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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; Pascal 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..."
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..." Rolling Stones Aftermath Songs Aftermath Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews 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) 
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Could They Have Strode The Water?
"Aftermath" was a high point for the Stones. First off, it was salvaged from an album tentatively titled "Could YOU Walk On The Water?" (rejected by nervous record company execs) and was the first record to consist entirely of Jagger/Richards originals. A potent mix, featuring sitar raga, organ and marimba-driven misogynist tales, and Elizabethan tonal quality. Brian Jones, although he had no considerable songwriting talent, made up for that lack with his multi-instrumental talents...sitar on "Paint It Black", dulcimer on "Lady Jane", and marimbas on "Under My Thumb". "Aftermath" clearly was the precursor to the Stones' golden era that commenced with "Beggars Banquet" in 1968. The only real downer was "Goin' Home" which simply was too lengthy (At 11:35, it definitely opened some eyes back in 1966). A great coming-of-age album, and it's a great listen while you're painting your red door black.
Submitted by Will-T (Lawrenceburg IN)
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Desptie people what people say about the US version paling to the UK, i find it quite the opposite. This album is shorter, but more to the point and it still shows off Brian's genius. Sure, he's not playing the harpsichord on alot of them like he is with the UK version, but where on the UK is he playing the sitar and tamboura?
Submitted by jwlvieira (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA)
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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)
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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)
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