Leave it to Buddy Guy to get it just right. On the Muddy Waters barnstormer, “Champagne & Reefer,” the bluesman makes his total presence known, his booming voice and crying guitar steamrolling through – if not over – the playing of his loyal protégés. Damn right he’s got the blues and, at least for the duration of this song, Buddy Guy owns the Stones’ stomping ground too.
In the end, though, the Rolling Stones stand alone, getting their rocks off unrivaled and free to do what they want any old time. They’ve long deemed the concert stage as a killing floor. As a live album, Shine A Light exhibits how their enduring dominance still decimates lesser bands to nothing more than charlatans in their shadow, victims in their wake.
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Article comments
1 - Glen Boyd
Damn Gibson, is this really THAT good? You make it sound like the second coming of "Get Your Yas Yas Out." I trust your opinion though, especially when your review is that passionate. So I'm sold.
-Glen
2 - Donald Gibson
Yes, it's THAT good. Obviously the band knew the 2 shows that make up this album would be the basis for Scorsese's film, so they likely approached them with more focus than they perhaps may at a regular gig. Plus, this isn't a typical live album, recorded during random shows on a tour.
Whatever the reason, it's a great album.
- Donald
3 - Mat Brewster
Nice review. It is a darn good album. A lot better than I expected from it when I heard it was from 2006. I'm perpetually amazed that these guys can still bring it the older they get.
4 - Donald Gibson
Thanks for the comment, Mat, and for the link on your page. I appreciate it.
I'm going to see the film this weekend. I'm hoping it holds up as well as the album.
- Donald
5 - Jenna
Check out photos from the premiere of SHINE A LIGHT in London happening today!! Its incredible!!
6 - Andrew
I'm all on fire now for the Album and the film. This is a great read. Dem Krazy Stones Boys Will Rock For Ever!
7 - mary w
It was soooo dissaponiting to see my dear Stones hooking up with Bill….One thing that I admired them for was the lack of main stream political agenda. I guess that they joined all these cliches that we see around, and it is almost heart-breaking. I wonder whose idea was this. As they are, they definetely didn’t need Bill to improve their ratings, why did they allow to be used in this political race? Why, Mick? Why, Keith? This is the first time that I am not going to buy your DVD…
8 - Mike Mowbray
The Stones just keep getting better,I absolutely loved this film.