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Underrated gem

Tom | Toronto,, Ontario, Canada | 02/02/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I think that this is a very easy album to overlook because its weaknesses appear so obvious: most of Taylor's songs are good, not great, and his voice is, at best, thin, and, at worst, a liability. What Taylor is good at, however, is playing guitar. His solos are models of economy, sophistication and tension. For sheer beauty, the two instrumental pieces which close the album represent the very best of the kind of fusion where rock incorporates jazz, rather than the other way around. I only wish he had continued in that direction rather than concentrate on blues exclusively, which seems to be what he has done since this release. Of all the classic guitarists that came out of the British pop scene, he remains the most underrated, the most subtle, and the most elusive. This album, even with its faults, wears better than any of, say, Jeff Beck's works, from the same period. And I like Beck a lot. Taylor, though, you can get lost in for years."

Mick Taylor

11/14/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought the vinyl in 1979 and wore it out. The cassete copy I made eventually died. Now I have this on CD. Mick Taylor proves once and for all he was the most talented musician the Stones ever had. Too bad Keith Richards' petty jealousy didn't allow Mick Taylor to stay with this bad. It is evident Goats Head Soup and It's Only Rock and Roll, particulary the cut Time Waits for No One (during the recording of which Mick set down his guitar and walked out of the studio) were Mick Taylor inspired works. Back in those days , however, Jagger and Richards slapped their names on everything the band did so Taylor never got the credit he deserved.From the opening anthem Leather Jacket(a song no doubt aimed at Mick Jagger)all the way trough the final cut, Taylor showcases his talents, playing virtually every instrument on the CD. For something refreshing and a throw back to real music by a truly talented musician, this is a must buy!"

HOT POOP!

Connie Lingus | Sacramento, CA | 12/24/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When Mick Taylor left the Rolling Stones he took their heart and soul with him. Nothing they've done without him rocks as hard as Broken Hands and the country blues of Alabama contains some incredible slide guitar that would have fit perfectly on Exile On Main Street. Gorgeous playing throughout this wonderful album."