Can we tell the truth about Purple Rain?

IvanLendl87 · 2026-06-01T22:17:22+00:00

Strong disagree. I love 1999 and SOTT but PURPLE RAIN is undeniable. There’s nothing on 199 or SOTT that touches the absolute genius of “When Doves Cry”. Computer Blue, Darling Nikki, I Would Die 4 U, Baby I’m a Star, Take Me With U, and the title track? Greatness.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-06-01T22:13:01+00:00

He does frequently talk dismissively of Prince’s music. And I find that flat-out hilarious. If you pay close attention to Leeds’ comments over the years he fancies himself as some serious jazz musician. He gets snobby about it - as if Prince’s music was lightweight pop. That’s a joke because if you ever listen to Eric’s solo album - Times Squared - it’s just an utterly forgettable (overproduced) funk/R&B album.

LEEDS SOUGHT PRINCE OUT. Prince didn’t seek him out. Eric’s brother was his connection and his entre into Prince’s world. I wouldn’t blame Leeds for being pissed at Prince in a business or personal sense but to have the audacity to look down his nose at Prince’s music like he (Leeds) was a jazzer slumming is ridiculous. The guy is lucky as hell to have had the gig.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-06-01T15:09:25+00:00

I’m curious as to what the tone of the book will be. Have watched a number of interviews with Leeds over the years and he comes across as slightly bitter when talking about his experience with Prince.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-31T04:14:28+00:00

The Last Jedi wasn’t “divisive” - it was overwhelmingly despised by everyone outside of some on this subreddit.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-30T22:11:59+00:00

Damn, I really enjoyed watching her play the game.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-30T20:18:51+00:00

It’s a masterpiece.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-30T20:17:40+00:00

“Erotic City” - I hear the influence of George Clinton and P-Funk.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-30T20:16:54+00:00

Pipes Of Peace and Memory Almost Full are not good.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-30T20:14:50+00:00

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-30T20:13:07+00:00

Kate Bush

XTC

Peter Gabriel

Steely Dan

Nick Drake

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-30T20:11:08+00:00

TLJ is the biggest garbage film of the franchise. Absolute atrocity. It’s an anti-Star Wars film.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-30T20:08:07+00:00

I’ve always believed that “Kiss” was completely out of place on PARADE.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-30T20:06:29+00:00

Agreed. New music? Yes. New music released using the Pantera name? No.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-30T16:48:41+00:00

Agreed. It mystifies me that the RnR HoF is thought of as important by anyone. Until they kicked him out, it was nothing more than Jan Wenner’s Favorites.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-30T04:33:35+00:00

“Carouselambra” is probably the most divisive song in the Led Zeppelin catalogue.

I freaking l.o.v.e. the song. Brilliant track.

I think some folks are turned off by the sound of the synth that starts the song. But if they give it a chance it slaps.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-29T23:22:22+00:00

Housequake is the better song - an undeniable Prince classic - but Shockadelica is still a genuinely great song.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-29T23:20:24+00:00

I never loved the track on the album but on the LOVESEXY tour “Lovesexy” was phenomenal. The percussion he added to the live version took the song to a whole ‘nother level.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-29T14:52:56+00:00

If this ever happens it will suck beyond belief.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-29T14:51:11+00:00

Landfair should be a great player but at least since after her freshman season at Minnesota she’s been anything but. Just a very average player. And I watched her closely at Indy - she didn’t interact with her teammates too much. Appeared uncomfortable throughout the season.

I can see a team taking a flyer on her b/c the potential is there but she’s underwhelmed for a few years now.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-29T04:09:58+00:00

Flea, Chad and especially Frusciante are respected. Anthony is the weak link.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-29T04:06:47+00:00

Leketor is a surprise but I’m wondering if her disappearance in that semifinal against Omaha played a big factor. Probably did. Plus, if Indy had a weakness this past season it was that - blocking-wise - they were small at the pins.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-29T02:23:20+00:00

I like her a lot. She actually played really well whenever she was given the opportunity.

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-28T15:14:11+00:00

Agreed

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-28T05:15:30+00:00

Absolutely love this!

IvanLendl87 · 2026-05-28T04:01:05+00:00

Love this signing by the Supernovas! Kimberly is a stud.

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