(http://classic.modernrockreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1981_RollingStones-TattooYou.jpg)
I would have never thought that I would have chosen Tattoo You as an album to lead anything like this before 2 years ago...I avoided most of the 80's Stones output like the plague for some reason and the album cover to this one gave me a reason...I've warmed up to it now, I may even say I like it a lot....it won a Grammy for best artwork that year!
Truth is this album for me represents the best that the Stones have to offer: unpretentious and unrepentant Rock and Roll at its finest. I like it better than Exile (which may have 1 song too many) maybe less than Sticky Fingers but it contends with any of their best output in my humble opinion.
I always knew the opener and closer "Start Me Up" and "Waiting on a Friend" and while I appreciate those tracks merits, it did not strengthen my resolve to give the album a chance. The song that got me was right when I was in a Stones phase and I saw the preview to the movie "Adventureland" which came out maybe 2-3 yrs ago... an underrated classic teenage nostalgic flick depicting summertime blues and hi-jinks.
The trailer featured the song "Tops" which got me immediately. Not too far of a stretch from their Emotional Rescue pseudo-funk vocals from Mick, the song is just epic...I'll stop now and give you my personal demographics on the album:
Without being too "pitchfork-y" on a scale of 1-10 I give it a 9.7 (http://image.become.com/imageserver/s3/945192443-75-75-5-32/classic-tongue-logo-rolling-stones-tshirt.jpg) . That's pretty damn stellar considering I would not ordinarily go that high on an album which is basically deep cuts shapeshifted to promote a tour.
FAVORITE TRACK: TOPS
LEAST FAVORITE TRACK: START ME UP (although it is still a great one)
FAVORITE COMPANION DRINK: CHAMPAGNE, BUSCH LIGHT
ACTIVITY MOST LIKELY ACCOMPANYING A LISTEN TO THIS ALBUM: We pregame to this album more than any other...
"The thing with Tattoo You wasn't that we'd stopped writing new stuff, it was a question of time. We'd agreed we were going to go out on the road and we wanted to tour behind a record. There was no time to make a whole new album and make the start of the tour." – Keith
In the 1995 Rolling Stone interview during which editor Jann Wenner called Tattoo You the Stones' "most underrated album," Jagger said, "I think it's excellent. But all the things I usually like, it doesn't have. It doesn't have any unity of purpose or place or time." (so true)
...Let the discussion begin!!!
I love that this album starts with Start Me Up and ends with Waiting on a Friend. Two very opposite sentiments but the songs in between really tell the story of how they start one place and end up in another. I've read that people tend to think of this album as being one side being rock one side being acoustic low key kind of stuff. I would actually say the two halves are divided between T&A and Black Limousine. I think the record starts off with some amazingly rocking vintage Rock and Roll with really feisty lyrics for the first four songs and then takes on a different kind of lyrical agenda for the remaining songs. The album still seems so cohesive to me and I was very surprised to learn that the songs are a compilation of tracks spanning a decade. Mick did a great job recording lyrics for a bunch of song structures, and the person who did the mixing pulled it all together beautifully. So glad this record was picked, I bought it on Vinyl a few months ago but it has been really nice to really delve into it.
So, is everyone listening to Start Me Up?
Does "slide it up" mean his penis?
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 09:35 PM
Mick did a great job recording lyrics for a bunch of song structures, and the person who did the mixing pulled it all together beautifully.
Agreed I think Mick's vocals are very strong on this album, even on just the straight ahead rockers hang fire and neighbours he really just lets it loose thats what i love on TY.
Yeah, the idea of hanging fire on a wire is a really awesome image.
What are peeps favorite tracks? I feel like anyone could choose any song as a strong contender for each track...SLave just started for moi Sweat....
Slave just groooves like a mofo. It makes me want to dance dirty.
I do love this record, even with the slower numbers on side 2. Yes, two sides, even though I can't locate the vinyl in my collection for some odd reason.
Anybody else remember belting out the lyrics to Start Me Up around their mothers and getting yelled at after the "You make a dead man come" line? And not knowing what that meant?
Slave kicks ass! DIRTY
Slave is on for me.
I guess Mick just wants this chick to have sex with him, steal him food, and bring back some liquor.
The Bass Line!!!!!!!!
Also, that bass line in Start Me up maybe the most recognizable ever -- I always picture Wyman in the videos back then, just laying it down in the background, taking in Mick and the boys up front.
T & A my favorite track. Big Kieth singing fan
moved this from the other thread....
So I'll start this off early as I'll be entering the forum fantasy draft soon. I'm aided here by my brother's home made wine, some strong stuff doesn't even taste like wine, more like a strong cocktail. This is my second listen of Tattoo You.... Start Me Up - classic Stones song, only one I previously knew. I have a bunch of Stones like - Exile, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers, etc... but probably wouldn't have gave this one a chance if it wasn't for this. I liked it more than I thought I would. Really liked Heaven on first listen, probably my favorite track.
Talk about young, drunk, dumb and full of cum when this came out.
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:44 PM
T & A my favorite track. Big Kieth singing fan
Hahhahaahhahahahaha, That songs only purpose on this record is to remind you how good Mick can sing.
HAH I didn't even freakin notice Keith was singing on Little T&A I gotta pay closer attention :beer:
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 09:46 PM
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:44 PM
T & A my favorite track. Big Kieth singing fan
Hahhahaahhahahahaha, That songs only purpose on this record is to remind you how good Mick can sing.
I loooove Keith singing
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:44 PM
T & A my favorite track. Big Kieth singing fan
I love this too, love to hear Keith. Happy is another great one.
Sticking with the blues and the Black Limo
Little T&A is a testament to how great of band they are. It sounds totally tossed off, probably written and recorded in a day. Still rocks
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 31, 2011, 09:44 PM
moved this from the other thread....
So I'll start this off early as I'll be entering the forum fantasy draft soon. I'm aided here by my brother's home made wine, some strong stuff doesn't even taste like wine, more like a strong cocktail. This is my second listen of Tattoo You.... Start Me Up - classic Stones song, only one I previously knew. I have a bunch of Stones like - Exile, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers, etc... but probably wouldn't have gave this one a chance if it wasn't for this. I liked it more than I thought I would. Really liked Heaven on first listen, probably my favorite track.
Heaven is my favorite song as well. Justin Vernon talked about a song on his new Bon Iver album being the one where you relight the joint. Heaven is the song where you relight the joint if there ever was one. I can't believe they came up with this song. Amazing!!!
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 09:48 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 31, 2011, 09:44 PM
moved this from the other thread....
So I'll start this off early as I'll be entering the forum fantasy draft soon. I'm aided here by my brother's home made wine, some strong stuff doesn't even taste like wine, more like a strong cocktail. This is my second listen of Tattoo You.... Start Me Up - classic Stones song, only one I previously knew. I have a bunch of Stones like - Exile, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers, etc... but probably wouldn't have gave this one a chance if it wasn't for this. I liked it more than I thought I would. Really liked Heaven on first listen, probably my favorite track.
Heaven is my favorite song as well. Justin Vernon talked about a song on his new Bon Iver album being the one where you relight the joint. Heaven is the song where you relight the joint if there ever was one. I can't believe they came up with this song. Amazing!!!
Ha it is such an underrated track but sounds more like a track where you re-light the crack pipe at 4am and ur up to no good with someone else's misses....too much? Anyone else? No?
Now then, Neighbours starts to sound like the 80s Stones, does it not?
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:48 PM
Little T&A is a testament to how great of band they are. It sounds totally tossed off, probably written and recorded in a day. Still rocks
It does sound VERY Rock and Roll and I think it fits, just awful singing and lyrics. Now Black Limo. This is where I think Mick starts to get a bit more introspective with the lyrics.
Harmonica and Lead Guitar are killing it!!!!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4666400665_6485c39833.jpg)
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 09:48 PM
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 31, 2011, 09:44 PM
moved this from the other thread....
So I'll start this off early as I'll be entering the forum fantasy draft soon. I'm aided here by my brother's home made wine, some strong stuff doesn't even taste like wine, more like a strong cocktail. This is my second listen of Tattoo You.... Start Me Up - classic Stones song, only one I previously knew. I have a bunch of Stones like - Exile, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers, etc... but probably wouldn't have gave this one a chance if it wasn't for this. I liked it more than I thought I would. Really liked Heaven on first listen, probably my favorite track.
Heaven is my favorite song as well. Justin Vernon talked about a song on his new Bon Iver album being the one where you relight the joint. Heaven is the song where you relight the joint if there ever was one. I can't believe they came up with this song. Amazing!!!
I can relate to that. ;) Heaven is a chill song for sure.
Quote from: Crispy on Aug 31, 2011, 09:50 PM
Now then, Neighbours starts to sound like the 80s Stones, does it not?
That chorus really hooks me tho, its right about when the booze starts to kick in...like now!
Neighbours remindes me of the pearl jam song "bugs"
I'd say at the time this record came out Mick was really, really, freaked out by fame.
Worried About You could have gone on Black & Blue
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:52 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Aug 31, 2011, 09:50 PM
Now then, Neighbours starts to sound like the 80s Stones, does it not?
That chorus really hooks me tho, its right about when the booze starts to kick in...like now!
The Sax guy rips up the end. The drums sound amazing
There is quite a bit of sax on this album....the onion's A/V club had an inventory list listing songs almost ruined by the overuse of Sax Bowie's Young Americans was on it so was a Hold Steady track...any thoughts too much sax on Tattoo you? I think they make it work
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 09:55 PM
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:52 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Aug 31, 2011, 09:50 PM
Now then, Neighbours starts to sound like the 80s Stones, does it not?
That chorus really hooks me tho, its right about when the booze starts to kick in...like now!
The Sax guy rips up the end. The drums sound amazing
I am a big fan of all the Sonny Rollins sax on this record too.
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:56 PM
There is quite a bit of sax on this album....the onion's A/V club had an inventory list listing songs almost ruined by the overuse of Sax Bowie's Young Americans was on it so was a Hold Steady track...any thoughts too much sax on Tattoo you? I think they make it work
NO WAY!!!! I LOVE every second of it.
YIKKKKKKESSSSSS
:D 8) ??? :embarassed: :thumbsup: ;D
The Rolling Stones Worried About You 1981. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2pgGiWzfjg#)
Worried About You
Sexy Prince...... then the chorus kills. BAAAAABY
Jim would do this song well
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 09:57 PM
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:56 PM
There is quite a bit of sax on this album....the onion's A/V club had an inventory list listing songs almost ruined by the overuse of Sax Bowie's Young Americans was on it so was a Hold Steady track...any thoughts too much sax on Tattoo you? I think they make it work
NO WAY!!!! I LOVE every second of it.
Nice, yea Neighbours is close but still a solid track with some ballsy sax
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:58 PM
YIKKKKKKESSSSSS
:D 8) ??? :embarassed: :thumbsup: ;D
The Rolling Stones Worried About You 1981. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2pgGiWzfjg#)
Those videos were SO BAD, but I watched every second of 'em, over and over. Now, the vid for Waitin' on a Friend...CLASSIC
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 09:58 PM
Worried About You
Sexy Prince...... then the chorus kills. BAAAAABY
Jim would do this song well
I think MMJ would do well with this whole album.....I would love to hear their take on 'Heaven'
Tops was the song that introduced me to this album....Worried about You > Tops very funky choice of tracklisting
Heaven is an incredible track, perfect for re-lighting that joint -- or rolling another.
HEAVEN!!!!!!!!
playing now
Was that bacwards sax? xas?
Senses be praised :)
Quote from: Crispy on Aug 31, 2011, 10:05 PM
Heaven is an incredible track, perfect for re-lighting that joint -- or rolling another.
So perfect.....why is this not more frequently on stoner's radars, that includes me. ::)
Ain't No Use is a great track to wind down with, leading into that wonderful closer...
Favorite Track: "Slave"-just groovy jammin', awesome horns, could go on for even longer than the allotted 7ish minutes and I'd be juuuust fine. 8)
Least Favorite Track: Tough, but probably "Hang Fire"-solid song, but in my opinion, the most disposable of the album, not sure it adds a whole lot to the album as a whole. Feels more or less like it just follows the mood of the rest of the album. But still another delicious Stones-y tune.
Other Mentionables: "Neighbours" doesn't really contain a whole lot of profundity (other than just another outlet for Jagger's devilishly great vocals), but it's among my faves. Obviously, all know that "Start Me Up" riff is awesome.....but seriously, that riff is awesome. Also, while it's clear that Richards' voice doesn't touch that of Jagger, "Little T & A" does show their willingness to venture off their well-known path at least a little bit, something I don't think the Stones get a lot of credit for. Finally, I've never known why I liked "Waiting on a Friend" so much. Nearly every time I listen to it, a deep part of my brain reminds me that this isn't the type of song I usually go for. But then, an even deeper part of my brain reminds me that the song is the bomb. So I just go with that.
Rating: I'll give it 9.2 out of 10. I don't like to rate by comparison, but it's hard not to with a group that's put out Exile, Let It Bleed, Beggars' Banquet, etc. And as awesome as this album is, it's none of those in my opinion. It's full of songs that could warrant individual listens for a number of situations, but I don't personally get much extra out of it by listening to it all together, in order, like I do with those that I mentioned before. Not to say that any of the songs clash with each other, but I don't feel that any of them really build each other up either. Super great album though. One I had just a tiny bit of exposure to before this adventure, and one I definitely have more respect for after having analyzed it heavier. Before this, if someone would have asked me to rate the album, I probably would have given it a 7 at best (and that's only if I really had that "Start Me Up" riff bouncing in my noggin. Great pick Wolof! :thumbsup:
Pretty solid Stones album. Ranks somewhere in the middle for me, but I'll give it 7 out of 10. I believe most if not the songs were unreleased tracks, some dating back to the early '70s. "Waiting on a Friend" was recorded during the Mick Taylor era. I can't stand "Start Me Up"; it was ruined by 1982-3 due to oversaturation. If there's a better video out there that can beat the non-intentionally hilarity that is "Waiting on a Friend", I've never seen it... but the Grateful Dead's "Hell in a Bucket" comes close.
This sounds like Pink Floyd just fucked Mick Jagger in the a-hole.
This is like being at the cool table at lunch 8)
We used to laugh about this one when I was a kid, but now, how fucking cool -- Peter Tosh!
ROLLING STONES ★ waiting on a friend (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z9hbf-IRig#noexternalembed)
Well, shit, no embedding.
This second side is funky as shit
Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman are hammered in that WOAF video. Especially Charlie
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:56 PM
There is quite a bit of sax on this album....the onion's A/V club had an inventory list listing songs almost ruined by the overuse of Sax Bowie's Young Americans was on it so was a Hold Steady track...any thoughts too much sax on Tattoo you? I think they make it work
BRING ON THE SAX!!!
The vocal overdubbing on No Use In Crying is making you glad you re-lit that joint.
Waiting on a Friend reminds me when I fucked my girlfriend Alice in the pet cemetary
Quote from: YimBlaylock on Aug 31, 2011, 10:12 PM
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:56 PM
There is quite a bit of sax on this album....the onion's A/V club had an inventory list listing songs almost ruined by the overuse of Sax Bowie's Young Americans was on it so was a Hold Steady track...any thoughts too much sax on Tattoo you? I think they make it work
BRING ON THE SAX!!!
YimB between the name, the avatar and the posts you are by far the best new forum member, no offense to others, YimB could fancy realtions with cattle, but damn Jim Duggan really does it for me everytime....kinda like the sax on this album!
New appreciation for this record, thank you, wolof. A very impressive list of folks who helped out on it too:
- Ollie Brown (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ollie_E._Brown) – percussion (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion_instrument) on "Slave" and "Worried About You"
- Nicky Hopkins (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicky_Hopkins) – piano (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano) on "Tops", "No Use in Crying" and "Waiting on a Friend"
- Chris Kimsey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Kimsey) – piano on "Heaven"
- Wayne Perkins (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Perkins) – electric lead guitar on "Worried About You"
- Billy Preston (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Preston) – piano and organ on "Slave" and "Worried About You"
- Sonny Rollins (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Rollins) – saxophone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxophone) on "Slave", "Neighbours" and "Waiting on a Friend"
- Ian Stewart (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Stewart_%28musician%29) – piano on "Hang Fire", "Little T&A" and "Black Limousine"
- Pete Townshend (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Townshend) – backing vocals on "Slave"
- Jimmy Miller (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Miller) – percussion on "Tops" and "Waiting on a Friend"
- Kasper Winding – tambourine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tambourine) on "Waiting on a Friend"
I don't think someone has gotten a hold of some prerecorded music and just totally killed it like this other than maybe Eddie Vedder when he got a hold of the tracks from TEN. The passion, the annunciation, the recording technique. This record gives me an appreciation for Mick not just as a singer but as an artist.
Did Mick Taylor guest on a few tracks as well?
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:16 PM
I don't think someone has gotten a hold of some prerecorded music and just totally killed it like this other than maybe Eddie Vedder when he got a hold of the tracks from TEN. The passion, the annunciation, the recording technique. This record gives me an appreciation for Mick not just as a singer but as an artist.
All of this is true....I really love that quote from Mick stating that the record has no feel or presance of time or place, its definitely true. There is no concept or pretension just straightforward rock music. Love this album!
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 10:17 PM
Did Mick Taylor guest on a few tracks as well?
He played on Tops and Waiting on a Friend. Got left out of the video though. :P
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 10:15 PM
Quote from: YimBlaylock on Aug 31, 2011, 10:12 PM
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 09:56 PM
There is quite a bit of sax on this album....the onion's A/V club had an inventory list listing songs almost ruined by the overuse of Sax Bowie's Young Americans was on it so was a Hold Steady track...any thoughts too much sax on Tattoo you? I think they make it work
BRING ON THE SAX!!!
YimB between the name, the avatar and the posts you are by far the best new forum member, no offense to others, YimB could fancy realtions with cattle, but damn Jim Duggan really does it for me everytime....kinda like the sax on this album!
Haha thanks wolof. Shoutout to my bovine buddies. ;)
This record just feels great, 11 tracks, one flip, stunning music. Great Record, Great Choice.
Favorite Lyric....
Standing in the kitchen
Looking way out cross the fields
You see a face in the window
It not real, it not real
Quote from: Crispy on Aug 31, 2011, 10:20 PM
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 10:17 PM
Did Mick Taylor guest on a few tracks as well?
He played on Tops and Waiting on a Friend. Got left out of the video though. :P
that's right
Is everyone finished with the album bc I went back and put it on Heaven again, wishin I had some jibbajabba
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 10:17 PM
Did Mick Taylor guest on a few tracks as well?
No, he played on the tracks as part of the Stones. Tatoo You is made up of unreleased pre-recorded tracks, some dating back 10 years. Overdubs and other tweaks were done much later, during production.
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:12 PM
The vocal overdubbing on No Use In Crying is making you glad you re-lit that joint.
Amen to that. Making me wish I would have packed one before the listening party. Maybe that should be a prerequisite for next week... 8)
I think I would have more to contribute for sure... :P
Quote from: Crispy on Aug 31, 2011, 10:16 PM
New appreciation for this record, thank you, wolof.
Not just for this album but for the Stones period for me. I have re-connected with this band thanks to you wolof and it starts with this very understated album.
I happen to love the sax in this album! It definitely works on this record!
Well that was a fun listen and the discussion can continue throughout the week...or as long as this world keeps spinnin :thumbsup:
Shall the chosen one announce the next pick?
o and thanks for the kind words all, it was really easy, lets keep it going, easy with a fine bunch of fellows and the occasional lady circulating around these parts. :beer:
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Aug 31, 2011, 10:09 PM
This is like being at the cool table at lunch 8)
More like being at the dork table except no one in a letterman's jacket just smacked me in the back of the head.
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Aug 31, 2011, 10:25 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:12 PM
The vocal overdubbing on No Use In Crying is making you glad you re-lit that joint.
Amen to that. Making me wish I would have packed one before the listening party. Maybe that should be a prerequisite for next week... 8)
This maybe fairly true. Wolof appointed me as the next in line to select a record, so here you go (I'll post in the other thread too:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Secretmachinesnowhereisnowhere.jpg) (http://open.spotify.com/album/2kNoabGHULl2qxquLyOscg)
(click for spotify link)
Now Here Is Nowhere by The Secret Machines
I wants to hear what the next album is!!!!! I'm also listening to Heaven>No Use In Crying again
Quote from: Crispy on Aug 31, 2011, 10:34 PM
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Aug 31, 2011, 10:25 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:12 PM
The vocal overdubbing on No Use In Crying is making you glad you re-lit that joint.
Amen to that. Making me wish I would have packed one before the listening party. Maybe that should be a prerequisite for next week... 8)
This maybe fairly true. Wolof appointed me as the next in line to select the record, so here you go (I'll post in the other thread too:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Secretmachinesnowhereisnowhere.jpg) (http://open.spotify.com/album/2kNoabGHULl2qxquLyOscg)
(click for spotify link)
Now Here Is Nowhere by The Secret Machines
SWEET, I have heard some serious buzz about this record on the forum lately. Looking forward to checking it out.
Quote from: Crispy on Aug 31, 2011, 10:34 PM
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Aug 31, 2011, 10:25 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:12 PM
The vocal overdubbing on No Use In Crying is making you glad you re-lit that joint.
Amen to that. Making me wish I would have packed one before the listening party. Maybe that should be a prerequisite for next week... 8)
This maybe fairly true. Wolof appointed me as the next in line to select the record, so here you go (I'll post in the other thread too:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Secretmachinesnowhereisnowhere.jpg) (http://open.spotify.com/album/2kNoabGHULl2qxquLyOscg)
(click for spotify link)
Now Here Is Nowhere by The Secret Machines
Well, this is another dandy that I haven't given much of a listen to recently and also makes my quote above even more relevant... ;)
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:38 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Aug 31, 2011, 10:34 PM
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Aug 31, 2011, 10:25 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:12 PM
The vocal overdubbing on No Use In Crying is making you glad you re-lit that joint.
Amen to that. Making me wish I would have packed one before the listening party. Maybe that should be a prerequisite for next week... 8)
This maybe fairly true. Wolof appointed me as the next in line to select the record, so here you go (I'll post in the other thread too:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Secretmachinesnowhereisnowhere.jpg) (http://open.spotify.com/album/2kNoabGHULl2qxquLyOscg)
(click for spotify link)
Now Here Is Nowhere by The Secret Machines
SWEET, I have heard some serious buzz about this record on the forum lately. Looking forward to checking it out.
Super Excited for this one, I only own Ten Silver Drops and know that this is the one preferred by most. Great pick Crispy!!!
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:33 PM
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Aug 31, 2011, 10:09 PM
This is like being at the cool table at lunch 8)
More like being at the dork table except no one in a letterman's jacket just smacked me in the back of the head.
I'd like to think this was like being at the stoner table myself. I can recall from personal experience... :P
Awesome. This is why this club is awesome. I can honestly say I have zero knowledge of The Secret Machines or their music. And after a quick look-up on wikipedia, I'm seeing prog rock listed as their primary genre. Prog rock isn't something I delve into that often, so hopefully this helps expand my palette just a little bit. Can't wait!
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:38 PM
SWEET, I have heard some serious buzz about this record on the forum lately. Looking forward to checking it out.
Ha! I think the buzz you've heard has pretty much come from me. I probably pimp this record too much, but I think it's worth it. Glad you guys are into it!
Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 10:40 PM
Super Excited for this one, I only own Ten Silver Drops and know that this is the one preferred by most. Great pick Crispy!!!
I would definitely put this one WAY above Ten Silver Drops.
Quote from: Crispy on Aug 31, 2011, 10:42 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:38 PM
SWEET, I have heard some serious buzz about this record on the forum lately. Looking forward to checking it out.
Ha! I think the buzz you've heard has pretty much come from me. I probably pimp this record too much, but I think it's worth it. Glad you guys are into it!
Ha, I think you're probably right. I just looked this record up on Rhapsody and it lists it under DREAM POP/SPACE ROCK that might be my favorite Rhapsody description combination of all time. "Space Rock" being my most very favorite.
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Aug 31, 2011, 10:41 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:33 PM
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Aug 31, 2011, 10:09 PM
This is like being at the cool table at lunch 8)
More like being at the dork table except no one in a letterman's jacket just smacked me in the back of the head.
I'd like to think this was like being at the stoner table myself. I can recall from personal experience... :P
There is nothing worse than being stoned and getting smacked in the back of the head for no reason.
Well I'm sure there is, but not when it happens.
Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 10:49 PM
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This is like being at the cool table at lunch 8)
More like being at the dork table except no one in a letterman's jacket just smacked me in the back of the head.
I'd like to think this was like being at the stoner table myself. I can recall from personal experience... :P
There is nothing worse than being stoned and getting smacked in the back of the head for no reason.
Well I'm sure there is, but not when it happens.
;D ;D ;D ....so true, gnight folks
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Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Aug 31, 2011, 10:09 PM
This is like being at the cool table at lunch 8)
More like being at the dork table except no one in a letterman's jacket just smacked me in the back of the head.
I'd like to think this was like being at the stoner table myself. I can recall from personal experience... :P
There is nothing worse than being stoned and getting smacked in the back of the head for no reason.
Well I'm sure there is, but not when it happens.
Ha! Nobody was smacking us at my school. Actually, my school had an open campus so we were blazing in our cars, listening to good tunes and going to Subway everyday for lunch! 8)
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Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Aug 31, 2011, 10:09 PM
This is like being at the cool table at lunch 8)
More like being at the dork table except no one in a letterman's jacket just smacked me in the back of the head.
I'd like to think this was like being at the stoner table myself. I can recall from personal experience... :P
There is nothing worse than being stoned and getting smacked in the back of the head for no reason.
Well I'm sure there is, but not when it happens.
Ha! Nobody was smacking us at my school. Actually, my school had an open campus so we were blazing in our cars, listening to good tunes and going to Subway everyday for lunch! 8)
Sweet, just like my school! We either went to Hamburger Stand or to someone's house for Spaghettios. Also, most of the lettermen at my school were also the stoners.
Spaghettios? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Just think about that man. :o
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Spaghettios? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Just think about that man. :o
We were high! And cheap! And stupid! ;D ;D ;D
I wasn't allowed to participate in our graduation ceremony or prom because I got caught going to Taco Bell during lunch "Break" to many times. My girlfriend was pissed, but it worked out, I didn't have to go to prom or participate in the final two weeks of school, and I still got laid on prom night. A+
Oh, and I still got my high school diploma. I think that's when I decided not to "try".
Thanks High School!!!
I think I'm gonna reread the part in Keith's Life where they're recording this one before commenting...gonna get in the right headspace.
Sorry I'm late to the party folks...had some internet issues last night so couldnt participate in the actual "listening party". Had a chance to listen through the album a few times and like many others have said, it's sparked my interest in the later Stones, although I understand that most tracks were previously recorded. With that being said I think it's a fine album. 7.5 rating overall. My favorite track is probably Slave as it's just too damn smooth to ignore. Next is probably Black Limousine as I love the classic blues riffs. Least favorite track is probably Hang Fire, I just dont feel it fits. What's the story with the album art? Kinda looks like Bowie.
Can I sit at the cool table if it's not to late, It's ok if you make fun of my uni-brow and rat tail. It doesn't bother because my trenchcoat has super powers and I can deflect criticism.
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Spaghettios? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Just think about that man. :o
We were high! And cheap! And stupid! ;D ;D ;D
with meatballs, right? Please say w/ meatballs, please...
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Spaghettios? ;D ;D ;D ;D
Just think about that man. :o
We were high! And cheap! And stupid! ;D ;D ;D
with meatballs, right? Please say w/ meatballs, please...
Of course! The kind without meatballs are gross, and nobody eats the hot dog kind.
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Can I sit at the cool table if it's not to late, It's ok if you make fun of my uni-brow and rat tail. It doesn't bother because my trenchcoat has super powers and I can deflect criticism.
Hell yes you can. ;D
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Can I sit at the cool table if it's not to late, It's ok if you make fun of my uni-brow and rat tail. It doesn't bother because my trenchcoat has super powers and I can deflect criticism.
Certainly Tater, I will add you to the Club, you will get added into the fold to pick an album in "season 2" which will start in January as I have scheduled the first 20 weeks!!! And feel free to comment throughout, it's more or less open to all! Needle drops Weds. at 9:30 ET and new album will be discussed every week!
Hey Alady, was there a chapter/Section on Tattoo You in Keith's Book?
I really wanna know the story behind Heaven, it really is like nothing they've done that is definitely song of the week for me!
There was, I can't remember much about it at the moment though. Will give it a pass through this weekend/early next week and post any interesting bits here.
I read an interview with Keith stating that the album was originally "tattoo" and he has no idea how the title became "tattoo you." I guess he though mick added it in to mess with him...mick denied this but apparently keith is still suspicious... ;D
Hey I'm sorry I signed up and haven't weighed in - I am interested and do have some thoughts.... busy workweek and Sox / Yanks series have me running around a bit!
Sorry I'm way late in getting anything in, RL is kicking my ass pretty hard right now.
OK, so it's a very solid album, better then I remember it being. I hate Start Me Up for 2 reasons: Over playing killed it and damn Microsoft using it for one of their shitty versions of Windows. Other then that it's not too bad of a song. I totally get what y'all are saying about Heaven. It's the flang on the guitar that does it. The sax is perfect in this. I didn't know this was made up of unreleased tracks. Some of them sound "older" for a lack of a better way of putting it and now that I know the history of this album, it makes sense.
Crispy- I'm shocked you went with TSM's. Please note heavy tones of sarcasm. Excellent choice btw. It is indeed the choice album out of their 3.
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YIKKKKKKESSSSSS
:D 8) ??? :embarassed: :thumbsup: ;D
The Rolling Stones Worried About You 1981. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2pgGiWzfjg#)
What was the directions from the director shooting this? "Mick, make sure you look uniterested and pretend to over enunciate every word. Oh you and Keef dance around like a couple of ponces." That was some kind of awful.
So, interesting choice for 1st album in the Listening Group. I've never been a Rolling Stones fan for some reason. On any list of "best bands of all time", the biggest discrepancy between me and that reviewer will likely be the Rolling Stones. My friend and music buddy Sean says it's my biggest mis-evaluation and is always pushing me to keep trying. But shit after 30 years of listening to them, not sure it's going to happen.
One of the reasons I don't like them is that I find them repetitive – pretty simple riffs and chord progressions played over and over. Start Me Up is a good example. Hang Fire is another. Part of the issue may be the overplayed nature of some of these songs – I enjoyed many of the less familiar songs much more.... Slave, although pretty vocally repetitive, had some great keys, sax, and bass througout and I was totally digging it.
Some of these songs feel like they were written and recorded in an hour. Maybe that's the appeal of loose, off-the-cuff rock n roll, but for me it's just dull. Something I expect a bar band to play. Little T&A - The lyrics are cringe-worthy. Neighbors – I was pretty bored within a minute, until the sax kicked in. Worried about you seemed musically like a poor mans You Cant Always Get what You Want.
The most enjoyable run was Tops – Heaven – No Use – dug all those songs.
Sorry to be kinda negative. I won't always be, I promise (I tried to be open minded!!)
No reason to apologize g33tah, its all subjective anyhow, we got 19 more weeks of Album clubs too, I'm assuming we will not like em all but the fun is in the discoveries!
http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-rolling-stones-tattoo-you,63085/ (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-rolling-stones-tattoo-you,63085/) :thumbsup:
I got behind in the listening club from the beginning but didnt want to suddenly jump in during week 4 while skipping over the first few so Im starting from the start and hope to listen to all the albums done so far by next weeks album (I didnt even realize 930pm Weds every week was the set time. Good to know!). I felt bad, but since it looks like only 10 or so people chimed in here, I dont feel as bad now, Anyways...
I have all the Stones classic albums from the big 4 run, but Some Girls is the only other that I have (outside of a greatest hits or 2). Only songs I was familiar here with were Start Me Up and Waitin' On A Friend (although I couldnt really remember much of the latter). Never really liked Start Me Up, and like mjk those Microsoft Windows commercials for a couple years made it a hated song for me and possibly postponed my giving the Stones a chance by 5 or so years compared to other classic rock greats. That said, it had been awhile since I heard it so it was nice to hear actually. I put that song right with Satisfaction as Stones songs that have classic riffs but songs I just dont care for much.
Personally, I preferred the 2nd half much more (Worried About You -> Waitin') than the first half. The first half mostly just felt like the b-side rocker throwaways, whereas the 2nd half offerred something Ive never heard from the Stones before, and was more interesting and enjoyable. I learned in here that it was basically a compilation album, and considering that, I think the album does have a very good flow to it. Im also not a big fan of having a lot of slow songs in a row usually, as I feel like it often can pull the air out of an album as opposed to building on top of the previous songs. For Tattoo You, I didnt think that was the case at all and think making the front rock-heavy was a good call as really this albums strength is the slower songs.
Giving this album a rating, I cant help but compare it to other Stones albums. Considering they have at least 4 albums that would be 9+/10's, its hard to not factor that in. I'll give it a 7.6/10, which is bumped up a little since I think it has good song to song flow for a compilation album especially and a few songs on the 2nd half explore sounds Ive never heard from the Stones.
Favorite songs:
1) Tops - probably the most tvintage sounding Stones of the album sans Waitin'.
Reminds me of Beast of Burden musically yet the exact opposite lyrically.
2) Heaven - as discussed in the thread, all kinds of awesome. Never heard a Stones
song like it
3) Slave - I cant help but think this song influenced Peter Gabriel into writing
Sledgehammer. Maybe the biggest funkgroove Ive heard the Stones lay down.
Least Favorites:
1) Little T&A
2) Neighbours
3) Hang Fire