STACK #158 Dec 2017

FEATURE MUSIC

Beggars Banquet (1968) The Stones’ first real producer, Jimmy Miller, did what no one else had done before: turned a grab- bag of songs into a true album. Although the white-hot Sympathy for the Devil and Street Fighting Man sound straight out of the turmoil of 1968, it’s gritty acoustic blues that rule the roost here. It was the end of Stones Mk 1: Brian Jones departed the world shortly after, but contributes ghostly slide guitar to No Expectations . Sympathy for the Devil, Street Fighting Man, No Expectations, Salt of the Earth . Let It Bleed (1969) While the rest of Mick Taylor joining at the end of the sessions, most of the brilliant guitar work is from the mighty Keith Richards at the very top of his game. From The Boston Strangler to the threatening Monkey Man , your nightmares never sounded this good. Gimme Shelter, You Can’t Always Get What You Want, Midnight Rambler . THE ROLLING STONES The Rolling Stones: they’re ancient, they’re brilliant, they’re irrelevant, they are “The Greatest Rock’n’Roll Band in theWorld”, they’re a pack of money-hungry old men with gold-plated walking frames, they’re the pure spirit of rock’n’roll brought to life. All these accusations and accolades are levelled at The Rolling Stones daily. But whatever your view, they have sweated and hollered on some of the best rock’n’roll records ever created. In over 50 years, the band has produced both diamonds and dirt.We’ve stuck to the diamonds, and thrown in some other gems for your consideration as well. the music world had flowers in its hair, The Stones brought it dark. With Jones’ replacement

Some Girls (1978)

Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out (1970) Messy, hot, brassy and beautiful; Madison Square Garden, 1969. One of the best live shows ever recorded. Love in Vain, Live with Me, Stray Cat Blues. Sticky Fingers (1971) Their funkiest

Punk kicked their rolled gold butts; challenged to front with a decent record or be eclipsed, The Stones delivered

their punchiest set in years. Richards getting clean in light of jail- threatening drugs charges also helped. Before they Make Me Run, Beast of Burden, Some Girls. Emotional Rescue (1980) Tough,

record, and Taylor is just in the pocket here, as is bassist Bill Wyman – just listen to Can't You

contemporary, smart; largely forgotten now, but don’t under- rate this gem fromThe Stones’

Hear me Knocking.

Brown Sugar, Bitch, Wild Horses, Can't

early '80s purple patch.

You Hear Me Knocking.

Emotional Rescue, All About You, She’s

So Cold.

Exile on Main St (1972) Move to France, record in the basement of a mansion, hang with country legend Gram Parsons, record

Tattoo You (1981)

Superb record with no let up: from the classic Start Me Up to the blues of Black Limousine , this is The

the most soulful, uplifting, chaotic sprawl of rock’n’roll noise ever, get chased out of town by the cops. Just like bands now, right? No? Tumbling Dice, Shine a Light, Loving Cup. HIGHLY WORTHWHILE! Aftermath (1966) The first album of all-originals, the Stones’ nasty streak begins to show here. Jones (while not writing any songs) makes a massive instrumental contribution. US version includes Paint it Black . Under my Thumb, Stupid Girl, Mother’s Little Helper. Between the Buttons (1967) Not particularly well-produced, but the US version contains some classics and this was Brian Jones’ last real contribution to the band. L et’s Spend the Night Together, Ruby Tuesday, Connection.

Stones with 100% mojo. Jazz legend Sonny Rollins guests on Waiting on a Friend . Start Me Up, Waiting on a Friend. Out of Our Heads (1965) Pop began to turn

into rock in 1965. WhileOut Of Our Heads featured R&B covers from their live set, it’s the birth

of The Stones’ legendary swagger. Released in different US/UK versions, the recently remastered releases include the bona fide classic Satisfaction. Satisfaction, The Last Time.

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