Rolling Stones, The Rolling Stones - Out of Our Heads
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Free Music Review: Yet Another Backlash of the Mid-60s Blues Influence
Hit: 4 Stars
The Rolling Stones' "Out Of Our Heads" is widely regarded by critics as one of those albums that contains two or three classics, while most of the other tracks are merely filler. And simply put...for once, the critics were right. Of course, the album contained two of rock and roll's most requested songs--'(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction' and 'The Last Time,' the two of which featured some of rock's most identifiable guitar work. Elsewhere, with the exception of 'Play With Fire,' the album is littered with the group's blues influences, which are as obvious as ever, but it remains true that some of the territory they covered on this album can only be used so many times before they become tired. Nonetheless, "Out Of Our Heads" is still full of spirit, capturing some of the Stones' most soulful studio moments.Free Music Review: Don't Play With Me 'Cause You're Playin' With Fire
Hit: 4 Stars
Thank God that all of The Stones early albums have been so lovingly remastered. And the CD cases aren't the standard glass cases either, they're fold-over 'paperback' cases. And the sound quality? It's fantastic!In 1965, The Stones were on a roll. They had already released three great albums and acquired quite a reputation as the hottest new band in the world. This album proves that theory even further.
I swear I'm gonna scream if I hear one more person say "'Satisfaction' is the best song on here". What's so great about it? The guitar riff is as simple as you can get, and the lyrics are far from brilliant. The only real saving grace is Wyman's bass playing. "The Last Time", however, is a totally different matter. Now THAT'S a guitar riff! Here's a tune that I'll never be able to get out of my head. And then there's the spooky "Play With Fire", which marks one of the first uses of the sitar in rock 'n roll (I think). I can't quite decipher what the song is about, but it IS fascinating. Probably the darkest song the band ever did. "Mercy Mercy" is a great album opener with a pounding beat and a fabulous chorus. "That's How Strong My Love Is" is a decent ballad but nothing to marvel at. Even better is the wonderful "Cry To Me". I simply LOVE Jagger's vocals on this one, and the way that he wails along with Keith's guitar at the end is awesome. If you ask me, though, the best song on this album is "The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man". The song boasts an oh so addictive beat, like most of the band's other great blues tunes. "I'm waitin' at the bus stop in downtown L.A.". I LOVE THIS SONG! Another blues masterpiece is "The Spider And The Fly", only available on the American version of the album, if I'm not mistaken. This one is a Stones original, so no one can accuse them of 'stealing' it. And Mick is funny too ("Sittin', thinkin', sinkin', drinkin'"). The live version of "I'm Alright" is good, albeit the sound is a bit muddy. And "One More Try" is positive, uplifting and, once again, A GREAT SONG!
And do you know what the scary thing is? They only got BETTER after this.
Free Music Review: Stones' Gems
Hit: 4 Stars
The Stones' 1965 blast of "Out of Our Heads" sounds excellent in its 2002 remastered form. The opener "Have Mercy" has a bit of a thin sound, but the boys do bounce through it in homage to Otis Redding. Marvin Gaye's "Hitch Hike" is a blend of soul & swagger with Jagger's drawl giving it urban sass. "The Last Time" is a classic Stones track, "I told you once & I told you twice, but you never listen to my advice." I've been listening to Doyle Bramhall's "Fitchburg Street" this summer with his tribute to Otis Reddings' "That's How Strong My Love Is" which made me jump for this reissue to listen to Jagger's romantic swagger on the slow soul burner. The Sam Cooke tribute "Good Times" is one of his best melodies. I love the live version of "I'm All Right." Of course, "Satisfaction" and "Play With Fire" are two of the strongest Stones' gems. This classic set is well worth the digital attention and sounds fresh 38 years later! Enjoy!Free Music Review: Stood the test of time
Hit: 5 Stars
This release has stood the test of time, as have the Stones! The group records more of their own original material from this point on and rarely look back. Fans get Satisfaction - an anthem of the band's to this day, as well as many other fine tracks!Free Music Review: Satisfied
Hit: 4 Stars
I have many of the remastered discs and I thought this one had pretty decent sound compared to some of the others. I especially like the bass on this disc and love the Otis Redding covers. The history of the different versions of this disc are interesting but the music speaks for itself.