Primitive Cool
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Primitive Cool | ||||
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Released | 14 September 1987 | |||
Recorded | 17 November – 18 December 1986, and January–May 1987 | |||
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David A. Stewart | ||||
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Singles from Primitive Cool | ||||
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Primitive Cool is the second solo album by English singer Mick Jagger, released in 1987. As the follow-up to Jagger's 1985 album She's the Boss, Primitive Cool was another attempt by Jagger to make him a solo star.
Background
Following the release of the
Joining up with
Reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Robert Christgau | B−[2] |
Number One | [3] |
Rolling Stone | favourable[4] |
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 with "Let's Work" and follow-ups singles "Throwaway" and "Say You Will" 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, Australia & New Zealand, not feeling confident enough to attempt American or British shows.
Reissue
Although originally released by Columbia Records, Primitive Cool was acquired and reissued by Atlantic Records in 1993, following the release of Jagger's third album, Wandering Spirit, which was issued by Atlantic.
Track listing
All tracks are written by
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "Kow Tow" | Jagger, Stewart | 4:55 |
7. | "Shoot Off Your Mouth" | 3:35 | |
8. | "Peace for the Wicked" | 4:02 | |
9. | "Party Doll" | 5:20 | |
10. | "War Baby" | 6:39 | |
Total length: | 49:17 |
Personnel
- Mick Jagger – vocals, guitar, autoharp, harmonica, percussion
- Phillip Ashley, Greg Phillinganes – keyboards
- Jeff Beck – lead guitar
- Jocelyn Brown, Craig Derry, Brenda White King, Pamela Quinlan, Cindy Mizelle, Harrison College Choir, Barbados – backing vocals
- Richard Cottle, Patrick Seymour – keyboards
- Keith Diamond, Olle Romo – programming
- Bill Evans, David Sanborn – saxophone
- Jon Faddis – trumpet
- Dean Garcia, Doug Wimbish – bass guitar
- Omar Hakim, Simon Phillips – drums
- Seán Keane – fiddle
- Paddy Moloney – whistle, uilleann pipes
- Denzil Miller – keyboards, backing vocals
- David A. Stewart– rhythm guitar
- G. E. Smith – 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
- Cover design: Christopher Austopchuk, Francesco Clemente
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[5] | 25 |
UK Top 100 Albums | 26 |
The Billboard 200 | 41 |
Certifications and sales
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[6] | Gold | 50,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Singles
Year | Single | List | Position |
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1987 | "Let's Work" | UK Top 100 Singles | 31 |
Mainstream Rock Tracks | 7 | ||
Billboard Hot 100 | 39 | ||
Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 32 | ||
Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 48 | ||
"Throwaway" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 7 | |
Billboard Hot 100 | 67 | ||
"Say You Will" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 39 |
References
- AllMusic
- ^ Christgau, Robert (27 October 1987). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York: VV Publishing Corporation. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
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- ^ [1] Archived 15 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Mick Jagger – Primitive Cool". Music Canada. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
External links
- Miami Herald article
- Mick Jagger at Todomusica.org (in Spanish)