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ROLLING STONES - Aftermath
First album to be recorded in the US by the Stones, and the first album to be recorded in stereo. Established Richards and Jagger as respected songwriters. Songs I like:
1 - Paint it Black
2 - Lady Jane
3 - Under my Thumb
4 - I am Waiting -
ROLLING STONES - Between the Buttons
Follow-up to Aftermath. Pressured by relases such as Revolver by the Beatles, Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys and Blonde on Blonde by the Beach Boys, which expanded the parameters of what 'rock' was. Songs I liked:
1 - Ruby Tuesday
2 - She Smiled Sweetly
3 - Let's Spend the Night Together
4 - Connection
5 - Something Happened to me Yesterday -
ROLLING STONES - Beggar's Banquet
Return to the Stones' R&B roots. They intended to release the cover with a photo of a lavatory, but was banned from doing so. Went with a simple cover, which some said copied the Beatles. Songs I like:
1 - Sympathy for the Devil
2 - Jigsaw Puzzle
3 - Stray Cat Blues *This album was a little too 'Bluesy' for me -
ROLLING STONES - Exile on Main St
A double record. Critically aclaimed as the Stones' finest work, and ended up as #7 on the Rolling Stone Top 500 albums list. Album is very bluesy, very swing. Songs I liked:
1 - Happy
2 - Shine a Light -
ROLLING STONES - Some Girls
Infused with punk-rock and disco. Best selling 'Stones album in the US (6 million). Songs I like:
1 - Miss You
2 - Before they make me Run ** Dr Dre does a GREAT remix of Miss You!!! -
ROLLING STONES - Tatoo You
A collection of outtakes recorded from '72 - '81. The hit 'Start Me Up' was originally a reggae song, recorded in '77. It's a very mellow, soulful, country-esque album. Songs I like:
1 - Start me Up
2 - Neighbours
3 - Tops
4 - Heaven -
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE - Rage Against the Machine
Self-titled debut album from Rage Against the Machine. Has a heavy metal vibe. Songs I like:
1 - Killing in the Name Of
2 - Take the Power Back
3 - Township Rebellion -
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE - Evil Empire
Second album from Rage. Very rap-focused. Didn't like this album, as all the tracks after 'Bulls on Parade' seemed identical. Songs I liked:
1 - Bulls on Parade -
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE - The Battle of LA
Third album from Rage, and my favorite. Very heavy-hitting, Opened at #1 on the Billboard charts. Songs were used everywhere! Songs I liked:
1 - Testify
2 - Guerilla Radio
3 - Calm like a Bomb
4 - Sleep Now in the Fire
5 - No Shelter -
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE - Renegades
Final album from Rage. Consists entirely of covers. Haven't finished listening to it as of yet. Songs I like:
1 - Renegades of Funk
