New Rolling Stones record dropped last week. It’s called Hackney Diamonds. I’m giving it a listen today….and checking out the nearly all positive reviews declaring it their best album since Some Girls in 1978, which is what everybody always says about every album the Rolling Stones have released since….well….
Couldn't agree more. I do think Tattoo You was solid, maybe not as good as Some Girls, but solid (which is why you mentioned '81). Get Close is awesome. Rolling Stone Blues is a great way to end this album. I think Tell Me Straight is my favorite song on this album, though. I just love it. On an interview on SiriusXm, Mick claimed that they had always wanted to do a punk song, and Bite My Head Off was it. Not sure what they consider punk to be, but Bite My Head Off Isn't it. Weakest song on the album for sure. If this the last album every made by the Stones, it's a great one to end a 60+ year career.
I listened yesterday, and I think you capture the essence of the new album (and the 40 years worth of previous albums). I do love the heaviness of Paul's bass, though.
I just felt like that song was an excuse for Paul to play that bass line. I'm sure it was fun at the time but if I'm the producer of that record and a Beatle is there....I'm making sure they give him a better song to work with.
Couldn't agree more. I do think Tattoo You was solid, maybe not as good as Some Girls, but solid (which is why you mentioned '81). Get Close is awesome. Rolling Stone Blues is a great way to end this album. I think Tell Me Straight is my favorite song on this album, though. I just love it. On an interview on SiriusXm, Mick claimed that they had always wanted to do a punk song, and Bite My Head Off was it. Not sure what they consider punk to be, but Bite My Head Off Isn't it. Weakest song on the album for sure. If this the last album every made by the Stones, it's a great one to end a 60+ year career.
I didn't expect much at all. But it's a damn solid record. Crazy that they're 80 years old. Just crazy...
I listened yesterday, and I think you capture the essence of the new album (and the 40 years worth of previous albums). I do love the heaviness of Paul's bass, though.
I just felt like that song was an excuse for Paul to play that bass line. I'm sure it was fun at the time but if I'm the producer of that record and a Beatle is there....I'm making sure they give him a better song to work with.