[Mr. Mojo]

You're right, there are a few tremendous tunes on The Wild, the Innocent..... ...And I forgot to mention The River, his last good album...imo.

Rolling Stone always gives 4 or 5 stars to the latest albums by aging rock stars

So true. Jagger's solo efforts are among the worst in R&R history, but they heap praise on them nevertheless. Keith's Talk is Cheap (1988), on the other hand, is a very nice effort. I would rate it just below the quality of the Stones' best albums (like Beggars Banquet, Exile on Main St., Sticky Fingers, and Let it Bleed).

[Egregious Philbin]

Did you know that Springsteen's wife, Patti Scialfa, sings backup on Talk is Cheap? Also, if I remember correctly, Keith's band the X-Pensive Winos were pretty good. The rhythm guitarist in that band was Wally Wachtel, who I always really liked when he played on Warren Zevon's early records. I was happy that Keith had confirmed my good taste!

Once again, i'd add one album to your list. I'd put Some Girls on the top shelf of Stones albums, but below the ones you mention. Among those four i'd have a hard time picking a favorite. Maybe Let it Bleed. "Monkey Man" anyone? "I'm a cold Italian pizza/I could use a lemon squeeze-ah."