That Mick Jagger, in addition to his long and impressive career with the Rolling Stones, also released four CDs under his own name, will have escaped some music lovers. A number of his solo albums have been met with scathing critical acclaim by the press. For a seasoned Stones fan, Jaggers flirts with funk, disco and eighties pop can indeed sound rather strange, but this collector proves that Jaggers
… solo songs are also well put together. Due to the multitude of musical styles, this compilation has become a varied album. A striking song is the funky Too Many Cooks (That Spoil The Soup) that the singer recorded in 1973, but had not been released before. Checkin 'Up On My Baby has never seen the light of day before. On this duet with The Red Devils, Jagger shows his old love for the blues. And that's good news, also for the seasoned Stones fan. The Very Best Of Mick Jagger has also appeared in a version with bonus DVD. This includes an interview, video clips and a recording from Saturday Night Live. (PdK)more
