LOTUSFLOW3R / MPLSound /
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LOTUSFLOW3R / MPLSound /
Lotusflow3r is a triple album set by American recording artist Prince and proteg e Bria Valente. It contains the thirty-third and thirty-fourth studio albums by Prince, Lotusflow3r (stylized as LOtUSFLOW3R) and MPLSound (stylized as MPLSoUND), as well as Elixer, the debut studio album by Bria Valente It was released on March 24, 2009 by NPG Records. The three albums were sold exclusively in the United States at Target as a 3-disc set, and in Europe from more online music stores.-Wikipedia
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Rolling Stone
intermittently brilliant
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Pitchfork
Lotusflow3r is mostly neutral funk-rock.
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The Guardian
A guitar-hero workout from an era when that didn't involve a PlayStation, it's half Jimi Hendrix acid rock, half Randy Newman lounge jazz.
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IGN
The sound is spacious, colored with jazz and funk, showcasing Prince's sensually expressive guitar skills.
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All Music
winds up being all about groove and fleeting bits of six-string color which may be enough for the faithful, but not many others
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Pop Matters
embarks on a trippy esoteric journey through an organic assemblage of rock, funk, and jazz
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dr. funk
The Lotusflow3r is one you should let bloom over time. Perhaps only then, can you see it’s true beauty.
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LA Times
a guitar-steeped odyssey that bounces from Steely Dan jazz chords to James Brown-esque mandates for funk to the tattered-flag psychedelia of Jimi Hendrix
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Washington Post
It's thrilling stuff that serves as a reminder of why we loved Prince in the first place.
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Creative Loafing
It’s his most guitar- and rock-oriented in years — perhaps ever — and includes a few songs that deserve consideration for the upper echelon of the Prince canon.
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Entertainment Weekly
it pains me to say this, but Lotusflow3r just isn’t isn’t worth your cash
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Wilson & Alroy's Record Reviews
gloriously guitar-heavy, whether the underlying tune is rock ("Dreamer"), funk ("Feel Good, Feel Better, Feel Wonderful"), or somewhere in between
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Michael Gilboe
There is depth in the production and writing that simply cannot be absorbed after only one listen.
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Review Stream
Prince finally decided to show the world that he stands right there along with the best axmen in the rock music. Not only is the musicianship tight on this album, jams are just top notch.
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Half Deaf Guitarist
It’s a dynamic album that doesn’t just offer one sound through out. The guitar performances on this album are particularly stunning!
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The Rock and Roll Report
I would have to say it is still a good deal to pick up this set.
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Slate Magazine
It is a messy and bewildering (and, frequently, thrilling) mix of sensuality and theology, stitched together with some staggeringly virtuoso musicianship. In other words, it's a Prince project par excellence.
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Clems Music Reviews
It’s a bit of diamond in the rough, but could have sparkled more had more care went into it.
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The Tech
Prince having fun! And it really shows through Lotusflow3r.
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Casino Connection AC
with nearly three hours of music, there is plenty here to like
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Marquee Magazine
The album has some moments, but has more duds than gems and it showcases the unbalanced song selection Prince has become known for.
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Jester Jay Music
something for almost everyone
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30 Days Out
Lotusflow3r/MPLSoUNDs, is funky, sassy, in places, brilliant, and shows off the fact that he is an incredible guitarist
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Coke Machine Glow
LotusFlow3r is almost-average but mostly bad for all the reasons we have been ripping on Prince about
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DJ Dustbunny's Guide to Awesome Music
It's one of Prince's best and easily the greatest material he's put out in the 21st century.
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Media Junkie
a solid, complete work
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Slant Magazine
LOtUSFLOW3R is the ostensibly forward-thinking collection of pop hooks and guitar licks.
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