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Goddess in the Doorway is one of Mick Jagger's rare attempts to create a solo persona separate from the Rolling Stones--with typically mixed results. Bootleg-savvy Stones' fans understand why Jagger's solo albums tend to be curiously pop-precious and testosterone-challenged; if Keith Richards had his druthers, we'd likely have Exile on Main Street Vol XI by now. Indeed, given Jagger's decades-old rep as the most virile dinosaur of the herd, it can be jarring to have the Vulnerable Mick ponder "Wonder if you catch my mood/Can you feel my solitude?" as the strings well on this album's "Don't Call Me Up". But then, being a caricature so large (and ludicrous) can drive an artist to do desperate things, such as sewing their heart firmly to their sleeve in a quest for truth. Infused with a welcome sense of renewed musical adventure on tracks such as the jangly, alterna-nervous Lenny Kravitz collaboration "God Gave Me Everything", the East-West fusion of the title track and modern techno-murk of "Gun" (both co-written with co-producer Matt Clifford), the icon seems finally to have found a solo persona that fits: spiritually awakened world-weary rebel. There's even a devoutly uplifting, Pete Townshend-backed duet with Bono ("Joy") that among other things, makes the U2 singer's reservation at Jurassic Park all but official. Still, it's hard to teach an old cur new licks; the best here is undercut by other genuflections to chart-conscious predictability (the Rob Thomas collaboration "Visions of Paradise") and hoary, ironic arena-ready sentiments of "Everybody Getting High"(with guest guitar deity Joe Perry). --Jerry McCulley
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MICK JAGGER Goddess In The Doorway (2001 Taiwanese issue 12-track CD album featuring the singles GodGaveMeEverything and Visions Of Paradise plus collaborations with Bono and Pete Townshend picture sleeve + obi-strip - sealed!)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For anyone who enjoys the melodies of Mick Jagger, this is a must for your collection. The variety of songs on 'Goddess in the Doorway' provides a listening feast that you will want to repeatedly indulge in. There is a strong rock and dance element in this latest Jagger effort, which provides the album with a lively pace to balance the slower (but equally appealing) ballads.
This album is full of energy and pzazz that will have fans reaching for the 'play' button time after time.
This album is full of energy and pzazz that will have fans reaching for the 'play' button time after time.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Vinyl
I had heard a lot of good rumours about the new Mick Jagger album to be released 8 years after his last average quality rock album "Wandering spirits". But I must admit I had my doubts..SO I was totally surprised when I put on "Goddess in the Doorway". This is Mick Jagger back at his very finest sending great memories back to "She's the Boss" and the best Stones albums. These are good songs with great productions and with Micks voice at its best. "Dancing in the Starlight", "Lucky Day", "Everybody Get High", "Too Far Gone" and "Joy" are the greatest tracks on this one, all with hit single potential. In fact one of the "less good" tracks on this great record is the current single "God Gave Me Everything". And this says it all really. This is one rocking fine record. GO BUY NOW!
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had heard a lot of good rumours about the new mick Jagger album to be released 8 years after his last average quality rock album "Wandering spirits". But I must admit I had my doubts..SO I was totally surprised when I put on "Goddess in the Doorway". This is Mick Jagger back at his very finest sending great memories back to "She's the Boss" and the best Stones albums. These are good songs with great productions and with Micks voice at its best. "Dancing in the Starlight", "Lucky Day", "Everybody Get High", "Too Far Gone" and "Joy" are the greatest tracks on this one, all with hit single potential. In fact the good current single "God Gave Me Everything" is not among the best tracks of this album. And this says it all really. This is one rocking fine record. GO BUY NOW!
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Published 1 month ago by gary fahy
even better without his grumbling 'mate'...
my album of the year for 2002. for sure im a mick jagger fan,but i never expected this cd to be quite so wonderful. outstanding. its no wonder the walking cliche, mr. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2008 by rob slevin
Absolutely superb!
I bought this album after seeing the Being Mick documentary, at first listen, I fell in love with so many of the tracks, the beautiful "Visions of Paradise", a love song the... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2007 by K. T. Sims
Superb!
I have to confess it has taken me 44 years to finally 'find' the Rolling Stones and in particular Mick...sorry, Sir Mick Jagger. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2002 by Paula Suckling
Mick coasting
This album is certainly easy on the ears, and you'll perhaps find yourself perhaps humming several of the songs. Read more
Published on 1 April 2002 by michael william cain
Best Rolling Stones or Mick Jagger music for years! SUPERB!
This album came as a great surprise, modern sounds mixed with classic rock and roll. A variety of styles are covered here, the best song for my money are Don't Call Me Up, Visions... Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2002 by Jonathan Moss
outstanding album
the best ever
the accoustic work was unbelievable
if you haven't bought this album go get it
Jagger is like wine improves with AGE
the accoustic work was unbelievable
if you haven't bought this album go get it
Jagger is like wine improves with AGE
Published on 10 Mar 2002 by Daniel K. Wright
Highly disappointing
I bought 'Goddess in the Doorway' after seeing 'God Gave Me Everything' on VH1 and also downloading (see, there is a valid reason for it) 'Everybody Getting High' and thinking that... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2001
Addictive listening - go out and buy!
I first heard several of the tracks from Goddess in the Doorway on a chance-caught TV documentary about Jagger, and was immediately struck by the music and the lyrics. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2001
A superb CD from the greatest rock and roll star of all time
A wonderful collection of tracks on the latest CD from this unique performer, from the poignancy of 'Don't Call Me Up' to the classic rock of "God Gave Me Everthing" and... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2001 by rosemary_bruce@hotmail.com
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