Oh Sh*t, What Happened To The Rolling Stones?!

The Rolling Stones are...on a roll...with another new single called "Mess It Up". Quite a few of you have asked whether I think Mick Jagger is using autotune so I'll have a listen and tell you what I think. Can they still create music as good as Exile on Main Street?

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[Pedro]

took my sister to see them at Anfield on the last tour-she is a lifelong fan but asked "why are they still touring" to which I said "hold that thought".At showtime on come Mick n Keef blasting out Street Fighting Man and the whole stadium stood up -the electrciity would have kept the grid going for a week.I turned to our kid and said"thats why"-2.5 hours later they are still banging out classics with an energy that would put a punk band to shame.Unbelievable.

[verysurvival]

Justin manages to play sultans of swing for 14 minutes whilst talking about the stones . Respect

[todmsn]

They inspire me to live life as long as I can as intensely as I can. Mick, Keith and Ronny could take their money and fade away onto an island in paradise but they choose to record and perform at high levels. I could learn from this attitude.

[fretlessfender]

Wings of Pegasus have proved that current remixes of old stars like Simon and Garfunkel and even Freddie Mercury are auto-tuned...
I think this is a horrible thing to do.
Despicable!

[cheneyrobert]

I was there 17 October 1973 for Brussels Affair at Vorst National….Billy Preston on keyboards, Steve Madaio on trumpet, Trevor Lawrence on Saxophone and, of course, Mick Taylor on lead and slide….the greatest Stones lineup ever…..but I must say this latest album is 👌…..thanks Justin 🥂

[wendelynmusic]

When I was young in the 70's we used to crack jokes about geriatric rock. And then we grew up. I think there's still a part of me that believes rock should be for young people. but then I listen to my old faves jamming and then I remember that music is for everyone always.

[flor]

Right before I watched this, I watched the Charismatic Voice analyze the Nirvana cover of Where Did You Sleep Last Night. She said she’d rather a performance move her than be perfect. She’s the expert and I agree.

[mamaloh]

You're right. noththing like natural singing, the voice being the instrument you are born with. As a medium to transport true emotion.

[Cynthiabecker]

Thanks for the smashing review. The Stones deserve grace. I think they've proven themselves, everything now is a massive bonus.

[donmcmillan]

I love it. I was never a Disco guy but a great groove is a great groove and Mick sounds great.

[matejajezdic]

In regards to the digital processing part, what I like to do in my music is sing the lines until they're good to my ear, so I don't have to fix anything in post-production. When I was producing my second record "Reset", I didn't use any pitch correction and tried to get the performance as close to "perfect" as I could. I also experimented a lot with multitracking vocals, so it gives them a different quality. With all that said, to someone who listens to punk/rock music that has fluctuating tempo and sharp/flat notes left and right, it may still sound "over-produced" or whatever, but for my pop/electronic genre I feel like it fits.

Now, the Stones are a different story to me. They have that organic rock sound that needs no Melodyne... Just like The Darkness, in fact. Imagine auto-tuning I Believe In A Thing Called Love 🤣

[domingosricao]

“Mess It up” is so fresh and great wich i can’t stop listening. Mick’s vocal is stunning on this song.

[ArmandoMPR]

This album sounds like 2023/2024 (through a Stones lens) and 1982 all at the same time. It’s full of life, too. I think that’s why it has been so successful, especially in Europe.

[sherylcollins]

Justin, I have seen you critique about 3 or 4 songs thus far. I enjoy watching and listening to you. I am not a musician so I am amazed at how quickly you pick up on the chords. I have followed the stones since 1972ish along with my neighborhood friends. Always a fun time. Thanx for keeping it fun!

[gaqread]

Love it and enjoyed the breakdown. Thank you.

For my money, the best two tracks on the album that the band hasn't released as singles are "So Close" and "Whole Wide World" for those who are interested. Great songs.

[jerrypage]

Enjoyed your reaction, to Mess It Up. A little disappointed, that you didn't mention, the incredible drumming of Charlie Watts on this track. Performed, in his late 70s, it's as good as anything, he ever did. What a way to go out.

[bretthowser]

Justin. I’ve never listened to your show before. My loss. This is really great. Can’t wait for more. Thanks!!

[marclemonmusic]

I only tune guitars approximately. I think the Stones record sounds fine with autotune on the vocal, but they are a special band obviously. I think they are an odd mix of the shambolic and high levels of studio technology. Less heroin around lol

[jmason]

"I prefer to hear dissonance".... excellent & I agree totally.

[Richard-di]

Found out about this song on here. Listened to the song. Loved the song. Listened more. Still love the song. Not a step wrong in it for me. The funky section continues to get me dancing anytime i hear it. Agreed on your points on similarities with other artist's work. For sure has Fleetwood Mac flavours at sections. Wasn't till i returned to your video and you playing that around where you mention Fleetwood Mac I caught a Dire Straits flavour. Additional little point I read, and assume to be true, is that this was the last Charlie drum recording from this project and if that is true what a great feel good final bow. The album, for me, is very exciting and, for all the emotions the tracks evoke, this track just tickles something for me. Great video on this track and thanks for introducing me to it 🤘🤠
Last additional: two tracks of Fleetwood Mac it seems to remind me of are Dreams (chords or progression not overall feel) and Rhiannon. 🙏