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Sweet Neo-Con

On the soon to be released Rolling Stones album there's a politically tinged song titled "Sweet Neo-Con". It's quite critical of some recent U.S. foreign policy moves.

CNN Story with video interview

Will Sir Mick and the boys be "Dixie Chicked" as the vast right wing conspiracy get their Ya-Yas out, or will the legions of still smoking 50-65 years olds rush to Give 'Em Shelter?
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lindisfarne
511 posts
 
I have followed the Stones since I'm 6. I'm gonna be 46. I gave up on them as has-beens around my college years thinking "Tattoo You" was their last fine effort. I just heard the advance on their new single, "Rough Justice". I was wrong.
fatparrot
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First, I think that a serious artist in any medium has an obligation to produce works that evoke an emotional response. Political subjects are certainly fair game! A rambling diatribe [either liberal or conservative] given during a concert or a press interview doesn't qualify as art, merely opinion...there is a difference!

Second, I find it amusing that some British artists will criticize the politics of the USA, and then set up residency here to avoid their high tax payments in the UK.

Third, Mick has not been able to sing live for some 20 years now!
bday0000
266 posts
 
Uh-oh!!! Bono is going to be sooooo jealous!!!!!! Cat fight!!!! meow-meow....
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ashra
148 posts
 
Imagine that! After 20 years I just might have to buy a Rolling Stones Album!
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