As an album, I'm not sure what ties these songs together, and to be honest I'm not sure if they fit together. OK, that being said, two or three of these songs individually are the best the Stones have to offer. fantastic riffs by Keith, stirring vocals by Mick. This is what the Stones are known for.
Starting this album off with Gimme Shelter, a fantastic choice. The song is perfect for getting your juices flowing, it builds up slowly with a good 45 seconds of instrumental before Mick comes in. ::side note, it's hard not to remember the opening to The Departed::
After Gimme Shelter, the album takes a kind of country twist, including Country Honk. Not my favorite song, but an interesting twist on their classic.
Let it Bleed is another favorite for me. A very simple song to remember and sing along, it's a powerful song for anyone to listen to. Right now I'm reading a book on music, and it's affect on the brain. Anyways, in the book, the author talks about how refrains that repeat the same few lines with little changes (like the line, "we all need someone we can _____ on") ingrains the music into our brain. That our brain enjoys the little game that the musician has created, not consciously, but unconsciously or brain is enjoying coming up with all the possible rhymes with Bleed
Lastly, what a perfect song to end an album with. You Can't Always get What You Want. Such a perfect mantra to live by, there's not a lot that I can add to this song, it's one of the greatest songs ever written, and it's the reason this album is #32 on RS list.
Starting this album off with Gimme Shelter, a fantastic choice. The song is perfect for getting your juices flowing, it builds up slowly with a good 45 seconds of instrumental before Mick comes in. ::side note, it's hard not to remember the opening to The Departed::
After Gimme Shelter, the album takes a kind of country twist, including Country Honk. Not my favorite song, but an interesting twist on their classic.
Let it Bleed is another favorite for me. A very simple song to remember and sing along, it's a powerful song for anyone to listen to. Right now I'm reading a book on music, and it's affect on the brain. Anyways, in the book, the author talks about how refrains that repeat the same few lines with little changes (like the line, "we all need someone we can _____ on") ingrains the music into our brain. That our brain enjoys the little game that the musician has created, not consciously, but unconsciously or brain is enjoying coming up with all the possible rhymes with Bleed
Lastly, what a perfect song to end an album with. You Can't Always get What You Want. Such a perfect mantra to live by, there's not a lot that I can add to this song, it's one of the greatest songs ever written, and it's the reason this album is #32 on RS list.
Stats
Album: Let it Bleed
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Year: 1969
My Favorite Song: You Can't Always Get What You Want
Tomorrow: The Ramones
