Ron Wood Albums (12)
'Always Wanted More'
Release Date 4/22/2003
Tracks 11
Label Universal International
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What The Critics Say
While the 2003 Ron Wood compilation, Always Wanted More, is advertised as a "specially priced introductory collection," it's not a true comprehensive compilation. In fact, none of the best-known tracks that Wood has appeared on over the years -- including his stints with the Faces and the Rolling Stones -- are included. What you get are solid yet not exactly riveting live renditions of the Faces' "Stay with Me" and the Stones' "It's Only Rock N' Roll (But I Like It)" -- but these are not versions performed by the aforementioned bands. There are a few highlights, such as the acoustic "Rooster Funeral," but there's not enough substance here for it to be recommended as a first purchase for the new Ron Wood admirer. Spend the few extra clams and invest in the much more smartly assembled Ronnie Wood Anthology: The Essential Crossexion double disc from 2006. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
'Live at Electric Ladyland'
Release Date 8/6/2002
Tracks 13
Label Universal International
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What The Critics Say
With the Rolling Stones taking extended periods of time between albums since the mid-'80s, most of its members have filled up their spare time with solo projects. Guitarist Ron Wood was no different, as evidenced by his 2000 release, Live & Eclectic. Recorded live at Electric Lady in New York City (on December 12, 1992) and Austin, Texas (on November 13, 1993), a pretty solid cross section of all Wood's eras are included: solo material ("Always Wanted More"), the Faces ("Stay with Me"), and the Stones ("It's Only Rock N' Roll") are all touched upon. Additionally, to the delight of longtime admirers, quite a few obscurities are included -- the Stones' "Pretty Beat Up," as well as such covers as "Testify," and "Little Red Rooster." While not exactly the most necessary Wood release from his solo discography, Wood delivers on the promise of the album title. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
'Slide on Live: Plugged in and Standing'
Release Date 5/18/1998
Tracks 15
Label Ariola
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What The Critics Say
Wood's mission was straightforward enough here: promote his album of the time, Slide on This, before raiding the Faces' treasure trove and solo standards like "I Can Feel the Fire" and "Am I Grooving You," the latter done with sassily funky aplomb. Don't expect any surprises; you know Wood's guitar will charge out front, with some type of Hammond organ or boogie-woogie piano banging away behind him. Anyone who got this album originally knew what they wanted and what they'd be getting. Four songs capably hoist the banner for Slide on This: "Testify," "Show Me," "Josephine," and the shimmering ballad "Breathe on Me," where vocalist Bernard Fowler truly excels. Wood's trawl through the Faces' back pages includes feisty versions of "Stay With Me" and "Silicon Grown." However, an extended run on "Flying" -- in which the early Faces talked of their homesickness while slogging away on tour -- is the standout, if only because you haven't heard it a million times. The title niftily plays off the acoustic-driven "unplugged" trend which was so fashionable in the early '90s. Of course, Wood plays intelligently and economically throughout, especially when he's dishing out the distinctive slide guitar for which he's so well known. Fowler also proves capable of putting his own stamp on the Faces' songs that Rod Stewart imprinted so memorably. Like many live albums, this is more of a bookend than an essential purchase, but you won't feel cheated by what's on display here. ~ Ralph Heibutzki, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Ron Wood's first solo album in over ten years is a relaxed, rocking, star-studded affair, including appearances by Charlie Watts, Hothouse Flowers, Joe Elliott from Def Leppard, and the Edge. Nothing here is earth-shaking, but the quality of "Knock Yer Teeth Out," "Show Me," and a cover of The Parliaments' "Testify" makes Slide on This Wood's best solo album. ~ All Music Guide, All Music Guide
'Live at the Ritz'
Release Date 1/1/1987
Tracks 10
Label Victory Music
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What The Critics Say
Culled from thrown-away ideas and rejects from previous efforts, 1-2-3-4 isn't much of a record. All of his superstar friends make appearances, and the title track is rather catchy, but otherwise there is not much else to recommend this. For diehard fans only. ~ James Chrispell, All Music Guide
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Wood leads a pickup band that includes, on various cuts, fellow Rolling Stones Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards, plus Mick Fleetwood, Dave Mason, and other notables. The highlight is a then-unreleased Bob Dylan song called "Seven Days," where the rough-voiced Wood sounds uncannily like Mr. D himself. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
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Billed as an "Original Motion Picture Soundtrack," fellow Faces Wood and Lane come up with various stabs at instrumental music for film, as well as a few songs too. Backed by various other Faces, a member of the Who, a Fairport Conventioner, and a violinist from Family and/or Blind Faith, Wood and Lane ham things up like one could only do on a movie soundtrack back in the '70s. ~ James Chrispell, All Music Guide
