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Newbie to Rick James music So after watching the tales from the tour bus episodes about Rick James and his rivalry with Prince.I've decided to get into Rick's music
I already knew of "give it to me baby" and "super freak" but what prompted me to getting a cd of his is after I watched the music video for "Glow" on YouTube for the first time. What a awesome and fun song So I'm a extreme newbie when it comes to Rick's music What are the best albums and songs by Rick James? Also this is the "definitive collection" but is it really? Idk how prolific Rick was but Prince's hits /very best of cd's certainly isn't the best of what he had to offer Is this the case with Rick as well? Here is the CD I have 
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Best albums:
Fire it Up Street Songs Thrownin' Down Come and Get it Bustin' Out of L Seven Glow
So-so:
Urban Rapsody Cold Blooded Garden of Love
Avoid:
The Flag Wonderful Kickin' Givin' up food for funk. | |
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If you're getting into Rick James you absolutely have to get into Teena Marie. I know what I'm about to say may be controversial but in my opinion, she was better than Rick James. And for that matter, I think she's better than Prince too. | |
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ShellyMcG said: If you're getting into Rick James you absolutely have to get into Teena Marie. I know what I'm about to say may be controversial but in my opinion, she was better than Rick James. And for that matter, I think she's better than Prince too. I only know "lover girl" Her voice is ok but can be a little irritating at times | |
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I like the full band sound of the "Glow" album, the title track is horrilbe though.
"The Flag" is interesting as it chases the minni sound production wise (which "Glow" doesn't). A few of the songs on their could pass off as The Time songs. Both "Glow" and "The Flag" have grown on me somewhat, despite the reputation of them both being poor. At least production wise he was still interestng at that time.
The 2 disc "Bustin' out" looks the best comp I feel. I even liked a few of the new tracks on it, though to the average James fan they are mainly awful attempts at New Jack.
"Street Songs" is his best album IMO. | |
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thesexofit said: I like the full band sound of the "Glow" album, the title track is horrilbe though.
"The Flag" is interesting as it chases the minni sound production wise (which "Glow" doesn't). A few of the songs on their could pass off as The Time songs. Both "Glow" and "The Flag" have grown on me somewhat, despite the reputation of them both being poor. At least production wise he was still interestng at that time.
The 2 disc "Bustin' out" looks the best comp I feel. I even liked a few of the new tracks on it, though to the average James fan they are mainly awful attempts at New Jack.
"Street Songs" is his best album IMO. "Glow" is a great song imo.Thats what made me want to listen to more of Rick's Music. Weird how people have different taste I guess To me the song reminds me of "players ball" by mazarati which is a fun track itself | |
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Yeah, Teena Marie could be a tad too bombastic. So could Rick. Prince definitely could smooth and slow it down best out of the three of them. |
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WhisperingDandelions said:
Yeah, Teena Marie could be a tad too bombastic. So could Rick. Prince definitely could smooth and slow it down best out of the three of them. I think "street songs" will be the next album I get of his | |
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Rick James best songs: Call Me Up Cold Blooded 17 Below The Funk (Pass The Joint) You And I Big Time Superfreak Standing On The Top Glow Mary Jane Ebony Eyes Fire And Desire Ghetto Life Dance Wit' Me She Blew My Mind (69 Times) Give It To Me Baby Bustin Out | |
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Street Songs is clearly his best album. | |
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Rick James was not nearly as prolific as the other superstars of his era because he was a crack-head and coke fiend...period | |
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RJOrion said: Rick James was not nearly as prolific as the other superstars of his era because he was a crack-head and coke fiend...period Think of what could've been had Rick not been a addict But then again maybe it was the coke that inspired his creativity | |
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Am3121 said: RJOrion said: Rick James was not nearly as prolific as the other superstars of his era because he was a crack-head and coke fiend...period Think of what could've been had Rick not been a addict But then again maybe it was the coke that inspired his creativity Hard drugs may provide momentary and fleeting creative inspiration, but it destroys ones ability to focus and sustain a productive and responsible lifestyle...Staying fucked up off drugs is a direct deterrent to consistency and longevity in any career field. | |
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Am3121 said: ShellyMcG said: If you're getting into Rick James you absolutely have to get into Teena Marie. I know what I'm about to say may be controversial but in my opinion, she was better than Rick James. And for that matter, I think she's better than Prince too.
I only know "lover girl" Her voice is ok but can be a little irritating at times You should check out It Must Be Magic, Square Biz and Sucker For Love. Those are some of my favourite songs [Edited 7/3/23 0:40am] | |
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ShellyMcG said: Am3121 said: I only know "lover girl" Her voice is ok but can be a little irritating at times You should check out It Must Be Magic, Square Buz and Sucker For Love. Those are some of my favourite songs Sucker for love sounds really good | |
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Fire It Up & Throwin" Down are My Top 2 FAVE Rick James Albums! Street Songs is FLAWLESS!!! | |
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"Can't Stop" is another new favorite | |
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Album :street songs Ghetto life Pass the joint Call me up   I will take my place, In the great below | |
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Am I correct to take my mom's revelation that she had a big Rick James poster hanging over her bed as a girl as explanation why she wasn't much of a Prince fan? |
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