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Old 12-07-2018, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DownOnRodeo View Post



Yeah IMO the deliberately wacky instrumentation and acoustics of "The Ledge" detract somewhat from what I think are terrific vocals and lyrics.

I think that tracks like this were Lindsey's first attempt at a "solo album" before it became acceptable for them to be doing solo albums. And after listening to that interview on Song Exploder where he tells of the struggles he had trying to get Mick and John to play what he wanted them to play on Go Your Own Way, I can see why he was keen to branch out on his own this time with some of the tracks.
One thing I will grant "The Ledge" - I find the title intriguing, so I appreciate what you say about the lyrics, brief as they are. I can't really appreciate the vocals because there's too much stuff being screwed with.

Also, to be fair, I do like some of Lindsey's stuff on Tusk. For instance, I like "That's Enough for Me." I have come to appreciate "I Know I'm Not Wrong." I just don't find it nearly as sonicly satisfying as his prior work.
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