Music Review
3121
Prince
Prince is back and he is funkier than ever on his new album, 3121.
The title refers to the number of the house he lived and recorded in Los Angeles this past year. It was reputedly a party house with Prince throwing legendary and often impromptu jam sessions for all kinds of people. None of that really matters, what does is the album itself, which is really, really good.
His last release, Musicology, was regarded by many as a bit of a comeback album. It was nice to hear Prince make some radio friendly music, but overall the album was a bit spotty. That is not the case with 3121 - Prince is back in full effect, laying down some of the funkiest grooves he?s had in years.
The opening title cut, 3121, is a slab of steamy funk full of twisted, distorted vocal and weird noises that only compliment the richness of the groove pocket. There is not much on the album to dislike - there are a couple of sound-alikes - Get on the Boat, a horn-driven, gospel-funk some, is basically Musicology with different lyrics and instrumentation-but who?s complaining - not me. Turn up the stereo and let the party begin.
The title refers to the number of the house he lived and recorded in Los Angeles this past year. It was reputedly a party house with Prince throwing legendary and often impromptu jam sessions for all kinds of people. None of that really matters, what does is the album itself, which is really, really good.
His last release, Musicology, was regarded by many as a bit of a comeback album. It was nice to hear Prince make some radio friendly music, but overall the album was a bit spotty. That is not the case with 3121 - Prince is back in full effect, laying down some of the funkiest grooves he?s had in years.
The opening title cut, 3121, is a slab of steamy funk full of twisted, distorted vocal and weird noises that only compliment the richness of the groove pocket. There is not much on the album to dislike - there are a couple of sound-alikes - Get on the Boat, a horn-driven, gospel-funk some, is basically Musicology with different lyrics and instrumentation-but who?s complaining - not me. Turn up the stereo and let the party begin.