Not a Jimmy Fallon apologist, but..

I never liked chuckling Jimmy Fallon on SNL, but he shows more appreciation for music than any other late night host, and Exile on Main Street Week was another example of that. Great venue. Phish owned "Loving Cup," as they are wont to do. Keith Urban played a high energy "Tumbling Dice," but forgot he wasn't playing in an arena. Green Day played "Rip This Joint" like a Ramones song, but it kinda worked. Sheryl Crow's bland rendition of "All Down the Line" almost put Questlove, drumming, to sleep. The Roots must have made the devil very angry. Regardless, it's commendable that Fallon pumped so much energy into a week showcasing diverse musicians.

Conversely, I don't understand the elaborate marketing push for a reissue of a Rolling Stones album. Is it out of habit? Aren't we all aware enough of the Stones? Is Keith Richards worried about his great great grandchildren's college fund? Re-issues are part of the machine, but don't call them "long awaited." The only person awaiting a re-issue is the record label executive looking to increase his bankroll. Fans don't await things like re-issues of albums they already have.

I like The Rolling Stones. I spent $104 to sit in the fifth deck at Comiskey Park to see them back when I was in college. The sound, shockingly, sucked. I'm happy they're still making public appearances, but they haven't released relevant music in decades and everyone that wants to lay down a bill or two to see them live has had multiple opportunities.