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Digitally remastered by Bob Ludwig (Gateway Mastering Studios).
Three years after releasing 1983's UNDERCOVER, the Rolling Stones returned to the studio to record DIRTY WORK. During the band's sabbatical, Mick Jagger had released his solo debut SHE'S THE BOSS, sparking resentment from Keith Richards, who did not approve of Jagger making music outside of the band. A notable distinction of DIRTY WORK is Ron Wood's collaboration with the Jagger/Richards songwriting axis on four songs, "One Hit (To The Body)", "Fight," "Had It With You" and the title track, which may have been code for the Glimmer Twins' then-strained relationship.
Since Stones recording sessions are always special events, a number of famous guests made cameos on this 1986 release. Among them are Stones heroes Bobby Womack and Don Covay, Tom Waits, Jimmy Page and producer Steve Lillywhite's wife Kirsty MacColl. Despite any infighting, the Stones continued their history of interesting cover choices. A minor 1964 hit by Bob and Earl hit the top five for the Stones, while Half Pint's "Too Rude" continued the band's love affair with reggae.
DIRTY WORK includes an unlisted instrumental track.
Recorded at Pathe Marconi Studios, Paris, France. Originally released on Rolling Stones Records.
The Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger (vocals); Keith Richards, Ron Wood (guitar); Bill Wyman (bass); Charlie Watts (drums).
Additional personnel: Bobby Womack, Don Covay, Chuck Leavell, Jimmy Page, Patti Scialfa, Jimmy Cliff, Tom Waits, Kirsty MacColl, Ivan Neville, Anton Fig, Steve Jordan, Charley Drayton, Philippe Saisse, Dan Collette, John Regan, Alan Rogan, Ian Stewart, Janis Pendarvis, Dolette McDonald.
Uncut (magazine) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[The album] bears the stamp of the singer's modernising zeal: a wish, above all, for the Stones to 'stay relevant'."
Stones worst album...No Way!! Killer songs, fun album from start to finish....I rest my case! Submitted by jcab2006 (Caracas, Venezuela) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
kick-ass #10 cd I have not found this one in any store.It ROCKS ! Submitted by tjwhites40 (Syracuse,NewYork) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
It's not that bad!!!! This album includes some great rocking songs like the title track, "Fight", "Hold Back", "Had It With You" This is an album by a rock and roll band. One great reggae number
"Too Rude".
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Dirty Work (1986) Although this is the worst of the Rolling Stones' albums, ITS NOT THAT BAD! Its actually enjoyable sometimes. Although the production is cheesy, what do you expect? It was the sound of the times. Compared to country music and rap and all the other new crap music this is great. Submitted by keithsilvers (Wausau, WI, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Sucks big time Not only this is pure crap, but it's also got the worst album cover ever. Submitted by Luc ("Rio") Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Stones worst album...No Way!!
Dirty Work (1986)
Sucks big time
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