Rolling Stones - Forty Licks
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Free Music Review: Deja vu all over again
Hit: 4 Stars
On the one hand, this is a nice compilation of the Rolling Stones' greatest hits from the early 1960s to the early 21st century. On the other hand, these tunes have appeared on other greatest hits albums, and some of the songs are not really among their best works. And, of course, one can always wonder why other songs (e.g., "Midnight Rambler") were not selected for this album.
Still, this does represent a greatest hits collection from the early years ("Not Fade Away" or "The Last Time") to their glorious 1960s hits (e.g., "Satisfaction," "Get off of My Cloud," "Street Fighting Man," "Jumping Jack Flash"--with one of the all time guitar riffs) to the early 1970s (e.g., "Brown Sugar," "Happy," Angie," etc. Later hits are also well represented, such as "Miss You," "Start Me Up," "Shattered" (one of my guilty pleasures), "Fool to Cry," and "Under Cover of the Night." The later songs are a bit weak (e.g., "Losing My Touch").
Overall, for those who have not been following Rolling Stones' music over the eons, this is not a bad introduction. For those steeped in Stones' works, this is, to some extent, "deja vu all over again."
Free Music Review: It's all about Losing My Touch
Hit: 4 Stars
What need be said about the Stones song book that hasn't already been said? They are The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band simply because of their tunes. Most will love the older tunes more than the new ones, but those with open ears and minds should listen to Losing My Touch. Keith puts more emotion in the singing of that ballad than anything Mick has done in 20 years. Not always in key or in time, but Keef absolutley nails the sentiment of that tune. 10 stars for that song alone. The other new ones are disposable, but Losing My Touch is killer stuff!Free Music Review: Poor masters of great songs
Hit: 2 Stars
It's too bad that those responsible for releasing Stones complilations can't seem to find (or bother to remaster like the Beatles re-releases) Stereo versions of all of their 60's material. Anybody listening to this collection on a good modern system will find some of the early tracks painfull and muddled. Even the later tracks chosen are the edited versions. Uneven releases by those controlling the Stones catalog are common. For example, every track on the Stones UK Aftermath release are in true stereo and sound crystal clear conversly all the songs on both versions of Out of Our Heads were released in mono only (remaster!). Talk about an uneven treatment of a catalog. There are no excuses why the best possible versions of every song could have been included in this release- they haven't, therefore the low rating. Free Music Review: A great gift
Hit: 4 Stars
Having all but the originals from this collection on various other cds made this a continuous pass-over when I would visit record shops. Getting it for Christmas this morning, however, makes it well worth owning. For completists, you get the new stuff, for newbies it is a great overall introduction going up through Bridges to Babylon, and for collectors you get a beautiful softcover booklet with great photos and a brief essay and a very cool four-fold black and white poster of the five original lads that would look fantastic framed and hung on the wall of a Stones fan on your gift list.
There are arguments to be made for questionable inclusions and objectionable exclusions, but that is the case with any hits collection. I look at it as a very reasonably priced gift and I think the lucky ones who find it under their tree will agree. Merry Christmas!
Free Music Review: THE REVIEWER FROM BOMBAY INDIA NEEDS TO STOP REVIEWING FOREIGNER ALBUMS.
Hit: 1 Stars
The Below Reviewer Was Born In Bombay India And All He Listens To Is Lousy Bands Like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, And Pink Floyd.
I Just Wish He Would Stop Slamming Great Bands Like Bon Jovi, Foreigner, Dire Straits Every Day Or Else I Will Slam The Lousy Bands That He Likes.
Anyway, The Rolling Stones Are Pits!!!
They Only Made One Good Song In Shattered.
Rest Of Their Songs And Albums Suck Horribly.
They Are Another Boy Band With Instruments.
Mick Thornten Can't Sing. He Just Screams. Why Can't He Sing Like Lou Gramm And Mark Knoplfer?
Don't Buy This.
Buy Bon Jovi's Greatest Hits Insted.