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L'album è del '93. So poco della carriera del labbrone al di fuori dalle Pietre Rotolanti, e quello che so della carriera con le pietre rotolanti mi esalta fino ad un certo punto. Rock star maledetta, animale da palco, mito vivente, bla bla bla. Non approvo ma non contesto.
Mi limito allora a recensire questo cd, regalatomi forse per sbaglio o per presa in giro (visti i miei orientamenti musicali...). Beh, gran cd, gran regalo!
L'orrida copertina non inganni. Il batterista (un mostro di bravura) dà il 4 e si parte subito alla grande con "Wired all night" che ha un impeto e delle sonorità rock che non possono non coinvolgere. Bello il ritornello stile Rolling, ma è l'architettura musicale del pezzo ad obbligarti a muovere i fianchi (magari in maniera meno ridicola di quanto sia solito fare lui...) anche se non vuoi, anche se sei scettico. Energia pura.
Molto coinvolgente, anche se in maniera completamente diversa, è anche "Sweet thing" che fatico a collocare nei generi musicali conosciuti, ma che non posso che applaudire, soprattutto per la scelta dei suoni e dei riff di chitarra. "Out of focus" è un po' troppo rolling, ma ha nel ritornello molto orecchiabile il suo punto forte, mentre nel complesso è meno intensa e particolare delle altre. "Don't tear me up" si fa ascoltare, mentre la successiva "Don't put me in the trasch" è un po' la brutta copia più lenta e meno convinta della n° 1. Assieme ad altri due o tre brani non sconvolge ma non annoia (magari giusto un attimino), ma aiuta ad arrivare veloci veloci ad una perla come "Use me", dove il talento (innegabile) del vecchio Mick si fonde in maniera sublime col meglio che un certo Lenny Kravitz è (anzi era) in grado di offrire. Il brano è ondeggiante e rotolante (guarda caso) in maniera davvero coinvolgente, e non stanca assolutamente pur essendo un po' ripetitivo ed ostinato. Le due voci si alternano e si fondono con classe.
Altri pezzi a mio giudizio trascurabili ci portano velocemente a "Think", altra cannonata di energia Rock di quella che tanto ci piace e ci spettina. Non si sa chi è più bravo in questa esecuzione al fulmicotone. Batteria, chitarra, basso e fiati sono talmente di livello da poter fare incazzare chiunque abbia mai provato a suonare uno strumento, eppure i virtuosismi si miscelano tra loro in maniera non ostentata, ed il superbo complesso di suoni trova nella solita, vecchia, non alta ma sapiente voce di Mick il giusto faro guida. Se ciò non fosse ancora sufficiente, la canzone successiva, che da il titolo all'album, è un'altra grande prova di sapienza nella scelta dei suoni e delle atmosfere. Il livello tecnico/musicale è più basso ma non per questo meno coinvolgente, e Mick si destreggia con disinvoltura in una melodia a tratti un po' country e comunque proprio azzeccata.
La 11 e la 12 un po' mi annoiano, ma visti i precedenti porto pazienza fino ad arrivare alla bella e strana "Angel in my heart", con una sorta di clavicembalo (o giù di lì) che fa da sottofondo ad una voce qui forse un po' troppo mielosa che rincorre i fasti di "Lady Jane" senza riuscirci del tutto. Eppure nel complesso anche questa sta in piedi e si fa sentire. "Handsome Molly" credo fosse uno scherzo e un divertimento e tale deve rimanere.
A consuntivo non posso che togliermi il cappello ed applaudire big lips. L'album funziona e tira di brutto. Visto che di solito invece i Rolling un po' mi annoiano (mi spiace ma non riesco a cambiare idea), mi domando quanto di più avrebbe potuto dare alla storia della musica questo essere magrolino ed un po' effeminato con a fianco musicisti di calibro diverso. Ha già dato tanto, sia chiaro, ma il dubbio per me rimane.
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Ciao!
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02 Sweet Thing (04:19)
In the beginning, when life was simple
We were at each other night and day
You were so sensual and so inventive
We said we'd stick together come what may
In the beginning, you were so brutal
You turned the heat on in the afternoon
Get so excited, get so addicted
You had me eating from your golden spoon
Now I don't wanna spoil the party
I know it goes against the grain
As the plane touched down I got movies of you
Running through my fevered brain
I really love my sweet thing, I can't give her up
I really love my sweet thing, I can't give her up
I really love my sweet thing, I can't give her up
In the beginning, when we were winning
I was your ever-present love-sick fool
You turned the heat off and left me standing
Freezing by your swimming pool
I can't give it up
I can't give it up
I can't give it up
I can't give it up
Now I don't wanna spoil the party
I know it goes against the grain
As the plane touched down, and the midnight moon
Can't just walk away
Really love my sweet thing, wanna' lick it up
Really love my sweet thing, wanna' lick it up
Really love my sweet thing, can't give it up
Really love my sweet thing, can't give it up
04 Don't Tear Me Up (04:12)
Life is rich, but it's way too short
You make a lot of money, but you just want more
I don't need the pain right here in my heart
But I hate every minute when we're so far apart
It was love in a minute, it was love in a flash
It brings me no pleasure, just a stab in the back
It brings me no comfort, it brings me no peace
A weight on my shoulder, it's a fatal disease
So don't tear me up
I don't ever wanna see your picture again
And don't poison my blood
I don't ever wanna see your face here no more
Gonna finish it quick, gonna finish it clean
Don't wanna be bitter. I don't wanna be mean
I feel like we're driving down a dead-end street
I've come so far I wanna crash the car
I wanna land right on my feet
I said don't tear me up
I don't ever wanna see your picture again
I said don't tear me up
I don't ever wanna see your face here no more
But I dream of you constantly, you'll be my angel of light
And in the dark rooms of sleeplessness
You'll be my lover each night
Life is a bitch, it's way too short
Unlike a politician it just can't be bought
Think about the tenderness, and think about the craziness
And if you ever wanna hate me come and
Stick a knife right in my chest
I said don't tear me up
I don't ever wanna see your picture again
I said don't tear me up
I don't ever wanna see your face here no more
I said don't tear me up
I said don't tear me up
I said don't poison my blood
I don't ever wanna see your picture again
05 Put Me in the Trash (03:35)
Yeah you put me in the trash
yeah you gave me up for lost
Now I see that you're doing alright
Take a look at me and count the cost
Baby can't you see I'm short on greens
I am your long lost man, you don't recognize me
I used to load you up with cash
I used to dress you like a dream
All the fancy food, you always wolfed it down
Yeah but you never made a scene
Baby can't you see, I'm no fantasy
I am your long lost man, you don't recognize me
Standing around in the rain, with my hands froze
Looking around for small change in your window
Out in the cold once again, write out a cheque for old flames
Pity for old time sake, I'll make your heart glow
Yeah, I'm your long lost man, don't you recognize me
Gimme some money baby, I'm broke
Why don't you, why don't you dig right down in your purse
And gimme some dough
Yeah don't you remember me baby
Don't you remember all those Jean Paul Gaultier dresses
I bought you and all those tickets to the opera
What about that bright red Ferrari I bought you now
And all those, and all those shoes
Yeah I know it's the recession baby, but give me some money
Yeah come on now be generous
Oh yeah alright
07 Evening Gown (03:32)
People say that I'm high class
But I'm low down all the while
People think That I'm crazy
When I flash that California smile
But I can still paint the town
All the colour of your evening gown
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
To turn grey
People say I'm a drinker
But I'm sober half the time
People say I'm a loser
But I get lucky on the side
Yeah but I can still paint the town
All the colour of your evening gown
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
To turn grey
All my life I waited for
Someone who would show where the bliss is
All my life I waited for
Someone who would take me past the kissing
People say I'm a loner
I like to get lost in the crowds
People call me a dresser
I wear my sports clothes way too loud
Yeah but I can still paint the town
I can shake it and turn it upside down
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
While I'm waiting for your blonde hair
To turn grey
09 Think (02:59)
Think about the sacrifices that I made for you
Think about the hard times that you put me through
Think about the good things that I done for you
Think about the bad things that I tried not to do
Come on baby
Think about the good things
Think about the bad things
Think about the right things
Think about the wrong things
And baby before you leave me you'll realize
That I'm the one who loves you
How much of the happiness can you really claim
How many tears have I shed, am I not to blame
Though I can't remember what went wrong
I tried so hard to please you, least that's what I thought
Come on baby
Think about the good things
Think about the bad things
Think about the right things
Think about the wrong things
And baby before you leave me you'll realize
That I'm the one who loves you
Come on baby
Think about the good things
Think about the bad things
Think about the right things
Think about the wrong things
And baby before you leave me you'll realize
That I'm the one who loves you
Think about the sacrifices that I made for you
Think about the hard times that you put me through
Think about the good things that i done for you
Think about the bad things that I tried not to do
Come on baby
Think about the good things
Think about the bad things
Think about the right things
Think about the wrong things
Come on baby
Think about the good things
And baby before you leave me you'll realize
That I'm the one who loves you
And baby before you leave me you'll realize
That I'm the one who loves you
And baby before you leave me you'll realize
That I'm the one who loves you
11 Hang on to Me Tonight (04:36)
Like a picture you came into my life
Like a picture the colours fade away
Love is fragile, you hide it from the light
It lasts forever and always stays the same
Like a movie, you swept into my life
And like a movie, the stars just fade away
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Ah, honey, while there's youth upon your face
Ah, honey, are you tiring of the race
My cards are on the table
You can get up and walk away
Or stay
Like a movie, you swept into my life
And like a movie, the stars just fade away
All the characters are mouthing out their lines
And the love scenes are shot in shades of grey
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Ah, baby, while there's youth upon your face
Ah, baby, don't you lose that natural grace
My cards are on the table
You can get up and walk away
Or stay
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
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