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I think this is about Sticky Fingers level.
Åbner og lukker med to af de bedste numre Rolling Stones nogensinde har lavet, de fleste andre bands ville ikke kunne matche det tbh! Alt det i mellem er ikke nær så godt. De spillede Midnight Rambler på Roskilde i 20??, den er virkelig god live men fungerer ikke nær så godt på album
i know, i know. it’s the stones! and it’s great! it’s just a little too honky took
For a Rolling Stones album, not bad! I'm not a huge fan of them, but "You Can't Always Get What You Want" always goes hard. I wish the mixing was better.
Two great singles and then some other songs in between them
It’s fine, it’s listenable. It’s alright.
The first and last tracks are immense the filling in between is a bit meh. I’m discovering I am definitely a greatest hits girl when it comes to the Stones
Good but not my cup of tea. Way more bluegrass and country notes than I thought it would. I understand why Gimmie Shelter and Can’t Always Get What You Want are the ones most played, they are the best on this album.
Ok
I was expecting rock and roll and I found something else... I mean, it's not bad, but a bit of a disappointment
esse álbum + uma estradinha num sábado de manhã = sucesso total
nunca tinha escutado um album todo do rolling stones antes. não foi ruim. mas também não foi bom.
The opener and closer are definitely 2 great songs and I really enjoy both, but it's all the songs in between that surprised me. Are the Rolling Stones really a honky tonk band? Put Charlie Starr or James Ford on vocals and I would have enjoyed this a lot more. Not a big fan of the Stones or Mick's singing, but I dig the honky tonk sound and thought this album was pretty good. Isn't Country Honk the same as Honky Tonk woman? Gimme Shelter and You Can't Always Get What You Want are the 2 songs that make this album and truly are great tunes. Saw a story about Vietnam and I believe Gimme Shelter was one of the most popular songs by enlisted men during the time. Makes sense and the song means a little more whenever I hear. Drop acid, not bombs! I would actually suggest mushrooms instead. 3.5
3.5 So, if there’s one thing that this list has taught me, it’s that The Rolling Stones are actually more of a honky tonk country/blues band with the occasional rock composition scattered here and there - and it’s funny, you would have no idea that’s the case if you stuck to the group’s hits. That said, I can definitely see why nobody remembers the blues numbers - they’re not bad by any means, but they definitely pale in comparison to songs like Gimme Shelter and You Can’t Alway Get What You Want, the more conventional rock tracks here and far and away the album’s best moments. I mean, in fairness, it’s hard for most songs to hold a candle to Gimme Shelter, which is not only the best song The Rolling Stones ever put out but also one of best classic rock tracks ever written. I don’t think there’s any explanation or convincing necessary as to the song’s greatness, but I will say, Merry Clayton’s vocals on the track really escalate it to a point of perfection. If you pay close attention, her voice cracks on the third delivery of “murder”, and you can hear Mick Jagger give a “woo!” following it in the background - it’s a cool moment and something I listen for every time I hear the song now. Anyway, it’s an all-time great song, but it immediately sets a very high bar for the rest of the album that it never quite reaches again. YCAGWYW comes the closest, but it’s still not quite the same level (Fun fact: The London Bach Choir, featured on the track, distanced themselves from it afterwards due to perceived drug references and the album’s title.) Now having a more extensive knowledge of The Rolling Stones’ discography, I find it interesting that the group has three albums in a row (Beggars Banquet, this one, and Sticky Fingers) that all seem to consist of the same general eight country/blues numbers and then like two rock megahits that would go on to define them. I respect the consistency, and while I would definitely say I’ve enjoyed listening to all three, I also feel like I’ve walked away each time totally forgetting about all bluesy stuff and left with an appreciation of the same songs I’ve already known by the guys for years now. I mean, I liked Let It Bleed, Midnight Rambler, and Country Honk here, but I’m just not sure they’re songs that are going to stick with me - especially being that Country Honk exists in a superior form with Honky Tonk Women. Now that we’re five albums in with these guys, I think I’ve determined that, while I enjoy the group and their output, they just don’t have any one album that I would consider a great. They’re definitely all re-listenable, but I’m just not sure these guys have a masterpiece to their name.
didn't find this one too interesting, fav songs are intro and outro. 2.5
I want to give it more than 3 stars, but I just feel like The Rolling Stones have a higher bar than that. The album is bookended with 2 of my favorite Stones’ tunes in Gimme Shelter and You Can’t Always Get What You Want and I like the “countrified” version of Honky Tonk Woman. Otherwise, I hope you love so-so blues. Midnight Rambler is a great name for a tune that rambles on for 7 unnecessary minutes. There are some decent songs here, but beyond the hits, it’s very average.
An average Rolling Stones sandwich between two all time classic tracks
Two gospel tinged rock classics sandwich some pretty forgettable country inspired songs. The Rolling Stones have some stone cold bangers across their career, interspersed with bone fide filler.
Not bad but not their best.
Average at best, can’t see myself giving this any higher… ever
you can't always get ...
3.5
meh, but not bad
Definitely more cogent than Beggars Banquet. Pretty tight, which the Stones often aren't. "Monkey Man" is one of my favorite deep cuts. But this album is downright nasty, in places. Never read the lyrics to "Let It Bleed" or "Midnight Rambler," it's all fairly grim, which I suppose reflects the kids' mood at the time. I think the Stones lack creativity in a way. They copy their influences a little too much in this period. They do a passable job of bringing bluegrass and country elements into the music, and of course they were the vanguard UK Blues Poseurs®. But they are best when following their own muse, like on "Can't Always Get What You Want" or the aforementioned "Monkey Man." It's an essential album, no question. I don't know if it's great, though. So much time has passed since this came out, it's almost impossible to judge it on its own merits. For sure one of the top 100 Stones records.
Two big songs with a whole lot of generic blues rock sandwiched in between. That's the Stones' way.
Love the blues influence, some songs drag on to long and get a bit samey. End of the album bored me
last track is iconic the rest of it sadly not that interesting
Honestly don't remember this, after having just listened to it. 2.5/5
A classic rock album. Didn’t really stand out to me besides the two singles which are fantastic
Another album with a single great song on it, Save yourself some time and just listen to "You can't always get what you want". Also whoever let the rolling stones call their blues album "Let it Bleed" should be shot
Does not age.
Eh. Gimmie Shelter, Midnight Rambler, and Monkey Man were my favorites; everything else was pretty humdrum. Cool harmonica lines throughout though. 3/5
Uninspiring rock and roll.
Not my favourite Stones album by a stretch... Beggars Banquet and Sticky Fingers are well clear. Gimme Shelter and You can't always get... Are obvious standouts - two of the band's best songs which certainly raise the project as a whole... Country stuff doesn't convince me really, never got into blue and lonesome more recently... Maybe that's an age or patience thing. For those two songs - 3.37.
The bookend songs are very strong, but I can't say the same for everything inbetween. A decent album, but feels like it could do more.
Maybe it's because I've been conditioned by Martin Scorsese to associate Gimme Shelter with some of my favorite movies but I *love* that song. I *love* this recording of that song. This is one of the very few songs from the era that I like which I don't prefer some cover that had slicker production or a harder style performance. The Hellacopters made a valiant effort but the original stands tall. So this album starts off strong, for sure. I've frequently said that The Rolling Stones have recorded a near perfect LP of songs that I absolutely adore. It just took them a few decades and several albums to do it. This is the first time I've listened a Stones album top to bottom and... I haven't really changed my stance. It's not that the rest of the songs on this album are bad. They're certainly not. But they're also not really that memorable either. I found the rest of the album a bit boring, TBH. Now, some of the songs do have that swagger about them that I most associate with the band. There is definitely a dick swinging confidence to the groove of several of the tunes that I'm not sure really existed in the mid to late 60s when all the other bands were wearing tie dye and singing about hippy bullshit. This was the band that stepped in with tight pants and borrowed your girlfriend for the night. Like so many bands and albums from before my time, I'm sure I would've been a fan had I been of a certain age when this was released. This band especially, I think would've been more or less my fav if I'd been a teen in the late 60s. But I was a teen in the 90s and so it just doesn't stick very well for me.
Quite enjoyed this one, some familiar favourites on the album and a few weaker tracks but you can always get what you want!
I don’t know that I have ever listened to an entire Stones album. It was okay. I appreciated it more reading others’ comments—definitely a progression to their music.
I skipped almost every other song.
Didn’t like it at first but it’s pretty decent on a couple relistens Like gimme shelter and you can’t get what you want
The first song on this album is one that I have known my entire life but have never been able to name the title or the artist. I am digging both the sound and the album cover.
Hard carried by a couple songs, pretty much forgettable otherwise
I always find the Stones albums very variable. A real inconsistency in songs backed up by some of the greatest of all time. This is no exception. A curious band.
Again, it's THE Stones. Yet I don't get all the hype. They have their moments. 3.5/5.
Good.
Lidt country agtigt
Honestly, not that impressed. It sounds good, but it's carried pretty heavily by Gimme Shelter, and You Can't Always Get What You Want closes it out, and that's really all that's notable about it. Other than those two songs, though, the rest of the album feels really forgettable.
To me, this is the platonic ideal of a Rolling Stones album. It has a couple bangers, some forgettable b-sides that are pretty non-confrontational, and it is a tight 42 minutes.
It's the Stones. There are some fine ideas, a couple of good singles, but overall lackluster execution.
On being questioned if I prefer The Stones or The Beatles, I always want to say Stones. They wrote some of the most iconic songs of the sixties, and I would say they were more daring than their british counter part. However, that's due to their hits — Gimme Shelter, Satisfaction, Sympathy for the Devil and Paint it Black. Beyon that, they are just a meh bluesy rock band. I just wish that they put as much effort into every single song, as they did in their singles.
I agree with the other users here. The first and last tracks are spectacular, but the middle part has mixed quality with highs and lows. I like that the album isn't excessively long. 3.5
Got close to giving this a four but the songs I liked didn't push it over the edge. "Gimme Shelter" is a top shelf song and "You Can't Always Get What You Want" is up there too.
Some great tracks on here but also a lot of filler
Not a Stones fan. You can't always get what you want is the best song and even that is just barely tolerable. Don't care for or about this album.
Classic
The Stones are in the running for most frequent artist on this 1001 journey, and every time I get surprised by the variety on each album. It's not often the different styles are better than what made the radio, but I respect what they are doing. I'll keep to the hits for my playlists, but their body of work over such a long time is getting more and more impressive. Favorite track "Gimme Shelter" 3/5
#274. Following the trend of all the other Stones albums I've listened to for this. A few truly great songs, accompanied by some truly forgettable filler. 3/5: acceptable.
Strong three
It's pretty whatever outside of the opener and closer which are both incredible, bringing the rating up here. Monkey Man is also cool. The rest are kinda weird honky tonk british, I think I'm just not a huge fan of the stones in general. Still a good album though
Let It Bleed” von The Rolling Stones ist ein Album, das die Zuhörer auf eine Reise durch die Höhen und Tiefen der späten 60er Jahre mitnimmt. Mit einer Mischung aus Blues, Country und Rock präsentiert die Band eine Platte, die sowohl zeitlos als auch ein Produkt ihrer Zeit ist. “Midnight Rambler” sticht als ein Highlight des Albums hervor. Dieses Stück ist ein episches Blues-Rock-Opus, das mit seinem rohen Energieausbruch und der intensiven Mundharmonika von Mick Jagger die Zuhörer fesselt. Es ist ein Song, der zeigt, was die Stones am besten können: kraftvollen, mitreißenden Rock ‘n’ Roll. Trotz der Stärken von Tracks wie “Midnight Rambler” und dem ikonischen “Gimme Shelter” fehlt es dem Album insgesamt an der rohen Power und dem ungestümen Rock, den man von den Stones erwarten könnte. Einige Stücke neigen dazu, sich in langsameren, nachdenklicheren Melodien zu verlieren, was Fans des härteren Rock-Stils enttäuschen könnte. In diesen Momenten wirkt das Album fast zurückhaltend, als ob die Band ihre wilde Seite zügelt. Für diejenigen, die die Rolling Stones für ihre energiegeladenen Performances und ihre Fähigkeit, das Publikum mitzureißen, lieben, könnte “Let It Bleed” stellenweise zu bedächtig erscheinen. Es ist verständlich, wenn manche Hörer das Album als etwas langweilig empfinden, da es nicht durchgehend die elektrisierende Spannung liefert, die man von einem der größten Rock-Acts der Geschichte erwartet. Zusammenfassend ist das Album solide, da es zwar Qualität zeigt, aber nicht konsequent die rockige Kraft entfaltet, die es zu einem wahren Meisterwerk machen würde.
3.5 - A couple of standout hits surrounded by filler, as usual from one of the best "greatest hits" bands ever
First and last tracks are classics. Rest is middling...
whatever . I don’t know any stones songs that well and this didn’t push me to learn more
Opening and Closing Tracks carried the album. Let It Happen and Monkey Man were decent the rest of the tracks it didn't really care for. Not bad though, I'll definitely be coming back to Gimme Shelter and You Can't Always Get What You Want. Best - Gimme Shelter and You Can't Always Get What You Want Worse - Country Honk and Love In Vain 3.25/5
Never a huge fan of the Stones but I felt a lot of nostalgia listening to this album. Good for my classic rock camping playlist.
Really solid record, if these young men keep this up they'll go places
Gimme Shelter slaps - probably my favourite Stones track. I'm less of a fan of all the blues-y stuff in the middle, but the album finishes strong with You Can't Always Get What You Want.
мех, 3?
If anyone wants to hear how much The Rolling Stones were “influenced” by American soul and blues, they can give this album a listen. That being said, it’s a great album. From the beginning wails heard from Merry Clayton in Gimmie Shelter to the end harmony of the childrens choir in You Can’t Always Get What You Want - it’s a great ride. Classic Rolling Stones.
Intro: Pra mim, músicas são a forma de arte mais subjetiva de todas. Eu já vi fãs de tudo quanto é gênero criticar outros como "a pior coisa que eu já ouvi na vida". Tudo que eu escrever aqui tem a subjetividade já inclusa. Conhecia Gimme Shelter desse álbum. Uma música excelente. O resto não é ruim, mas não são do tipo de se ouvir repetidamente em uma playlist. Não me incomodaria ouvir elas no ambiente. Mas não escutaria elas em privado.
Has some real bangers but drags in the middle
Too country for me at times
title track makes me uncomfortable
it’s okay never been a stones guy
A 1 musica é sensacional e a última tbem é muito interessante, mas no meio do álbum fica um country que não me agradou.
I knew the classics Gimme Shelter and You Can't Always Get What You Want. They still sound as good as they ever have. The more I listen to these old albums, the more I'm noticing how heavily influenced they are by blues. Personally I like the faster songs with less crooning and weeping. I was pleasantly surprised by Live With Me and You Got The Silver. Unexpectedly romantic songs from a band I associate with just loud and in your face rock.
Gimme shelter is such a great song- it really sets high standard for the album. I generally enjoyed it but wish all would have been to the same caliber but I guess You can’t always get what you want.
The middle section is not as bad as everyone says. Monkey Man is pretty awesome instrumentally. Closer goes hard of course, but I don’t particularly care for the opener.
Fun yet unremarkable. Gimmie Shelter was good tho
Første gennemhøring var kontoret, hvor den var lidt småkedelig, og lidt for deepsouth i lyden. Anden gang blev i haven, godt tilbagelænet i stolen med solens varme. Der ramte den spot on, i sindsstemningen. Så den kræver nok sol, ro og øl.
Gimme Shelter... En af mine ynglings numre nogensinde. Jeg har så svært ved at sætte pris på noget som helst andet fra Rolling Stonens. Efter godt 15 lytninger lykkedes det at komme forbi albummets åbner, og resten var nok som forventet... Undervældende.. Men hvad kan man snart også gøre hvis man er så forud indtaget. 🤷 Jeg napper lige en omgang Gimme shelter igen for at rense luften...
Måske vejer jeg Stones på en forkert vægt, men for et af verdens største bands nogensinde, og Beatles nærmeste “rivaler”, så syntes jeg dette album er dybt skuffende. Det meste lyder som blues og country som kunne være spillet af så mange andre. Det fanger mig ikke ind. Det er ikke dårligt, men det gør ikke noget for mig. Derudover er der et eller andet off med måden Stones’ (tidlige?) plader er mixet på. Det bliver mudder i mine øre. En klistret masse af lyd hvor vokalen og de forskellige instrumenter flyder sammen.
Book-ended by two solid songs, one of which is one of their best. The rest of the album is pretty mediocre IMO, but I really don't like country or gospel that was influencing this album.
Let It Bleed is yet another let down of an album from a legendary band. I’ve heard a lot about The Rolling Stones and was down to listen to an album of them. However, I really don’t like their style. I prefer the synths and cadence of an Electric Ladyland or the drippiness of In The Court Of The Crimson King. If someone made a bland rock album for people to enjoy, I unfortunately would think of this. That being said, I’m admittedly being a bit harsh. It wasn’t bad; I would only call one song on this album mid-range (Monkey Man was REALLY unorthodox). I like Gimme Shelter and Midnight Rambler for their uniqueness and guitars. Yeah so, a letdown for sure, but not bad. All in all, Let It Bleed is an okay album. Best Song: Midnight Rambler Worst Song: Monkey Man
First & final tracks were the best imo. Could leave the rest, but wasn’t awful to listen to.
The Stones can be hit or miss for me and I never got the hype. The notion that they could be as good as The Beatles is ludicrous. I liked this album alright, but for a lot of it, there was something off about it. The first and last songs are 5 star, though.
I remember seeing this album in a value village for only a dollar and for whatever reason I didn’t buy it. I’ve always regretted not grabbing it when I had the chance (and it was in good condition too!) I’d have it in my collection at this moment if it I had just bought it that fateful day. The Rolling Stones always had a knack for sounding smooth and cool and I think Let It Bleed showcases that suave coolness that they had on display so easily in those days. Not my favourite but always had a lot of respect for it!
I like The Rolling Stones but had never listened to an entire album by them. I thought this one was okay. I only knew the last song, which was my favorite. Overall, the album left something to be desired. Hope other albums will be more enjoyable. Standouts: Gimme Shelter, Love In Vain, and You Can’t Always Get What You Want.
Staggering number of reviews here saying 'Gimme Shelter and You Can't Always Get What You Want = 5 stars!' without considering the mid-quality insipid whiteboyblues between those two admittedly great tracks. They even have to resort to covering one of their own tracks, for fuck's sake! The Rolling Stones are the second most over-hyped band on the planet. The only reason they are so highly regarded is down to first-mover advantage.
A fine classic rock album. It's essentially Gimme Shelter and You Can't Always Get What You Want with some filler songs in between. Still, not a bad time. 2.5/5 -> 3/5.
Aprobado por el primer y último tema.
As with most Rolling Stones albums: there are a handful of all-time great rock songs, and then a lot of blues-adjacent meandering. 'Let It Bleed' justifies its existence to me by having "Gimme Shelter" on it; I'll begrudgingly admit that it's one of my favorite rock songs ever. It always gives me chills. 'Let It Bleed' is a more consistent listen than, say, 'Beggars Banquet', but it's no 'Exile' (which I hope to get more with each passing Rolling Stones album.) Highlights: Gimme Shelter, Country Honk, Midnight Rambler, You Got The Silver
Not bad need a few more listens to feel it
Decent album. Really enjoyed gimme shelter, however the rest was mediocre.
Reiterating that the Stones are a singles band. Gimme Shelter and You Can’t Always Get What You Want are great. The rest is middling.
On my 6th Rolling Stones album of this challenge, I'm running out of things to say about them. My constant complaint is that they produce very strong singles on mediocre albums. 'Let It Bleed' is a bit better in that respect. 'Gimme Shelter', 'Let It Bleed', and 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' are all fantastic. The rest is ok, if a bit forgettable. Despite that, I enjoyed this album more most of their others. They demonstrate a lot of skill and the album has some character. I can't really see this album being more significant any of the others though and there's not enough to keep it in regular rotation for me personally, except maybe those standout songs.
Rolling Stones are tough to listen to by the album. I’ve given them too many chances at this stage and think I’ll only do the singles going forward.
Good but uneventful
Alright like.
the stones are okay but they dont do much for me, this album felt like background music but with more character. monkey man.
The album starts off on a really high note with Gimme Shelter which is an all timer for me. Unfortunately, it quickly loses most of its momentum and never really builds it back until You Can't Always Get What You Want on the very last track. I sincerely hated the country songs and a lot of their bluesy ones seem inauthentic and boring. The Stones are legendary, but I’m just not really a huge fan of most of their work. 3.4 stars leaning heavily on their two massive hits.
Not bad, but the only 2 amazing songs were “Gimme Shelter” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” - the rest were ok but weren’t super interesting.
Some tracks were enjoyable but I kinda expected more from such a notoriously prestigous band.
nowhere near unlistenable, but not something i feel like is going to end up on any of my playlists
Rolling Stomes - nicht so schlecht, aber Fan werde ich nicht mehr.
..(.
It's a good blues sound, I do like the harmonica on it. I don't super dig the country blues style but I do like several tracks. The vibraphone on Monkey Man is great. The ending being You Can't Always Get What You Want is good. It is trying to be a big climatic song to end the album and I think it achieves it. I did not like the choir at the beginning of the track though. Overall, blues and gospel sound good just not really my thing
Hard to argue that it's 2 classics either end of a load of middle of the road stones stuff
Yep, two absolute classics bookending a load of farting about. I do love Charlie Watts' laid back drumming though. A jazz man in the wrong band
First song is good and the rest are mid
This was my first time listening to this album all the way through from start to finish. It's a little twangy, but decent!
The bookends of this album are excellent: Gimme Shelter and You Can’t Always Get What you Want. And while bluesy-rock is not my favorite, the album is at least coherent and cohesive. If I had half ratings I’d give this 3.5.
I wish the Rolling Stones were good.
Strong production values and a focused sound. Highlights: "Gimme Shelter" (sets a great intense and eerie vibe as the opening track), "Live with Me" (dat bass, blues rocker, sax solo), "You Can't Always Get What You Want" (an epic closer, so grand and over-the-top) Notable: "Country Honk" (country version of "Honky Tonk Women", not as good as hit version)
Speaking words of wisdom…let it bleed. The bookend hits on this one are timeless, but some of the tracks in the middle seemed a little repetitive for me this time around. Interesting to see that the fiddle on Country Honk was provided by Byron Berline, a well known player in the Texas style fiddle scene, who would later find success as part of the Flying Burrito Brothers. You can’t always get what you want on a Stones album, but at least you do get some solid rock n roll.
I guess I’m just never going to understand the level of praise some people have for this band. Truly tried to get into this, but man what a jarring stop at TRACK TWO. I just think the vast majority of what The Rolling Stones did was way more average than people give them credit for.
Старенький рок-н-ролл. Нет, мне нравится больше битлов, хотя их и сравнивают постоянно. Но в целом сказать нечего
"You can't always get what you want" and "Midnight Rambler" are masterpieces. "Gimme Shelter" and the title track are good. That said, the album is quite uneven. The blues covers/adaptations are mostly bad. 3.3 stars rounded down I suppose.
1. "Gimme Shelter" 9/10 2. "Love in Vain" 6/10 3. "Country Honk" 7/10 4. "Live with Me" 5. "Let It Bleed" 6.9/10 6. "Midnight Rambler" 7.5/10 7. "You Got the Silver" 8. "Monkey Man" 9. "You Can't Always Get What You Want" 8/10
I'm not a diehard Stones fan, so it's just "fine" for me. Favorite tracks: - Gimme Shelter - You Can't Always Get What You Want
Solid 3.5
Live With Me - nasty sax Let it Bleed - great song, what a classic should sound like You Got Silver - best song on the album Monkey Man - interesting production YCAGWYW - great Overall, it's not really my style of rock/music. An album I would put on in the background while doing something, but no song that really makes me stop and pay attention. Undeniably a classic with good reason, but I had to power through
I’d never listened to an entire Stones album until now. It had much more of a rootsy blues/honkey tonk vibe than I was expecting. I listened in the car and there were a few songs where they made some fun choices about which speaker instruments would come from. For Country Honk, I wonder if they took a note from the Beatles’ “Revolution”, by including a scaled back acoustic version on the album, but releasing a more rock version for the single. The singles from this album are enduring classics, but the rest would take me some listens before they stood out in my mind. 3.5
It was fine. I don't hear any reason to listen to it again, though. I can understand how people that heard this when it came out would be fans.
Hard to rate this one appropriately. It starts and ends with all time classics, but the middle of the album doesn't keep pace.
While I think Gimme Shelter is an all timer, the rest of the album was just okay for me.
Couple BANGERS but lot of fluff, pretty much just British honk tonk
Mid, el único banger es You can't always get what you want
Anders als man die rolling stones kennt. Oldie aber doch iwie goldie (Mundharmonika!)
This is the first (or second?) full Rolling Stones album I’ve listened to. Overall, I enjoyed it, but I’ve realized I’m not really a huge Stones fan. They’re good, but there’s not many songs here I’d like to revisit. Also, I don’t think I love Gimme Shelter as much as most others. 7.5/10 Top 3: 1. You Can’t Always Get What You Want 2. Love In Vain 3. Gimme Shelter
Easily the best Rolling Stones record so far, out of the five that I've gotten through this list. The bar is not very high, though. This group has a chunk of REALLY GOOD songs, but their larger discography hides quite a lot of mediocrity. Let it Bleed is evidence of that. It starts out with a banger and ends with one of the Rolling Stones' best songs ever, but everything else is kinda meh. There are maybe one or two more strong tracks in there (my personal pick was Live With Me), but all in all it's very middle of the road.
Let It Bleed starts and ends strongly but I dunno, fizzles in the middle. Still an enjoyable experience, there are just one to many meh songs to make this truly memorable.
Fantastisch eerste en laatste nummer, daarna zakt ie een beetje in, dus ik ga streng zijn.
Carried by a fantastic first song and last song. Great songs and Stones classics. Can't say the same with the rest of the album
opening track, 30 mins of filler, closing track
Still not super into Rolling Stones. Like the hits at the beginning and the end, but not all that into what happens in the middle.
A lot of piano in these classic rock songs.
Back to back Stones! This has higher highs and lower lows than "Sticky Fingers". Everyone knows what the highs are here, Jesus Christ, "Gimme Shelter" is such a good song. Weird that this album opens with a black woman singing about rape and the "Sticky Fingers" opening lyric is about black women being raped. Anyway, I want this album to be more consistent, but you can't always get what you want. Time to rewatch "40 Feet From Stardom".
The music isn't bad, but I'm not a fan of mick jaggers vocals.
Got bored
La primera cançó m'ha semblat de les millors introduccions a un àlbum que he sentit mai. Literalment perfecte per presentar un projecte. La resta de l'àlbum no m'ha agradat gaire, si no fos per un parell de temes que destaquen de certa manera li posaria 2 estrelles. Expected Lorenzo Rating: 4
Gimme shelter is a massive banger and « you can’t always get what you want » to a lesser extent but the whole album isn’t that good
The Rolling Stones are like the British Museum. A national treasure, but everything is stolen. I despise the ultra establishment figure Jagger has become, and the fact he sings like a goat. Richards is famous for not being dead. But who doesn't love Charlie Watts?
I've never gotten the Stones, but, I absolute rate some of their tunes.
good: instrumentals, lyrics, vibe bad: not quite my taste, the high points are very high but the rest just feels meh. probably won’t come back to the whole album fav song: gimme shelter least fav song: love in vain 7/10 gimme shelter is a masterpiece
If not for the couple of classics this would be a two.
As quite a few of the other reviews pointed out, the album has two songs that have stood the test of time and are still interesting today. All the other songs just blend into the general late 60s sound which is not bad per se – I'm a big fan of the period – but this won't be my go-to album for that. Honorary mention to You Got The Silver – sounds pretty Dylan-inspired (especially the first half of the song) which is a combination that works rather well.
Gimme Shelter is great, and then its just British Honky Tonk music you'd only listen to on the basis its by The Rolling Stones
Gimme Shelter is one of my favorite songs by anyone. Merry Clayton's voice crack is maybe my favorite music moment ever. I love that cinematic opening to Monkey Man and the guitar lick is perfect. Also, "I'm a cold Italian pizza," is one of my favorite lyrics. The rest of the album has good moments to be sure, but there are a few tracks that have always irked me. The biggest offender is Midnight Rambler, which is way too long. And I don't love You Can't Always Get What You Want, but that seems to be just me.
Je ne suis pas fan, je laisse s'écouler les chansons mais seules 1 ou 2 m'accrochent un peu, sans pour autant que je les écoute de nouveau.
Outside of whatever Stones songs I happened to hear im my life, I'd never really paid attention to them. The couple of hits I like had always been enough for me. I know three of these here, but in newer versions? Quite cool how rough it's produced at times, like buskers on the street. But. Eh. Meh. Alright. Hoo! Ha! Three.
Classic but old
Great opener and closer, middle good but just enjoy my blues rock from other bands
A lot of this sounded really dated to me compared to the Rolling Stones contemporaries like the Beatles. It really picked up in the back end of the album though. I really enjoyed the last few songs but I think I went in with too high expectations.
Not very cohesive imo, also just felt like stealing a lot of style from a number of other groups. Some of it was very catchy though
Highlights: Gimme Shelter, Let It Bleed, You Can't Always Get What You Want, Midnight Rambler. In a nutshell: "it's just a shot away" Blues heavy (a genre the band loves). Powerful riffs. The swagger of Jagger. And the band is just getting started... Overall: 6/10
This album from 1969 is a typical Rolling Stones album 7 average to good songs and 2 super hits (Gimme Shelter and You Can't Always Get What You Want).
Starts with gimmie shelter end with you can’t always get what you want. In between slower blues. Definitely a better stones album
not my cup of tea
I've never really connected with most of the Stones' work. Their sound defined a lot of bands to follow, and they definitely have some great hits. I think it boils down to this: The Stones listened to early southern blues and rock and made more of it. The Beatles listened to the same thing and made the next thing.
Let It Bleed presents a diverse range of influences with each track delving into its own genre. While two outstanding songs shine, the album as a whole falls short of achieving consistent brilliance. It's regarded as one of their important works, yet it doesn't quite reach the heights of Exile on Main Street. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 2 STAND OUT TRACK - Gimme Shelter
Didn’t get into this as much as other stones albums on this list
1/12/24. This is the essential Rolling Stones album for me, or at least the easiest to listen from front and back.
I really wanted to hang Let It Bleed on my wall, because the cover art matched my room’s aesthetic and because, most importantly, Gimme Shelter is my favorite song of all time. I listen to Gimme Shelter when I’m feeling victorious, powerful, angry, and defeated—it perfectly encapsulates whatever emotion feels the most tangible at any moment. However, the album is pretty underwhelming, so Let It Bleed will sadly not be among my wall of greats.
B Gimmie Shelter 5 Love In Vain 3 Country Honk 3 Live With Me 3 Let It Bleed 3 Midnight Rambler 3 You Got The Silver 3 Monkey Man 4 You Can't Always Get What You Want 5 Carried by the hits, but the rest of the album was good.
Ok but not my world
Good album. Fun to listen to every few years. Couple of truly classic songs, but again, with the overwhelming ubiquity of the classic rock format, you only need to hear them once every few years at this point. Something I wish they hadn’t done: I think it’s great that they have a deep love of blues and country like a lot of British musicians do/did. But I just wish, as they’re trying to shine light on these songs, and honor them, that Jagger would just sing them in his regular voice. When he tries to adopt a hillbilly twang, it moves the song into the realm of parody. And I’m not really sure that that’s what they were going for.
3.5 Two great hit on this
A good early Rolling Stones album. Focuses a lot more on some late 60's US experiences they had and those kinds of music styles as well as the tragedy of Brian Jones. Not one of my favorites, but if you try some times, you get what you need.
The Rolling Stones' 1969 album 'Let It Bleed' is a gritty and bluesy masterpiece that tries to delve into the heart of "Rock and Roll". "Country Honk" encapsulates a sound that feels like what people might attempt to line dance to when they want a taste of country without fully committing to the rodeoing cowboy genre. However, I think Mick Jagger should hang up the cowboy boots on this one. Amidst this varied landscape, the title track "Let It Bleed" stands out, exuding almost a sensual, sexy vibe, adding a somewhat provocative element to the album. Just like the other Rolling Stones album I was subjected to a few days ago, this album once again shows the band's versatility with tracks like "You Can't Always Get What You Want," where the unexpected inclusion of a choir adds a surprising twist. I find the choir a bit out of place, with the song evoking a vibe reminiscent of early 2000s romcom soundtracks or nostalgic advertisements for like, cars or the supermarket. Despite any reservations, the enduring quality of album opener "Gimme Shelter" stands out as a testament to the band's enduring legacy, solidifying its place as a timeless and iconic rock song. While the album displays The Rolling Stones' musical prowess and ability to experiment with different styles, I still stand by the sentiment that they're overrated, which leaves me with a complex mix of admiration and skepticism for their iconic status in the rock pantheon.
Their first album to really be worth listening to, even if a lot of the tracks are not very good. B
I’m not a huge fan of The Rolling Stones —it’s probably one of my greatest sins. Having said that, “Gimme Shelter” is one of the greatest rock tracks ever recorded. The rest of this album varies from good to annoying, with some stage mixing choices throughout. Mick Jagger performs like he thinks he is a good singer, and that confidence has done a lot for him. But the best vocal performance on the album comes from Merry Clayton—and then, strangely, Keith Richards on “You Got The Silver.” The album closes with “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” which is another classic track, though it doesn’t transcend as well as the opening song. Not a bad album, but The Stones just aren’t my cup of tea.
This one felt way more country than I could've expected. Gimme Shelter is a great opener but the rest is just okay
Gimme Shelter is a 5⭐️ classic There are some glimpses of genius in the rest but nothing close to the drama of the opening track
Bra straight forward rock. Sista biisin var bäst
Ganz ok
3.5
pretty iconic i suppose but i don’t love it
"Gimmie Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want" top, the rest of the album very boring and average. I have opened my eyes (and ears) on the great albums recorded bu The Rolling Stones thanks to this list, but I don't think "Let It Bleed" is one of their finest releases. Two hits, that I would call rather forgettable and a blues like album with anonymous songs didn't take my heart at all. I'm looking forward to more positions from their discography, but this one is a small flop, in my very honest opinion.
it's not my type of songs. gimme shelter and you can't always get what you was its pretty good. but the rest of the album did not clicked to me
Not bad. Had never listened to this album all the way through. I enjoyed it for the most part.
Maybe needs a 2nd listen from me, but I didn't hear anything I thought was exceptional
I think this album was a bit inconsistent. There wer some great tracks, but some average ones as well.
This albums helps solidify that their bluesy rock is one of the easiest rocks for me to get into, creating an atmosphere that I find more appealing than other rock. Sometimes I get into the habit of treating the tracks as background music, but I think it’s because the atmosphere it creates is easy to tune into. Even so, when I pay attention there is enough going on that is interesting and although nothing can top Sympathy for the Devil for me, the songs that are new and the ones that are familiar all are fun and well-constructed. I can’t tell if I like Exile on Main St. more, but the quality has yet to dip. 6.5/10
I know man I know but I just don’t know
The Stones are the single most overrated band. Listened to the album in '21, didn't enjoy it much. Gave it another spin, and it's still the same bland formula that seems to drive everybody wild.
At first glance, this album looks like shit. The artwork is awful.. But after listening to the record... The artwork makes more sense to me. Not because the album is bad. But because it's a random record. Is this a bad thing? It can be.. But not in this case. This album almost feels like it has an identity crisis going on. As if it doesn't know what it wants to be. It comes off as more of a compilation than a cohesive album. Give the talent this band has, I feel that they just wanted to make a record. Write songs that they want to write. Even if one song sounds Dylan-esque, or a honky tonk country jam, then the next incorporates a choir, slide guitar, or a song that is 12 bar blues. And everything on the outside and in between. A compilation of music inspired by many different artists. And I think they pulled it off. It really shows how well they can adapt to different styles. It shows how true they are to their craft and how talented they are. I don't really enjoy Mick Jagger. In fact I do find him to be annoying and/or cringey. I can't help but think of him and Bowie dancing in the street... They must've been on a lot of drugs to green light those ideas. Often times, when I need a laugh, I will find that video without the music, and just the sound effects and have a laugh. Keith Richards is incredible. Even if you don't like his music... He plays in a very unorthodox way. I've heard he often Tune's his guitar to that of a banjo. Not sure if that's true... But you can tell the tuning is not your typical standard tuning. He has a lot of cool ideas and makes acoustic sound intriguing. Even his rock riffs are iconic. Still not my favorite guitarist, and probably a long way from being it but he deserves the respect. The 2 big songs on here, one of my favourites from them: Gimme Shelter, and You Can't Always Get What You Want are staples but the remaining songs on this record deserve more airplay as they are far more interesting to my ear. Perhaps this is caused by the fatigue of repetition of radio play on the former and not the latter. Sufice to say, this album is great. Any rock and roll/classic rock fan would enjoy it. I still can't believe they are still writing....
A couple of heavy hitters on this album but equally there's some filler too, so no real strong feelings either way. Incredible that a band can put together an album like this considering the chaos going on in their camp, though. Commendable.
The production and songwriting are immaculate. This blues rock sound almost never does it for me though. Good to listen to in the moment, but never stays with me. *heard before
Not a big Stones fan. Not bad
It was a very rudimentary
Solid. 3.5.
meh
For me generally not being a Stones fan, this was decent.
Bookended by two of their most iconic songs, this is definitely an important Stones album. Aside from these two songs and the title track, the rest of the album was just okay for me. If I had to choose between what the Beatles were serving in ‘69, and what the Stones were serving, I’d go Beatles hands-down.
I guess decent enough. I always struggle to get into Rolling Stones as they always just sound like a generic classic rock/blues band that doesn't want to sound too passionate or experimental or make any kind of bold music. 5/10
Idk I can’t get into the rolling stones
Hørte det på job så er ikke sikker på hvad jeg synes men der er nogle legendariske numre som gimme shelter og you can’t always get what you want
It starts well from gimme shelter but sounds very much the same afterwards. There's no real progression in the album.
So, I knew ‘Gimme Shelter’ and ‘Country Honk’, but this was a first time hearing the rest of the album. It was fine, nothing too horrible to skip but nothing I’d ever repeat, well I guess I’d turn ‘Gimme Shelter’ up if it came on the radio but I’d likely change the station if any of these other songs came on. I liked the production, it had a very nice balance and everything kinda hit me in the face - if I listen to more Stones in the future, I look forward to that premium production sound.
lite kul kasnek
Nice and bluesy
Not my favorite Rolling Stones album, but still a fun listen.
Good start. Next few songs were shit, then it picks up at the end
Liked first and last song. Others ok
One of the greatest songs ever recorded open and close the album. The vast middle is solid but just doesn’t measure up to the undeniable power of Gimme Shelter.
Was alright. I liked the upbeat songs a lot more than the slower ones. Basically just worked on CC class, hw, and college apps for the whole weekend.
Gimme Shelter is so incredible.
An exciting beginning; what i'd define as 'classic' rock and roll. The center of the album gets a bit tired, but right before you want to turn it off, when Jagger repeats "monkey man" one too many times, a familiar chorus chimes out a harmony that calms every nerve and sends chills down your spine. "You can't always get what you want, but if you try some times, you'll find, you get what you need." Amen.
3.5/5 - A very good album, I enjoyed all of it
The first and last songs are great. The rest were ok but we're a bit too much blues and almost felt out of place with the start and end
Okay
My Grandma's favorite band.
Weirdly good. Goodly weird? You Can’t Always Get What You Want is pretty good, as is Monkey Man.
Never really big into the rolling stones but they had a couple songs that I could listen to regularly
A classic and still is one
The blues rock vibe is honestly pretty fun but I don't think I would ever listen to this again.
the prototypical stones album dare I say it. well executed and punchy blues along with two absolute classics. best tracks: gimme shelter, let it bleed, you cant always get what you want
A solid album with some classics, but generally pretty forgettable for me. I've never been a huge Rolling Stones fan to be fair. Favorite tracks were Gimme Shelter and Midnight Rambler
Gimme shelter -immediately like the guitar at the beginning -can’t super understand the words, instrumental is a bit loud, but I’m enjoying it nonetheless 7/10 Love in Vain -not a huge fan 3/10 Country hook did not like 2/10 Live with me -dont really like the instrumental -got better at the end 6/10 Let it bleed -funky at the beginning 7/10 Midnight rambler- I like it at the start, chill -lots of layers, not loving it -kinda all over the place 5/10 you got the silver-
Two songs you know well, one country version of another and a bunch of filler. Monkey Man surprised me until the minute plus of howling. Would turn the dial on 4.5 of these 9 tracks...that .5 being the second half of Monkey Man
Not bad, the more country style was not quite to my taste. You can't Always Get What You Want is an Iconic banger though
Oh wow. What an iconic album. I've never heard it from start to finish so this will be a "treat". Get it? cause cake... stupid dad joke. lol looking over the tracks on this album, I only recognize You Can't Always Get What You Want by name. The choir in the beginning of You Can't Always Get What You Want reminds me of Empire of the Sun with Christian Bale, when he was just a boy. Anyways, that was the one and only track on there that I like. I enjoyed the album but still only a 3.
Really good obviously. Opening track is untouchable, I like Country Honk and the final track is a nice send off, but other than that they’re just some solid bluesy tracks to me. Very good of course, but I don’t see myself returning to it often. Favorite tracks: Gimme Shelter, Can’t Always Get What You Want, Midnight Rambler, Country Honk
Didn’t feel as connected to it as “Beggar’s Banquet” but still good.
En sandwich med gourmet bröd och bajs som innehåll, alltså första och sista sången är grym, resten mid
I’m more a hits fan
At there best, The Rolling Stones take the influences of blues and rock n roll, then turn it into a new form of sleazy, punchy rock. However, I find they are pretty hit and miss with it. This album has three songs I actually think are good (the opener, the title track, and the closer). "Love in Vain" and "Country Honk" are dire pastiches of blues and country, which I would happily never hear again. The remaining four tracks are somewhere in the middle. The best bits are really strong, but the weaker tracks really let the album down. 3*
- Was not expecting the country vibes - Gets a little more rocky in the second half - Not bad, need to revisit the other Stones album we had since I listened to it in a rush - Let It Bleed and Monkey Man are great songs - 3.5
- Gimme Shelter more like Gimme more of this it’s so damn good - album is blues with a twang of country
Gimme Shelter and You Can’t Always Get What You Want are all time classics. The album overall is almost like an excuse to have those songs in an album. Not the strongest of albums, consistency wise. Title track is a good road song, probably. Midnight rambler is fun. But what do you rate a classic with very weak songs? A three.
Interesting listen with a couple terrible country songs thrown in there
Honestly, I thought Let It Bleed was a pretty decent album for what it was, It had good music, cool musical ideas, okay lyrics, and some pretty good vocals (probably my favorite aspect from the album) I felt that some songs did drag themselves out longer than they should have (I'm looking at you, You Can't Always Get What You Want) but all and all, it was a pretty good album for what it was Best Song: Gimme Shelter Worst Song: Country Honk
Not my usual cup of tea. Couple of solid tracks, probably won’t listen again.
I like it ied
the album was okay. most of the songs were kinda just there. my favorites were “Gimme Shelter,” “Monkey Man,” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” i wouldn’t hate listening to it again but i doubt i will seek it out again apart from those three songs. 🤷♀️🤷♀️
Gimme Shelter is hands down one of the best tracks by anyone, ever. It's so powerful, it send chills down my spine. The rest is ..... Mostly just ok. I wonder if that first track is so good that it makes the rest of the record seem like a letdown by comparison. Midnight Rambler is good but drags on too long. The title track is decent, as is the introduction to Monkey Man. I've said it before, the stones lost their magic without Brian Jones, and became some kind of self-mitholising cliche.
I honestly thought we'd had this one before! I had a bit of a bumpy one with this album. Gimme Shelter is a fantastic opener, then a couple of duds, then another good one, rinse & repeat, until a great closer with You Can't Always Get What You Want.
It's not terrible, but I don't really care about it. Gimme Shelter is okay, but it never really clicked with me, and a lot of it was kind of boring. Maybe would've been cool at the time? There's some decent parts, which is the only reason it's getting a low 3 instead of a solid two. Could very easily be a two one day, but I don't want to ignore the fact that I did like some parts and the entire thing wasn't boring, just some of it. I didn't get around to this one for a bit and listened to my albums out of order and I got Exile on Main Street a week after this one, which was worse than this. Bleh. I don't think I like Rolling Stones too much. My favourite song was Gimme Shelter.
Begins with Merry Clayton upstaging Mick Jagger, continues into the Stones’ regular generic rip off blues. I can give it 3 on the immense strength of the first song. They have a few incredible songs, but I question anyone who suggests the old Stones vs Beatles comparison is not a landslide win for the Beatles considering how much more variety and innovation they had on every album.
Gimme Shelter es la canción que más me gusta con diferencia, también Live with Me y You Can't Always..., el resto, o son temas de blues/folk americano que no es lo mío o canciones un poco de relleno como Let It Bleed que no entraría ni en los descartes de los dos últimos elepés de Velvet Underground.
Some big stone hits but most of it was just okay.
It's fine. As I said in another Rolling Stones album review, I'm meh on this band. They had never worked for me and just feel very middle of the road. Some good hits, but this was just fine. Some good songs but otherwise nothing special. 3.5/5
It truly was a bold decision to start things off with the best song on the album.
Gimme Shelter // Monkey Man // You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Not massive on rock and roll. Cool stereo stuff going on tho
Gimme shelter- their time feel always seems pretty hit or miss for me. Sounds super drunk and sloppy to me. Best part of the song are Merry Clayton’s vocal. Love in vain- pretty boring Sounds like a guitar player trying to play mandolin Country honk- I don’t really like the fiddle sound on here. I like the other version of this song better. The car horns are too on the nose. Live with me - is alright Let it Bleed- I liked this one. Stereo mix is weird though with the cymbals super loud in my left ear. Midnight rambler- tempos don’t feel quite right . Some cool things like when the beat straightens out like how it ends at 4 minutes. But then it keeps going. There was so much better blues rock jamming going on in 1969. Kind of boring. You got the silver- I liked this one. Maybe my favorite song on the album. Monkey man- not a good song. Didn’t like the vocals or guitars. For a band with two guitars the parts and tones don’t seem to be worked out enough. Can’t always get what you want. I always thought choral arrangement intro is pretty cheesy. Rest of the song is cool. keyboards and background vocals are my favorite part. I like the big full arrangement with the choir is cool at the end. And percussion is cool. Overall kind of disappointing for a classic album from one of the biggest band of 60’s and 70’s. I was expecting some stronger songwriting, better performances, and a better sounding record. Wanted to like this one more than I did. Came back to it and appreciated it a bit more. Maybe it’s an acquired taste. Maybe I just have to be in the mood. Idk never been a big stones fan.
I wish this was recorded better.
Great weave of American Folk and Classic Rock
Gimme Shelter, one of my favourite Stones tracks. Very blues orientated compared to some of their earlier stuff, works for me, sticking to a tried and tested style I guess. The album version of Honky-tonk women done in a playful country style was a surprise. Let it Bleed, Midnight Rambler, Monkey Man and finally You Can't Always Get What You Want - all excellent songs. If out of 10 it would be a 7.5. So it gets a high 3. Weakest track - Love In Vain
It’s like a mediocre sandwich with the most amazing French bread.
Highlights: "Gimme Shelter," "You Can't Always Get What You Want," "Monkey Man," "Midnight Rambler" It cannot be unheard that somewhere during the recording of "Gimme Shelter," the guys decided 'hey, you know what would give this song about the slums some authenticity??? Somebody get us a black woman!' And so they dragged a pregnant Merry Clayton out of bed in the middle of the night, and she handed them their greatest hit by putting her talent to their appropriative bullshit. Only a few tracks measure up to the hits. Some interesting, restrained use of effects -- is that ring modulation on "Midnight Rambler"? -- and the minstrel gimmickry isn't as egregious as on Sticky Fingers, but it still runs on blues and country homage, and although their lyricism tends to be fairly strong it's much sloppier and free-associative for most of this album, sometimes beyond the Captain Beefheart parody. Not sure I'm ever going to hear the Stones album that makes me understand their critical acclaim. Guess you had to be there, hard-wired with the same assumptions and delusions that made this music.
Very similar to Beggars Banquet but maybe less nice because all their friends are junkies. Of course, intro and outro deserve 5 stars but in the middle only country blues. You can't always get 5 stars but if you try sometimes. Well, you might find 4 stars in my old system but again 3 stars.
God, what horrific accident of 1001 albums gave me two Rolling Stones albums in a row? Just trying to get through this and Aftermath singlehandedly killed my drive to keep going with the albums. It was rough! I am biased against the Rolling Stones almost eternally, something about them just feels empty to me. My brain needs good melody, good songs, interesting production, something to latch onto. Aftermath had so little of that, for all of its praise. But I loved Sticky Fingers, and I grew to really cherish the boisterous, happy-go-lucky, crazed party attitude of Exile on Main Street. This is just getting to the part of the Stones that I like. The songs that just have that frenetic crazed energy with the rhythm parts– Monkey Man, Gimme Shelter. That has that same feeling in the guitar where you just want to jump up and do stuff, that kind of urgency and fun. I love it. A lot of this album is a bit boring and somewhat sleepy compared to the lightning in a bottle you get in the beginning and the last few tracks. So it's not a great, complete album. But it points to somewhere really good for the Stones, and those couple of tracks make the listen worth it. 3/5
Not a huge Stones fan, but what an opening track. The closer was a good ‘un too. All the rest were okay I guess.
classic
Gimme Shelter is a great song - probably my favorite Stones song. Other than that, it just doesn't do anything for me. You Can't Always Get What You Want just annoys me.
Much more country than I'd expected. The familiar tracks seemed to be the best
this album is making me feel like im going insane. First and last tracks are incredible listen to them but the middle is so bad!!! If it wasn't for the amazing 2 this would get 1 stars
Eh, the best songs on the album were definitely the two singles. The rest sounded too much like they were borrowing someone else's sound (The Beatles, Bob Dylan, etc). I didn't hate it though
Par for the course Rolling Stones: Some of the songs are good (the real standouts are Gimme Shelter and You Can't Always Get What You Want), but there is too much white-men-playing-THE-BLUES(tm) noodling. The arrangements and especially recording quality leave a lot to be desired. George Martin did it better with the Beatles years before. 2.5/5
It verges on embarrassing to say so, as a would-be rock guitarist, but I’ve never really listened to the Stones. It’s hard to pinpoint why, but in the end I guess it boils down to “they don’t grab me”. And while I was surprised (in a good way) at how country-blues-rootsy this album sounded, overall it’s still true.
The blues influence stands out. Songs feel tight. Besides the hits bookending the album - not much standing out on first listen, just kind of vibing, no particular melodies and lyrics jumping out - not that that is a bad thing - the album is flowing like a river wide and slow.
Per niente quello che mi aspettavo, carino.
relisten?
One of the more consistent Stones albums. Includes some of their best - notably Monkey Man, which I have always loved. It's the sleazy Stones doing what they do (did?) best. But the novelty of the country feel of this wears thin after a while. Any album that can open with Shelter and end with Can't Always Get has t be pretty good, but the middle is patchy.
Finger picky music. This surprised me. I was expecting an album of rallying calls after opening with Gimme Shelter. It sounds like sessions or even outtake's. There's a great sax sound on Live With Me. Midnight Rambler doesn't half drag on, mind.
Pretty good, brief Rolling Stones record. Bookended by two of their best songs does make a lot of the tracklist pale in comparison a bit, but still nice country rock all the way through (Monkey Man is a cool song too). 3.5/5
Rock n roll blues country
its a shit sandwich. tasty bready first and last tracks encasing a turd centre.
I'm hearing more Rolling Stones through this than previously in my life. This is the 2nd best of the two Stones' albums so far.
Solid classic
Solid hits with Gimme Shelter and you can’t always get what you want. Should do a relisten and lyric watch.
My Stones criticism continues... it's OK but too much filler. The Beatles would never...
Best Stones album we've had so far, I think, but still manages to lose its way. Opener and closer are fantastic, but most of the time it really suffers when they slow the tempo down. To do slow songs, with a voice like Jagger's, everything else needs to be on point. For most of this album, it isn't. Other than the first and the last songs, Live With Me is the only one that really gets the pulse going. 3/5.
Pretty good album. Lots of folky type songs, took me by surprise.
Yea it's alright
Never really got it. Not for me.
3-4
Gimme Shelter is great. After that, I expected to be blown away and wasn't. I'll have to try again another time
Good
This is the first time I've heard this whole record. Starts out great, and ends great, but the middle goes into some country blues that I'm not a fan of.
Unusual so far in that I was looking forward to the songs I knew, didn't get a huge amount else out of it if I'm honest
Decent, just not something I'd be mad about
2 classics, the rest is filler
Enjoyed
only know you love her when you let her go (les notes a virgule)
nooit volledig meegeweest met de hype
Ooh ook tof
It's a nice album, but it's definitely a contrast between the two big hits, and the rest of the album that meanders along.
This has some good songs on it - Midnight Rambler for example. Others are average. But a prolific band like The Stones you'd expect that - there's a reason their Best of Albums sell best.
The two really popular songs off this album are the best ones.
You Can't Always Get What You Want is amazing, but the rest are just okay.
Heard it before?: Yes, it’s one of my faves from the stones Enjoy it?: Yes, I’ve loved this one of theirs for a while, it’s perfectly timed and has a superb run of tracks with good pacing and range from one track to another Favourite song: Track 1 - Gimme Shelter
Prima album, Rolling Stones zijn alleen nooit echt mijn ding. Paar goede nummers op het album, maar verder beetje eentonig.
5/10 - didn't finish and I don't like the rolling stones
Great album . 3/5 its the note
A little bit less polished than the later Stones albums. The first and last song are overplayed greats "Gimme Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want" The rest is bluesy honkey tonky. Heavy country vibes
two monster songs. the rest of the album is just ok
High 3 for me. Enjoyed it. Deffo want to go back to The Rolling Stones when my music rotation is not as Christmas heavy. One listen isn’t really a fair reflection and there’s multiple albums on here that would have benefitted from more than one listen to be fair.