Song: Incense and Candles
Album: 3121
Year: 2006
Auto-tuned Prince is unnecessary but somehow works here. Dirty sexy OG Prince has been updated for the 00's giving us a more mature seduction jam, though with the familiar material tropes (incense, candles, diamonds, etc.). This shouldn't work, but it does. Well done Prince.
Verdict: 4/5 stars
Would I sing it at karaoke? Only if I could auto-tune myself.
Song: When I Live My Dream
Album: David Bowie
Year: 1967
This early Bowie stuff is always difficult for me to get into. The musical arrangements are SO not rock & roll and the lyrics are sometimes difficult to unpack. If only these lyrics had more depth to them. I don't need to hear this again.
Verdict: 1/5 stars
Would I sing it at karaoke? Good lord no.
Winner: Incense and Candles
Running Score: Bowie 32, Prince 20
Bonus . . .
Was thrilled to find a new release by La Santa Cecilia amidst the pop dreck of a typical new music Friday.
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