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Sam Spade
That album cover actually makes Dirty Work and Steel Wheels look good.
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jamesfdouglas
These brand new recordings constitute the first time Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood have all been together in the recording studio since completing the exalted A Bigger Bang album in 2005.
So, apparently they didn't record Watching the River Flow last year - with Bill Wyman.
James, I think it doesn't count because they weren't actually in the studio for that. That was a phone in job with each individual contributing his part separately. (Which is one of the reasons it sounds like crap).
I agree that 'kids' aren't going to be sucked in by this cover. The CD business is dead. There probably won't be one song, excluding the 2 new cuts, that isn't already available on ITunes remastered to the nth degree. It almost seems like they're simply out of ideas, that they said, well, it's the 50th, so I guess we have to release another compilation.
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GumbootCloggeroo
You guys are reacting as if this compilation is the final product you'll ever get from The Stones. It's not. Quit being selfish babies!
Well stated, gumboot, you took the words right out of my mouth!
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micawberWhat exactly is it, that you find great about it?Quote
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Made for GRRRUMPYFANS to complain about.. and it is working perfectly.
He finds everything great. The Stones could literally put a turd inside a CD wrapper and he would find it great and attack anyone who questioned its greatness as "grumps".
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GumbootCloggeroo
You guys are reacting as if this compilation is the final product you'll ever get from The Stones. It's not. Quit being selfish babies!
When should they come up with a new album if not now?
There will be a new album in 2013.
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bv
We don't care about GRRR! titles and marketing gimmicks. They probably paid a million dollars for that name from a big shot marketing agency. All we care about is the new songs and the gigs in November.
But... we are not grumpy old men... or women! If life is bad then turn on cold water in the tap and put your head under it. Feel the age. But do not use the Stones and their album titles as an excuse for complaining about getting old. Life is great and the GRRR! songs and gigs will be the best thing that hapopened in 2012 for sure. Well after grandchildren and some other stuff of course. But grrrumpy? No!
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What does MightyStones50 have to say about this? We were told the "magic" would be revealed today. I don't call putting yet another compilation of the same old material out magical. The only "news" is that they could only be bothered to come up with half the new material as last time they did this.
Calm done, Tele. You should be thankful for what you got today. It could have been more, but Mick obviously decided to extend the foreplay a little longer. He knows what he is doing. If they are going to do shows in November then the announcement has to come at some point very soon. The autumn winds will soon be upon us. Keep the faith, there are many lovely things coming our way.
Sorry, Mighty, I'm not drinking the Kool Aid. More for you!
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bv
We don't care about GRRR! titles and marketing gimmicks. They probably paid a million dollars for that name from a big shot marketing agency. All we care about is the new songs and the gigs in November.
But... we are not grumpy old men... or women! If life is bad then turn on cold water in the tap and put your head under it. Feel the age. But do not use the Stones and their album titles as an excuse for complaining about getting old. Life is great and the GRRR! songs and gigs will be the best thing that hapopened in 2012 for sure. Well after grandchildren and some other stuff of course. But grrrumpy? No!
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jamesfdouglas
These brand new recordings constitute the first time Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood have all been together in the recording studio since completing the exalted A Bigger Bang album in 2005.
So, apparently they didn't record Watching the River Flow last year - with Bill Wyman.
James, I think it doesn't count because they weren't actually in the studio for that. That was a phone in job with each individual contributing his part separately. (Which is one of the reasons it sounds like crap).
I agree that 'kids' aren't going to be sucked in by this cover. The CD business is dead. There probably won't be one song, excluding the 2 new cuts, that isn't already available on ITunes remastered to the nth degree. It almost seems like they're simply out of ideas, that they said, well, it's the 50th, so I guess we have to release another compilation.
The recording of Watch the River Flow might end up to be the only interesting thing they'd done in this decade except of retiring with another 300 millions.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-09-04 22:29 by micawber.
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More Hot Rocks
G R R R = Greatest Rock n Roll Rhythm = The Rolling Stones
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micawberNope. Never ever. What for? After the tour? You're sick.Quote
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GumbootCloggeroo
You guys are reacting as if this compilation is the final product you'll ever get from The Stones. It's not. Quit being selfish babies!
When should they come up with a new album if not now?
There will be a new album in 2013.
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toomuchforme
this thread became the most GRRR one in only few minutes. You are all in Grrr condition like fans ready to Grrr in the stadium or arena. Soon.
For now I listen to Olympia 95 to forget this Grrr day.
Did the Stones ever announce a tour ( mini or long) via something else than a conference with lots of journalists ? Don't think so. Agree this was a Grrr day to say the the least.We were overspoiled during more than 40 years ( I skipp the 83-88 years). But such a hype for that . Waiting for more and as you sure it will come soon. Maybe they are linked by a contract.
Yes. Lots of times. '78 for example. And several Euro tours in recent years.
Even the last Euro tour was done via a crappy webcast between Mick and one interviewer.
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EVERYBODY!!!!!! Stop the bitching!! Geeez!
They should tour behind a new album, not the other way around. Grrr makes them post-vegas-era-just-forgettable.Quote
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micawberNope. Never ever. What for? After the tour? You're sick.Quote
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GumbootCloggeroo
You guys are reacting as if this compilation is the final product you'll ever get from The Stones. It's not. Quit being selfish babies!
When should they come up with a new album if not now?
There will be a new album in 2013.
There will be a new album in 2013.
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OK, G is missing sometimes Keith...
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Even Denzil the Dragon has more class than Gregory the Gorilla.
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The gorilla's name is Gregory? is that only when he is trouble? ... do they usually call him Gregg?Quote
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Even Denzil the Dragon has more class than Gregory the Gorilla.
SonicD
Funny. I drew the opposite conclusion. While the title is terrible--why on Earth would they pick a title that's silly to say out loud?--I'm sort of pleased by the tasteless cover art. It seems a throwback to the mid-70s.