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Kamil 02/12/24 12:30:07 PM #51:	bigblu89 posted... This sounds like one of those guys that posts Why isnt Pantera doing the halftime show? comments when the SB halftime performer is announced Pantera would at least get you hyped. Granted when Usher finally played 'yeah' that wasn't so bad. --- "A lesser talent couldn't have pulled it off. But I'm willing to bet on BoJack Horseman. Are you?" ~~Cuddlywhiskers on the new show <cite>Kamil posted [p:978802846] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>bigblu89 posted... </cite><quote>This sounds like one of those guys that posts Why isnt Pantera doing the halftime show? comments when the SB halftime performer is announced</quote>Pantera would at least get you hyped. Granted when Usher finally played 'yeah' that wasn't so bad. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MTRodaba2468 02/12/24 12:48:08 PM #52:	Kamil posted... I already joked about this but Yeah was literally the song I know. I just feel like he wasn't that popular but I was not into the hip hop scene either. If Green Day put out their latest album a year ago it's possible they could have sold out. They aren't that heavy for the mainstream just don't play Paper Laterns or Burnout. Or FOD or....well they could play Good Riddance (Time of your life). Usher was huge back in the day. Confessions was certified 14x Platinum, and this was after Napster was a thing. Incredible posted... He fell off when he changed his name to a symbol in the 90s. Actually, by the time he headlined the halftime show in 2007, he hadn't even put out a decent album in literally 20 years. Everything he released after Sign of the Times is lackluster save for a few songs. No one gave a fuck about Prince in 2007. None of y'all remember any of the bullshit he was releasing in the 2000s. The Rainbow Children? Musicology? 3121? Planet Earth? That one album that was only released to Target? LOL I may be biased, but just off the top of my head, Diamonds & Pearls and The Gold Experience were both top tier albums released after Sign O The Times. And Musicology was seen as a comeback album for him (even though it's sales weren't really due to the album itself) Prince's main appeal at the time was his concerts; his ticket sales during that time is why Musicology was certified multi-platinum. It was kinda like Iron Maiden; no one goes to their shows to see them perform songs from Book of Souls or Senjutsu, they go to see them perform the songs from their peak. You may not have enjoyed it, but you're clearly in the minority... --- "You need a hobby. I suggest sticking forks in your eyes."-DJosef https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093694753981 <cite>MTRodaba2468 posted [p:978803166] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>Kamil posted... </cite><quote>I already joked about this but Yeah was literally the song I know. I just feel like he wasn't that popular but I was not into the hip hop scene either.If Green Day put out their latest album a year ago it's possible they could have sold out. They aren't that heavy for the mainstream just don't play Paper Laterns or Burnout. Or FOD or....well they could play Good Riddance (Time of your life).</quote>Usher was huge back in the day. Confessions was certified 14x Platinum, and this was after Napster was a thing.Incredible posted... </cite><quote>He fell off when he changed his name to a symbol in the 90s. Actually, by the time he headlined the halftime show in 2007, he hadn't even put out a decent album in literally 20 years. Everything he released after Sign of the Times is lackluster save for a few songs.No one gave a fuck about Prince in 2007. None of y'all remember any of the bullshit he was releasing in the 2000s. The Rainbow Children? Musicology? 3121? Planet Earth? That one album that was only released to Target? LOL</quote>I may be biased, but just off the top of my head, Diamonds & Pearls and The Gold Experience were both top tier albums released after Sign O The Times. And Musicology was seen as a comeback album for him (even though it's sales weren't really due to the album itself)Prince's main appeal at the time was his concerts; his ticket sales during that time is why Musicology was certified multi-platinum. It was kinda like Iron Maiden; no one goes to their shows to see them perform songs from Book of Souls or Senjutsu, they go to see them perform the songs from their peak. You may not have enjoyed it, but you're clearly in the minority... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Incredible 02/12/24 12:52:02 PM #53:	MTRodaba2468 posted... Diamonds & Pearls and The Gold Experience were both top tier albums Mediocre at best MTRodaba2468 posted... And Musicology was seen as a comeback album for him (even though it's sales weren't really due to the album itself) He sneakily sold the album to all the ticket goers for his concerts because he knew it'd flop otherwise, forcing Billboard to change the rules for album sales because that's laughably dishonest for an artist to do. People see him in concert because they remember him for his old hits. No one cared about his newer stuff --- W fam <cite>Incredible posted [p:978803241] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>MTRodaba2468 posted... </cite><quote>Diamonds & Pearls and The Gold Experience were both top tier albums</quote>Mediocre at bestMTRodaba2468 posted... </cite><quote>And Musicology was seen as a comeback album for him (even though it's sales weren't really due to the album itself)</quote>He sneakily sold the album to all the ticket goers for his concerts because he knew it'd flop otherwise, forcing Billboard to change the rules for album sales because that's laughably dishonest for an artist to do. People see him in concert because they remember him for his old hits. No one cared about his newer stuff </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeraldDarko 02/12/24 4:09:04 PM #54:	TC cares a lot --- Carpe petat <cite>GeraldDarko posted [p:978806850] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>TC cares a lot </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 02/12/24 4:10:34 PM #55:	Incredible posted... People see him in concert because they remember him for his old hits. No one cared about his newer stuff And then he refused to play his old music because it was against his religion lol --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:978806875] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>Incredible posted... </cite><quote>People see him in concert because they remember him for his old hits. No one cared about his newer stuff</quote>And then he refused to play his old music because it was against his religion lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MTRodaba2468 02/12/24 4:47:17 PM #56:	Incredible posted... Mediocre at best We'll just have to agree to disagree then. Some of his best stuff were on those albums. Incredible posted... He sneakily sold the album to all the ticket goers for his concerts because he knew it'd flop otherwise, forcing Billboard to change the rules for album sales because that's laughably dishonest for an artist to do. People see him in concert because they remember him for his old hits. No one cared about his newer stuff I knew about him including the album with the ticket sales, which is why I said its sales weren't due to the album itself, and that his ticket sales were why it went multi-platinum. Musicology was seen as a comeback due to it being his first major label album in a number of years, the first one to be getting radio airplay in a number of years as a result, and generally being considered one of his better albums since the end of his Warner Bros. years. I'll also quote what I said in my initial post about his concerts, which you left out: It was kinda like Iron Maiden; no one goes to their shows to see them perform songs from Book of Souls or Senjutsu, they go to see them perform the songs from their peak. I didn't pretend otherwise. Doesn't mean his performance wouldn't be worth seeing, as we saw from his Super Bowl halftime show, which was the best one of all time. --- "You need a hobby. I suggest sticking forks in your eyes."-DJosef https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093694753981 <cite>MTRodaba2468 posted [p:978807630] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>Incredible posted... </cite><quote>Mediocre at best</quote>We'll just have to agree to disagree then. Some of his best stuff were on those albums.Incredible posted... </cite><quote>He sneakily sold the album to all the ticket goers for his concerts because he knew it'd flop otherwise, forcing Billboard to change the rules for album sales because that's laughably dishonest for an artist to do. People see him in concert because they remember him for his old hits. No one cared about his newer stuff</quote>I knew about him including the album with the ticket sales, which is why I said its sales weren't due to the album itself, and that his ticket sales were why it went multi-platinum. Musicology was seen as a comeback due to it being his first major label album in a number of years, the first one to be getting radio airplay in a number of years as a result, and generally being considered one of his better albums since the end of his Warner Bros. years.I'll also quote what I said in my initial post about his concerts, which you left out: It was kinda like Iron Maiden; no one goes to their shows to see them perform songs from Book of Souls or Senjutsu, they go to see them perform the songs from their peak. I didn't pretend otherwise. Doesn't mean his performance wouldn't be worth seeing, as we saw from his Super Bowl halftime show, which was the best one of all time. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Incredible 02/12/24 5:02:03 PM #57:	MTRodaba2468 posted... We'll just have to agree to disagree then. Some of his best stuff were on those albums. A few decent songs doesn't make a good album lol. The only song from either of those albums that would fall under his best is Cream, anyway MTRodaba2468 posted... Musicology was seen as a comeback due to it being his first major label album in a number of years, the first one to be getting radio airplay in a number of years as a result, and generally being considered one of his better albums since the end of his Warner Bros. years. None of its singles even cracked the Hot 100 lol In 2004, people were bumping Usher, Outkast, Kanye, Eminem, Snoop, etc. The fact Prince's album managed to sell over 2m might have been impressive ... if not for the fact he sneakily sold the album with tickets --- W fam <cite>Incredible posted [p:978807863] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>MTRodaba2468 posted... </cite><quote>We'll just have to agree to disagree then. Some of his best stuff were on those albums.</quote>A few decent songs doesn't make a good album lol.The only song from either of those albums that would fall under his best is Cream, anywayMTRodaba2468 posted... </cite><quote>Musicology was seen as a comeback due to it being his first major label album in a number of years, the first one to be getting radio airplay in a number of years as a result, and generally being considered one of his better albums since the end of his Warner Bros. years.</quote>None of its singles even cracked the Hot 100 lolIn 2004, people were bumping Usher, Outkast, Kanye, Eminem, Snoop, etc. The fact Prince's album managed to sell over 2m might have been impressive ... if not for the fact he sneakily sold the album with tickets </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hyperpowder 02/12/24 5:02:51 PM #58:	Kamil posted... Pantera would at least get you hyped. Granted when Usher finally played 'yeah' that wasn't so bad. whos trying to get hyped during a halftime show? --- Whoever beats my score I will give them a $10 PSN or Live card: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpiorAx40GY <cite>hyperpowder posted [p:978807880] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>Kamil posted... </cite><quote>Pantera would at least get you hyped. Granted when Usher finally played 'yeah' that wasn't so bad.</quote>whos trying to get hyped during a halftime show? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 02/12/24 5:04:39 PM #59:	I thought it was a good show, but they had him dancing too much and his lip synching was terrible --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:978807909] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>I thought it was a good show, but they had him dancing too much and his lip synching was terrible </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Torgo 02/12/24 5:07:35 PM #60:	lol Superbowl halftime shows are always made for the prime demographic the NFL wants to retain, and that's men in their 40s and 50s with disposable income. Yes, they want to appeal to all demographics, but that's their meat and potatoes. --- Moderated for telling people not to commit illegal acts of assault and murder.09/2/23 Also moderated for not responding to obvious bait. - 10/03/23 <cite>Torgo posted [p:978807956] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>lol Superbowl halftime shows are always made for the prime demographic the NFL wants to retain, and that's men in their 40s and 50s with disposable income.Yes, they want to appeal to all demographics, but that's their meat and potatoes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumpo 02/12/24 5:08:27 PM #61:	His popping was mid --- Lancool II \| Z690 Tomahawk \|12700K \| Fuma 2 \| RTX 3070Ti \| 16GB 3600MHz \| FireCuda 530 1TB \| Inland NVMe 1TB \| RM750x <cite>Trumpo posted [p:978807976] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>His popping was mid </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EyeWontBeFooled 02/12/24 5:20:40 PM #62:	Incredible posted... And you know, MJ's halftime performance in 1993 was nothing special, either. Guy was lip-syncing the whole time and the finale with "Heal the World" was corny af. And this was just a few months before he got accused of being chomo for the first time; the part with the kids joining him onstage did not age well at all. Super Bowl halftime performances have never been good, honestly. Either you're gonna see a bunch of shitty modern pop stars onstage or you're gonna see washed up has-beens. MJ didn't have to do a damm thing for over two minutes to start. Just appear on stage, and people go bananas. That is the fucking opposite of shitty pop star or has been. --- Resident Shiny Hunter of CE 307 Shinys and counting! <cite>EyeWontBeFooled posted [p:978808176] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>Incredible posted... </cite><quote>And you know, MJ's halftime performance in 1993 was nothing special, either. Guy was lip-syncing the whole time and the finale with "Heal the World" was corny af. And this was just a few months before he got accused of being chomo for the first time; the part with the kids joining him onstage did not age well at all.Super Bowl halftime performances have never been good, honestly. Either you're gonna see a bunch of shitty modern pop stars onstage or you're gonna see washed up has-beens.</quote>MJ didn't have to do a damm thing for over two minutes to start. Just appear on stage, and people go bananas. That is the fucking opposite of shitty pop star or has been. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MTRodaba2468 02/12/24 5:21:49 PM #63:	Incredible posted... A few decent songs doesn't make a good album lol. Diamonds and Pearls had Cream and that's it. Gold Experience doesn't even have anything worth mentioning. None of its singles even cracked the Hot 100 lol In 2004, people were bumping Usher, Outkast, Kanye, Eminem, Snoop, etc. The fact Prince's album managed to sell over 2m might have been impressive ... if not for the fact he sneakily sold the album with tickets Just off the top of my head, Diamonds & Pearls has the title track, Gett Off, Money Don't Matter 2 Night and Insatiable in addition to Cream. Gold Experience has The Most Beautiful Girl In The World, I Hate You and P Control. If you're not a Prince fan, that's fine, you can just say so. Like I said, we can agree to disagree. --- "You need a hobby. I suggest sticking forks in your eyes."-DJosef https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093694753981 <cite>MTRodaba2468 posted [p:978808204] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>Incredible posted... </cite><quote>A few decent songs doesn't make a good album lol.Diamonds and Pearls had Cream and that's it.Gold Experience doesn't even have anything worth mentioning.None of its singles even cracked the Hot 100 lolIn 2004, people were bumping Usher, Outkast, Kanye, Eminem, Snoop, etc. The fact Prince's album managed to sell over 2m might have been impressive ... if not for the fact he sneakily sold the album with tickets</quote>Just off the top of my head, Diamonds & Pearls has the title track, Gett Off, Money Don't Matter 2 Night and Insatiable in addition to Cream. Gold Experience has The Most Beautiful Girl In The World, I Hate You and P Control. If you're not a Prince fan, that's fine, you can just say so. Like I said, we can agree to disagree. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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thronedfire2 02/12/24 5:38:38 PM #66:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] lol I know he can dance, but it looked like he was doing a halfass job of both. If he was actually singing I think it would have been better, it was just distracting because their audio kept cutting out --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:978808481] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> lol I know he can dance, but it looked like he was doing a halfass job of both. If he was actually singing I think it would have been better, it was just distracting because their audio kept cutting out </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Incredible 02/12/24 5:44:33 PM #67:	EyeWontBeFooled posted... MJ didn't have to do a damm thing for over two minutes to start. Just appear on stage, and people go bananas. That is the f*ing opposite of sty pop star or has been. Just because a bunch of weirdos go nuts at the sight of you doesn't mean your music isn't shit, nor does it mean you're past your prime --- W fam <cite>Incredible posted [p:978808590] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>EyeWontBeFooled posted... </cite><quote>MJ didn't have to do a damm thing for over two minutes to start. Just appear on stage, and people go bananas.That is the fing opposite of s*ty pop star or has been.</quote>Just because a bunch of weirdos go nuts at the sight of you doesn't mean your music isn't shit, nor does it mean you're past your prime </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Incredible 02/12/24 5:49:25 PM #69:	MTRodaba2468 posted... Just off the top of my head, Diamonds & Pearls has the title track, Gett Off, Money Don't Matter 2 Night and Insatiable in addition to Cream. Just dated New jack swing or early 90s pop for the most part. If you're talking about Prince's actual best, then none of those are in the discussion aside from Cream. Gold Experience has The Most Beautiful Girl In The World, I Hate You and P Control. Those aren't even the best tracks on the album, at least mention Billy Jack Bitch lol. P Control shouldn't be mentioned at all; Prince was not a good rapper. I Hate You and Most Beautiful Girl are passable songs but they're ultimately generic pop/R&B songs. And it's just a shittier version of Most Beautiful Girl that's on the album, not the single version that most people remember MTRodaba2468 posted... If you're not a Prince fan, that's fine, you can just say so. Like I said, we can agree to disagree. Dirty Mind Controversy 1999 Purple Rain Sign of the Times Those are his only albums that can be considered good or great. Everything else ranges from passable to trash --- W fam <cite>Incredible posted [p:978808671] in It was 10 ... [t:80694677]...</cite> <quote>MTRodaba2468 posted... </cite><quote>Just off the top of my head, Diamonds & Pearls has the title track, Gett Off, Money Don't Matter 2 Night and Insatiable in addition to Cream.</quote>Just dated New jack swing or early 90s pop for the most part. If you're talking about Prince's actual best, then none of those are in the discussion aside from Cream.<quote>Gold Experience has The Most Beautiful Girl In The World, I Hate You and P Control.</quote>Those aren't even the best tracks on the album, at least mention Billy Jack Bitch lol. P Control shouldn't be mentioned at all; Prince was not a good rapper. I Hate You and Most Beautiful Girl are passable songs but they're ultimately generic pop/R&B songs. And it's just a shittier version of Most Beautiful Girl that's on the album, not the single version that most people rememberMTRodaba2468 posted... </cite><quote>If you're not a Prince fan, that's fine, you can just say so. Like I said, we can agree to disagree.</quote>Dirty MindControversy1999Purple RainSign of the TimesThose are his only albums that can be considered good or great. Everything else ranges from passable to trash </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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