I do think that musically it is much more interesting than Musicology and
3121, in terms of production, arrangements, and composition. But yeah the
lyrics are really clumsy at points. I especially cringed at "Lion of
Judah"--coming from a Caribbean background drenched in Rastafarianism &
roots reggae, you don't invoke the "Lion of Judah" for some trivial shit
about a girl. "Slay my enemies"--whaaaaa? Bob Marley is spinning in his
grave.
On 7/17/07, NPS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Dayum, D!
>
> I think that's pretty harsh. I wouldn't say it's a masterpiece but I do
> think the music on it is a lot more interesting (in terms of bridges, key
> changes, solos, and orchestration) than Musicology and 3121, especially on
> tracks like "Planet Earth" and "Somewhere Here On Earth"--two of my
> favorite
> tracks on the album. My other favorites are "Future Baby Mama" and
> "Chelsea
> Rodgers"--one a classic and classy slow jam (even if it has a ghetto
> title)
> and the other a great dance track, something Prince hasn't successfully
> done
> in ages.
>
> I do think the lyrics on most of the album are pretty clumsy, heavy
> handed,
> and lack the kind of double entendre, creative word play, and poetry that
> Prince mastered early in his craft.
>
> All in all, it meets my 3-song minimum.
>
>
> <Moderator: So do you think it would of made a better instrumental album?
> I was thinking that the other day. The arrangements rate higher to me then
> lyrics. For instance you can dance you Chelsea Rodgers as long as you
> tune out the lyrics and just dance. -Derek>
>
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