Mplsound

I love Prince but I returned this. The Valente cd was bad like the worst of the 80’s bad. The Mpls cd was ok but never got going. The Prince cd was just meh. Hate to say it but there you go. On top of all that I saw...on Amazon... the cd’s for sale $30 LESS than I paid. Nope... gotta go back

He obviously made this album for his fans that have been craving a super heavy guitar album...as always he's got his ready made hits also ...unfortunately todays music is so processed ....most couldn't understand how deep this album is

Disappointed it did not include the CD of Lotus Flower music I only received the miniappolis sound which I had before that did not come with the Lotus Flower music. Prince did a marvelous job in this mix but unfortunately I am not owning what I spent my $$ on to hear it play in my car. Thankfully I can listen to it on Spotify.

This set includes two other albums: MPLSoUND and Elixir (by Bria Valiente).LotusFlow3r is still distinctly 00's Prince, the sounds that Prince has been playing with since 2001's The Rainbow Children (great album by the way, highly recommend it). However, this particular album takes on a much more rock-orientated sound, especially tracks such as "Crimson & Clover" and "Colonized Mind". Key tracks that should be listened to are "Dreamer" and "Colonized Mind". Personal favorites include "77 Beverly Park". MPLSoUND is much more pop-orientated, and somewhat reminiscent of 2006's 3121. The album lacks coherency and also is in no way designed to be listened as a complementary album to LotusFlow3r--it should be made clear that they are separate and distinct. One of the few popular tracks from this album is the danceable "Dance 4 Me", which Prince had remixed by several different DJs. However the key tracks in this album are really ultimately subjective, as there lacks a uniform consensus on this album as to what is key. Personal favorites include: "Valentina" a sexy song devoted to Salma Hayek and "No More Candy 4 U" which I find to be one of Prince's best songs in the 00's decade simply for its whimsical and strange sound and lyrics.Elixir is utterly throwaway, listen to it if you enjoy listening to Prince's proteges' work, but if not this album has no highlights whatsoever.

Some very catchable and dancy tracks here. Colonised Mind, Dreamer and Ol Skool Company are worth the purchase price alone. Prince has managed to sound like 2009 and yet also dredge up some of his 80s sound that made him so remarkable. Its the usual rump shakers and slow undress seduction ballads with a decent rocker or two thrown in. Lotusflow3r has a contemporary jazzy sound not unlike his other better 2000's albums, Musicology, 3121 and Planet Earth. MPLsOUND the better of the albums mixes up 3 frenetic dance numbers (There will never be another like me, Dance 4 Me and Chocolate box) some sexy ballads, a hardcore sex rap - Valentina and Ol Skool Company and excellent 80s style rap and then a assured number - No more candy 4 U. This is all fine except for the Bria Album, full of forgettable dance pop and steamy ballads. Its unexceptional sex kitten squeaking, but the Prince albums more than make up for this. If you get only one recent Prince album - get this, plus he's having fun with his music again.

This is a really nice ablum...you have to own it, especially as a Prince fan. This is very worth the price and you can't go wrong with this ablum, as you can get it in a 3 cd set! The main ablum, Lotusflower, is the best, but MPLSound is awesome too. Elixer has its moments, Kept Woman, being the highlight. As a single or perhaps even double disk...this would have shined even brighter. It's a great rock ablum, and the cover of Crimson and Clover is better than the original!

Prince, Prince, Prince ! Best musician that ever graced this earth. Mind blowing and purple.

I have been a Prince Fan for 30 years. Technically my music style is little different now so Prince's Style. He is into classic Rock, Great guitars, a little funk, some Jazz with a fusion smell.I sit and listen to this album and i simply love this mixture that no other musician can provide except Zappa however Prince has the funk to add which makes this album his best ever.

Out of the three, the album Lotus Flower is brilliant:Crimson and Flower, Colonized Mind and 77 Beverley Park (an instrumental...) all have five stars on my playlist. Colonized Mind is an overall favourite, even if that's one where Prince 'tells us something' which can be a tad eyebrow rising on occasion. However, the other Prince album is a waste of space and the third is for one of his cute protegee and is as bland as it gets. Just imagine you are getting a single cd and you will be happy.

As with a lot of recent Prince releases a certain degree of patience is needed to fully appreciate the content. All the Prince nuts like me love anything he does and his live shows are still the best you will ever see. I do understand that none fans will think it a bit self indulgent but stick with it to understand the musicianship beneath.

Words are not enough, it's all great, every note on every album.

Another classic for the collection by the man himself

its prince!!