Talk Is Cheap
Keith Richards · 1998
47 min · 11 tracks · R&B · rock & roll · blues rock
A gritty blend of blues rock infused with Richards' signature swagger and raw storytelling.
Talk Is Cheap is an album by Keith Richards, released in 1998. A gritty blend of blues rock infused with Richards' signature swagger and raw storytelling. This album is notable for its critical reception, receiving praise for its authenticity and raw energy, helping to solidify Richards' reputation as a standalone artist. 'Talk Is Cheap' reached number 24 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating commercial viability outside of his work with the Stones and influencing subsequent artists in the blues rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Talk Is Cheap sound like?
A gritty blend of blues rock infused with Richards' signature swagger and raw storytelling. Rooted in R&B and rock & roll.
What makes Talk Is Cheap by Keith Richards notable?
This album is notable for its critical reception, receiving praise for its authenticity and raw energy, helping to solidify Richards' reputation as a standalone artist. 'Talk Is Cheap' reached number 24 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating commercial viability outside of his work with the Stones and influencing subsequent artists in the blues rock genre. When 'Talk Is Cheap' was released in 1998, Keith Richards was stepping out from the shadow of the Rolling Stones to assert his solo voice. This debut solo album came after decades as a defining guitarist and songwriter within one of rock's most legendary bands, marking a significant moment in his personal career trajectory as he sought to explore his own musical identity.
How many songs are on Talk Is Cheap?
Talk Is Cheap has 11 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Big Enough Standout 3:17
- 2 Take It So Hard Standout 3:16
- 3 Struggle 4:10
- 4 I Could Have Stood You Up Standout 3:13
- 5 Make No Mistake 4:52
- 6 You Don’t Move Me 4:50
- 7 How I Wish 3:32
- 8 Rockawhile 4:39
- 9 Whip It Up 4:02
- 10 Locked Away 5:50
- 11 It Means a Lot 5:21
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
47 min 7 sec
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