PRINCE IS GOD: The Official Thread

[cobl04]

Both albums are streaming on Spotify.

There's also a livestreamed album launch party he/they'll play https://screen.yahoo.com/live/event/prince

 

[lazarus]

Both albums are also "out there".

And they're great.

 

[cobl04]

Both albums are also "out there".

And they're great.

Not according to your Casablancas-hating mates.

 

[LMP]

Art Official Age is tremendous. A brief Prince record is one to delight in.

 

[LMP]

On a similar note, figuring out what to include on a 1-disc Prince 101 mix is a nightmare.

 

[lazarus]

I'm really digging it as well. Plectrumelectrum is a nice change of pace for him, but will likely wear out its welcome.

 

[cobl04]

On a similar note, figuring out what to include on a 1-disc Prince 101 mix is a nightmare.

Haha, yeah good luck with that.

 

[lazarus]

Not only do you have too much material, but some of the best tracks are longer than your average radio hit.

Gonna fill up quick.

 

[LMP]

Tentatively:

Focusing on pre-NPG/Symbol Era helped. "The Gold Standard" is such a vintage jam and perfect bridge to his more recent material that I had to include it.

Also, "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" ended up on another mix otherwise that would absolutely be on there.

 

[lazarus]

I love that you included something from Camille.

That's some rare shit.

Starfish & Coffee is a deep cut favorite of mine. Probably would have tried to squeeze in another from the underrated Around The World In A Day, either The Ladder or Condition Of The Heart or maybe even Pop Life.

 

[cobl04]

No Lady Cab Driver = FAIL

 

[LemonMelon]

If I Was Your Girlfriend is pretty essential, I'd say. And as far as Prince's ballads go, Sometimes It Snows In April is a masterpiece.

Endorphinmachine would be a fun track to represent more modern Prince.

 

[The Sad Punk]

This Could Be Love is so good. First time I heard it thought it was some lost 90s masterpiece. Ridiculously fine for a meme-inspired song made by a 56 year old.

 

[lazarus]

And as far as Prince's ballads go, Sometimes It Snows In April is a masterpiece.

It's pretty essential. What a song.

This Could Be Love is so good. First time I heard it thought it was some lost 90s masterpiece. Ridiculously fine for a meme-inspired song made by a 56 year old.

Also yes.

 

[cobl04]

No Lady Cab Driver = FAIL

right on, man

 

[bono_212]

I love that you included something from Camille.

That's some rare shit.

Starfish & Coffee is a deep cut favorite of mine. Probably would have tried to squeeze in another from the underrated Around The World In A Day, either The Ladder or Condition Of The Heart or maybe even Pop Life.

I wouldn't call Starfish & Coffee much of a deep cut. I've known that song longer than most other Prince tracks, because he played it on Muppets Tonight. I gotta think I wasn't the only kid watching that show. It was a pretty memorable sketch.

Travis made me a Prince mix before we saw him live. I don't know how long it was, and thanks to Grooveshark, some of it's missing, but I still give it fairly regular plays, even though I'm much more familiar with his work, now.

And "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" 4 LYFE.

 

[LMP]

I love that you included something from Camille.

That's some rare shit.

Starfish & Coffee is a deep cut favorite of mine. Probably would have tried to squeeze in another from the underrated Around The World In A Day, either The Ladder or Condition Of The Heart or maybe even Pop Life.

"Pop Life" is one on the fringes. Hell, I even considered "The Future" from the Batman soundtrack for a hot second.

I have some prior associations with "If I Was Your Girlfriend" that made me not want to include it here. Definitely agreed that it's one of his finer ballads -- same could be said for "Dorothy Parker."


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[BoMac]

He's going to be on SNL on Nov. 1.

 

[gvox]

I've heard he's comin back to my city..gotta go again!

 

[prbiker15]

He's going to be on SNL on Nov. 1.

Probably the only SNL episode I might watch this season. Chris Rock is hosting as well.

 

[BoMac]

NME News Prince deletes his social media accounts and removes videos from YouTube | NME.COM

 

[prbiker15]

Well that didn't last long.

 

[corianderstem]

That's fine. I was ready to unfollow him on Facebook anyway. Too many selfies.

 

[david]

Prince broke the internet.

 

[martha]

Prince will perform spontaneous concerts across the US beginning next week | Consequence of Sound

How come I'm the one posting this?

 

[bono_212]

Because I am just not ready for this stress in my life.

 

[gvox]

Buuuuuuummmmmmmppppp

Prince is in town tomorrow night...two shows back to back. Tix on sale today in 31 minutes and counting..

 

[Flaming_C]

Saw his show in Montreal on Saturday. This tour is way, way better than the "Welcome 2..." Tour. His backup band 3RDEYEGIRL and backup singers, which include soul singer Liv Warfield, are incredible and added some spice to the lineup.

Most impressive thing to me was the diversity of the show. We all know Prince can play funk, R&B, and pop, but the blues-rock and soul additions were awesome. He even "DJ'ed" a few tracks, including a brilliant "When Doves Cry".

 

[martha]

How were the show announcements made?


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[Flaming_C]

How were the show announcements made?


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Anywhere from 3 to 7 days in advance. I think the Baltimore shows got extra lead time.

For Montreal, the show was announced last Wednesday in the afternoon. Tickets went on sale Thursday. Show was Saturday.

While Prince played at the Bell Centre (the hockey arena), only half of the arena was used and none of the upper balcony to create a more intimate affair. So about 8K to 9K people.