Re: 1971 Stones - not up to the mark....?
Date: December 25, 2004 18:24
Keith was AT LEAST as much a junkie in 1972 - 73 as 1970. I think they were trying out the soul-band approach, influenced by Delaney & Bonnie (& soul bands) in 1971, figuring out how to integrate & make room for horns etc (I mean, horns on 'Stray Cat'?!). Mathijs & ChrisM make great points too, & I think Leeds (the only 71 boot I have) seems like they're going for more laidback in a small space (University gig), as opposed to spectacle/rock-out the arenas '72. The boogie w/Bo intro to MR on '71 is terrific & unique. In '73, the reflective, weary low-key mood of Goats Head is at total odds with the fall tour, some of the hardest rock they ever made - & even here they're starting to experiment with funk & more cross rhythms (unsurprising they would have Ollie Brown in '75 - 77, however one sees the results). BTW I have the Swingin Pig 24-bit (tsp 215) 'Leeds Lungs' & assume it's still the best - has it been improved upon significantly?