Josh and Christy explore the highs and the lows - the mountains and the sea, if you will - of every Prince album. Each album will get two or more episodes, as needed. The first will focus on the album tracks with a brief discussion of each song and our selections for the mountain, the sea, and the time capsule - the song that most represents the era of recording. The second and other subsequent episodes will feature information about and commentary on ancillary materials: B sides, music videos, fashion, concert videos, proteges, interesting stories and personal anecdotes from our hosts. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
An album episode! Well, the first half of 2014's Art Official Age. Dubbed an “R&B fantasia” this album is unusual and wide ranging, but ever so Prince-like. Off we go! Art Off, that is…Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Our deep dive into the best of 3rdEyeTV is wrapping up with this episode. Sticky Like Glue, Something in the Water, Musicology, Mama Feelgood, Next to Me and more round out this wide-ranging look at a Prince experiment.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Our 3rdEyeTV coverage continues and it's still an eclectic mix but far more lyrical - mostly. An instrumental version of The Max, Days of Wild, F.U.N.K., Extraloveable, U Got the Look, and a medley are on deck. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We continue our 3rdEyeTV coverage with six more songs - that are more song-like - from the “best of” collection. It's still experimental, but not quite so… perplexing. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
3rdEyeTV was an unusual way for Prince and his band to release music. It was streamed and then largely disappeared, except when it showed up on a social sharing platform of some kind. Some kind souls documented the streamed shows and we start examining them this week.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Prince supported Arsenio Hall as a late-night host. Prince wanted to do a “take over” of the reboot of his show and on March 4, 2014, Prince and crew were the only guests. Performances, an interview, and even fan “questions” - it was a fun watch!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Who doesn't love a live show? Prince didn't need to be promoting an album to tour. The Live Out Loud Tour with 3rdEyeGirl and we talk about the early show in Denver on May 12, 2013.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Videos! There were a bunch of videos of songs from or related to PLECTRUMELECTRUM and we talk about them along with a remix of FIXURLIFEUP.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We have a listen to some songs that didn't make it on PLECTRUMELECTRUM and to the originals of some that did. It was a joy to hear a couple of powerhouse artists like Liv Warfield and Alice Smith. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
The back half of PLECTRUMELECTRUM was no less varied than the first half of the 3RDEYEGIRL album. We have some applause… and some questions… for Prince. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Prince was ready to work with younger and lesser known talent by the 2010s. His answer to that was a “girl” backing band: 3RDEYEGIRL. We talk about the first six songs of PLECTRUMELECTRUM, a (sort of Christian) rock album. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We are wrapping up coverage of both Times Squared by Eric Leeds and, consequently, Diamonds and Pearls SDE. It's been a long, fun, funky ride!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Last time we covered the first half of the first Eric Leeds and Prince collaboration album that WASN'T Madhouse: Times Squared. The back half of this album has some surprises and we talk about them in this episode. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Eric Leeds and Prince collaborated on a bunch of projects, including Eric's unexpected solo album, Times Squared. Vault material thought to become a third Madhouse album didn't sound “Madhouse” enough and thus this funky jazz album featuring the saxophonist and flautist came to be. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We are winding down our coverage of Diamonds and Pearls SDE but we have four outtakes of remixes of Cream by Junior Vasquez. The Creamstramental, Creamhouse, Creaminchvocal, and Straight Pass 12” mixes use - mostly - familiar aspects of Cream but in new ways. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
As expansive as the SDE of Diamonds and Pearls was, there were MANY things not included from that era. Today we talk about other outtakes from the era: Steve “Silk” Hurley remixes of Gett Off and Gangster Glam.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
As expansive as the SDE of Diamonds and Pearls was, there were MANY things not included from that era. Today we talk about other outtakes from the era: Player, 51 Hours, The Flow (Demo), I Hear Your Voice, Uh-Huh, The P, and U. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
As expansive as the SDE of Diamonds and Pearls was, there were MANY things not included from that era. Today we talk about songs from the Cream Medley at Glam Slam ‘92: Prince's version of Well Done, three of Rosie Gaines' versions of I Want U, and four versions of Rosie singing Hit U in the Socket.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We LOVED the spacial audio of the Glam Slam ‘92 show included on Diamonds and Pearls SDE so it was time to check out the video. Could this be the best Prince concert show ever released?Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
How is it possible that the second half of the Glam Slam show from January 1992 is better than the first half? We, joyfully, cover disk 2 of the live audio from Diamonds and Pearls SDE this episode. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Prince's live performances are always a highlight and the spur-of-the-moment Glam Slam show from January 1992 is full of all the energy and joy that we could have hoped for. We cover disk 1 of the live audio from Diamonds and Pearls SDE this episode. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
After a bit of a break we are finally back to conclude our discussion on Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe vault disk 3. We chat about Standing at the Altar (Prince's version), Hey U, Letter 4 Miles, I Pledge Allegiance to Your Love, and Thunder Ballet and make selections for the entire disk. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Back to the Vault disks from Diamonds and Pearls SDE! We have plenty to say and connections to make with Get Blue, Tip O' My Tongue, The Voice, Trouble, and Alice Through the Looking Glass.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We continue to check out Martika-Prince collaborations and Josh continues to make connections that will blow your mind! Album and remix versions of Spirit and Love…Thy Will Be Done join the pool of contenders for selections.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We are taking a side-step from Diamonds and Pearls SDE proper coverage to chat about a collaborator: Martika. Today we chat about several versions of Martika's Kitchen, the unreleased Boom Box, and Don't Say U Love Me. We don't have selections, but Josh makes an exciting connection at the end of the episode! Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We wrap up Vault Disk 2 of Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe and this whole disk was full of hits and stinkers. We make delightful connections, marvel at Prince “trying on” some different sounds, and laugh - join us!Be sure to listen to the end! We have outtakes - by far the most and some of the funniest ever!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
On to Disk 2 of the Vault material from Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe. This one is off to a more pleasant start - at least for us - than Vault Disk 1. So many connections and things to explore!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We chat about the remaining tracks on Vault Disk 1 of Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe and make selections for this uneven selection of work. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Of course Prince made WAY more music than could even be included on Diamonds and Pearls. We are delighted - but are we really? - that we got many of these outtakes in the Super Deluxe set and we check out some of them this episode. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Prince made videos for nearly every song on Diamonds and Pearls. We talk about videos for Diamonds and Pearls, Insatiable, Willing and Able, and two versions of Money Don't Matter 2 Night.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Part 2 of our discussion about the Cream Maxi-Single supporting the Diamonds and Pearls album. Do Your Dance, the child of Cream, begat its own remixes on “side 2” of the LP - and we have selections for the disc.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Part 1 of our discussion about the Cream Maxi-Single supporting the Diamonds and Pearls album. From the video to the remixes to the completely new rifs on Cream, it's a funky ride.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We have our discussion on the second half of Diamonds and Pearls along with our selections for the by-and-large wonderful remaster of the 1991 album that produced four charting singles. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We have finally started talking about Diamonds and Pearls, the album proper. We have SO many thoughts that were worth sharing, that we had to break our coverage into two parts. It's a hidden throw-back album that is one funky ride. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Prolific Prince made a BUNCH of videos for songs on the Gett Off Maxisingle and released it as a video EP. We get to peek into rarely-seen areas of Paisley Park and Prince's home on Galpin Blvd, and see Prince SO happy. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
I'm the problem, it's me. The producer (ahem, no need to name names) didn't give the talent enough time off for the holidays, so it's going to be one more week before we return to our coverage of Diamonds and Pearls. The Gett Off Video EP is super fun, so catch up on watching those in the mean time. Thanks for your patients, friends!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Promotion for Diamonds and Pearls involved two high-profile television appearances - the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards and a take-over of The Arsenio Hall Show. We talk about the scandalous to the captivating in some of the best Prince TV ever. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Before Diamonds & Pearls was released, a dirty sex song was released to promote it: Gett Off. The Maxi-Single is one of our absolute favorites and we talk about all seven tracks and the racy video. It's a real sexy affair.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Diamonds & Pearls is HERE! We are going to use this opportunity to talk about the expansive Super Deluxe edition the way that little teenage Josh experienced the album as we start with Glam Slam ‘91, Gett Off (Damn Near 10 Min.), Horny Pony, and the Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Our final episode about the For You - the album that started Prince's career - is here. More basement recordings, the earliest official release of Prince working with another band, and a surprise gem that surfaced during the pandemic finishes this era for us. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
It may be a trope, but sometimes it's true: aspiring musicians make music in basements. Don't You Wanna Ride?, Rock Me, Lover, and Leaving For New York Prince were ambitious tracks that displayed his tremendous talent with relatively rudimentary equipment. Then Miss You and an instrumental track were made in a better equipped basement. And If You See Me wasn't recorded in a basement, at least not by Prince.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
More outtakes from the For You era! From 94 East (Lovin' Cup, Dance to the Music of the World), to songs that would eventually get a release (Make It Through the Storm, Wouldn't You Love to Love Me), and one that was for a particular night (We Can Work It Out), Prince was a busy young man.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Prince has ALWAYS been prolific and his very early career is no exception. We have another episode of outtakes from the For You era - we talk about Jelly Jam, three different versions of Just As Long As We're Together, and two versions of Baby. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
For a brand new artist, Prince had a ton of unreleased music. From early days with 94 East (Just Another Sucker), a song that never found an album home (Donna), and alternate versions (Soft and Wet, My Love is Forever) there is plenty to cover - and we are just getting started.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We finished up listening to Prince's debut album. There is so much to love! The production value was stellar and we were delighted to share our time capsule, sea, and mountain of For You - a delightful surprise to us both.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Where does one start? At the beginning! We head back to Prince's debut, For You, and cover the first five songs (no selections this time) to really appreciate seeing the genius that was already apparent and noticing the details that would flourish later in his career.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
We have thoughts on the two songs recently released by the estate: the Vault Series Volume 1 that included All A Share Together Now and 7 (E-flat Version). We have even MORE thoughts about how the release was handled and the state of the estate. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
More Emancipation-era outtakes to finally finish up our coverage of the sprawling 1996 opus. We chat about two versions of Slave (2 the System), Sonny T's version of Acknowledge Me, Love (Never Has 2 Say Goodbye), Livin' 2 Die (Our Lives) and early versions of Emancipation and Soul Sanctuary.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Surely Prince really did “empty the gun” with 36 songs on Emancipation, right? Hardly. Here is part 1 of outtakes from the sprawling 3-disc set with I'll Never B Another Fool, 2020, FeelGood, I'm A DJ (Eye and the DJ), and Journey 2 the Center of Your Heart.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Prince still held SO MUCH influence in the mid-90's that he could promote the release of Emancipation with a simulcast concert on BET, MTV, and VH1. We chat about this interesting mix of songs.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
Is there anything better than Prince live? Not much, in our opinion. Josh chose a selection of live performances from the Emancipation era and we revel in the funky fun!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com
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