Review in French The Stones' elixir of youth The Rolling Stones have been with us for over sixty years. Their new album, Hackney Diamonds, comes out after a long recording hiatus. And it's a great one. With Mick Jagger at the helm. The Stones return to save rock with "Hackney Diamonds **** The musicians deliver their first album of original compositions in 18 years
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So sad really. I always read his posts with great interest. He expressed his sometimes divisive opinions with honesty and passion. He loved the band and criticised it. No blinkers and good ears. He will be sorely missed on this site. RIP Hairball.
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QuoteIrix QuoteBig Al Is there a link to this 'very negative' Spin review? Wood never brought new musical dimensions and textures to the Stones like his predecessors Jones and Taylor – if anything, it was more like having two Keiths in the band.
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QuoteMadMetaphoricalMax Quotepowerage78 QuoteBashlets spin has never liked the stones A very rare exception in the midst of a press on its knees in front of the Stones (the latest album being better than the previous one, and in any case the best since TY or SG). The Stones have nothing to complain about from the media; their longevity is a treasure trove of indulgence. And what's more, t
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QuoteBashlets spin has never liked the stones A very rare exception in the midst of a press on its knees in front of the Stones (the latest album being better than the previous one, and in any case the best since TY or SG). The Stones have nothing to complain about from the media; their longevity is a treasure trove of indulgence. And what's more, they're fashionable. Not a working-c
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QuoteStoneage This talk about a deadline seems to me to be a post construction. In reality the deadline was 18 years... It won't be long before we hear that the album was composed in 3 days.
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Hackney Diamonds is the best Stones album since 1978’s Some Girls. Better than TY, VL. BTB and A Bigger Bang ? We'll see. I'm especially looking forward to reading why all these albums are not as good.
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Yes, HTH is really hum... (very) average. Brian seems to have some trouble with his auditory system here - let's not forget his hearing problems. Strangely enough, he's very good on Let there be rock. The version of Have a drink on me is also very good. He needs to work on more melodic vocal lines and stop trying to scream like he used to.
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It's hardly ever played on the radio anymore.
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QuoteKurt I was there. AC/DC are a proper Rock N' Roll band that absolutely kicked ass all night. Brian looked incredibly happy and Angus never stopped moving and playing. Unbelievable. Welcome back, indeed! Plus, their Pop Up Dive bar was a stroke of genuis. What a blast! Get A Look At AC/DC's Pop-Up Dive Bar from WRIF
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He sounds very stressed to me, and you can hear it with every attack on his Gretsch. This is true on Riff raff and the intro of If You Want Blood, but over the whole show he's pretty good. After that, it's true, there's only one Malcolm Young, arguably the best rhythm guitarist in rock history.
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photo by Alden Bonecutter for Power Trip Festival photo by Calder Wilson for Power Trip Festival
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1. Sticky Fingers 2. Exile On Main Street 3. Let It Bleed 4. Goats Head Soup 5. It’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll 1. Sway 2. Jumpin' Jack Flash 3. Loving Cup 4. Can't You Hear Me Knocking (studio or live version with Mick Taylor) 5. Brown Sugar 6. Silver Train 7. Mixed Emotions 8. Gimme Shelter 9. Happy 10.Street Fighting Man (live Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out !) 11. Ruby Tuesday
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Regarding Brian, constantly ? Certainly not DP. On the most demanding titles, it's true. NO autotune. Angus was just great. Thunderstruck, You shook me and Highway To Hell played in their original key didn't help Brian. 2h15 of show, 24 tracks, the longest of the band with him...he was not spared. But hé, Brian is not the perfect Keith Richards...With a guitar playing compar
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That's absolutely true for me Mick, but he's not a hard rock singer, he's not Steven Tyler and he's certainly not Brian Johnson. Or I want to hear him sing Back In Black, Thunderstruck or For Those About To Rock.
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Brian struggles on vocally demanding tracks like Back In Black and Thunderstruck, which are a real pain to sing. But on the whole, he pulls it off, which is a pleasant surprise. Angus is the real deal, with his grey hair. Bluffing. The band plays tight and precise, and on drums Matt Laug does an excellent job.
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Grey Angus hairs. If you want blood Back in black Demon Fire Shot down in flames Thunderstruck Have a drink on me Hells Bells Shot in the Dark Stiff Upper Lip Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Shoot to Thrill Sin City Given a Dog a Bone Rock'n'Roll Train You Shook me All Night Long Dog eat Dog High Voltage Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be Riff Raff Highway to Hell Whol
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QuoteMelBelli Quotegcarneiro I'd like to join in and say that I'm only 26, haha. But yeah, regarding The Stones and younger fans, they're there but it's not enough, it seems. I don't know if someone has done the math, or you know, has a larger perception regarding the share that goes to the shows or streaming numbers, well, not everyone has got the money or the opportunit
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Brian, 76 ! Tomorrow, let there be rock
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As rightly pointed out here, the Stones' fan base is aging and hasn't really renewed itself.
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I really thought that Lady Gaga's presence would broaden the target and arouse interest...
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QuoteGasLightStreet U2 are the first big act. If it was the Stones would you be saying the same thing? Right. IF the Stones were to play there one day, no doubt we'd read 1000 arguments saying that yes, the Sphere is fantastic after all
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You right. We will see.
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Ah ah damn Keith, 18 years of waiting, but "album's creation fun, quick and effortless"... I think he believes in what he's saying, and so does the journalist (another blessed yes yes), who doesn't reply.
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Lady Gaga contribution to this track is essential. It's hard to imagine a live version without her presence, when everyone will remember the studio version. Not to mention her missing stage presence... Frankly, and no offense to anyone, how are they going to perform this without Lady Gaga live? As for Stevie Wonder, I'm already dreading Chuck Leavell's intervention.
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Michael Jackson's Thriller is the best selling album of all time. The album is cited as selling as many as 110 million copies worldwide. Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon 50 million AC/DC - Back in Black 50 Michael Jackson - Bad 50 ...
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Longevity, a sledgehammer argument to which nothing can stand in the way. The first one journalists mention. That goes for the Stones and some others. But the quality of 2023 music is there for all to see.
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