>1) Prince has evolved to a whole new level with his >new album "Rainbow Children" Very jazzy with an >earthy, silky, and "neo-soulish" feel.
I agree that Prince is incorporating a much stronger jazzy vibe on this album. I think this is my favorite Prince album since the 80s. I do not think it is a classic (although a lot of people do), but it's very refreshing to hear him bouncing back from his 90s rut to come up with a fresh approach to his music.
I was very curious as to whether his newfound religion would play a prominent role in his music. While the influence of the Jehovah's Witness is definitely there (i.e., lyrics mentioning "a theocratic order" and "banished ones") it was not as strong as I had been led to believe. After all, Prince has always preached to his audience.
If he keeps up this level of consistency, he'll definitely cement his place as one of the top 10 (5?) pop geniuses of all time.
--- B.Graff www.allthingsdeep.com
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