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The Rolling Stones' first set of all-original material--a full two years after the Beatles had passed that milestone with A HARD DAY'S NIGHT--1966's AFTERMATH is arguably the Stones' first truly great album, as opposed to a selection of killer singles padded out with some forgettable filler. Not that the singles aren't killers; "Paint It Black" and "Under My Thumb" are two of the Stones' most inventive chart successes, their sitar and marimba touches showing that at least through 1966, the Stones were just as likely as the Beatles, Kinks or Who to release a single that sounded like nothing else on the radio.
Of the album tracks, "Lady Jane" and "Stupid Girl" are standouts, the former another of the boys' Elizabethan oddities and the latter a stomping, snotty garage rocker. Even better, though, are formal experiments like "I Am Waiting," a spooky acoustic tune that sounds like the boys had been listening to George Harrison's Indian excursions. Several of the more blues-based tracks press the five-minute barrier, culminating in the nearly 12-minute blues-rock rave-up "Goin' Home," one of the few extended jams that's actually worth the extra minutes.
Remastered reissue of 1966 album, suitable for standard & 'Super Audio' CD players. Digipak.
Recorded at RCA Studios, Hollywood, California. Includes liner notes by Dave Hassinger.
The Rolling Stones: Keith Richards (guitar); Bill Wyman (bass guitar); Mick Jagger (percussion); Brian Jones , Charlie Watts (bells).
Audio Remasterers: Jon Astley; Bob Ludwig; Steve Rosenthal; Teri Landi; Paschal Byrne.
The Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger (vocals, percussion); Keith Richards (vocals, guitar); Brian Jones (guitar, dulcimer, sitar, marimba, bells); Bill Wyman (marimba, bass, bells); Charlie Watts (marimba, drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Ian Stewart , Jack Nitzsche (harpsichord).
Additional personnel: Jack Nitzsche, Ian Stewart (piano, organ, harpsichord).
Rolling Stone (4/11/02, p.105) - Ranked #2 in Rolling Stone's "50 Coolest Records" - "...The sauciest Mick, the broodiest Keith, the prettiest Brian, the funkiest Bill and Charlie - now and forever Charlie..." Rolling Stone (4/11/02, p.105) - Ranked #2 in Rolling Stone's "50 Coolest Records" - "...The sauciest Mick, the broodiest Keith, the prettiest Brian, the funkiest Bill and Charlie - now and forever Charlie..." Entertainment Weekly (9/20/02, p.104) - "...[While] available in both US and UK versions, opt for the Brit take, which includes extras like the biting parental put-down 'Mother's Little Helper'..." - Rating: A- NME (Magazine) (7/8/95, p.46) - 7 (out of 10) - "...a pivotal Stones album, with Brian Jones continuing to progress as a musician. `Under My Thumb' is perhaps the group's most perfect pop song to date, `Stupid Girl' hints at the sleazy rockers ahead..." NME (Magazine) (7/8/95, p.46) - 7 (out of 10) - "...a pivotal Stones album, with Brian Jones continuing to progress as a musician. `Under My Thumb' is perhaps the group's most perfect pop song to date, `Stupid Girl' hints at the sleazy rockers ahead..."
What a surprise! When I ordered "Aftermath", it was an error, because I already had this CD at home but I had forgotten it.
But when I listened to the new CD the first time, I was very surprised: I started the new and the old CD at the same time and changed between them three or four times. I couldn't believe it! The difference in sound quality was so big as if I heard the songs now with new ears, like the first time. Really good work! Submitted by bsonek (Leipzig, Germany) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
ONE OF THEIR BEST This release has less tracks than the UK version but it doesn't matter because "Paint It Black" fits perfectly here as opener and "Going Home" sounds a lot better as closing track. In musical terms I prefer the UK version but this one is closer to my heart because my first Stones vinyl was the US Mono version. One of their best works and one of the most brilliant releases of its time.
Submitted by Stonedeluxe (Caracas, Venezuela) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Early Stones Aftermath was released when I was in Viet-nam and I began hearing cuts from the album on state-side radio stations as soon as I reached Washington upon returning to the US. By the time I had returned to my home in Tennessee, I knew that I had to buy this album. I did and nearly played the grooves off the vinyl. Now I have it on CD and I still love this music. 5 out of 5! Submitted by JP (Venice, Florida) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Their the best! This was an awesome Cd. I had no idea it was going to be this good. Every song on this Cd was worth hearing. If you are a rock n roll fan,I suggest you By this Cd right now. Submitted by Austin (Naples,Florida,USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Not as outstanding as people say it is, but still a good buy "Paint It, Black" is definately this album's claim to fame. In fact, I would even go so far as to say that it is their BEST song. My reasoning behind that statement is this: I have played "Paint It, Black" for people that would otherwise have no use for the Stones, and so far, those people have enjoyed that song. Other noteworthy compositions available on "Aftermath (USA)" (though not particularly outstanding) are: "Under My Thumb"; the masochinistic "Stupid Girl"; "Think" and the epic blues-oriented jam and closer of the album, as well: "I'm Goin' Home." Inspite of it's above mentioned highlites though, it does suffer in comparison to it's United Kingdom counterpart. Inspite of the absence of "Paint," Aftermath (U.K.) does contain a better line-up. That is to say, more singles were included in THAT album's line-up. I'm not saying that people should ignore this one, but it's nicer when next to it's U.K. equivelent. Submitted by a person (a place) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
What a surprise!
Their the best!
Not as outstanding as people say it is, but still a good buy
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