Talk Is Cheap 70

On this solo record you see what Keith brought to the Rolling Stones. Stunning guitar riffs was his trade. However, many of the songs sound a bit incomplete as the hook seems to be weak or missing. The basic pattern in many of the songs are great for a few bars. However, when there is no change of pace, even the best riffs sound a bit stale or even annoying. There are some interesting rhythms as funk, acoustic, rock, and jazz textures are all explored. Where technically Keith is not lead singer material, he does add a special emotion that makes him an interesting listen.

Bad Company 80

The self titled Black Album although simple in arrangements is definitely pure and honest. Paul Rodgers proves to be the meal ticket in this fine band with an awesome vocal style that grabs the listener by the throat. The delivery and stylings are textbook of how a lead singer should sing. The rest of the band provides ample support. Whereas the songs (especially the lyrics) are extremely basic, the format is definitely appropriate for this fine rock n roll band.

Straight Shooter 73

The thing that grabs me the most about this collection is the cover with the dice and the crap tables. Very appealing to the eyes. The jacket is pretty creative too as one side shows the rear of the band in workman's clothes and in the front they are dressed to the nines. As for the music, the style is the same slam bam thank you mam style as the first except the last two songs are just a little too slow and are not suited to the band's talents. The rockers are basically good but for my money I somehow desire something more. Like some depth.

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