Primitive Cool
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| Studio album by Mick Jagger | ||||
| Released | 14 September 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 17 November – 18 December 1986 and January – May 1987 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 49:20 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Keith Diamond, Mick Jagger, and David A. Stewart | |||
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Primitive Cool is the second solo album by The Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger and was released in 1987. As the follow-up to Jagger's 1985 success She's the Boss, Primitive Cool was another attempt by Jagger to make him a solo star. However, the commercial reaction was cooler than expected.[citation needed]
Following the release of Dirty Work in 1986, relations between Jagger and Keith Richards soured after Jagger decided to not tour the album in favour of starting his second solo project. Richards was vocal about his discontent in the media—which Jagger replied to, also publicly; "Kow Tow" and "Shoot Off Your Mouth" were reportedly written in response to disparaging remarks made about Jagger by Keith Richards.[citation needed] Undeterred, Jagger promptly began work on Primitive Cool, recording in the Netherlands and Barbados.
Joining up with David A. Stewart and Keith Diamond in the producer's chair, Jagger used Jeff Beck as the regular guitarist for the sessions, seeking to have more uniformity in the recordings.
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Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Robert Christgau | B–[2] |
| Rolling Stone | favourable[3] |
Released in September 1987 with "Let's Work" as the lead single, the commercial reaction to Primitive Cool was not as welcoming as the reception for She's the Boss, with the album merely reaching No. 26 in the UK and No. 41 in the United States. "Let's Work" and follow-up single "Throwaway" were minor hits, not at all rivalling "Just Another Night" in commercial success. As a result, although Jagger toured Primitive Cool, it was only in Japan and Australia, not feeling confident enough to attempt American or British shows.
Reissue
Although originally released by CBS, Primitive Cool was acquired and reissued by Atlantic Records in 1993 following the release of Jagger's third album, Wandering Spirit.
Mary Chapin Carpenter
In 1999, Mary Chapin Carpenter covered the song "Party Doll" from Primitive Cool, as the title track of her compilation, Party Doll and Other Favorites.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Throwaway" | Mick Jagger | 5:03 |
| 2. | "Let's Work" | Jagger, David A. Stewart | 4:50 |
| 3. | "Radio Control" | Jagger | 3:56 |
| 4. | "Say You Will" | Jagger, Stewart | 5:07 |
| 5. | "Primitive Cool" | Jagger | 5:50 |
| 6. | "Kow Tow" | Jagger, Stewart | 4:55 |
| 7. | "Shoot Off Your Mouth" | Jagger | 3:35 |
| 8. | "Peace for the Wicked" | Jagger | 4:02 |
| 9. | "Party Doll" | Jagger | 5:20 |
| 10. | "War Baby" | Jagger | 6:39 |
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Total length:
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49:17 | ||
Personnel
- Mick Jagger – lead vocals, guitar, autoharp, harmonica, percussion
- Phillip Ashley – keyboards
- Jim Barber – rhythm guitar
- Jeff Beck – guitar
- Jocelyn Brown – backing vocals
- Richard Cottle – keyboards
- Craig Derry – backing vocals
- Keith Diamond – programming
- Bill Evans – saxophone
- Jon Faddis – trumpet
- Dean Garcia – bass guitar
- Omar Hakim – drums
- Sean Keáne – fiddle
- Brenda King – backing vocals
- Paddy Moloney – whistle and Uillean pipes
- Denzil Miller – keyboards
- Cindy Mizelle – backing vocals
- Pamela Quinlan – backing vocals
- Greg Phillinganes – keyboards
- Simon Phillips – drums
- Vernon Reid – rhythm guitar
- Jimmy Ripp – rhythm guitar
- David Sanborn – saxophone
- Pat Seymour – keyboards
- G.E. Smith – guitar
- David A. Stewart – rhythm guitar
- Doug Wimbish – bass guitar
Production
- Produced By Mick Jagger, David A. Stewart & Keith Diamond
- Engineers: Jon Bavin, Manu Guiot, Bob Rosa, Ed Stasium
- Assistant Engineers: Paul Hamingson, Michiel Hoogenboezem, Glen Johansen, Scott Mabuchi, Moira Marquis, Danny Mormando
- Mixing: Michael Barbiero, Paul Hamingson, Ed Stasium, Steve Thompson
- Digital Editing: Rhonda Schoen
- Mastering: Greg Calbi
Sales chart performance
- Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK Top 100 Albums | 26[citation needed] |
| 1987 | The Billboard 200 | 41[citation needed] |
| 1988 | The Billboard 200 | 89[citation needed] |
- Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | "Let's Work" | UK Top 100 Singles | 31[citation needed] |
| 1987 | "Let's Work" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 7[citation needed] |
| 1987 | "Let's Work" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 39[citation needed] |
| 1987 | "Let's Work" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 32[citation needed] |
| 1987 | "Let's Work" | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 48[citation needed] |
| 1987 | "Throwaway" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 7[citation needed] |
| 1987 | "Throwaway" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 67[citation needed] |
| 1987 | "Say You Will" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 39[citation needed] |
References
- ↑ Primitive Cool at AllMusic
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- ↑ [1] Archived 15 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
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- Albums produced by Mick Jagger
- Albums produced by David A. Stewart
- Atlantic Records albums
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