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Rolling Stones
Rock and Roll Circus
(ABKCO)
First Appeared in The Music Box
November/December 1996, Volume 3, #8
Written by John Metzger
Rock 'n' Roll Circus is a 60-minute collection of magical musical moments. The first half of the disc
contains selections from Jethro Tull (a band that was relatively unknown at the time
of the album's recording), The Who (performing
its first rock opera and heavily hinting at Tommy), and The Dirty Mac (a supergroup
featuring John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and Mitch Mitchell).
While the first half is full of solid performances, it's the second half that really smokes — a
6-song set from the Rolling Stones, which was fresh
from the release of its classic Beggar's
Banquet. From start to finish, the band's material sparkles with energy and inspiration. Of particular note are the performances
of No Expectations, You Can't Always Get What You Want, and Sympathy for the Devil.
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Ratings
1 Star: Pitiful
2 Stars: Listenable
3 Stars: Respectable
4 Stars: Excellent
5 Stars: Can't Live Without It!!
Copyright © 1996
The Music Box
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