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StonedRambler
Hearing the iTunes preview I have to say I'm a bit disappointed by how bad Mick's vocals are as times. I knew they would be a bit rough but objectively, if I put aside for a moment that it's my favourite band, it's really sounds like some drunk guy doing karaoke. What a bummer since I think the band was never grooving better. Not even in 1973. Yeah Mick Taylor was great but groove wise this release tops everything
It's a great release , but comparing it to Brussels is like apples to oranges. I cannot say one is better than the other. Different band, different sound. El Mocambo does not have the ferocious energy of the last 4 songs of Brussels. But it is still terrificQuote
5stringsWhaou " drunk guy doing karaoké " are you serious ?Quote
StonedRambler
Hearing the iTunes preview I have to say I'm a bit disappointed by how bad Mick's vocals are as times. I knew they would be a bit rough but objectively, if I put aside for a moment that it's my favourite band, it's really sounds like some drunk guy doing karaoke. What a bummer since I think the band was never grooving better. Not even in 1973. Yeah Mick Taylor was great but groove wise this release tops everything
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MonkeyMan2000
Worried Life Blues sounds fantastic!! But am I crazy or do I hear three guitars?
The first slide solo at around 1:30 sounds different then the other two guitars to the left and right… is that an overdub by Ronnie that he might have done for LYL back in the day?
Honestly, yes. I know it's only rock n roll and generally Mick's singing style is cool and fitting but there are moments where he is reeaally, really off pitch-wise and sounds like he's choking. At these moments it's sounds like some drunk guy doing karaoke, yes. I'm sorry, I know this is an unpopular opinion and I don't want to spoil this release for anyone. But I'm honest - vocally this really ain't a masterpiece to say the least. Groove-wise it totally is. Mick can be such an phenomenal singer and this screaming out while being drunk just doesn't do his talent justice. I am convinced Mick today would agree.Quote
5stringsWhaou " drunk guy doing karaoké " are you serious ?Quote
StonedRambler
Hearing the iTunes preview I have to say I'm a bit disappointed by how bad Mick's vocals are as times. I knew they would be a bit rough but objectively, if I put aside for a moment that it's my favourite band, it's really sounds like some drunk guy doing karaoke. What a bummer since I think the band was never grooving better. Not even in 1973. Yeah Mick Taylor was great but groove wise this release tops everything
It's because he is "cola'ed out" it will do it to you.Quote
StonedRamblerHonestly, yes. I know it's only rock n roll and generally Mick's singing style is cool and fitting but there are moments where he is reeaally, really off pitch-wise and sounds like he's choking. At these moments it's sounds like some drunk guy doing karaoke, yes. I'm sorry, I know this is an unpopular opinion and I don't want to spoil this release for anyone. But I'm honest - vocally this really ain't a masterpiece to say the least. Groove-wise it totally is. Mick can be such an phenomenal singer and this screaming out while being drunk just doesn't do his talent justice. I am convinced Mick today would agree.Quote
5stringsWhaou " drunk guy doing karaoké " are you serious ?Quote
StonedRambler
Hearing the iTunes preview I have to say I'm a bit disappointed by how bad Mick's vocals are as times. I knew they would be a bit rough but objectively, if I put aside for a moment that it's my favourite band, it's really sounds like some drunk guy doing karaoke. What a bummer since I think the band was never grooving better. Not even in 1973. Yeah Mick Taylor was great but groove wise this release tops everything
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micha063
I'm still listening. What a great release! The first live release since a long time, which is meaning something! The sound oft the Band is great and of course it is not perfect. How could it be? It's the Stones. This treasure being opened to us makes me feel like 14 again...
But it's a long time ago and time waits for no one. This is one of the documents, that prooves that the Stones were THE Rock'n Roll Band of the time. There is not realy much more to come, which has the weight of this show.
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TheGreekIt's because he is "cola'ed out" it will do it to you.Quote
StonedRamblerHonestly, yes. I know it's only rock n roll and generally Mick's singing style is cool and fitting but there are moments where he is reeaally, really off pitch-wise and sounds like he's choking. At these moments it's sounds like some drunk guy doing karaoke, yes. I'm sorry, I know this is an unpopular opinion and I don't want to spoil this release for anyone. But I'm honest - vocally this really ain't a masterpiece to say the least. Groove-wise it totally is. Mick can be such an phenomenal singer and this screaming out while being drunk just doesn't do his talent justice. I am convinced Mick today would agree.Quote
5stringsWhaou " drunk guy doing karaoké " are you serious ?Quote
StonedRambler
Hearing the iTunes preview I have to say I'm a bit disappointed by how bad Mick's vocals are as times. I knew they would be a bit rough but objectively, if I put aside for a moment that it's my favourite band, it's really sounds like some drunk guy doing karaoke. What a bummer since I think the band was never grooving better. Not even in 1973. Yeah Mick Taylor was great but groove wise this release tops everything
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Bashlets
I’m sure the ultimate classic rock review is probably incorrect based on boots I have heard. It’s probably Billy Preston and not Keith going back and forth on Hand of Fate with vocals
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GivenToFly15
... and then the new mix of "Little Red Rooster" arrives. What a treat. Thank you Bob Clearmountain, thank you Rolling Stones.