On this day September 14 1987, Mick Jagger released his second solo studio album Primitive Cool. The album explored rock with touches of dance-rock and pop rock, featuring collaborators like Jeff Beck and producers including Mick Jagger himself, David A. Stewart, and Keith Diamond.
Primitive Cool included singles such as Let’s Work, Throwaway, and Say You Will. While it didn’t reach the same commercial heights as some solo efforts, the album underscored Jagger’s willingness to evolve musically, combining raw energy with polished arrangements and modern sounds.
80s insight: Primitive Cool showed how major artists in the late 80s could experiment outside their usual bands and still make music that felt current without losing their identity.
Primitive Cool included singles such as Let’s Work, Throwaway, and Say You Will. While it didn’t reach the same commercial heights as some solo efforts, the album underscored Jagger’s willingness to evolve musically, combining raw energy with polished arrangements and modern sounds.
80s insight: Primitive Cool showed how major artists in the late 80s could experiment outside their usual bands and still make music that felt current without losing their identity.
