Monthly Archives: September 2005

Label: VirginReleased: September 6, 2005 Here’s the thing about the Rolling Stones, they’ve become the world’s greatest Stones cover band. I’m not going to spend any time with the specifics of the music here, I’m going to focus on the feel of the album. It’s second-rate Exile-era Stones material. If you liked the Stones in the early 70s, you’ll probably… Read more »

Speaking about one of his pre-Dead bands, Mother McCree’s Uptown Jug Champions, Weir said, “Playing in the jug band, I learned a healthy respect for the roots of music. You honor the roots of music, and you’re tapping into a vein – there’s juice in there.” I agree. It’s not just what made the Dead a great band (and like… Read more »