Rolling Stones/Unreleased Studio Tracks 1983-1997

Even though the excitement of “FULLY FINISHED STUDIO OUTTAKES” that shocked the world has not cooled down at all, outtakes from 1983 to 1997 have appeared as if to add insult to injury. This time there are 7 songs, but when these sound sources first became a hot topic, the one that attracted attention was the 9-track version, including the 2 sound sources of “GOATS HEAD SOUP”. However, the true identity of those two songs was that the uploader had included them as bonus songs that were heard on the Japanese version bonus released last year (bitter smile). In fact, before the version with 9 songs, the original genuine version with 7 songs had quietly appeared. Furthermore, compared to the 9-track version, the original 7-track version had no limiter applied (the waveform was not crushed), and was a flat, unprocessed version that was probably closer to the original sound source. The 9-track version is thought to have been a version of the original 7-track version that was released with a limiter to muffle the sound, and also added two bonus songs from the Japanese version of “GOATS HEAD SOUP”. Therefore, this time too, the sound source is from 1983 to 1997, and you can see the relationship with the previous “FULLY FINISHED~”. Although some takes include sound sources that are not as good as the amazing quality heard there, the sound quality is still at a sufficiently good level, and this time it is also satisfying to listen to. 1. Don’t Mess With Cupid (1985) A session recording of Ronnie creating his own songs. Was it recorded during the “UNDERCOVER” period when it appeared? It was speculated that this was the recording of “DIRTY WORK” in 1985. It is true that during the production of this album, the discord between Mick and Keith reached its peak, and there were few scenes where the two were together in the studio, so there was an aspect that Ronnie worked hard on the composition. In a scene that proves exactly that, Ronnie is showing off the draft of the song in front of Bill and Chuck Leavell. Above all, Ronnie’s voice is still young. 2. Undercover Of The Night (1983) There are already some sound sources out there that capture the unfinished stage of this song, but this is a version with Mick’s singing rougher than before. In fact, you could call it a temporary song. Although the lyrics are 70% complete, it clearly feels like they are still searching for the melody and lyrics. The gap with the back track is also interesting. However, the sound quality is the roughest among the ones excavated this time. 3. Don’t Want Somebody Else (1993) Unreleased song from the “VOODOO LOUNGE” session. A scene in which Charlie and Keith match Mick’s draft while playing the guitar. Mick sang in falsetto throughout the song, and although it was a good melody, he probably never went beyond the melodies he had come up with himself. There was no further development. By the way, according to an overseas specialized site, the participants are Mick (vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass), Keith (guitar, vocal, piano), and Charlie (drums), so this might be a rare demo with Mick on the bass. yeah. 4. You Got Me Rocking (1993) “You Got Me Rocking” sung by Keith was heard on the nostalgic “VOODOO STEW” box, but here Keith sings it while playing the piano at an earlier composition stage. A scene where Charlie is matching the draft. You can also hear the sound of a bass, but this is from a time when the Stones didn’t have a bassist. It is said to have been played here by Ronnie’s then-wife Joe’s younger brother Vinnie Kerslake. 5. Might As Well Get Juiced (1997) The highlight this time too is the outtake of “BRIDGES TO BABYLON”. Another take of this song was also heard in “FULLY FINISHED STUDIO OUTTAKES”, but this time it is presumed to be at an even earlier stage. This take shows Mick singing live with the band, and it does not have the built-in feel of the finished version, but rather its rawness is preferable. In an interview at the time of the release of “BRIDGES TO”, Keith said, “I let Mick do whatever he wanted with the three songs the Dust Brothers were involved with, but I’m not impressed with their work…I think there were better takes.” “It’s sleeping in my collection”, but that take may be this version. 6. Low Down (1997) This is also a new take that is different from the other take that Keith sang on “FULLY FINISHED STUDIO OUTTAKES”. This time, a mandolin that I think was played by Ronnie is playing, but I can’t help but feel that this is out of proportion. Despite this, the backing chorus was overdubbed this time, and was it originally intended to be polished for the album based on this take? 7. Saint Of Me (1997) The real hit this time is a different take of “Saint Of Me” that wasn’t on “FULLY FINISHED~”. It is clearly in the early stages, with minimal performance and drums used. It’s interesting to see how Mick sings with so much enthusiasm, perhaps because he’s happy to have created a type of song with the Dust Brothers that hasn’t been done by the Stones before (lol), even though Keith didn’t participate here. Moreover, there is no duet with Bernard Fowler like in the final version, and Mick sings alone until the end. These are the outtakes that appeared for the first time this time, but for this release, a promo mix made at the time of the release of “BRIDGES TO BABYLON” is included as a related sound source. All of them are versions that are still not available through regular distribution official stores. However, its purpose is different from the various remixes that were released at the time that were aimed at club reception, and it is mainly an edited version made for the purpose of promoting to radio stations, so for better or worse, it is not a remix that destroys the original song. In fact, I think it may feel better. Among them, the clean version of “Flip The Switch” stands out. In short, this is a 1997 version of the process seen in “Star Star”, in which the prohibited part “shit” in the lyrics “all that shit” was censored. However, the processing in the 1997 version makes the “shit” less noticeable by processing it as if it were a skipping sound, and when I listen to it now, I find myself laughing at the result, which makes me think it’s a press mistake. Also, the “Call Out Hook” of each song is a very short fragment that extracts only the chorus part of the song, and in essence, only the parts that are easy to hear (= hook) are extracted. This was also created to make it easier for radio stations to introduce the album’s songs. The slight noise that can sometimes be seen on the left channel of the “Anybody Seen My Baby?” series is from the original. And the seven outtakes that will appear for the first time this time are mostly in the draft stage, making me want to speculate that they are also a sequel to “FULLY FINISHED STUDIO OUTTAKES”. The outtakes leaked to the delight of maniacs continue! As if to say, the favorite board is here again this time. (60:55) 01. Don’t Mess With Cupid (Ronnie Wood on vocal) (1985.01.23-02.28) 02. Undercover Of The Night (new version) (1983.04.00-08.01) 03. Don’t Want Somebody Else (new track) (1993.04.30-05.00) 04. You Got Me Rocking (Keith Richards on vocal) (1993.07.09-08.06) 05. Might As Well Get Juiced (1997.03.13-07.00) 06. Low Down ( Keith Richards on piano) (1997.03.13-07.00) 07. Saint Of Me (1997.03.13-07.00) Bonus Tracks 08. Anybody Seen My Baby? (Single Edit) 09. Anybody Seen My Baby? (Don Was Radio Edit) 10. Anybody Seen My Baby? (No Biz Edit) 11. Anybody Seen My Baby? (Call Out Hook) 12. Flip The Switch (Clean Version) *Edited part around 1:32 / 2:01 13. Flip The Switch ( Call Out Hook #1) 14. Flip The Switch (Call Out Hook #2) 15. Saint Of Me (Single Edit) 16. Saint Of Me (Call Out Hook) 17. Out Of Control (Album Radio Edit) 18. Out Of Control (Don Was Live Remix) 19. Out Of Control (Call Out Hook)