Goddess in the Doorway [Import]

Mick Jagger | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 20, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B00005QDWE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,512 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Record, November 20, 2001

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Kevin Pohl (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goddess in the Doorway (Audio CD)

I've had a few listens. Not sure if I agree with Jann Wenner's claim. But my initial impression is that it's good. Really good. A bunch of songs I like, one or two that are mediocre. It's a good ride all the way through. Well produced with a polish, unlike Wandering Spirit, which was also well produced, but with a rawer sound. This is not a Stones record and I don't think it's trying to be. It's definitely a sound that comes from a man who has lived a privileged life of wealth and taste (sorry for the cliché). Very confident, relaxed, yet upbeat and mature. It's mature, in much the same way as Leonard Cohen's "The Future", but a totally different record in terms of what it's trying to do. I can understand the early criticism that it's too "radio friendly" but I don't think that's fair. Jagger's voice is good, if not better, than ever. It's masterful, and fun. Musically, it's a mix of good stuff. It's got a good rhythm too (no surprise here). Keith Richards probably likes the record, but wouldn't want it as a Stones album. The record has a few jams on it. It's all very rich and is pulling me in pretty quickly. My hunch is that it will have much commercial appeal, although it probably won't draw in most of the blue collar Stones crowd for lack of raunch. If you're a Jagger or Stones fan, it's a must have. I've been one forever and never knew a world without Mick and The Rolling Stones. But in my attempt to be an objective music enthusiast, this is a great record in many ways. You can do a lot with it, as one would naturally expect from Mick. [...]

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too cool., November 28, 2001

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Tom (Palatine, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goddess in the Doorway (Audio CD)

I think it is a peculiar truth that almost no one would claim that Jagger has a good voice, though many would argue that he is one of rock's greatest vocalists. This particular album seems to celebrate this odd paradox.

Jagger may have tried a little too hard to cover a number of genres here...but so what. This is an edgy and modern sounding instant classic from one of the most important and influencial rockers of all time.

One shudders to think how cool this disc might have been with Richards tempering Jagger's more eccentric moves.

This is, however, an excellent disc.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than Wandering Spirit, January 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Goddess in the Doorway (Audio CD)

First let me ask the first 2 reviewers which album they were listening to? With comments like "Same structure, lyrics followed by chorus, followed by more lyrics"- hello? This is called a song. Unless your listening to the Airplane's "White Rabbit" nealy all pop, rock, etc. songs have bars of lyrics followed by a chorus, especially the Stones' songs! Geez, put on "Start Me Up" as a reminder. With all the garbage (Chili Peppers, Limp Bizkit) and overrated (U2, Nelly Furtado) polluting the airwaves, we should welcome quality music, not knock it because its trendy to knock the Stones/Jagger's age.
Secondly, let me say that this will probably be the most underrated album of the decade and be looked back on as a truly great release. All the songs are different, with great lyrics. Visions of Paradise, Don't Call Me Up, and Too Far Gone are high quality, catchy tunes. The album definitely has a contemporary feel, but not in a "keeping up with the times" way at all- think Macy Gray's first album, but with more than 2 memorable songs. Also, check out the import single which has a non-album cut on it called, "Blue" which is great. Mick Rules! Especially on this album!