The album that Christy has been waiting to review for over a year and preparing for since 1995: The Gold Experience. Join Josh as he makes her happy chatting about this album shadowed by dispute, mired in scandal, and full to the brim with some extremely interesting music. Happy purple listening, fam. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
We briefly interrupt our regularly scheduled programming for an exclusive interview with music journalist (and musician!) Tom Moon. With a bit of talk about how both the music industry and the role of music reviewer has changed, some opinions on the album Come, and a first-hand account of chatting with Prince - this is an informative ride, funky friends. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
Two maxi singles from an album that Prince didn't want to promote? Yup. Lots more music from "Come" - some of it by Prince, some not. Either way, there is lots of interesting stuff on the Letitgo and Space maxi singles. Additionally, we check out a couple alternate versions of Come, Race and what we believe to be the original version of Loose! from the Glam Slam Ulysses stage show. Whoop it up y'all. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: TMATS...
It was the early 90s. Prince soured on his contract with Warner Brothers but had obligations to fill. But do you know what 1994's "Come" didn't sound like? An obligation. This begins our series on the 1994 to 1995 era of recordings (The Black Album will be covered in another series). Join us as we explore the highs and lows. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
After a brief delay, this LONG episode about the Vanity 6 self-titled album, an unreleased Vanity 6 track, and three unreleased Prince songs is here! These songs have some surprising nuggets of musical joy, remind us of other songs, and even some Seinfeld references. I promise this episode was worth the wait! Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
Our Vanity 6 episode has been delayed. Due to illness and more, the pod will be out later in the week and we promise some fun and insights you might not have noticed. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]
It's time for The Time! 1982's What Time Is It? was the band's sophomore album and was written and performed primarily by Prince, but supported in large part by the 1999 album tour. We check out the album, the lone B-side, and a special surprise. Joins for a funky - oh, sorry, NOT FUNKY - ride, friends. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
What do YOU think Moonbeams Levels are? We have thoughts and talk about a long litany of items in this episode. Videos (1999, Let's Pretend We're Married, Automatic, Little Red Corvette), B-sides (Irresistible Bitch, Horny Toad, How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore), alternate takes (Little Red Corvette Dance Mix, Something in the Water, Delirious) and posthumous or unreleased (Moonbeam Levels, Chocolate, Extralovable, Purple Music) songs. It's a funky journey, friends. Visit us on Facebook: https:/...
JAMIE STARR IS A THIEF! Now that we have THAT off our chest, check out our extra-long coverage of the 1982 double-album 1999. From the opening title song to the Seduction 747's landing at the end of the album, it's a masterpiece. How are we supposed to pick a Sea?!?! Darn Christy AND her rules! Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
Since we reloaded the Love Symbol episode, we are taking the opportunity to revisit the early 90s and Carmen Electra's self-titled album. Sexy lady rapper or utter hack? We take some issue with many things here, but there is plenty to appreciate about this bit of Prince cannon. Join us for a funky ride, friends. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
This is a RELOADED episode of the discussion of the SUPER LONG and completely fantastic Love Symbol Album. At the time of original release, we didn't include song clips - but now we do! Josh and Christy talk about the merits of what amounts to 76 minutes of a love story. A love story about what or who? Well, it's about many different things, it turns out. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
One pretty but disappointing website, one venue with THREE concerts in an evening, and two concerts at a jazz festival. There may not have been a tour for LOtUSFLOW3R, but Prince was PERFORMING. We talk about LOtUSFLOW3R.com, the Club Nokia performance at LA Live and both 2009 shows at the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival in the final episode on LOtUSFLOW3R. Join us for a funky ride, friends. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: TMATSPodcast@g...
Just because we have covered all the disks from LOtUSFLOW3R doesn't mean we are done. Prince was a busy, busy man. Videos, promotional appearances, download only tracks, and an interview with Tavis Smiley. Join us for a funky ride, friends. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]
The final full disk of the 3-album set of LOtUSFLOW3R is Elixer by Prince and Bria Valente. Prince has his fingerprints all over this protege album, but he was free to be a bit more... explicit in his themes and innuendo. Josh and Christy find the time capsule, the Sea, and the Mountain (there are some delightfully high spots here!). Join us for a funky ride, friends. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
Josh and Christy continue the TMATS series on the three-disk set, LOtUSFLOW3R. This episode covers the MPLSoUND album. Are you Here or is there No More Candy 4 U? Join us for a funky ride, Purple Fam. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]
Josh and Christy start TMATS series on the three-disk set, LOtUSFLOW3R. This episode covers the namesake disk from the physical release sold only in Target stores in 2009 (the single differing track from the download version will be covered on a future episode). From the lotus and back again, you are sure to Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful. Or is it Feel Good, Feel Better...? Join us for a funky ride, Purple Fam. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATS...
It's a new release! But not "new" music. The Prince estate released Piano & A Microphone 1983 and Josh and Christy spend an episode talking about the joy and sadness of a posthumous album. Some old favorites make an early appearance and some perviously unreleased tracks finally get an official release. The music - coupled with the Deluxe set features and a music video for Mary Don't you Weep - give our hosts plenty to enjoy and discuss. Join us for a funky ride. Visit us on Facebook: https:/...
The contest winner is announced! Then Josh and Christy get down to business and talk about The Family's self-titled album, Sheila E.'s Romance 1600 and Holly Rock, Andre Cymone's The Dance Electric, and The Bangle's Manic Monday. What comes out on top and what could they live without? Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
Because a full album just weeks later the conclusion of the Purple Rain tour wasn't enough, Prince released a bunch of singles - complete with remixes, extended versions, B-sides, and videos - from Around The World In A Day. Josh and Christy cover them all and discuss Prince's first "real" television interview AND The Purple One's contribution to the We Are The World project. Don't forget: you have until Sept 21, 2018 to enter our contest to win a Paisley Park pin. Share, Retweet, Rate and Revie...
Josh and Christy step back into wild 1985 and have a listen to Around The World In A Day. From it's funky, cartoonish album cover and dramatically diverse sound, there is so much to love on this album. The hosts have a special announcement (spoiler: you can win something!) so have a listen and join us on social media today! Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
Don't think this is an episode that isn't about Prince! The Purple Yoda had his hands ALL OVER the 2015 albums by Judith Hill and Andy Allo. We took the time to see what Prince saw in these incredibly talented artists and find the ways where we could see his hand in their growth. A funky Prince ride isn't limited only to songs or albums with his name as the headline. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
HITnRUN Phase One was a surprise album in more ways than one. Released just a few weeks after being announced, this was a new sound for Prince and is divisive among fans. Was it divisive among our hosts, Josh and Christy? Tune in to find out. Also, we are trying something new: clips! Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
It's our very first one-second challenge for Josh of Prince songs. Twenty songs, just one solitary second to identify each one. These aren't all hits, either. Primarily deep cuts selected by Christy, the host's kids, and YOU - the listeners. Play along! Like what you hear? Subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE with your purple friends. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
The completion of our Rave trilogy is here. Promotion for the album included a New Year's Eve special, a plethora of live (and lip synced) performances in Europe, some music videos, and several interviews by the previously reclusive Prince. Josh and Christy take a look at everything and choose a time capsule, a sea, and a mountain. Will they finally agree on one of their end-of-episode picks? Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: TMATSPodcast@...
Josh and Christy continue their deep dive into Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic with a look at the musical supplements and a couple time-period web sites. Remix album Rave In2 the Joy Fantastic, The Greatest Romance Ever Sold Maxi Single, Providence by Ani DiFranco, Waiting Room by No Doubt, Love4OneAnother.com and 1800NewFunk.com are all touched on. Join us for our thoughts and our choices of a time capsule, a Sea, and a Mountain. It's one funky ride! Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TM...
Is your Joy Fantastic? Josh and Christy discuss what they found to be fantastic - and maybe just a bit less than fantastic - about Prince's 1999 release, Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic. This is the first of THREE episodes because even thought Prince didn't have a tour to support this album, he wasn't sitting around doing nothing - not his style. Join us for our high (mountain), low (sea), and time capsule as well as us lamenting missed opportunities. Funky and fun, just like the Purple One. Visit us...
Take a trip back in time with Josh and Christy to the Funk album that informed so much of Prince's career: Dirty Mind. We delve into the ground-breaking sound, filthy lyrics, budget videos, and Prince's first television appearance that wasn't a lip-sync. This is an all-in-one episode, but just like Prince - it's sure to please. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
So once he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Prince took it easy. Um, no. He promoted the dickens out of 3121 and we are so fortunate that he did. Join Josh and Christy for a journey into the many television appearances, videos, a residency, a protege and other fascinating stories about Prince during this prolific time period. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
The album named after a rented home! 3121 is a funky, fantastic ride and Josh and Christy adored talking about this work that was enjoyable from start to finish. Could they even find a flaw to count as a "Sea" so they can follow their self-imposed rules? Listen and find out, friends. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
There was SO MUCH supporting material for the Love Symbol album. Josh and Christy talk about the tour, the 3 chains o' gold video collection, the Three Chains of Gold comic, the single for Damn U, the maxi-singles for 7 AND My Name is Prince, and Prince's "takeover" of Arsenio Hall's late-night show. Do join us for a fun an funky ride. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ Twitter: @TMATSPodcast Email: [email protected]...
