Haha, great story rchecka.

I gotta say, I don't think of Prince as all that overlooked. As rchecka's story about the movie shows, he's definitely a pop icon in the mainstream (though most obviously aren't digging into his discography to thoughtfully I would guess, myself included). Still BM31, I think you're right that he doesn't get mentioned along with other GOAT's as often as he should.

Gotta say, I say Shuggie Otis is overlooked. Prince's style and orientation owe a lot to Shuggie; and as a legit guitar prodigy its a shame more don't know of him (though this probably has as much to do with his eccentricities and shying away from fame as anything else). That "Inspiration Information" album is classic oddball beautiful fusion with some dope early drum machine cameos.


A few more that spring to mind while posting in this thread:


Curtis Mayfield - Short Eyes (I probably should've put this one first as I now reach for this almost on default when strolling through his records)
The Coup - Genocide & Juice
Paul Simon - Negotiations & Love Songs (not so much anymore, but I've listened to this record so many times)

...I feel you on that, BM31....regarding Prince, not being talked about much these days - but has been, and is still is just as great as the his legendary contemporaries who still are being touted.





peace.

Another one for me is The Friends Of Distinction - Grazin'
A few choice cuts:









And of course..

Dave Hollister - Ghetto Hymns
Lambert Hendricks & Ross - The Hottest New Group In Jazz
Buddy Miles - Them Changes
Genesis - Invisible Touch
M.O.P. - Mash Out Posse
Prince - Sign O' The Times

^Great call on Buddy Miles man.

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