Instruct: Classify a review as either positive or negative.
Query: Burning Bridges

I'm pretty forgiving when it comes to the post-Exile Stones. However, Bridges makes Emotional Rescue sound like Beggar's Banquet. I bought this CD used but am passing it onto someone else. I thought I'd first make a tape of the songs I do like, but couldn't even find 45 minutes worth of music I'd want to keep. Why "Baby" and "Saint" were the singles is anybody's guess. There's better stuff here than that. Most disappointing is Keith Richards contributions on this CD...he has absolutely nothing to say lyrically, mumbling his way through 3 embarassing numbers. The final song "How Can I Stop" makes me cringe. The best numbers are the 2 ballads and the two shortest songs. I'd settle for a good 30-minute Stones CD anyday than an hour-plus of this lame stuff. Wait until you have something to say or play before your next CD, guys!