I concur with you both. Although bordering a bit on the weird side personally, I believe Prince (or whatever he so chooses to call himself this month) is an absolute genius musically, and if you've ever seen him live or on the screen, he's a phenomenal bandleader.
Unfortunately, I expected 3121 to pickup where Rainbow Children left off, and it didn't, at least not for me. Yes, Prince is best when he's gettin' funky, and 3121 didn't have enough. Still, I can't call it a bad album, just not as great.
Hey, BTW, what happened to Rhonda Smith? Her name appears nowhere on this new recording. Has she left the NPG? She sure plays a funked up bass! She can also do the jazz thing really well too.
Rob Smith
I AM the bass player!
GUITARS: '93 ZON Sonus 4, '85 G&L L-2000 (Mahogany), '05 Schecter Stiletto Custom 4, '06 SX SJB-62MG (Fretless), '07 Squier Bronco (project), '06 Ibanez AEB10E-BK acoustic bass, '70s Epiphone OO-sized acoustic, '94 Peavey Reactor (extreme makeover edition)
AMPS: '03 Ampeg BA115 bass combo, '86 Peavey MkIV Series 400 bass head, SWR Workingman's cabs, 2x10" & 1x15", '00 Peavey Micro Bass