So, who else is sick of the Prince comparisons?

[BadManFromCA]

Comparisons? I don't think so.  But Prince is clearly an influence and if you're denying that you should listen to the CD again.

[bluntmaster]

prince is an influence but didn't invent falsetto

[j_rud]

Comparisons? I don't think so.  But Prince is clearly an influence and if you're denying that you should listen to the CD again.

Did I ever deny it? Its an influence but I think more is being made out of it than should be. A few songs, one most notably, seem to be influenced by Prince. Does that mean every single review should lean on that comparison? Its lazy journalism.

[laylow82]

You sound a little like Prince on the title track and "Highly Suspicious."

JJ: I was just having fun with it. It's people's natural instinct to hear that and think Prince, but I don't really get that. We wanted to make this record more rhythmic-oriented, and tighter and more focused, and make it more about the bass and drums.

[The DARK]

I hear a lot more Daft Punk in this song than I hear Prince.

All Prince's songs sound smoother. Not a criticism of Highly Suspicious, but the only point of comparison I see is the vocals.

[ItStillJaimoe]

I hear a lot more Daft Punk in this song than I hear Prince.

The first time I heard that song was in concert back in March and I thought it sounded like kraut rock. After a number of listens, I still think the song has kraut rock elements and since I've disliked that particular genre for 30 years, I can't embrace "Highly Suspicious". It ain't boring though.

[capt. scotty]

I hear a lot more Daft Punk in this song than I hear Prince.

All Prince's songs sound smoother. Not a criticism of Highly Suspicious, but the only point of comparison I see is the vocals.

I hear a lot more Talking Heads than either Prince or Daft Punk


..I do kinda see what youre saying bout the 'kraut' rock thing Jaimoe, but it still rocks