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2.75
It's early Stones. Some OK songs. The album isn't terrible.
Unexceptional. A product of its time
Not bad for a covers band
Increíble
Genre: Classic rock Review: The origins of one of the best artists ever. And it shows. The tracks here are quite crude and u unassured but the Rolling Stones sound is clearly there. Can't wait to get into more of their albums, sure to come up in upcoming recommendations. Rating: 8/10
Rolling Stones before they found their sound. Honestly "their sound" itself isn't quite my thing, and this particular album, seemingly a cover album, even less so. 2/5
The Surcoting Stones continuent leur bout de chemin dans le générateur en ne convainquant personne sur leur passage.
Je croyais avori déjà noté ce nouvel album insipide des Stones, qui s'inscrit encore un peu plus dans l'histoire en tant que groupe le plus surcôté de tous les temps.
6/10 not bad but I’m glad that they went on to better things
7/10. Ah, the Rolling Stones before they gathered any moss.
Seems like a waste of a spot on this list. 6/10
24th March 2023 Listened during the day on Friday while doing bits around the house before Rita show and Gareth staying. One of the greatest bands announce their arrival with blues and rock and roll covers. Yet to fully hit their stride, 3.5 if I could.
It’s alright R&B and blues styled music, but I have no idea why they chose this over one of their later albums. It’s got none of their famous songs, nor does it work well as an album. Purely meh.
The Stones are some of the biggest shysters in rock's history.
It was alright. All the songs were covers. It wasn't really classic Stones but that is understandable for their first album.
boring
It’s just… blues covers. Cool raw energy tho and I liked Route 66. Got old after a while
Just too early. Shades of what was to come, but R&B/Honky Tonk covers just don't thrill me. Ground breaking at the time I'm sure, but just dull and dated 60 years later sadly.
More rolling stones. Again. And they're only doing covers at this point. Why on EARTH is this on a list of most essential albums of all time?!
It's The Stones but in a more subdued way. You can tell it's their very early stuff. Sounds and feels like them but punches lighter to me
Nice bluesy songs, too bad I don't like Mick Jagger's voice all that much
Our fifth Rolling Stones album and the fourth one I give 4 stars. Again, it's a lot bluesier than their best-known hits and it makes for a very solid, enjoyable album. But it's not amazing either. More of a great background listen than a real headturner.
3.5
Thanks the Blues and give it something of your own, that is a tried and true, surefire path to success. I like hearing the embryonic phases of bands like this. Nice one Stones.
It's quite bare bones and slight in its way, but you can sense the power and the fun behind all of it. The first Jagger-Richards song is great, and their reading of some of the Blues classics is near-faultless.
Just okay. Rooted in Blues is great if you're good at Blues.
This album was meh for me. Clearly very influential, but because of that I feel like I've already heard these songs done with better twists to them.
2.5 stars it was fine
Very bluesy, not my favourite
It was okay
I can understand how pivotal that record is for the Stones' career (and for British rock in general). But even with that in mind, you won't see me include an album mostly made out of covers in my own list (except for Nina Simone--but Nina's artistry, knack for stellar arrangements, and vital performance easily explain this rare exception here). These are the Rolling Stones albums I *will* include in my list: Aftermath Beggars Banquet Let It Bleed Sticky Fingers Exile On Main Street I think that with those five albums, I pay enough attention to such a legendary band. So let's give some room to other artists, shall we? Number of albums left to review or just listen to: less than 650, I've temporarily lost count here Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: approximately a half so far Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: a quarter Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): the last quarter (including this one)
Great start to something truly amazing
Solid
very 60s rock, seemingly sans the usual psychedelic influences prevalent in the era. I have, embarrassingly, not listened to TRS' early music but do not find it surprising to see them start their discography strongly. Its always refreshing to see an album almost entirely composed of songs just over the two minute mark. no faff no filler, just a group of guys jamming out in the recording studio with raspy vocals, twangy guitar and a healthy amount of harmonica usage. 7/10 'Route 66' & 'I just want to make love to you' - upbeat and vibey, strong openers to an album. 'now I've got a witness' - nice instrumental piece 'little by little' & 'Carol' - some standouts through the album with 'Carol' Being my favourite after 'Route 66'. the album makes me want to be on a road trip, windows down, music blaring driving under the summer sun.
This album was a lot of fun! It was blusier than I expected in some portions, while also sounding more like the beach boys than I expected in others.
I have never gotten in to The Rolling Stones. This is the third album of theirs I have pulled on this, after Exiled on Main Street and Let it Bleed. I like this one way more than the others, a bit more straightforward rock 'n' roll. Maybe the early Stones are for me. Even the one original song of theirs is a good one. Really enjoyed listening to this.
It's pretty good, I can see why it caught on, and their debut album is certainly an important moment in rock history. The fact that all but one are covers makes the album less interesting, and the one original is a sleeper. I like the bold move of not including the band name on the cover, but it would have been even better if they didn't put the label name there either (if I'm honest that almost ruins the effect).
Heartfelt covers and all, but the most promising thing here is the Jagger/Richards original "Tell Me." Almost sounds like it could be an outtake from "Aftermath" or "Between The Buttons."
Rolling Stones do Blues/R&B. If this was a one-off band you'd go "Hey Rolling Stones, they did that one album that was pretty good Blues Rock." Unfortunately we know they have much higher trajectory ahead of them, but standalone it's solid and enjoyable. Route 66 is probably the best track.
Kinda hilarious to compare this record to the precision of what the beach boys were making at the time. But the swagger is all there.
My mum was a big fan of The Rolling Stones, can't say I'm overly familiar with this album but it's a debut and a good fun listen. Route 66 is great and Walking The Dog is a fave.
Eh, kinda interesting from a historical perspective, but pretty cringe. The only non-cover is a stinker. Fave track - uh, "Now I've Got a Witness" maybe? I don't think there's anything I'll be rushing back to revisit....
It's alright I guess
The only 60s British group that understood the soul of American blues, which was the seed to their understanding of what rock n roll was supposed to be. Loved this collection of blues and rock tunes.
Enjoyable blues/rock and roll album with catchy songs and a great runtime
Highlights: "Mona," "Route 66" This was a hot seller, but not a strong debut. It's a touchstone of cultural appropriation, the three originals being the weakest on the album. The only cover that seems to add an edge is what "Route 66" does with Berry's take on the lounge original. "King Bee" and "Mona," which would seem a highlight, are nearly identical to their source. There's little to appreciate here, even for its time.
classic
Lots of Chuck Berry influence (some doo wop and soul as well) in the Rolling Stones' first album. Though most of this album is covers, they are clearly students of the blues. Where the Beatles are polished (and writing their own songs) the Rolling Stones are loose and more interested in getting across a certain attitude. Once again, we see English students influenced by Black American music which is pretty great considering the racial tensions in the US at the time.
Still very blues infused but some really good songs on it
Good album.
Essential listening, because of what they became? A few of these covers stand out, I Just Want to..., Can I get a Witness, ...Make it if you try. Though even those I prefer the original on the first 2. You can tell which song is the Chuck Berry cover to the point where its kind of unnecessary. Funnily enough my favourite Stones cover of this era, Buddy Holly's 'Not Fade Away' isn't on this version. As good as the original. All that is judging it on listening now, I know this was all the rage in the early 60s and fair enough, but I'm listening now, so... And within 2 years we have Aftermath, which is an altogether different proposition, huge growth. Nowadays my main association with this record is that Chorlton record shop King Bee was named for one of these songs (although it was probably the original).
Pretty decent. I enjoyed much more than expected. Maybe it's just satisfaction I don't really enjoy as a stones song
Classic, old school rock. Didn't hear a song i disliked.
There is something insidious about this British Invasion boys becoming famous off of black music. That said this is fine/good
It was good, not bad but eh. The covers were nice it overall was a decent listen, just very bare bones
Historically significant because it launched their career, but it falls flat. I appreciate good covers, but these are mediocre covers. I have a friend who's been trying to get me to like the Stones for a long time (they're fine, but they stand out more to me for their longevity than anything) and even she agrees that this isn't a good gateway album. Ironically, the song I like most on the album is the one that Jagger/Richards actually wrote (Tell Me), so I guess there's hope. ;) I'm rating this a 3 because I love the blues, but honestly I'm not sure it's quite that good.
Nooit helemaal begrepen wat nu precies de x-factor van de Stones is. Het is allemaal wel ok, maar het is toch eigenlijk niet meer dan wel een aardig bandje? Of sla ik hiermee de plank volledig mis?
Nooit mijn band geweest en het latere werk is toch een stuk beter
Rolling Stones zijn nooit echt mijn ding geweest, maar dit vroege album vind ik helemaal saai. Wat ze op dit album doen, deden in die tijd héél veel bands. Niet echt onderscheidend.
Niets mis mee, maar totaal spannend.
Helft is covers, leuk maar niks geweldigs
3.5
From the very beginning the Stones had a raw and decadent sound, the crude production adds rather subtracts. Sure it relies heavily on covers but that's just a reflection of those times. Easily the best of their early albums.
Dont get early rolling stones just covers man and not as good as orginals! They are kike the english elvis!
Good to hear the formative stuff before the band developed into the familiar, but a bit dull
I really enjoyed this album. Proper old school.
I can't help but think of that scene in Spinal Tap, as a skiffle band, The Thamesmen. Those slightly embarrassing early years. 2.5
Five British kids showing R&B some respect and ushering in multiple pop music movements in general. Whodathunkit!? I wish I didn't have to overlook Phil Spector's involvement to appreciate it.
It's a demo tape where they play R&B tunes from other folks. You can hear what they're going to be, but they're not breaking new ground yet. Best track: Walking the Dog
It's just weird that back in the 60s so many bands' first albums were just cover tunes. 3 stars.
that was easily the best rolling stones album we've had. which is weird because it's basically a covers album.
A blunt punch in the front bottom. The Rolling Stones are the only group of men I would let loose on my mother. She's gagging for it, the slag.
Episode 15: Scott meets up with Zeb in Thailand. The two of them go out hunting for lady boy fun.
Innecesario de escuchar. Nada destacable.
Rating: 7/10 Best songs: I just wanna make love to you, Can I get a witness
It's fun early 60's British Invasion R&B, but nothing really special.
This is very cool 60s debut from the Rolling Stones. It's packed with covers though aside from one original track, I don't love this but it was standard in the 60s. One thing I cannot understand is why they put Now I've Got a Witness before Can I Get a Witness??? Haha! Is it just to make people think about their album more? I Just Want to Make Love to You is obviously a banger to the max and I love their version of it in fact I now don't know if I even know a different/original version of that song. The instrumental moments are excellent it's so tight and crisp and I want to dance. Good fun!
Sometimes this albums thing is a matter of learning where songs I know come from, and also what music really really famous bands actually make. I thought the rolling stones did totally different music, but I did know one or two of the songs. Had a bit of a dance, enjoyed it!
An early classic - I kind of like the innocence of this album, its definitely more youthful than later stuff. A great array of originals and covers, bluesy and rocky numbers. Can imagine this was so exciting in 1964 when released!
I loved this. I don't think I've listened to their early stuff much to be honest and this was just really fun
Beginnings of a great bad
Eh, I'm not much on this album, but the blues tracks they cover are pretty dope.
Excellent
Il faut se remettre dans le contexte de l'époque, c'est un album beaucoup plus sage que ce à quoi je me serais attendue, mais agréable. Pour une fois, j'entends Mick Jagger chanter sans avoir l'impression d'avoir affaire à une caricature. Par contre, on sent déjà bien leur énergie contagieuse.
Nacimiento de la leyenda. Vinilo.