mjmooney Posted March 27, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 27, 2013 "Shits all over" is a bit strong - "Exile" is fantastic. But I agree that "Sticky Fingers" is at least its equal, if not a shade better. I just can't get into Exile at all. Too bloated for me, and only a couple of tracks that really grab me. Apparently quite a popular album in its day though It lacks the discipline of "Sticky Fingers", no question. It's sprawling and ragged and they were clearly wasted when recording it (there's a good DVD documentary about it, worth seeing). Funnily enough, the initial reviews were almost universally poor - personally, I loved it. Then, some years later, the critics all did a volte-face and declared it to be The Stones' greatest album. Too far the other way, really. But it is arguably the swansong of the golden era that started with "Beggars' Banquet". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 "Shits all over" is a bit strong - "Exile" is fantastic. But I agree that "Sticky Fingers" is at least its equal, if not a shade better. I just can't get into Exile at all. Too bloated for me, and only a couple of tracks that really grab me. Apparently quite a popular album in its day though It lacks the discipline of "Sticky Fingers", no question. It's sprawling and ragged and they were clearly wasted when recording it (there's a good DVD documentary about it, worth seeing). Funnily enough, the initial reviews were almost universally poor - personally, I loved it. Then, some years later, the critics all did a volte-face and declared it to be The Stones' greatest album. Too far the other way, really. But it is arguably the swansong of the golden era that started with "Beggars' Banquet". Yeh, think I've seen that.. this was the album recorded mostly in Keith's basement in France? Got all those classic era albums a few months back, been meaning to for about 20 years! Very rewarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 27, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Last ever lunchtime trip to the closing-down Discovery Records in Bradford, yielded (all at two quid a throw): Edited March 27, 2013 by mjmooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Never ever liked the no quarter album by page and plant and it was shitty that they got together and done it completely behing JPJ's back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I've got Centerfield on vinyl too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 28, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 28, 2013 Big Big Train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted March 28, 2013 Moderator Share Posted March 28, 2013 Never ever liked the no quarter album by page and plant and it was shitty that they got together and done it completely behing JPJ's back I really like that album. The version of kashmir, the full extended one, not on the album, where the Moroccan musicians just rock out at the end is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 CI you rapscallion, have you hacked CED's account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 29, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 29, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockingbird_franklin Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 currently listening to The new Eels relese, Wonderful Glorious along with the tremendous Dynamite live album in prep for seeing them live on Saturday (and having a reminisce of the gig in Melbourne from that tour) , been a bit busy lately but hopeing to check The Veils - Time stays, We go and the Foals new release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 currently listening to 'Analogue on the Delta' by Alabama 3 it's alternative takes and mixes of some of their earlier stuff and really rather grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshVilla Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 "Aja" by Steely Dan. Phenomenal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 31, 2013 Moderator Share Posted March 31, 2013 been a bit busy lately but hopeing to check The Veils - Time stays, We go.Don't expect too much. I was a bit disappointed, a bit dull imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockingbird_franklin Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 been a bit busy lately but hopeing to check The Veils - Time stays, We go. Don't expect too much. I was a bit disappointed, a bit dull imo Managed to get a listen, have to agree, not up to the standards of previous releases, as you say an ok record, just a bit dull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I had completely missed that the fantastic El Ten Eleven had a new album - Transitions - out last year. Been giving it a listen over the weekend and it has all their textbook jerky, soaring brilliance. Apparently some **** pikey has had away with all the band's gear though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 31, 2013 Moderator Share Posted March 31, 2013 The Wonderstuff - With Love from the Midlands Warning - its bloody awful, though you may like me find comedy value in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 My baby . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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