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stonesnow
MightyStonesStillRolling50, are you listening? Good, then that means Mick is, too! So, there's still a chance to change the cover art/title concept before the release date. New title: 50 Monkeys To A Man, which is perfect! It references the number of tracks and the anniversary year, plus one of the great tracks from their classic era. Instead of the goofy-looking, vaguely reptilian gorilla, just put a monkey's head on the cover--but make it a hologram, so that when you turn the album/CD this way and that you see various monkeyfied busts of different Stones (hell, yeah, including Brian, Ian, Mick T, and Bill, since it is covering their full recording history). What do you think, MSSR50--or more to the point, what does Mick think? I suggest you get on the speed dial and run this past Mick in a hurry. Don't worry, I won't need any credit or royalties for my concept. All rights and permissions are theirs. Now, hurry, time's a wastin'--it won't wait for no one, y' know...
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Stoneage
De gustibus non est disputandum. However, I like the art design. Besides the fact that it is funny, striking and very effective it conveys perceived core values (false or not) of the group such as irreverence, atavism and unpretentiousness. Tacky, it's not. If you want tackiness - take a look at "A Bigger Bang". Bad graphic design it's not. If you want bad graphic design - take a look at "Steel Wheels". Remember, it's only a compilation album, nothing else. Would you have preferred the, boring, 50 licks logo instead?
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Max'sKansasCity
GRRR
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muenke
What a tough thread - hardcorefans can´t be satisfied in any way ....
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Stoneage
De gustibus non est disputandum. However, I like the art design. Besides the fact that it is funny, striking and very effective it conveys perceived core values (false or not) of the group such as irreverence, atavism and unpretentiousness. Tacky, it's not. If you want tackiness - take a look at "A Bigger Bang". Bad graphic design it's not. If you want bad graphic design - take a look at "Steel Wheels". Remember, it's only a compilation album, nothing else. Would you have preferred the, boring, 50 licks logo instead?
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Naturalust
I too loved LA Friday and Live in Texas but I am a bit peeved about this if it is what I thing it is. GRRR. My expectations of what these guys can actually give to me has gone way way down.
Time for some Los Lonley Boys , or something...peace
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Max'sKansasCity
Man, it is too bad that The Stones didnt have all these experts on board to advise them throughout their career, or they might have been a successful band.
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Max'sKansasCity
Man, it is too bad that The Stones didnt have all these experts on board to advise them throughout their career, or they might have been a successful band.
Tongue and cheek, i have to say you hit the nail on the head. I finally agree with you.
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georgie48
Only two days and already 20 pages full of reactions on THE news ... Yes, they did it again! Good or bad ... the world knows we're still around.
Even on the "teletekst" it was announced that the Stones were going to release a "greatest hits" album. I can't recall this to have ever happened before ... it's only a(nother) "greatest hits" collection for goodness sake.
Love your Stones for what they are: UNIQUE and a precious gift to the real fan!
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Naturalust
I too loved LA Friday and Live in Texas but I am a bit peeved about this if it is what I thing it is. GRRR. My expectations of what these guys can actually give to me has gone way way down.
Time for some Los Lonley Boys , or something...peace