Mick Jagger - Very Best of Mick Jagger
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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: was this trip really necessary?
Hit: 3 Stars
This album titled "the very best of Mick Jagger" really isn't. The term "best" can be construed two different ways, either the biggest hits by the artist or the best songs. This collection has a little of both without actually ever giving you either. First of all, where is "Lonely At The Top" and "Running Out Of Luck" that were both singles and standout tunes from the "She's The Boss" album? How about "Throwaway", which was the biggest single and probably the best song on the "Primitive Cool" album? You include "Dancing In The Streets" with David Bowie, but no "State of Shock" with the Jacksons? This disc really wasn't necessary, and despite having some good songs on it, is a big disappointment.Free Music Review: Could have Been better
Hit: 3 Stars
This is a great addition to your collection if you're a Jagger fan or even if you're a Stones fan. Hearing Memo From Turner again after all this time was a thrill and the song still holds up. The duet with Peter Tosh on Keep Walking Don't Look Back is a highlight. If I could have helped to choose material, I would have included more from Primative Cool, including the title cut as well as Throwaway. I think I would have also had to include the Dave Steward/Sheryl Crowe collaboration, Old Habits Die Hard from the Alfie soundtrack. All in all, a good collection, well worth the price.Free Music Review: No "State of Shock" or "Hard Woman"
Hit: 3 Stars
Strange that the only compilation does not include two of the most relevant singles made by Mick Jagger:
a) "State of Shock", the duet with Michael Jackson which was a huge hit in the summer of 1984;
b) "Hard Woman", taken from his 1st solo album, the 7" single superior version was remixed and it's never released on CD, also had a beautiful promo video, one of the first using computer generated images!
Free Music Review: Somehwat good/but not the best
Hit: 3 Stars
Mick has written & performed much better than this compilation, in my opinion. There are a few decent tunes, but he has done better on other efforts. Still love him though, always will....just because he is MICK, I figured 3/5.