THE ROLLING STONES: STICKY FINGERS: 1971: 5 STARS OUT OF 5 STARS: CD: I listened to Sticky Fingers yesterday but I was in the mood to listen to it again this morning when I woke up- so I did! One of The Rolling Stones four greatest albums ever.
STEVE EARLE: EXIT 0: 1987: 5 STARS OUT OF 5 STARS: CD: Earle's sophomore album came a little over a year after his debut. At this time he would have still been considered a country artist but that would soon change with his third album Copperhead Road. Earle received two Grammy nominations for this album. Best songs- Nowhere Road, No.29, The Rain Came Down, San Antonio Girl, I Ain't Ever Satisfied, Angry Young Man. Steve is one of my favorites- on my Mount Rushmore.
Hey, who can blame you for spinning "Sticky Fingers" twice!
BTW, have you ever listened to "Sticky Fingers Live At The Fonda Theatre?" The Stones were incredible during that gig – everything sounded so fresh and powerful. You can also find awesome clips from that show on YouTube. A while ago, I posted a clip of "Can You Hear Me Knocking" – really blows your socks off!
You know I almost did play Pink Floyd Animals!… will look for the live at Fonda Theater I haven't heard it..
After "Dark Side Of The Moon" my next favorite Pink Floyd albums are "Wish You Were Here" and "Meddle." On the latter album, I think "Echoes" is ingenious.
I know Pink Floyd fanatics -and it seems like you are at least have a borderline addiction– I just don't get them- too close to prog rock for me. I have tried to like them – and I can't say I hate them– I hate YES and RUSH for example but I just can't get fanatical about Pink Floyd- do I like some of their songs- I confess I do- but overall not a big fan.
Have you given Cohen's final album, "You Want it Darker," a listen? It's a fantasic finale, just like Bowie's.
I agree it was a great way to go out. Who knew at the time..