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crumbling_mice
Not another re-hash of the same old songs. FFS, they have reels and reels of outtakes and unreleased stuff and this is the best they can come up with. I wouldn't buy it if it were 20 pence. THe cover alone is enough to put me off. If this is what we have come to lads, then don't even bother rehearsing Start Me Up, Brown Sugar, Satisfaction and all the other done to death live songs, becuase I won't bother going to London town to listen to Chuck Leavell and the backing musicians churn out another series of vegas shows.
This was their last chance and their big chance to go out with a bang. Try soemthing a little different, shock us, inspire us, not bore us to death.
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JumpingKentFlash
More news coming soon. This isn't disappointing to me. There'll be more stuff
later I should think. Ok, it's been done a million times over, but it IS their anniversary. We knew this was a greatest hits, and I'm excited about the new songs.
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Max'sKansasCity
LOL.... maybe a perfect title for the gumpsters for the coming years... they'll be sitting there in the geriatric wing, grumping away, and the nurse will come by and ask if they would like to hear some music and the grumpster will just "GRRRRR!!!" .... and the nurse will know what they want
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24FPS
What is strange is the animosity and suspicion awaiting these two new tracks. It didn't help that the 4 new ones on 40 Licks were embarrasing at best. They'd only been apart 2 or 3 years, not 5 when those were recorded. And, now they're competing with the old Rolling Stones. Their last worthwhile songs have at their base rhythm tracks from '71 and '78, approximately. And the antipathy for their current studio rhythm section is well known.
It's obvious that Keith, even with a growing interest in his music at one point, has done nothing to preserve what listenable areas of his vocal cords still exist. Do you think it has improved since his last efforts? I think people are expecting a Mick 'Stonesish' song and a Keith ballad. After the likes of 'Don't Stop', and 'Losing My Touch', we can only be pleasantly surpised.
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What a fantastic news.. NOT!
All those 'hints', app's, announcements for.. this? Shame on you, Stones!
To be honest, its people's own fault for getting their hopes up.
It was common knowledge and widely reported on every message board and in several newspapers that theyd be releasing a new compilation in November with just two new songs.
The hints and apps and teases etc were aimed at a generation that didnt grow up listening to the Stones and for whom a greatest hits release is reasonably exciting.
Their genuine fanbase, in contrast, was always going to treat this with one big collective yawn.
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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.
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Max'sKansasCity
LOL.... maybe a perfect title for the gumpsters for the coming years... they'll be sitting there in the geriatric wing, grumping away, and the nurse will come by and ask if they would like to hear some music and the grumpster will just "GRRRRR!!!" .... and the nurse will know what they want
Hah hah...hah. You really need some new material.
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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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Max'sKansasCity
Made for GRRRUMPYFANS to complain about.. and it is working perfectly.
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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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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.
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wicked67
beautiful cover? Horrible cover! horrible title grrr two new songs pathetic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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straycatuk
I expected to be under whelmed today, but this is taking the piss. That cover is an embarrassment . I think I'd rather walk down the street with a Gary Glitter album cover on show .
WTF has happened to our Stones. I thought Mick still had his head screwed on ? THEY HAVE LOST THE PLOT.
Does not bode well for their judgement on been capable of live shows.
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That cover is just plain stupid
the cover, title, and concept are terrible,ridiculous, and boring ....in that order. what happened to these guys? oh yea, they got old....super-deluxe-collectors'-limited-edition-numbered-in a fancy box-for an outrageous price=two new tracks after 7 years.....the mind boggles.....i know i know ...'if you don't like it don't buy it'.....ok i won't...
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71Tele
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!
Yeah tele, Calm down.
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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!
Yeah tele, Calm down.
I am perfectly calm sir. You are simply mistaking critical differences of opinion we have for things which they are not. That is entirely your problem.
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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.
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seitan
One of the best albums they have ever done. Great cover - but I wont buy this,
I want more than two new songs.
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seitan
One of the best albums they have ever done. Great cover - but I wont buy this,
I want more than two new songs.
You will get a new album in 2013.
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proudmary
It's sad,isn't it?
"The use of one of the most advanced forms of mobile technology currently around solidifies The Rolling Stones as one of the most innovative bands in the world and as relevant as they have always been".
They're pathetic and delusional if they think using foking upps make them relevant
That made me cringe so badly. They seem to be at the hands of a really shitty PR firm doing their oh-so-amazing app-shite. No way any of the Stones really use this app (or write these cringeworthy PR-texts) - this is all done for them. Which once again seems to me like they don't really care anymore.
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MightyStonesStillRollin50
Underwhelmed? Are you kidding? Two new songs! I am thrilled! This is one giant step forward to bigger and better things to come. Only the tip of the iceberg. Lots of lovely things ahead!
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24FPS
It's obvious that Keith, even with a growing interest in his music at one point, has done nothing to preserve what listenable areas of his vocal cords still exist. Do you think it has improved since his last efforts? I think people are expecting a Mick 'Stonesish' song and a Keith ballad. After the likes of 'Don't Stop', and 'Losing My Touch', we can only be pleasantly surpised.