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Lead Performance: John Phillips
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David Browne
David Browne is EW's music critic and author of ''Dream Brother: The Lives & Music of Jeff & Tim Buckley'' (HarperCollins)
Just before his death, the ex-Mama and Papa readied for release one of rock's notorious lost albums -- a '70s collaboration with Mick, Keith, and sundry Stones. Alas, there's a reason this sat in the vaults so long. Phillips' lyrics about topless joints, teen jailbait, and overall decadence are probably true to his drug-addled lifestyle at the time, but his raspy voice and seedy country-blues shuffles make for arduous listening. Sadly, the album is more a tribute to Phillips' decline than to his talent. C-
Posted May 11, 2001
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