Hang Fire: A Rolling Stones Podcast

Dirty Work Turns 40!Forty years after its release, Dirty Work remains one of the most debated albums in The Rolling Stones' catalog. Burdened by stories of band tensions, troubled sessions, and a reputation that has followed it for decades, does the music itself deserve the criticism?Join Scott and me as we revisit Dirty Work with fresh ears, set aside the mythology, and take a track-by-track look at what works, what doesn't, and whether this controversial Stones album is due for a reevaluation.Is Dirty Work truly a misfire—or has history been too harsh?#RollingStones #DirtyWork #MickJagger #KeithRichards #ClassicRock #RockPodcast #AlbumReview #MusicHistory #RockAndRoll #RollingStonesPodcast #1980sMusic #AlbumDiscussion #MusicCommentary #RockMusic #StonesFans

Right in time for its 40th Anniversary, join me as I rank the songs on Dirty Work! In this episode, I rank every track on Dirty Work (1986), one of the most polarizing albums in The Rolling Stones’ catalog. Recorded during a tense period for the band, the album blends hard-edged rock, glossy ’80s production, and flashes of classic Stones attitude—often in uneven ways.Is Dirty Work as flawed as its reputation suggests, or does it hide more value beneath the surface?

Finally! The man...the legend! You've probably watched his videos over the years on YouTube, learned something from his incredible breakdown of Stones guitar works--here he is--Jeremy Bares sits with me for a great chat on his love for the Rolling Stones and his lifelong mission to show us every lick and riff the Stones have ever played so you can play them too!