The Rolling Stones - Shine a Light: Original Soundtrack
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Free Music Review: One of their Best Live Albums
Hit: 5 Stars
The Rolling Stones have a lot of live albums. Most of them are great. The Stones are in a way a very different band onstage than in the studio. Their live sets tend to sound more like off-the-cuff jams than performances of recorded material. It's interesting to hear their sound change over the years: the rough GOT LIVE IF YOU WANT IT and GET YER YA YAS OUT, the goofy, free-spirited STILL LIFE, the slicker but still powerful FLASHPOINT, NO SECURITY and LIVE LICKS, the raw STRIPPED. A new live album almost seems pointless, evan as a companion piece to Martin Scorsese's brilliant concert film/documentary of the band's performance at New York's Beacon Theatre. But SHINE A LIGHT is the roughest, rawest and most spontaneous-sounding live album the Stones have released in years. Hearing so many rarely performed gems from SOME GIRLS and UNDERCOVER is a real treat. And their soulful rendition of the almost unreleased "As Tears Go By" is a pleasant surprise. Highly recommended for Stones fans, but any rock fan worth their salt should check it out, if only to see the Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the world putting bands a third of their age to shame.Free Music Review: stones: time to stop rolling already
Hit: 1 Stars
pathetic and sad, April 26, 2008
By Robert I. Bloom (brooklyn, ny USA) - See all my reviews
based on this it seems a good time to hang it up there boys--or um old geezers is more like it---they sound tired--- and its sad and pathetic really-the songs lumber along like they are covered in tar--since this whOle mess was recorded live it sounds all mushy and totally annoying-- lousy recording and the worst versions ever OF THESE OLD chestnuts-i never thought they should give it up till this-- ive even seen them the last time they played the garden-- and they rocked but i guess its just been too much since--- THEY SING OFF KEY--- ARRANGEMENTS ARE REALY DULLL --their whining voices which used to have a plaintive energy just sound like--well- old men whining and straining to do whatever it waS THEY USED TO DO -BUT that doesnt sound like it is NOT EVEN REMOTELY within REACH any more-----i`m afraid to see the movie !!!! -this whole enterprise seems ill conceived not to mention ill-timed-- like 30 years too laTE !! SKIP THIS shameful mess- & they even manage to make buddy guy sound bad !!!! and takes some doing !! and christina who`s a brilliant singer is wasted here all together too--- stoned is up to you guys-but stop rolling already!!! u made a grown man cry indeed !!!
Free Music Review: The Stones Live
Hit: 5 Stars
The Rolling Stones seem to have recorded a score of live albums over time, some of which are terrific to listen to (think "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out" or the intriguing "Four Flicks") and others of which are merely adequate. This, the sound track from Martin Scorsese's concert film, "Shine a Light," is in the former category. It is hard to believe that the Stones are in their 60s. This CD shows them with great energy, although time's effects are apparent as, for instance, in hearing how limited Mick Jagger's vocal range has become. Nonetheless, this is a great amount of fun to listen to! 22 cuts (some not in the documentary, but added later on).
It begins with one of the great rock and roll riffs of all time, in "Jumping Jack Flash." And then it hits you--this song was a hit 40 years ago. How can guys as old as the Stones are still make this work? A great start to the CD. "Shattered" follows quickly. Again, the thought. This is a 30 year old song--and still performed with gusto and spirit.
On the first CD is a little treasure. Buddy Guy, legendary bluesman, joins the band in a Muddy Waters' song, "Champagne and Reefer." The first couple lines give one a sense of the song:
"Bring me champagne when I'm thirsty,
Bring me reefer when I want to get high."
Guy adds his great blues voice and some smoking guitar work. Jagger and Guy alternate singing the lines, and Guy's blues singing is a wonder to listen to. When all the guitars are playing, one almost gets a sense of a wall of sound from those guitars--with Charlie Watts' steady drumming providing a rock solid rhythm foundation.
The second CD provides some more rich music. This side begins with the creepy "Sympathy for the Devil," again well played and sung. A couple songs later, "Start Me Up." Another wall of guitar sound from Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards, underlain by the rhythm section, Watts and Darryl Jones. Watts' drumming is primal and creates a powerful base for vocals and guitars. The chunky guitar work of Wood and Richards is compelling. Then, "Brown Sugar." This was a hit well over 30 years ago, but it still has life as played by the band and its "friends," such as Bobby Keys. The audience sing along toward the end provides a sense of spontaneity. A classic Rolling Stones' moment. Then, the third in the trio of songs in this section of the concert--"Satisfaction." As soon as one hears the fuzz tone, the toes start tapping. Jagger's voice is not as agile as it used to be, but he nonetheless puts some life into this over 40 year old song.
Some rarities show up in this concert, songs not often played by the Stones on their tours over the past couple decades, such as "Shine a Light," "You Got the Silver," and "Loving Cup." And one song worth mentioning, since it is another golden oldie--"I'm Free." This goes back to the early days of the Rolling Stones (originally released in 1965). A terrific blues rock song.
"I'm free to sing my song,
Even though it's out of time."
Anyhow, one of their finest live recordings. Age has had some impact. Jagger's voice isn't as agile as it used to be. But, nonetheless, this works and works well as a concert CD.
Free Music Review: cole
Hit: 5 Stars
if you like the stones you will be very happy all the songs are good except one but keith was on vocals, i had to still give it a 5 because of buddy guy making up for it on another.Free Music Review: PROBABLY THE LAST STONES LIVE ALBUM
Hit: 3 Stars
You'll still wish you were there. It's nice to know the band cares about some of these tracks-- although on 'Some Girls', Jagger leaves out the most risque line. It'd be good to know why. Have they decided it's too offensive, or do they just think it's stupid? The playing's inspired, but occasionally sloppy and out of tune--cases in point being the ragged 'All Down The Line', and the wayward horns on 'Loving Cup'. Keith's backing vocals are more off than ever before but the crowd loves it. He can barely sing 'Connection' but the crowd loves that too. Those who want a clean live recording with overdubs should go elsewhere. But of course, fans will need to buy this, and will probably love it. Until they unleash some quality archive material this is probably going to be the last Stones live album... ever!