On She’s the Boss, Jagger put himself in the hands of ultraproducer Bill Laswell, and came up with glossy rock, heavy with all kinds of percolating percussion and and studio texturalism. Big names and studio aces (Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Robbie Shakespeare, and Sly Dunbar) help craft the rec... 

 With Primitive Cool, this time with Eurythmic Dave Stewart as collaborator, Jagger took more risks in style and lyrics. It’s a commendable effort, but the results are haphazard.  

 Jagger finally comes into his own on Wandering Spirit. Producer Rick Rubin lends him a clean, pared-down sound, but the real star is Jagger himself. His voice sounds simply terrific, and as he ranges from R&B; to country and even to Celtic. He’s actually emoting, not just role-playing.  

 Goddess in the Doorway is almost as good as Spirit. Pete Townshend and Joe Perry turn in strong guitar work and Jagger is once again commanding.  

 Alfie was a solid soundtrack for a Jude Law film, recorded with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics.  

 Best of cherry-picks from Jagger’s solo career, making a compelling argument that he’s done some of his best work outside the Stones.