anyones opinion but i know a lot of others arent clearly obessesed with the sound such as myself and im bound 2 get defensive when questioned.

DirtyChris said:

It's one of the best late-80s R&B albums.I've been hooked on it ever since I got it in 1987.The music is edgy and very interesting,with alot of attitude and funk.It's a shame that they didn't do any more albums.This was a cool concept.

minneapolisFunq said:

oh no, it's all good i was just teasing but i do think i know what you mean. so who else do you listen from that genre? i love me some klymaxx, krystol, madame x, vanity 6, andre cymone, pointer sisters. i listen this stuff now actually!! i'm still discovering a lot of these artists and i love the stuff they did. funny how a lot of artists from today are trying to duplicate this sound.

"Ooo, I wish I was like Madame X!"

I got that Madame X album too.. and I would have to say I bought it for the Mpls knock

DirtyChris said:

High Hopes
Just The Way You Like It
Just Be Good To Me
No One's Gonna Love You(The extended mix) - my FAVE
Have It Your Way
Who's Making Love?

These are my unshakable faves from SOS

Harlepolis said:

okay, almost... I just checked and that gem was in 1988

I can't participate in this cuz I can't do lists and I exxxpecially can't do a short list of one of my fave eras of music.

GNS said:

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Co-Sign prince-dirtymind/controversy/1999 these are the conerstones of the Minn sound.

i will listen to just about anyone with a funky mpls sounding groove. lately i have been trying to expand my views and find new artists but its hard since there arent all that many true acts from the Twin Cities aside from the usual suspects

Splanknasty said:

Just downloaded that Cinema album.

It's tremendous. Never heard of them before. It's one of finest MPLSound albums ever.

Thanks for link.

Harlepolis said:

the song that opens the SOS Band III album
"Just Can't Get Enough" is fierce too!

I played that album AGAIN today
it's addictive

For some new fresh MPLSound check out The Neon Romeoz.

Their 6 song EP is on Itunes and it's funky.

Really does sound like it was recorded in the mid 1980's

Most of the songs on Jody Watley's debut had that Mpls sound.

PrettyMan72 said:

especially "Still A Thrill" which sounds like a funky Prince jam.

I guess before when I listened, the Mazarati album had too much of a rock sound to me, compared to basically any other "MPLS" album listed here, and I was expecting something different.

But, knowing to expect that rock fusion when I listened to it today, yeah that album is tight.


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Cinnie said:

when I first got the vinyl (found it for a buck)
I played it maybe once
didn't go back to it til
a discussion about it vs. Parade on here

and it's nice
I was scared to listen
after looking at the artwork LOL
but I've come to realize that ANYTHING
with that lil paisley print on the album cover
is worth hearing

Jesse Johnson's Revue- JESSE JOHNSON
Mazarati- MAZARATI
The Family- THE FAMILY
16- MADHOUSE
Alexander O'Neal and Hearsay- ALEXANDER O'NEAL
Survivin' In The 80's- ANDRE CYMONE

How about Full Force:

Old Flames Never Die
Never Had A Lover Like This
from:
"Full Force Gettin Buy One Time"

Xavion - Eat Your Heart Out

TaMara & The Seen - Blueberry Gossip

Dancelot said:

Is this good!?!?

mushmackalenta said:

I have the video 4 "Put You In My Pocket" SOMEWHERE in my video archives!!!!!

jam & lewis!
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paisleypark4 said:

hey, it's Pia Zadora after all


a rather typical Jam&Lewis style production in the Janet vibe, several nice beats here and there, but no killer track and no real chemistry. she simply had the money to buy the hippest production team around, but it seems they were not really that inspired.

mushmackalenta said:

Yes. It's amazing. Once you get past the SLAMMING MINNEAPOLIS FUNK the ballads are beautiful too.

Here's one I love. It's become one of my favorite fun Prince albums.

Dancelot said:

Dancelot said:

I agree. The last track is a nice ballad though, but its run of the mill stuff. Excellently produced mind you. If your a huge jam and lewis fan though, its worth a listen. "Dance out of my head" is OK I suppose.