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CMH516
My only "observation" that I almost feel bad making- seems like you can really notice his dentures in the singing.
Anyone else notice the "whistling" quality on "s" sounds?
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what is the target market for such a huge promo push?
Millions of CASUAL Stones fans.
exactly. fans of keith richards and the stones who don't follow IORR but who if they knew that keith had a new album out might buy it.
Hmmm. The record is pretty different from what I would suspect the typical "casual" Stones fan to appreciate. Nothing resembling a Jagger vocal on the record. lol There are bound to be some sales from the Stones association, but with the try before you buy market these days I'm thinking the real market for this record is with the Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, John Hiatt crowd...A Stones record this ain't.
If you're referring to Stones records from the last 30 + years, then you're probably right regarding "A Stones record this ain't", but haven't we discussed that already?.
This has the pure vintage Stones sound and feel that most fans have been hankering for for decades, and aside from no Mick on vocals, this is everything a casual Stones fan
would want or need (not to mention all the fans on this site who love it). One things for sure, all the casual Stones fans that I know LOVE this stuff (!!!), and many have purchased it for themselves.
Doubtful they're deeply into Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, or John Hiatt by any stretch...but definitely most have some knowledge and appreciation for Bob Dylan.
And as my 22 yr. old niece said (who is far from a diehard Stones fan): "I HOPE the next Stones album sounds as good as this". We can only hope and dream along with her...
Well said. Makes perfect sense. The music and its roots that the Stones (only somewhat, though) have estranged themselves from is featured here in a warts and all-way that Stones fans feel connected with. The caricature riffs and the cliches are gone, only the songs matter. We needed this album now, and I hope it helps building up to the Stones miling the same vein with an album as well.
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CMH516
May have been mentioned before but "Nothin on Me" is such a cool bookend to Before They Make Me Run. The anger/ fear/ defiance/ resignation of youth in '78 giving way to the wisdom and maturity and cool confidence of '15.
When I've thought about the possibility of a new Stones release in recent years, my biggest hope is that they would do something completely free of expectation. Not beholden to any new trend nor any obligation to repeat past work, just music that sounds like they are enjoying it and each other.
That's what Keith has done here. Just an amazing passion project that seems to say to the world "sure hope you like it but it's cool if you don't. we had a hell of a time making it".
Would love to get that same sort of vibe from a Stones record just one last time.
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georgelicks
Charts debuts so far:
#3 Germany
#4 Norway
#4 Netherlands
#5 New Zealand
#6 Japan (8,139)
#6 Czech Republic
#6 Argentina
#7 UK (11,302)
#7 France (5,800)
#7 Italy
#7 Sweden
#8 Belgium-Walloon
#10 Belgium-Flemish
#11 Canada
#15 Australia
#19 Ireland
#29 Finland
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georgelicks
Charts debuts so far:
#3 Germany
#4 Norway
#4 Netherlands
#5 New Zealand
#6 Japan (8,139)
#6 Czech Republic
#6 Argentina
#7 UK (11,302)
#7 France (5,800)
#7 Italy
#7 Sweden
#8 Belgium-Walloon
#10 Belgium-Flemish
#11 Canada
#15 Australia
#19 Ireland
#29 Finland
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Bashlets
just went on Billboard sight and Crosseyed Heart came in at # 11. Very respectful.
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Bashlets
just went on Billboard sight and Crosseyed Heart came in at # 11. Very respectful.
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georgelicks
#11 on the Billboard 200 (which includes sales/streaming)
#8 on Top Album Sales (no streaming included)
It sold 33,000 copies.
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KRiffhard
# 2 on Amazon's chart, # 8 on Billboard's top albums sales, top 10 in many countries...i'm very happy for Keef! He deserves it!
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Hairball
Recipe for next Stones album...
Subtract the song list posted above.
Add Charlie, Mick, and Ronnie, (and maybe Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor on a song or two, or more)
Write new songs (Keith being the main architect).
Everything else stays the same give or take a bit of credit shuffling (RIP to those who are no longer with us).
Keep it simple.
Voilà. Bon appétit.