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Post by Zilla2112 on Jan 11, 2011 15:56:29 GMT -5
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straf
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Post by straf on Jan 11, 2011 16:37:23 GMT -5
The Rolling Stones - Goats Head Soup Released in 1973Track ListingDancing with Mr. D
100 Years Ago
Coming Down Again
Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)
Angie
Silver Train
Hide Your Love
Winter
Can You Hear the Music
Star StarAfter the release and success of Exile On Main St, the Stones had a lot of live up to, especially since this album features quite a few "guest stars": Billy Preston and Nicky Hopkins, among others. This had so much going for it, including the fact that it had songs that could rival those found on Let It Bleed or Sticky Fingers. There was one little (read:big) problem, though. Producer Jimmy Miller left in the middle of post-production due to some drug problem, leaving the Stones all alone to finish up by themselves. Their last production attempt was waaay back on Their Satanic Majesties Request, which turned out pretty horrific despite the fact that the album itself is really good. Their inexperience really showed then and it shows now, mostly through the muddiness of the record, hinting at a very poor EQ job. (As I recall, they stuck a lot of bass into their mix, and ended up trying to pull up the treble a bit, just making it sound worse.) Production values can break an album, yes, but luckily the Stones have a sound that fits with such a poor sound, having formed as a garage band after all. And the songs hold up too, with cuts like "Silver Train" and "Winter" sounding like something straight off of Exile. Other than that, though, the album takes on a very mysterious sort of tone. Voodoo-esque, if you will (Probably due to the fact that it was recorded in Jamaica. Not that I'm being racist or anything, but Jamaica is [stereotypically] known for voodoo, and Mick was rumored to have practiced black magic around this time [I'm pretty sure, anyway]), being fueled by the blatantly satanic lyrics of "Dancing With Mr D". To be honest, a lot of the musical work seems to be lazy, creating that "afternoon album" effect much like Blonde On Blonde, and is very relaxing to listen to, even through the sleazy romps of "Star Star" and the like. The rock 'n roll's there (it always has been), it's just a whole lot more laid back that what we've come to associate the Stones with. What's really great about this album, though, is that the Stones start to pay close attention to details, no matter how hard it is to hear because of crap production. Take for example the backing vocals to "Dancing With Mr D" and the abrasive horns in "Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)". Whether you like the Stones or not, you have to admit that all of that is pretty neat. But of course, even with all of the rockin' tunes and the neat little tricks, this album still falls short. I mean, this is after all the beginning of their infamous "slump" that eventually led to their "trendy" era with all the disco and the punk. It seems like ever since they recorded the "Big Three" ( Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed, and Sticky Fingers) most of their songs haven't been anywhere near as fleshed-out as stuff like "Gimme Shelter" or "Jig-Saw Puzzle". Which that doesn't necessarily mean that this is a bad album, no. It's still quite good, but all of the bombast that used to make the Stones so great is pretty much gone. Pity, really. B-
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straf
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Post by straf on Jan 11, 2011 16:38:49 GMT -5
I think that's enough improving for now. Time to move on to new things!
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straf
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Fe Fi Fo Fum, Cassius Clay, here I come.
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Post by straf on Jan 11, 2011 16:41:33 GMT -5
I think I'll alphabetize the Index too.
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Post by Zilla2112 on Jan 11, 2011 18:37:24 GMT -5
cul story bro
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straf
Writing hits
Fe Fi Fo Fum, Cassius Clay, here I come.
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Post by straf on Jan 11, 2011 20:00:19 GMT -5
NOTE: When I say "bad production" and it's a release from pre-1990, just assume that I'm talking about the vinyl editions. The remasters seem to fix most of those problems, with the exception of Exile On Main St. They really buried the bass deep in that bitch.
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Post by richarddjames on Jan 15, 2011 15:36:33 GMT -5
straf you should listen to morphine
not to like review them or anything but because you would really like them
(get their album called "yes")
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straf
Writing hits
Fe Fi Fo Fum, Cassius Clay, here I come.
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Post by straf on Jan 15, 2011 16:38:28 GMT -5
I'll do that.
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Post by whee on Jan 15, 2011 20:58:05 GMT -5
Review this.  Led Zeppelin's "Presensce". |
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Post by richarddjames on Jan 16, 2011 8:28:50 GMT -5
how was morphone
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straf
Writing hits
Fe Fi Fo Fum, Cassius Clay, here I come.
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Post by straf on Jan 16, 2011 11:10:55 GMT -5
^ Awesome. Like... Really.
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Post by richarddjames on Jan 16, 2011 11:33:35 GMT -5
raw ass shit ain't it
just incase you want to know as morphine's albums progress (good > cure for pain > yes > like swimming > the night) mark sandman's (R.I.P) vocabulary increases time by time
when you're ready to move on from there: get cure for pain, then the night and get everything else when you really need it, good sucked shit minus it's basswork
btw i own yes on vinyl
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Post by Crash on Jan 20, 2011 18:38:17 GMT -5
Can I request an album?
If so, Megadeth's "Risk."
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Post by Zilla2112 on Jan 20, 2011 18:54:53 GMT -5
Can I request an album? If so, Megadeth's "Risk." trololololol |
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straf
Writing hits
Fe Fi Fo Fum, Cassius Clay, here I come.
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Post by straf on Jan 27, 2011 18:49:31 GMT -5
BOTDF - Epic
Need I say anything?
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