...Has so many great soulfull songs over the years...besides Talk Is Cheap his Records are by the best. . "Why did ya have to a thing like that for", "If you don't want my love" "Far East man" (with George H.) etc..

how about let him design the cover too..

Please.....NO

why not..

A great idea for alot of reasons.

1. Now that songwriting and publishing are not the biggest income streams, less reason for the Jagger/Richards monopoly to continue.

2. Ronnie theoretically wouldn't be as handcuffed musically if he were playing on his own tunes.

3. The Stones need all the help they can get as far as new music is concerned, imo, and keeping it in house with Ronnie is better than shopping around.

4. He knows Mick and Keith's musical strengths better than anyone and could probably tailor a tune to get the best out of both of them.

peace

<<The Stones need all the help they can get as far as new music is concerned>>

They don't need any help music-wise, as Mick has indicated that he's always writing--the problem is he's just not willing.

If after a full decade they have no plans to record another album, it's pretty safe to assume that their discography is complete.

Not only are there no new plans in the offing, but their producer is doubtful that they'll ever record again: [www.iorr.org]

Let's just be grateful that we can still see them in concert, because in another 10 years we may not have even that.

It appears that many bands that have been around for a long time can't write the way they use to, and I think these bands know it. Bands like the Stones and AC/DC perform live songs that are almost all over 20 years old, with the exception of new album releases. I would also put U2 in that category, but I just don't think they realized it yet.

Since 1993 Ronnie has been the best and most consistent songwriter in the Stones. Yeah, why not?

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<<The Stones need all the help they can get as far as new music is concerned>>

They don't need any help music-wise, as Mick has indicated that he's always writing--the problem is he's just not willing.

If after a full decade they have no plans to record another album, it's pretty safe to assume that their discography is complete.

Not only are there no new plans in the offing, but their producer is doubtful that they'll ever record again: [www.iorr.org]

Let's just be grateful that we can still see them in concert, because in another 10 years we may not have even that.

The Stones have nothing to gain by recording a new album. They were hungry during the Beggar's - Exile era, and probably enjoyed the process. So they turned out what is arguably the best string of records ever released by one band.

They are now a touring, not a recording, band. And if there is no incentive to write, what is there to motivate them? It's not hard to figure if you lock Mick & Keith in a room and don't let them out until they have an album full of new material, that the material will be mediocre at best.

We should be grateful we can listen to their music in formats that are superior to those we listened to 40-50 years ago, and on better playback systems than what we had back in the day. Ever sit down recently and listen to Beggar's or Let It Bleed on an SACD or new LP? On a high quality system? And for those who have 1) boatloads of disposable income, connections, or plain dumb luck, we can always watch our band play these iconic treasures live. Life is good. Let them enjoy the ride on the downside of their arc without expecting them to give us something they already gave us several decades ago.

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stonehearted
<<The Stones need all the help they can get as far as new music is concerned>>

They don't need any help music-wise, as Mick has indicated that he's always writing--the problem is he's just not willing.

If after a full decade they have no plans to record another album, it's pretty safe to assume that their discography is complete.

Not only are there no new plans in the offing, but their producer is doubtful that they'll ever record again: [www.iorr.org]

Let's just be grateful that we can still see them in concert, because in another 10 years we may not have even that.

The Stones have nothing to gain by recording a new album. They were hungry during the Beggar's - Exile era, and probably enjoyed the process. So they turned out what is arguably the best string of records ever released by one band.

They are now a touring, not a recording, band. And if there is no incentive to write, what is there to motivate them? It's not hard to figure if you lock Mick & Keith in a room and don't let them out until they have an album full of new material, that the material will be mediocre at best.

We should be grateful we can listen to their music in formats that are superior to those we listened to 40-50 years ago, and on better playback systems than what we had back in the day. Ever sit down recently and listen to Beggar's or Let It Bleed on an SACD or new LP? On a high quality system? And for those who have 1) boatloads of disposable income, connections, or plain dumb luck, we can always watch our band play these iconic treasures live. Life is good. Let them enjoy the ride on the downside of their arc without expecting them to give us something they already gave us several decades ago.

But they say they're writing all the time. It's more like there is no incentives to RELEASE anything, as the muse is still there to write.

They aren't making another album. No worries.

I bet Ronnie Wood has a BUNCH of tunes ..

<<But they say they're writing all the time. It's more like there is no incentives to RELEASE anything>>

They can't release what they have no incentive to record.

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<<But they say they're writing all the time. It's more like there is no incentives to RELEASE anything>>

They can't release what they have no incentive to record.

Mick has recorded his stuff. Maybe they have no incentives to ADD to it?

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<<But they say they're writing all the time. It's more like there is no incentives to RELEASE anything>>

They can't release what they have no incentive to record.

Mick has recorded his stuff. Maybe they have no incentives to ADD to it?

I'm sure they would gladly add to Mick's demos--if only Mick had the incentive to present them to the band.

CE!you told me that the guys were on a new album, the rumor ended ?

thanks

BsAs.Stones

The rumour as such didn't end, but at the moment the band still is all over the place i.e. not in recording sessions.

What do you think about this 'new' album produced by Chris Kimsey?

1. Fiji Jim
2. You got it made
3. Stop that/Chainsaw rocker
4. Not the way to go
5. I need you
6. Misty Roads
7. Tried To Talk Her Into It
8. Lonely at the top
9. Eliza
10. Dancing girls
11. She never listen to me
12. What's the matter

I like, but I prefer unreleased songs, I do not care if they are not great songs.

thanks

Bs.As.Stones

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What do you think about this 'new' album produced by Chris Kimsey?

1. Fiji Jim
2. You got it made
3. Stop that/Chainsaw rocker
4. Not the way to go
5. I need you
6. Misty Roads
7. Tried To Talk Her Into It
8. Lonely at the top
9. Eliza
10. Dancing girls
11. She never listen to me
12. What's the matter

I guess I'd be asking where Save Me/Criss Cross Mind and Munich Hilton were?

The old Studio Mobile is almost ready!

It was made clear back in 2005 in the Billboard issue on A BIGGER BANG that that album was to be their last LP.

I guess hardly anyone read it.

They should do a covers album. Their songwriting skills are shot but they can still groove.

As this is one of the most exciting things about speculating about the Stones right now, and with the upcoming special announcememnt on monday ( which of course, could about anything else related to the tour or not) I don't wanna let this thread die a slow death.

Earlier this year I opened a thread asking about the likelihood of a new album being in the works and while the tour and the Sticky Finger Issue clearly are the focus of current activity right now, I still think that some Keith/Mick activity over the past months is not out of the question. This does not mean, that definite band recordings need to have taken place, but just some 'bilateral' talks, early recordings, communication maybe (who knew in 2004 that Keith was in Micks chalet to work on songs..?).

I still think that it is plausible to assume that they were in a good groove of playing and talking after the shows in Australia ended, that it woul make sense to use a gap in between legs to get together and see what each one had accumulated, and it would also be a good bridge to promote (and quite literally sell) any other activity after this summer. Then, this thread came along and I still am very excited about the possibility and hope we will hear something soon As I alsways said, if not, well, we do have some really good stuff to listen to from the past 50+ years

hmm.. given the fact that Keith would not put out his Solo Record in a time when the Stones are working, I guess the chances of a new Stones Album might have dropped a bit? This is especially true, if he indeed goes out to do some "roadwork" as he puts it. There will undoubtedly be some heavy publicity and respective media appereances at least in September. If Keith goes out to Tour in the fall and the Stones decide to play South America at the beginning of next year, this reduces the chances of him getting together with Mick to work on Songs between this summer and next spring.

Unless, of course, if he doesn't tour or just plays some gigs, maybe in New York or the East Coast, to promote his solo record and then goes back to Stones work. The only project Mick is working on (apart from the Stones) is, to my knowledge, the TV Show with Scorsese. Both Keith and Mick have talked about their desire to make another Stones record and their current relationship seems to be quite good, so there is some hope. Also I do think that Mick doesn't like the fact that it has been 10 years since ABB..

Nevertheless I think the release of Keith's solo work is not a good sign when it comes to our hopes for a soon-to-be made Stones record..

What do you think?

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Nevertheless I think the release of Keith's solo work is not a good sign when it comes to our hopes for a soon-to-be made Stones record..

What do you think?

I think I'd rather have a Keith record than a Stones record right now actually.

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hmm.. given the fact that Keith would not put out his Solo Record in a time when the Stones are working, I guess the chances of a new Stones Album might have dropped a bit? This is especially true, if he indeed goes out to do some "roadwork" as he puts it. There will undoubtedly be some heavy publicity and respective media appereances at least in September. If Keith goes out to Tour in the fall and the Stones decide to play South America at the beginning of next year, this reduces the chances of him getting together with Mick to work on Songs between this summer and next spring.

Unless, of course, if he doesn't tour or just plays some gigs, maybe in New York or the East Coast, to promote his solo record and then goes back to Stones work. The only project Mick is working on (apart from the Stones) is, to my knowledge, the TV Show with Scorsese. Both Keith and Mick have talked about their desire to make another Stones record and their current relationship seems to be quite good, so there is some hope. Also I do think that Mick doesn't like the fact that it has been 10 years since ABB..

Nevertheless I think the release of Keith's solo work is not a good sign when it comes to our hopes for a soon-to-be made Stones record..

What do you think?

No. When he tours seven or ten show that would be it I think. But it depends on which month he would do that if he would do that (haven't heard anything yet). When he starts late August and is ready by the end of September or something they would have time to record a RS album instead of touring SA.
Steel Wheels was done in six weeks or so so they could be home before the holidays and present the album when going to SA. But again: I haven't heard anything yet from my source about cancelling SA and a yes or no tour of the EW.

a new keith album is the closest we've come to a new, good stones album in 30 years. no reason to expect that to be any different. we should all be super excited about crosseyed heart!!!!