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Cultural-Company282 t1_iwil1th wrote

I'm going to have to object to that. The Rolling Stones have not released any popular music in a long time. But they have released a few obscure, but really nice, pieces of work along the way that most people have overlooked.

If you like old blues, the whole Blue and Lonesome album is a true a project of love - they knew going in that it wouldn't be a big money maker, but they clearly enjoyed putting it together. Have you listened to any of it? Can you really say this isn't good music???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyj_ci-Lwac&list=PLL44kuYYS8ylXRHCwQtswe8P9B-sKS-Zu&index=8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucmdhgZz-ic&list=PLL44kuYYS8ylXRHCwQtswe8P9B-sKS-Zu&index=6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YshFGcYHp2A&list=PLL44kuYYS8ylXRHCwQtswe8P9B-sKS-Zu&index=9

In particular, I'd note that it really showcases how good Mick Jagger is as a blues harmonica player, which doesn't always get much attention in the rest of the Rolling Stones discography.

I'd also point out a few other good songs along the way that didn't get much attention.

Oh No, Not You Again and Look What the Cat Dragged In (from Bigger Bang)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGhOYCorSvE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOj-Yjs7Vi0

Bigger Bang was an interesting album because it was so stripped down compared to some of their previous recent work. A lot of it was recorded with just Mick, Keith, and occasionally Ronnie laying down tracks - Mick even played drums on early guide tracks that were recorded over later by Charlie Watts, and a lot of the bass on the album is by Keith Richards.

Moon is Up (from Voodoo Lounge)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otTKA6FioPI

Charlie Watts recorded the "drums" for this track on a plastic wastebasket, in a stairwell. It really captures his "less is more" approach.

And finally, Slipping Away from Steel Wheels is one of Keith Richards' best songs - though Steel Wheels probably counts as a "long time ago" now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDtfMVkyWN4

Rumor has it that the Stones are working on new material now, so we'll see what comes next.

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Little_Duckling t1_iwilix2 wrote

Thank you for the detailed response! I’ll check out the albums you’ve mentioned.

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Cultural-Company282 t1_iwilutn wrote

A Bigger Bang does have a few duds on it. But some of the songs are really great. The blues album is also really great. Enjoy.

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