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Rockman
I'd say the last great album was Blue And Lonesome.
Yes some truly amazing Stones performances on B&L....
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Stoneage
Never bothered to buy B&L. Haven't listened to most of the songs. It was a well marketed album though and the cover looked appetizing. I don't mind the odd blues cover on an album.
But a whole album with blues covers (just to ease the writer's block)? In the 70s, or even the 80s, I would have bought that idea. But not in 2016. I'm very aware I'm the only one on this
forum thinking like this though. Everyone else simply adores it. Good for you then.
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Stoneage
Never bothered to buy B&L. Haven't listened to most of the songs. It was a well marketed album though and the cover looked appetizing. I don't mind the odd blues cover on an album.
But a whole album with blues covers (just to ease the writer's block)? In the 70s, or even the 80s, I would have bought that idea. But not in 2016. I'm very aware I'm the only one on this
forum thinking like this though. Everyone else simply adores it. Good for you then.
For the cost of a couple of beers it won't hurt you buying it!
You might even end seeing the light
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Hairball
When they released Living in a Ghost Town, there was actually some hope that a new album was possible and in the works.
But when Mick/Grohl recorded that silly sleazy tune, much of that hope for a new Stones album was lost imo.
The fact that Keith and no other Stone had anything to do with it was a sign they may have all hit another wall.
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doitywoik
Ronnie at least should be excused, he had different problems.
BTW, did (some of?) the other Stones comment on the Mick/Grohl song? I don't think I have seen/heard anything.
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floodonthepage
It seems to me (at the moment) that they will be more or less "judged" based on 1964-1989 with an honorable mention to Blue and Lonesome.
I, of course, own most everything (except for some compilations and 'Live Licks') and enjoy it all for what it is, though my "golden era" is '68-'89.
I still think there is a possibility (though I know many IORR's disagree) that they will surprise drop a new album around the time of a tour, be it the make-up dates or any kind of anniversary tour...in an effort by Mick to do the current "hip" thing, since many groups/artists have generated buzz in this fashion, though yes I realize that they have mastered the art of build up hype/promotion over the years.
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Hairball
Blue and Lonesome was great?
In comparison to nothing at all maybe, but a full album of average-at-best blues covers does not equate to greatness imo.
A couple of the tunes could be considered great when they were played played live, but the album as a whole is blue and boring as someone here once renamed it.
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Stoneage
As I said I don't mind the odd blues song here and there and this one is really good.
It's the concept I guess - a whole album of blues covers. And maybe the loss of something else that was not to be? Like a new album with new songs on it?
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Hairball
When they released Living in a Ghost Town, there was actually some hope that a new album was possible and in the works.
But when Mick/Grohl recorded that silly sleazy tune, much of that hope for a new Stones album was lost imo.
The fact that Keith and no other Stone had anything to do with it was a sign they may have all hit another wall.
The Stones have hit so many walls they should be demolition men.
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Stoneage
Never bothered to buy B&L. Haven't listened to most of the songs. It was a well marketed album though and the cover looked appetizing. I don't mind the odd blues cover on an album.
But a whole album with blues covers (just to ease the writer's block)? In the 70s, or even the 80s, I would have bought that idea. But not in 2016. I'm very aware I'm the only one on this
forum thinking like this though. Everyone else simply adores it. Good for you then.
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floodonthepage
It seems to me (at the moment) that they will be more or less "judged" based on 1964-1989 with an honorable mention to Blue and Lonesome.
I, of course, own most everything (except for some compilations and 'Live Licks') and enjoy it all for what it is, though my "golden era" is '68-'89.
I still think there is a possibility (though I know many IORR's disagree) that they will surprise drop a new album around the time of a tour, be it the make-up dates or any kind of anniversary tour...in an effort by Mick to do the current "hip" thing, since many groups/artists have generated buzz in this fashion, though yes I realize that they have mastered the art of build up hype/promotion over the years.
[en.wikipedia.org]
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Stoneage
Never bothered to buy B&L. Haven't listened to most of the songs. It was a well marketed album though and the cover looked appetizing. I don't mind the odd blues cover on an album.
But a whole album with blues covers (just to ease the writer's block)? In the 70s, or even the 80s, I would have bought that idea. But not in 2016. I'm very aware I'm the only one on this
forum thinking like this though. Everyone else simply adores it. Good for you then.
Do you like anything pre-AFTERMATH?