Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic

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Leave it to Prince to put the best music of Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic, his return to major-label status, on a hidden track. That would be No. 18, a.k.a. "Pretty Man." A deep-fried groove and sax by guest Maceo Parker underpin a hilarious mock self-celebration ("I write a check and the bank bounce") that proves the Artist can flow at full power any time he wants to. And whether Rave will prove as durable as 1995's vastly underrated Gold Experience, it's a fine Prince album. Despite his current affiliation with Clive Davis, who returned Carlos Santana to Billboard's No. 1 slot by pairing him prominently with a number of guest stars, Prince employs the likes of Sheryl Crow, Ani DiFranco, and Eve to season his own blend, not to run off with the whole steaming pot. (Just to show who's boss, he includes a funky re-creation of Crow's hit "Everyday Is a Winding Road" that renders the song nearly unrecognizable.) The sounds here, from the Parade-style balladry of "[Eye] Love U, But [Eye] Don't Trust U Anymore" to the frenetic title track, won't surprise longtime followers, but they won't find a lot of reasons to complain, either. --Rickey Wright

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Average customer rating: Slick Great album, but worth it, even if you only buy it for one song... Very Good, And Consistent Absolutely Fantastic! A Royal Work

Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic Prince Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Emancipation Chaos and Disorder Come New Power Soul The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale ASIN: B000028U0T Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

1. Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic
2. Undisputed
3. The Greatest Romance Ever Sold
4. Segue
5. Hot Wit U
6. Tangerine
7. So Far, So Pleased
8. The Sun, The Moon And Stars
9. Everyday Is A Winding Road
10. Segue
11. ManOwar
12. Baby Knows
13. I Love U, But I Don't Trust U Anymore
14. Silly Game
15. Strange But True
16. Wherever U Go, Whatever U Do
17. Interlude
18. Prettyman

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Leave it to Prince to put the best music of Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic, his return to major-label status, on a hidden track. That would be No. 18, a.k.a. "Pretty Man." A deep-fried groove and sax by guest Maceo Parker underpin a hilarious mock self-celebration ("I write a check and the bank bounce") that proves the Artist can flow at full power any time he wants to. And whether Rave will prove as durable as 1995's vastly underrated Gold Experience, it's a fine Prince album. Despite his current affiliation with Clive Davis, who returned Carlos Santana to Billboard's No. 1 slot by pairing him prominently with a number of guest stars, Prince employs the likes of Sheryl Crow, Ani DiFranco, and Eve to season his own blend, not to run off with the whole steaming pot. (Just to show who's boss, he includes a funky re-creation of Crow's hit "Everyday Is a Winding Road" that renders the song nearly unrecognizable.) The sounds here, from the Parade-style balladry of "[Eye] Love U, But [Eye] Don't Trust U Anymore" to the frenetic title track, won't surprise longtime followers, but they won't find a lot of reasons to complain, either. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Slick.......2006-04-19

"Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic" finds Prince continuing the slick R&B sound that he first utlized with "Diamonds & Pearls" and continued with the "Emancipation" collection. It's smooth and easy to digest, but lacks the raw, experimental quality that Prince had back when he was with the Revolution. Once again on a major label, Prince (or maybe his new record company) appears to be hoping to reclaim a mainstream audience, which might explain both the pop-oriented material and the array of guest appearances by other artists. The collaborations do create some of the better material ... the best one probably being "So Far, So Pleased" with Gwen Stafani. Prince and Gwen's voices meld well together, and create a sexy sound similar to when Prince produced No Doubt's "The Waiting Room" from their "Rock Steady" album. Cheryl Crow's signature guitar pop infiltrates "Baby Knows", but then Prince transforms Crow's own "Everyday Is A Winding Road" into a completely different song on another track. Rap cameos by Chuck D and Eve add spice to two other tracks, but that's about it. Other highlights of the album are the title track, which hints at electronica, and "The Greatest Romance Ever Sold", a slinky ballad peppered with middle eastern sounds.

"Rave" could be categorized the same way that "Diamonds and Pearls" could ... as "Prince Lite". Not bad, but doesn't compare to his earlier work. The sad truth is that Prince partied like it was 1999 better when it was 1983.

Great album, but worth it, even if you only buy it for one song..........2006-02-12

If you only buy this album for one song, you should buy it to hear why this proves Prince is such an uniquely talented artist...he takes Sheryl Crow's "Every Day is a Winding Road", and turns it into the rousing, funk-fest with a gospel/rap that is impossible to listen to without getting up out of your chair to dance. Besides, once you own it, you'll see the rest of the CD is pretty cool too. I've owned this CD for years, and every time I hear a track from it, I love it all over again!

Very Good, And Consistent.......2005-04-13

This album is such a relief after that crappy New Power Soul. I thought Prince had lost everything with that album. He comes roaring back with a solid, underrated, album. No, it's not amazing, but damn it, it's diverse, features tons of great playing and songs, an interesting cover song, and brings back the Prince who used his mind to write songs, not machines. A return to form that has continued with all his albums.

Absolutely Fantastic!.......2005-01-21

Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic is undoubtedly a remarkable album. Once again, we hear the true funk that Prince (then The Artist) displays. There is great diversity and catchy songs you can't help but sing along to.


1.) The title track is a song that didn't fit the criteria for the Batman album back in '89, so he kept it for this long and decided to title his album the same. Good choice. It is a funky song, with great guitar and a raging chorus. A very fun song.

2.) "Undisputed" is the funkiest song on the album to me. It was my favorite song when I first heard purchased the CD. It's a song about himself, so you know it's funky.

3.) "The Greatest Romance Ever Sold" was the first single I heard and saw the video on TV about 2 years ago. This, along with the cool cover *yeah* prompted me to purchase the CD. This song is romantic and there is something about the song I can't resist. This musical interlude near the end is one of my favorite parts, along with, "I know you can hear me (uh) I know you can dance..."

4.) Segue (8 seconds of nothing that kinda threw me off track).

5.) "Hot Wit U", a fun duet with rap princess Eve, that reminds us that Prince is still a ladies man. The funky, "Eye want to get hot wit u..." 's remind me of pure Funkadelic funk.

6.) "Tangerine" is a cute song with a wonderful acoustic sound. I really wish it was longer, though.

7.) Oh yes, "So Far, So Pleased", and duet with No Doubt punktress Gwen Stefani (whom I also like) with a rocking theme you can't help but love.

8.) Yay!! "The Sun, the Moon, and Stars"...is absolutely a must-listen to if you don't like anything else. It just has a mood that moves you and the reggae interlude is a great part to have you dance or sing with (if you catch what he's saying).

9.) "Everyday is a Winding Road" is a funky, soulful remake of Miss Sherly Crow's. He adds the New Power Soul to adopt this song as one of his own.

10.) Segue (a wonderful instrumental interlude by the NPG Orchestra).

11.) "Man 'O' War" may be the most personal song on this album, concerning Prince's love life. It talks about some relationship problems that I wonder about his former relaionship with Mayte. Great Song.

12.) "Baby Knows" is the second track that I heard to attract me to this album. A chic, fun song that gives props to women- Prince's second favorite thing, music being first. :)

13.) "Eye Love U, But Eye Don't Trust U Anymore" is the second most personal song concerning Prince's relationship life. Just his lovely voice and his piano (some guitar, too, I think) give this sad love song and A+.

14.) "Silly Game", with it's catchy beat and mellow groove gives this song a second listen. Another song I recommend, if not anything else.

15.) "Strange But True" is a different, yet familiar work by The Man. He is speaking throughout the song in a Def Jam Poetry sort of way with it's funky beats to accompany his repeating, "ALL NEGATIVITY BOWS!" This song is also very positive.

16.) "Wherever U Go, Whatever U Do" has a great introduction that draws me to the song with wonderful lyrics and guitar. This song displays Prince's caring side. This song also deserves a push on the repeat button.

17.) About 5 minutes of nothing, then an advertisement for Prince's 1-800-NEW-FUNK number. He disguises his voice, but it's sounds typical of something he would say. :)

18.) --Hidden Track-- "Prettyman"! Don't hate him cuz he's beautiful! (lol) I don't know if I like this song more because I love the James Brown-like funk, or because I agree to the fact that he is indeed...a pretty man. But, seriously, I love his sounds and funky lyrics and the ending with the hilarious 'pretty' he says. This song has me smiling from beginning to end.

~A MUST-HAVE album whether it's in the category for Prince, or The Artist.
(This is Pre-Musicology. I recommend this album even more if you loved Musicology.)

A Royal Work.......2004-05-08

Okay, I forgot I had this cd until after I attended the Musicology concert (by the way, the concert is off the hook--catch it if you can). Anywho, after the concert I wanted to hear everything Prince had ever done. I was looking through my collection and discovered this rare gem. It is a unique piece of work that shows why Prince was inducted into the R & R Hall of Fame. The best cut: The Sun, the Moon, and Stars. If you are a true Prince fan, you'll definitely want this in your collection.

Average customer rating: Beautiful

Rave UN2 the Joy Fantastic Prince Manufacturer: Msi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00003Q4F4 Release Date: 2000-05-30

Tracks:

1. Rave Un2 The Joy Fantasti
2. Undisputed
3. Greatest Romance Ever Sol
4. Segue
5. Hot Wit U
6. Tangerine
7. So Far So Pleased
8. Sun The Moon & Stars
9. Everyday Is A Winding Roa
10. Segue
11. Man O War
12. Baby Knows
13. I Love U But I Don't Trus
14. Silly Game
15. Strange But True
16. Wherever U Go Whatever U
17. Greatest Romance Ever Sol

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Remix Track and Limited Edition Packaging.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2000-07-30

This entire CD is wonderful. Every track is worth buying the CD for. Prince proves himself and his talent again on this CD. The extra tracks are a wonderful bonus that are worth the extra money.

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