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The last Stones studio album of the '60s finds the band, for perhaps the first time, accurately reflecting the spirit of its age. The erstwhile bad boy outsiders of rock now found themselves firmly in the center of the social and political post-'68 whirlwind, and faced up to the challenge magnificently. The band's confident climb to its artistic peak was begun by BEGGAR'S BANQUET, but LET IT BLEED is a quantum leap even from that musical milestone.
The album's opener, "Gimme Shelter," with its insinuating guitar introduction, leads us decisively out of Flower Power and into a world where rape and murder are "just a shot away," and the Devil of BANQUET is very much alive and taking names. There's a nod to seminal influence Robert Johnson, whose "Love in Vain" is a mandolin-accompanied highlight. The climax arrives in the form of "You Can't Always Get What You Want," bearing references to the fallout of the Swinging London era. LET IT BLEED finds the Stones brimming with musical confidence and artistic inspiration.
Remastered reissue of 1969 album, suitable for standard & 'Super Audio' CD players.
Audio Remasterers: Jon Astley; Teri Landi; Steve Rosenthal; Paschal Byrne.
The Rolling Stones: Mick Taylor (guitars); Keith Richards (acoustic guitar); Mick Jagger (harp); Bill Wyman (autoharp); Charlie Watts (drums); Brian Jones (percussion).
Additional personnel: Nanette Newman, Mary Clayton (vocals); Ry Cooder (mandolin); Byron Berline (fiddle); Bobby Keys (tenor saxophone); Al Kooper (French horn); Ian Stewart, Leon Russell (piano); Nicky Hopkins (organ); Jimmy Miller , Rocky Dijon (percussion); Doris Troy, Madeline Bell, London Bach Choir (background vocals).
Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.106) - Ranked #32 in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" - "...[The album] rattles and burns with apocalyptic cohesion..."
Rolling Stone (p.147) - 5 stars out of 5 - "[I]t's a howling force of nature....This is the sound of the world coming to an end. LET IT BLEED offers sympathy, in that slutty, decadent way that was the Stones' specialty."
Entertainment Weekly (9/20/02, p.104) - "...Impeccable..." - Rating: A
Q (6/00, p.74) - Ranked #28 in Q's "100 Greatest British Albums" - "...A watershed album...one that brought the curtain crashing down on the '60s....[They] played badboy blues-rock better than any white band alive, on either side of the Atlantic."
NME (Magazine) (7/8/95, p.46) - 9 (out of 10) - "...it tugs and teases in all directions, from the gospel-tinged lament `You Can't Always Get What You Want' to the voodoo wail of `Midnight Rambler' and `Gimme Shelter' to the redneck farce of `Country Honk'. A classic..." Let It Bleed Music | List Price | $18.97 (You save $5.42) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Hard Rock CDs, Rock, Enhanced CD | | Label | Abkco | | Orig Year | 1969 | | All Time Sales Rank |  128   | | CD Universe Part number | 4940211 | | Catalog number | 719004 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Aug 27, 2002 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Jody H. Klein (Reissue) | | Engineer | Glyn Johns; George Chiantz; Jerry Hansen; Gus Skinas; Bruce Botnick | | Recording Time | 42 minutes | | Personnel | Mick Jagger - harp
Keith Richards - acoustic guitar
Charlie Watts - drums
Bill Wyman - autoharp
Brian Jones - percussion
Brian Jones - percussion
Mick Taylor - guitars
Also: Nicky Hopkins, Al Kooper, Leon Russell, Merry Clayton, Ry Cooder, Byron Berline, London, Bobby Keys, Ian Stewart, Doris Troy, Madeline Bell, Jimmy Miller, Rocky Dijon, Nanette Newman |
Rolling Stones Let It Bleed Songs Let It Bleed Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews is a great sound on vinyl and still a great on cd
same as above
Submitted by cochise20033 ("phila,pa usa.) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. Let It Bleed, Forever And Ever, Amen.
This album is a masterpiece, it's that simple. The Stones were "inspired" when they wrote and recorded it. The first cut, "Gimmie Shelter", is one of the GREATEST rock songs ever made. The last cut, "You Can't Always Get What You Want", is one of the greatest power ballads ever made. It describes the turmoil of the 60's, personal and political, and the choir dramatically illuminates the lyrical content. It is just breathtaking. In between these 2 monumental cuts, you will find such gems as:
"Love In Vain" - lowdown blues with fantastic interplay between Mick's flawless vocal and the guitarists' licks
"Country Honk" - the title says it all
"Midnight Rambler" - the seamy side of criminal life, given the full sleaze treatment
"Monkey Man" - awesome lyrics, blistering guitars, great tinkly piano.
As far as the title cut is concerned, "Let It Bleed" is ABSOLUTELY the most deliciously NASTY counterculture song I have ever heard IN MY LIFE!
Look, if you like classic rock and you somehow don't have this album, get it NOW. If you have a worn-out LP, like I did, buy the remastered CD. It's worth it.
That's it! I can say no more.
Submitted by stevenx9 (Mandeville, LA USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 2 of 3 found this helpful. Stones Do It Again
The Stones are the best and this early work "let it" come through. The songs are varied in structure and tempo with all the great tonal qualities that the old stuff used to have. This cd has been re-mastered, too.
Submitted by flstmari (Galveston, Tx USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Basic instinct blues-rock
I first bought this stones' lp
when i was just fifteen years old,
and it really conditioned my music
preferences.
It still gives me shivers when I'm
listening to it.
Mick Tailor's tremendous guitar breaks
in midnight rambler make you understand that he's a deep and talented guitar-hero and Stones did lost very much when
this artist left the group.
The feeling is true and strong, Keith
and the two Micks at their best.
Get yer ya ya's out, USA 1969 tour was
the crowning of this fabulous period.
Submitted by MG3860 (Rome IT)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Awesome
The remastering has definitely helped the overall sound of this album. Mick's vocals are clearer, the bass is more pronounced and Keith's guitars sound as if he's in the room with you. A must buy for any Stones fan.
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