Mick Jagger - Very Best of Mick Jagger
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Free Music Notes for Very Best of Mick Jagger
Free Music Review: Solid collection of fun songs
Hit: 4 Stars
Don't overlook the fact that these are generally great songs. Without the influence of the other Stones, Jagger tends toward the upbeat and funky side of R&B and "Just Another Night," "Charmed Life," and "Too Many Cooks" are all excellent examples.
The only Stones infuence you'll hear are on the gems "Memo From Turner," written between sessions for "Beggars Banquet" and "Let it Bleed" with a co-writing credit to Richards and "Evening Gown" that sounds like it would fit right into "Some Girls."
Other standout songs on the disc are "Checking Up On My Baby," "(You've Got to Walk And) Don't Look Back," and "Old Habits Die Hard."
All in all, a solid collection featuring high quality sound.
Free Music Review: This best ain't all that best
Hit: 3 Stars
It is questionable whether a career that has been spotty at best can justify something called « best of, » but if we accept that it does, then the choice of selections on such a "best of" just comes down to the old personal taste. I, for one, didn't think as highly of Mick's "Wandering Spirit" as most people seemed to, but I loved the much-maligned "Goddess in the Doorway," so, of course, I would have included more tracks from the latter album. Many of the songs here would not have made my list: "Put Me in the Trash" and "Don't Tear Me Up" are very standard (okay: mediocre) pop/rock tunes, simple structure with a so-so hook. "Checking Up On My Baby" is the kind of blues you've heard so many times from the Stones that you really don't need it one more time. "Evening Gown" is a ballad so syrupy that your teeth are getting cavities while you listen to it. But by far the most revolting tune - that's just my taste, remember - is "Let's Work," essentially an upbeat rah-rah song in which a multimillionaire whose hard work has translated into a fortune and unlimited booze, women, and fun, tells the rest of us 9 to 5 slobs and cubicle Dilberts to stop complaining and get to work. Thanks, Mick, whatever would we do without your inspiring sentiments to guide us on the long road to our social security checks?! That said, this album manages to convey, to those who may not have paid much attention to Mick thus far, that he is a heck of a talented musician and that they should seek out the albums from which a lot of these tunes come: At least three more songs from "She's the Boss" are excellent: the title song, "Half a Loaf," and "Secrets." Several songs from "Wandering Spirit" will delight you, be they rockers that sound like the Stones when they actually mattered, or "Angel in My Heart," a sensitive (not syrupy) ballad that could play like a sequel to "Lady Jane." And "Goddess in the Doorway" deserves a better listen than it's got altogether.
I wouldn't recommend this CD to those who don't know Mick's work, for fear they get a wrong idea about his creativity; those who are familiar with everything I've talked about here, probably don't need the "best of" that isn't quite the best. If you want to make sure you own the unreleased stuff, such as "Charmed Life," go to ITunes and buy them for a buck a song - save yourself about ten dollars.
Free Music Review: Great Mixed Bag minus 1 major track
Hit: 4 Stars
When you think of Mick Jagger, we all think Rolling Stones and history! When we think of Mick Jagger the solo artist, we think a little harder and say...oh yes 80's Dancing In The Street with Mick Jagger. Who could forget the video? Not really a solo, but we think again and we think even earlier in the 70's when he did another duet with Raggae Peter Tosh Walk And Don't Look Back. Still no real solo song. Oh yes...Ruthless People( not even included here!!) theme from the hilarious 80's movie with Bette Midler (Beast Of Burden video buddy) and Danny Devito. Then he also hit big with Just Another Night and it's follow ups Lucky In Love and Let's Work.
There are quite a few MJ gems here that may not have been poular but are worthy of this purchase. Check out the funky Too Many Cooks and Sweet Thing falsetto. A hot duet with Bono Joy, Dave Stewart Old Habbits Die Hard. Also includes Memo From Turner and God Gave Me Everything. A fun retrospect in the MJ solo history.that's Mick Jagger not Michael Jackson :)
Free Music Review: Excellent
Hit: 5 Stars
If you are a Mick Jagger fan you are probably looking at the list of songs included on this CD and wondering if the two or three tracks that you don't already have are worth the $9.99 for this one. Rest assured that "Too Many Cooks (Spoil the Soup) - a nasty, funky number about not wanting to share his woman - is a must have and worth every penny and not available anywhere else as far as I know. Get it and enjoy.Free Music Review: Jagger on his own
Hit: 4 Stars
This CD provides a record of Mick Jagger's work separate from the Rolling Stones. Hence, it is akin to Keith Richards' work with the New Barbarians and Charlie Watts' work with his jazz band. As such, it is an interesting reflection on Mick Jagger's musicianship.
There are a variety of musical traditions called upon here--from reggae to Latin rhythms.
Some examples. . . .
The CD starts off with a nice cut, "God Gave Me Everything." This is a good rocker. However, while it is a Rolling Stones' type of song, without Keith and Ronnie on guitar and Charlie on drums, it lacks the full sound that would have made this something special. This is from the album "Goddess in the Doorway."
Then there is, from "She's the Boss," "Just another Night." This was a hit on its own right as a single. And with good reason. There is interesting orchestration, as it were. Jagger's singing works well in this rather wistful song. Typical line:
"Give me another night
Just another night with you."
"Dancing in the Street." This represents a duet with David Bowie, as they cover the worldwide hit by Martha and the Vandellas. There is good backing by the band. This version begins with horns wailing away, and this sets up the song well for what follows. Overall, a nice up tempo cover of the original hit that works well in its own right.
"Memo from Turner" is a song from the movie "Performance." Ry Cooder and Steve Winwood provide great backing on guitar and bass, respectively. It is a strange song with sometimes mysterious lyrics. One of his better non-Stones' tunes.
Finally, a duet with the great reggae star, Peter Tosh, "(You Got to Walk and) Don't Look Back." This is a song with a, lot of reggae sound to it. It is, as the liner notes put it, a "clever fusion of reggae and R & B." Tosh was one of the early greats in reggae, and he does well in this piece.
So, how might one rate Mick Jagger's non-Rolling Stones' work? It appears to me to represent fine music, including the sort of sound on some cuts that would not be possible with the Stones. Thus, it provides a sense of his more complete musical skills.