Hackney Diamonds” (Standard Jewelcase CD)

The “Hackney Diamonds” Standard Jewelcase CD has received a mixed reception among fans. While some have praised it as the best Rolling Stones album in decades, with a wonderful mix of rockers and ballads, others have found it uninspired and musically simplistic. One fan compares it favorably to the album "Voodoo Lounge" and believes it to be a likely sibling of "Steel Wheels," which they Consider the best gray-haired Stones album. They particularly commend Macca's bass performance on "Bite My Head Off" and highlight the tracks "Mess It Up" and "Live By the Sword" as personal favorites. However, they note that the album does contain a lot of profanity. There is also a mention of "Sweet Sounds of Heaven" being reminiscent of the Stones' iconic "Exile On Main St." sessions, and the final track "Rolling Stones Blues" is described as the best possible finale, with an implication that even Brian Jones would approve. On the other hand, one disappointed fan states that the CD is musically simplistic and repetitive. They believe it will end up collecting dust and express regret in purchasing it. Overall, the Consensus seems to be that the album is worth buying for fans who want to hear new material from the Rolling Stones, but it may not match the brilliance of their classic albums like "Beggars Banquet," "Let It Bleed," "Sticky Fingers," or "Exile On Main Street."