Thanks Norman B. I don't know much about him but what I've heard I've really liked. Bumping this up my Wishlist and thanks for commenting. Really appreciate it
I'm a big Rolling Stones fan but do I really need another live album?
I'm really trying to find out if it's worth buying. It really needs to be top draw for me to buy it considering the array of RS albums that I already own
My go to period for live Stones tends to be 69-73. Mick Taylor brought so much to the band, and I also love the way the music is always on the edge of falling over, but inspired at the same time. (Tight but Loose as they say of Led Zep)
I remember when Love You Live was released, and much was made of side 3 (The El Mocambo side) But I was never a great fan of the album, so the El Mocambo stuff did pass me by.
Which brings me to “El Mocanbo”. On the plus side the band have not yet slipped into the sterile performances from the mid 80’s onwards. And it does have an interesting set list, with several songs from “Black and Blue” an album I do have a soft spot for. With the songs being new enough for the band to sound like they are enjoying themselves. And the addition of some old RnB standards is good to hear.
There is enough inspiration to make it a nice show to listen to, and yet…truth be told it’s not a recording I go to very often, When I want to listen to some live Stones its always “Get Your Ya Ya’s out” or some boots from the early 70s I go for.
My go to period for live Stones tends to be 69-73. Mick Taylor brought so much to the band, and I also love the way the music is always on the edge of falling over, but inspired at the same time. (Tight but Loose as they say of Led Zep)
I remember when Love You Live was released, and much was made of side 3 (The El Mocambo side) But I was never a great fan of the album, so the El Mocambo stuff did pass me by.
Which brings me to “El Mocanbo”. On the plus side the band have not yet slipped into the sterile performances from the mid 80’s onwards. And it does have an interesting set list, with several songs from “Black and Blue” an album I do have a soft spot for. With the songs being new enough for the band to sound like they are enjoying themselves. And the addition of some old RnB standards is good to hear.
There is enough inspiration to make it a nice show to listen to, and yet…truth be told it’s not a recording I go to very often, When I want to listen to some live Stones its always “Get Your Ya Ya’s out” or some boots from the early 70s I go for.
Thanks DaveP. always good to get others perspective and your comments have been very useful.
I think that El Mocanbo comes off the list. It was always borderline and I have enough RS live to listen to. Thanks for the feedback
That would be a big fat unreserved yes. Fela Kuti is, without a shadow of a doubt, an all-time great. Can't really go wrong with any of his albums, but this is one of his most "essential". The story behind it has made it grow to legendary proportions, yet the music itself totally justifies its classic status regardless. I don't want to raise your expectations too high, but listening to Fela Kuti - especially if you aren't familiar with him - can be quite the experience. I'd move it towards the top of your wishlist. _________________ Bob Dylan Charles Mingus
That would be a big fat unreserved yes. Fela Kuti is, without a shadow of a doubt, an all-time great. Can't really go wrong with any of his albums, but this is one of his most "essential". The story behind it has made it grow to legendary proportions, yet the music itself totally justifies its classic status regardless. I don't want to raise your expectations too high, but listening to Fela Kuti - especially if you aren't familiar with him - can be quite the experience. I'd move it towards the top of your wishlist.
Cheers Kokkinos. That's pretty much what I have heard from others so it's going to a highest ranking. Just need to find a decent copy.
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