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Post by the4thpip on Apr 25, 2016 10:28:17 GMT -5
I found it interesting that his lyrics were actually less shallow when he was just singing about rooting all the time. I'm certainly not one to admit that bias isn't a factor in disliking the change in his music. And it's not all of it, post joining the JW's was bad. It was his own thoughts about his music previous that tended to me being able to see how that particular religion works. 3121 and Planet Earth had good music on them. And Musicology showed he still had the flair that he did before that. The Rainbow Children's Last December would be something I could 100% relate to in the evaluation of my life. But being that his most controversial music got popular or more spoken about, even pre internet, because it was just that; Controversy, Do Me Baby, Cream, Sexy MF, P***y Control, 319, Come, etc, it's forgotten that he did write music with lyrics about more things than sex; Free, Sometimes It Snows In April, The Cross, Adore, Money Don't Matter 2 Night, etc. Just my two cents. I at some point may explore more of his music in the last few years, just hoping there's a jem. But between Lotus Flower/MLP Sound, I can only think of two songs I really enjoyed on the album. I think the most important lesson I learned from Prince as a young teenager was that it was possible to be both a sensitive, romantic, socially conscious human being, and a kinky pervert. |
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Post by Confessor on Apr 25, 2016 10:51:56 GMT -5
I think the most important lesson I learned from Prince as a young teenager was that it was possible to be both a sensitive, romantic, socially conscious human being, and a kinky pervert. Amen to that, brother!  |
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Apr 25, 2016 11:25:16 GMT -5
I'm certainly not one to admit that bias isn't a factor in disliking the change in his music. And it's not all of it, post joining the JW's was bad. It was his own thoughts about his music previous that tended to me being able to see how that particular religion works. 3121 and Planet Earth had good music on them. And Musicology showed he still had the flair that he did before that. The Rainbow Children's Last December would be something I could 100% relate to in the evaluation of my life. But being that his most controversial music got popular or more spoken about, even pre internet, because it was just that; Controversy, Do Me Baby, Cream, Sexy MF, P***y Control, 319, Come, etc, it's forgotten that he did write music with lyrics about more things than sex; Free, Sometimes It Snows In April, The Cross, Adore, Money Don't Matter 2 Night, etc. Just my two cents. I at some point may explore more of his music in the last few years, just hoping there's a jem. But between Lotus Flower/MLP Sound, I can only think of two songs I really enjoyed on the album. I think the most important lesson I learned from Prince as a young teenager was that it was possible to be both a sensitive, romantic, socially conscious human being, and a kinky pervert. Yeah I figured that out too. It was just a bit later in life for me. But, yes, well said Pip. |
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Post by Spike-X on Apr 25, 2016 16:48:50 GMT -5
I found it interesting that his lyrics were actually less shallow when he was just singing about rooting all the time. I'm certainly not one to admit that bias isn't a factor in disliking the change in his music. And it's not all of it, post joining the JW's was bad. It was his own thoughts about his music previous that tended to me being able to see how that particular religion works. 3121 and Planet Earth had good music on them. And Musicology showed he still had the flair that he did before that. The Rainbow Children's Last December would be something I could 100% relate to in the evaluation of my life. But being that his most controversial music got popular or more spoken about, even pre internet, because it was just that; Controversy, Do Me Baby, Cream, Sexy MF, P***y Control, 319, Come, etc, it's forgotten that he did write music with lyrics about more things than sex; Free, Sometimes It Snows In April, The Cross, Adore, Money Don't Matter 2 Night, etc. Just my two cents. I at some point may explore more of his music in the last few years, just hoping there's a jem. But between Lotus Flower/MLP Sound, I can only think of two songs I really enjoyed on the album. HitNRun Phase 1 was pretty good. I haven't heard Phase 2 yet. |
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Post by Rob Allen on Apr 29, 2016 13:57:02 GMT -5
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Post by the4thpip on Apr 29, 2016 14:01:53 GMT -5
Oh, he had so much talent. RIP.
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Apr 29, 2016 14:38:21 GMT -5
Ken Barr was a great cover artist, highly under-rated. I think he did some work for Warren magazines as well, covers and possibly penciled page interiors
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Apr 29, 2016 15:29:29 GMT -5
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 29, 2016 19:34:25 GMT -5
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Apr 29, 2016 19:38:33 GMT -5
The person that wrote the Mr. Softee theme song died This one hurts. This really, really hurts. And those Mr Softee trucks are going to roll out soon and start playing that song. And my ice cream will wash away with my tears. |
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Post by hondobrode on May 4, 2016 17:41:43 GMT -5
Hadn't thought of Kenn Barr in years, but I don't read the Conan's like I used to.
RIP sir
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Post by Bronze Age Brian on May 5, 2016 12:08:19 GMT -5
R.I.P. to Marc Costello, Secret Stash employee and smodcaster who passed away this week. He was known as one of the kindest employees at the stash, and was the guy most people would meet when visiting the now famous comic book store.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2016 13:58:00 GMT -5
RIP Tiger, one of our feline family here at chezMRP. He was 14 and had started fading last week, a trip to vet provided no help or hope, but he passed earlier this afternoon. Goodbye my friend.
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Post by Prince Hal on May 9, 2016 14:02:45 GMT -5
RIP Tiger, one of our feline family here at chezMRP. He was 14 and had started fading last week, a trip to vet provided no help or hope, but he passed earlier this afternoon. Goodbye my friend. -M Sorry, m. Never easy. Those damn animals find places in our hearts lots of people never can. |
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Post by Confessor on May 9, 2016 14:15:20 GMT -5
RIP Tiger, one of our feline family here at chezMRP. He was 14 and had started fading last week, a trip to vet provided no help or hope, but he passed earlier this afternoon. Goodbye my friend. -M Sorry to hear that, mrp. Cats, like all pets, are wonderful to have around us, but sooner or later they end up breaking our hearts. Take comfort from the fact that you gave him a good home, a wonderful life and likely spoiled him rotten. |
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