Primitive Cool

Primitive Cool
Studio album by Mick Jagger
Released 14 September 1987
Recorded 17 November – 18 December 1986 and January – May 1987
Studio Wisseloord Studios, Netherlands
Blue Wave Studios, Barbados
Genre Rock
Length 49:20
Language English
Label Columbia
Producer Keith Diamond, Mick Jagger, David A. Stewart
Mick Jagger chronology
She's the Boss
(1985)		 Primitive Cool
(1987)		 Wandering Spirit
(1993)
Singles from Primitive Cool
  1. "Let's Work"
    Released: 1987
  2. "Throwaway"
    Released: 1987
  3. "Say You Will"
    Released: 1987

Primitive Cool is the second solo album by The Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger and was released in 1987. As the follow-up to Jagger's 1985 success She's the Boss, Primitive Cool was another attempt by Jagger to make him a solo star. However, the commercial reaction was cooler than expected.

Following the release of Dirty Work in 1986, relations between Jagger and Keith Richards soured after Jagger decided to not tour the album in favour of starting his second solo project. Richards was vocal about his discontent in the media—which Jagger replied to, also publicly; "Kow Tow" and "Shoot Off Your Mouth" were reportedly written in response to disparaging remarks made about Jagger by Keith Richards. Undeterred, Jagger promptly began work on Primitive Cool, recording in the Netherlands and Barbados.

Joining up with David A. Stewart and Keith Diamond in the producer's chair, Jagger used Jeff Beck as the regular guitarist for the sessions, seeking to have more uniformity in the recordings.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Robert ChristgauB–[2]
Rolling Stonefavourable[3]

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. "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 and Australia, not feeling confident enough to attempt American or British shows.

Reissue

Although originally released by CBS, Primitive Cool was acquired and reissued by Atlantic Records in 1993 following the release of Jagger's third album, Wandering Spirit.

Mary Chapin Carpenter

In 1999, Mary Chapin Carpenter covered the song "Party Doll" from Primitive Cool, as the title track of her compilation, Party Doll and Other Favorites.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Throwaway"  Mick Jagger5:03
2."Let's Work"  Jagger, David A. Stewart4:50
3."Radio Control"  Jagger3:56
4."Say You Will"  Jagger, Stewart5:07
5."Primitive Cool"  Jagger5:50
6."Kow Tow"  Jagger, Stewart4:55
7."Shoot Off Your Mouth"  Jagger3:35
8."Peace for the Wicked"  Jagger4:02
9."Party Doll"  Jagger5:20
10."War Baby"  Jagger6:39
Total length:49:17

Personnel

Production

Sales chart performance

Album
Year Chart Position
1987 UK Top 100 Albums 26
1987 The Billboard 200 41
1988 The Billboard 200 89
Singles
Year Single Chart Position
1987 "Let's Work" UK Top 100 Singles 31
1987 "Let's Work" Mainstream Rock Tracks 7
1987 "Let's Work" The Billboard Hot 100 39
1987 "Let's Work" Hot Dance Music/Club Play 32
1987 "Let's Work" Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales 48
1987 "Throwaway" Mainstream Rock Tracks 7
1987 "Throwaway" The Billboard Hot 100 67
1987 "Say You Will" Mainstream Rock Tracks 39

References

  1. ↑ Primitive Cool at AllMusic
  2. ↑ Christgau, Robert (27 October 1987). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York: VV Publishing Corporation. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  3. ↑ Archived 15 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine.
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