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The Stones' Bigger Bang

I was fairly appalled to see that there have been threads on this site in the past few days about such worthy topics as Bob Denver's passing, but no posts about the Stone's first studio album in nearly eight years.

So, given that this is site is populated by music lovers (as opposed to equipment geeks who have to be reminded about music), let's hear it. Who has spun the new album and what do you think? I think there are five or six good to very good songs on it, and one great song (the blues tune "Back of My Hand"). I think the much-hyped "Streets of Love" is the worst song on the album -- overproduced crap that sounds like Jagger's mostly awful solo albums.

Overall, an honest album and fair contribution to what is, in my opinion, the most distinguished (and by far, deepest) catalog in rock music.
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judy426
228 posts
 
>>the most distinguished (and by far, deepest) catalog in rock music.<<
I would argue the case for Bob Dylan here. Certainly more consistent and meaningful material over basically the same number of years. All of course IMO.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Not to split hairs,but Dylan's music falls into catagories other than rock about 1/2 the time.As for meaningful and consistent to describe his work,which I have always liked by the way,I would choose two different definitions totally when compared to the Stones over time...in another twist,timewise,they both peaked in 75,IMHO,though I always like to hear what their up to.A great thread, as its nice to hear variations of a timeless theme about war,love,music and possibilities with so many eyes watching the horizons through pink lenses,stayhigh,keeplow,Bob
ben_campbell
1,169 posts
 
Usblues it could also be argued quite a few of The Stones records fall out of the rock category as well.
stanhifi
224 posts
 
Yeah the Stones disco stuff was really distinguished. There is nothing more synergistic than Keith Richards and polyester.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Satanic Majesties Request in 89 or so fell right out.And they had some pop stuff early too,thats all that comes to mind,but its early....thanks Ben_....speaking of music,anybody in Tucson see them in 72?
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