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TonyMo
I'm too old to buy a CD. Why bother when I can listen on YT or Spotify? IMO a lot of people feel the same way.

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straycatuk
I've listened to this album more times in the last 2 weeks than I have ABB in the decade since it's release.

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laertisflash
I can't believe the particular moaning, here... Folks, a Keith's album (NOT a Stones album, I'm sure you know the difference from a commercial point of view...) debuts at #4 of the Global Chart, selling 93,000 copies (in these days, sometimes 120,000 units are enough even for #1). And you say, what exactly? That the albums "fall drastically the second and third week"? Of course. So what?

We have the dubut so far. If you really believe that 93,000 (and #4 globally) is not a strong number, allow me to mention some other debuts done by famous and newer artists/bands, in the last weeks or week.

Ryan Adams 62,000
Stereophonics 55,000
Slayer 124,000
Gary Clark 35,000
Prince 16,000 (only!)
Motorhead 66,000
Bon Jovi 105,000
Joss Stone 31,000
Joe Satriani 25,000
Third Eye Blind 23,000
Neil Young & Promise Of The Real (Neil is younger than Keith...) 50,000

Etc, etc.

Ladies and gentlemen, that' the level of sales, today. And Keith's album has sold 93,000 copies... Maybe some of you don't like the album. Fine, after all it's a matter of taste. But don't try to underestimate it's success. That would be completely childish! Especially if we consider that CH sells much, much better than the previous two Keith's solo albums. (And know something? I believe CH deserves 100% this success, it' Keith's best album IMO).

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georgelicks
The album went to #1 on Argentina (it debuted at #6)
[www.diariodecultura.com.ar]

Chart debuts so far:

Austria: 1
Argentina: 6-1
Germany: 3
Mediatraffic Worldchart: 4
Netherlands: 4
Swiss: 4
Norway: 4
New Zealand: 5
Czech Republic: 6
Japan: 6-13
UK: 7 (Sales only #6)
Italy: 7
Sweden: 7
France: 7
Denmark: 8
Belgium (Walloon): 8
Belgium (Flemish): 10
USA: 11 (Sales only #8)
Canada: 11
Spain: 12
Portugal: 14
Australia: 15
Poland: 16
Ireland: 19
Finland: 29

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stones2000
Man I love this album so much. It was even better than I thought it would be! I knew it was going to be great though (I mean, c'mon, it's Keith Richards we're talking about). Amazon UK accidentally sent me two vinyl copies and, after asking them if they wanted one sent back, they said it wasn't worth the shipping hassle, and to just keep both. So now I have one copy to play as much as I want, and one to keep sealed. And then just yesterday the CD came, so now I'm set

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georgelicks
The album went to #1 on Argentina (it debuted at #6)
[www.diariodecultura.com.ar]

Chart debuts so far:

Austria: 1
Argentina: 6-1
Germany: 3
Mediatraffic Worldchart: 4
Netherlands: 4
Swiss: 4
Norway: 4
New Zealand: 5
Czech Republic: 6
Japan: 6-13
UK: 7 (Sales only #6)
Italy: 7
Sweden: 7
France: 7
Denmark: 8
Belgium (Walloon): 8
Belgium (Flemish): 10
USA: 11 (Sales only #8)
Canada: 11
Spain: 12
Portugal: 14
Australia: 15
Poland: 16
Ireland: 19
Finland: 29

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KRiffhard



Vamos Argentina!

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Doxa

I think there is a crucial difference between CROSSEYED HEART and Keith's earlier albums. If anyone, like me, finds MAIN OFFENDER and to and extent TALK IS CHEAP a bit boring, and more like a showcase of a 'riffmaster' showing what is famous for, by the expense of good song-writing, the new album is more done from a song-writers point of view. The songs sound more like coherent pieces; sort of more properly crafted and written. The whole 'feel' of the album is different. This really sounds like a Keith Richards solo album, not that of a Rolling Stones guitarist doing something quasi-Stones. I think that might charm some listeners more than of his earlier efforts, because now the result sounds more like a finished product, an aim of its own. Keith, to say it simply, has more identity, sounds more like an artist of his own.

However, that doesn't mean that Keith has now written better songs than earlier. No, quite the contrary. The song-writing so relaxed all the way through that it lacks the sharpness of the things like "Make No Mistake", "Take It So Hard" or "Hate It When You Leave". There is no singular songs in quality close to those, even though the quality over-all is a rather nice one. The impression is more like that of lazy Sunday afternoon feel of pals making music with no hurry, no ambitions, no deadline, no pressure - and no need to 'say' anything. Easy-listening mature music for mature folks. Enjoyable, but forgettable. Kind of 'muzak' for not too close listening; 'stylistically' alright - anything 'good': country blues, elecric blues, soul, country, reggae, ballads, rock and roll, etc. - to attract certain folks, but which probably cannot excite any one else further or deeper than the already-charmed Keith Richards devotees.

- Doxa

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howlingmad
I've burned a copy that includes the Love Overdue remix and instrumental version of Trouble.

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TonyMo
I'm too old to buy a CD. Why bother when I can listen on YT or Spotify? IMO a lot of people feel the same way.

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Doxa

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Harlem Shuffler

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Harlem Shuffler
Anyone here who doesn't have a high opinion of Keith's previous albums but is impressed with this new one?
I've resisted the temptation to buy it so far...

I like the previous albums of Keith very much, but this one is much better.

Thanks to everyone who has responded to my question.
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It does seem that I'm the only one here who was underwhelmed by Keith's previous "solo" work. With the exception of Hate It When You Leave and Make No Mistake which are great IMO there's very little else that doesn't leave me lukewarm if not cold. The CD is only £7.99 at HMV where I live but, on principal, I don't want to buy something I won't enjoy listening to.

Sorry I didn't catch your question earlier - probably I am a bit over of this album and thread actually, but I try to say something now, if this is not too late.

I think there is a crucial difference between CROSSEYED HEART and Keith's earlier albums. If anyone, like me, finds MAIN OFFENDER and to and extent TALK IS CHEAP a bit boring, and more like a showcase of a 'riffmaster' showing what is famous for, by the expense of good song-writing, the new album is more done from a song-writers point of view. The songs sound more like coherent pieces; sort of more properly crafted and written. The whole 'feel' of the album is different. This really sounds like a Keith Richards solo album, not that of a Rolling Stones guitarist doing something quasi-Stones. I think that might charm some listeners more than of his earlier efforts, because now the result sounds more like a finished product, an aim of its own. Keith, to say it simply, has more identity, sounds more like an artist of his own.

However, that doesn't mean that Keith has now written better songs than earlier. No, quite the contrary. The song-writing so relaxed all the way through that it lacks the sharpness of the things like "Make No Mistake", "Take It So Hard" or "Hate It When You Leave". There is no singular songs in quality close to those, even though the quality over-all is a rather nice one. The impression is more like that of lazy Sunday afternoon feel of pals making music with no hurry, no ambitions, no deadline, no pressure - and no need to 'say' anything. Easy-listening mature music for mature folks. Enjoyable, but forgettable. Kind of 'muzak' for not too close listening; 'stylistically' alright - anything 'good': country blues, elecric blues, soul, country, reggae, ballads, rock and roll, etc. - to attract certain folks, but which probably cannot excite any one else further or deeper than the already-charmed Keith Richards devotees.

- Doxa

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Harlem Shuffler

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Doxa

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Harlem Shuffler

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Elmo Lewis

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matxil

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Harlem Shuffler
Anyone here who doesn't have a high opinion of Keith's previous albums but is impressed with this new one?
I've resisted the temptation to buy it so far...

I like the previous albums of Keith very much, but this one is much better.

Thanks to everyone who has responded to my question.
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It does seem that I'm the only one here who was underwhelmed by Keith's previous "solo" work. With the exception of Hate It When You Leave and Make No Mistake which are great IMO there's very little else that doesn't leave me lukewarm if not cold. The CD is only £7.99 at HMV where I live but, on principal, I don't want to buy something I won't enjoy listening to.

Sorry I didn't catch your question earlier - probably I am a bit over of this album and thread actually, but I try to say something now, if this is not too late.

I think there is a crucial difference between CROSSEYED HEART and Keith's earlier albums. If anyone, like me, finds MAIN OFFENDER and to and extent TALK IS CHEAP a bit boring, and more like a showcase of a 'riffmaster' showing what is famous for, by the expense of good song-writing, the new album is more done from a song-writers point of view. The songs sound more like coherent pieces; sort of more properly crafted and written. The whole 'feel' of the album is different. This really sounds like a Keith Richards solo album, not that of a Rolling Stones guitarist doing something quasi-Stones. I think that might charm some listeners more than of his earlier efforts, because now the result sounds more like a finished product, an aim of its own. Keith, to say it simply, has more identity, sounds more like an artist of his own.

However, that doesn't mean that Keith has now written better songs than earlier. No, quite the contrary. The song-writing so relaxed all the way through that it lacks the sharpness of the things like "Make No Mistake", "Take It So Hard" or "Hate It When You Leave". There is no singular songs in quality close to those, even though the quality over-all is a rather nice one. The impression is more like that of lazy Sunday afternoon feel of pals making music with no hurry, no ambitions, no deadline, no pressure - and no need to 'say' anything. Easy-listening mature music for mature folks. Enjoyable, but forgettable. Kind of 'muzak' for not too close listening; 'stylistically' alright - anything 'good': country blues, elecric blues, soul, country, reggae, ballads, rock and roll, etc. - to attract certain folks, but which probably cannot excite any one else further or deeper than the already-charmed Keith Richards devotees.

- Doxa

Thank you, Doxa. What you say confirms the impression I was getting from reading between the lines of the posts here. I know the Stones/Keith-Can-Do-No-Wrong brigade think it's wonderful but that's to be expected.
I couldn't believe how weak "Trouble" sounded on first hearing but it did grow on me from being poor to mediocre. If that's one of the stand-out tracks, I dread to think what some of the songs on this album are like.

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Harlem Shuffler

I couldn't believe how weak "Trouble" sounded on first hearing but it did grow on me from being poor to mediocre. If that's one of the stand-out tracks, I dread to think what some of the songs on this album are like.

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laertisflash
I can't believe the particular moaning, here... Folks, a Keith's album (NOT a Stones album, I'm sure you know the difference from a commercial point of view...) debuts at #4 of the Global Chart, selling 93,000 copies (in these days, sometimes 120,000 units are enough even for #1). And you say, what exactly? That the albums "fall drastically the second and third week"? Of course. So what?

We have the dubut so far. If you really believe that 93,000 (and #4 globally) is not a strong number, allow me to mention some other debuts done by famous and newer artists/bands, in the last weeks or week.

Ryan Adams 62,000
Stereophonics 55,000
Slayer 124,000
Gary Clark 35,000
Prince 16,000 (only!)
Motorhead 66,000
Bon Jovi 105,000
Joss Stone 31,000
Joe Satriani 25,000
Third Eye Blind 23,000
Neil Young & Promise Of The Real (Neil is younger than Keith...) 50,000

Etc, etc.

Ladies and gentlemen, that' the level of sales, today. And Keith's album has sold 93,000 copies... Maybe some of you don't like the album. Fine, after all it's a matter of taste. But don't try to underestimate it's success. That would be completely childish! Especially if we consider that CH sells much, much better than the previous two Keith's solo albums. (And know something? I believe CH deserves 100% this success, it' Keith's best album IMO).

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georgelicks
The album went to #1 on Argentina (it debuted at #6)
[www.diariodecultura.com.ar]

Chart debuts so far:

Austria: 1
Argentina: 6-1
Germany: 3
Mediatraffic Worldchart: 4
Netherlands: 4
Swiss: 4
Norway: 4
New Zealand: 5
Czech Republic: 6
Japan: 6-13
UK: 7 (Sales only #6)
Italy: 7
Sweden: 7
France: 7
Denmark: 8
Belgium (Walloon): 8
Belgium (Flemish): 10
USA: 11 (Sales only #8)
Canada: 11
Spain: 12
Portugal: 14
Australia: 15
Poland: 16
Ireland: 19
Finland: 29

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KRiffhard
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KRiffhard
...another good review: [www.theguardian.com]

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TonyMo
I'm too old to buy a CD. Why bother when I can listen on YT or Spotify? IMO a lot of people feel the same way.

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georgelicks
The album went to #1 on Argentina (it debuted at #6)
[www.diariodecultura.com.ar]

Chart debuts so far:

Austria: 1
Argentina: 6-1
Germany: 3
Mediatraffic Worldchart: 4
Netherlands: 4 (top 100, 6 currently..); 12 (top 40, 7 currently (going up )
Swiss: 4
Norway: 4
New Zealand: 5
Czech Republic: 6
Japan: 6-13
UK: 7 (Sales only #6)
Italy: 7
Sweden: 7
France: 7
Denmark: 8
Belgium (Walloon): 8
Belgium (Flemish): 10
USA: 11 (Sales only #8)
Canada: 11
Spain: 12
Portugal: 14
Australia: 15
Poland: 16
Ireland: 19
Finland: 29

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gotdablouse

Would be nice to have a breakdown by country, as I can't see numbers for the US for instance : [www.billboard.com]