In the 1960s, The Rolling Stones were a great band. When you think of the 60s, that are really two bands that come to mind: The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. In my mind, the Stones were the greatest band of the decade, not the Beatles. Despite that, the best stretch of Stones albums came from 1968 through 1973, starting with Beggar's Banquet. Let It Bleed is the following album, and a very solid album indeed.
This album has it all: a classic opening song in Gimme Shelter, 60s punk like Live With Me, the monumental closer You Can't Always Get What You Want, and even a little honky tonk in Country Honk. This album is still decidedly 60s, but you can hear the 70s creeping in.
It's difficult to explain what is so good about the Stones; the songs are simple. Compared to the burgeoning progressive rock movement, there really wasn't very much to it. Really, it's just rock and roll.
Standout tracks:
- You Can't Always Get What You Want
- Midnight Rambler
- Let It Bleed
- Monkey Man
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