Label: London Records (Japan), P25L 25031
Style: Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll
Country: London, England
Time: 33:16
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 185 Mb
The British edition of the debut LP.
Much
is said about comparing The Beatles with The Rolling Stones, even
hinting at a certain rivalry between the two bands. “Yesterday”, during a
very interesting conversation, we concluded that comparing The Beatles
to The Stones is like comparing apples to oranges. While one focused on
creating the foundations for Pop, the other aimed to design a rebellious
sound, both rooted in Rock.
The reality of this matter (at least in
the beginning) is that The Beatles themselves propelled The Stones to
fame, especially George Harrison, who persuaded Decca Records to sign
them... and that’s exactly what happened. It is even said that The
Beatles frequented the ‘Crawdaddy Club’ in Richmond, London, to watch
The Stones, where they gained a significant fan base.
In 1964, The
Rolling Stones debuted with their eponymous album, featuring 12 songs,
of which only one is original, ‘Tell Me (You’re Coming Back)’, composed
by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
We can hear a sound inspired by
R&B and, of course, Rock & Roll. Practically, it is a cover
album. However, The Rolling Stones refreshed all these songs and added
that touch of rebellion that the generation needed to break conventional
music and societal stereotypes.
Mick Jagger’s voice became the
band’s hallmark from this album. Despite not possessing vocal
virtuosity, he proposed something entirely different that would serve as
a strong foundation for Rock in general, with a message of ‘You don’t
have to be perfect to be in a band’. This influence, especially for
Punk, was tremendous, as can be heard on albums like “Never Mind The
Bollocks” (1977) by Sex Pistols.
The album was recorded in an express
manner, in just 5 days! Consequently, it’s not perfect, which gives it a
nostalgic sound and provides context regarding the technology of the
time. Speaking of production, it contributes to the album sounding
“heavy” for its era, maintaining the distortion peaks that are sometimes
heard in the vocals.
It’s not just about Keith Richards‘ and Brian
Jones‘ guitars, Bill Wyman‘s bass, and Charlie Watts‘ drums. Mick Jagger
himself played the harmonica, and we can even hear a completely
instrumental track, “Now I’ve Got A Witness”, where Ian Stewart played
the organ. Stewart was part of the band but unofficially, as the band’s
manager did not see him fit as a permanent member due to his marketing
conception.
Certainly, the blues is present in songs like “I’m a King
Bee”... a white version of the genre that began to hint at something
more, a revolution that would soon scare the conservatives and liberate
the rebels through art. Yes, we are talking about the official birth of
Rock, with an audience that would gradually demand more.
And yes,
dancing in Rock has always been, in one way or another, essential, the
need to move the body and release that beautiful energy caused by our
dopamine... The Rolling Stones add variety to the album with tracks like
“Carol” or “Can I Get a Witness”, songs designed for fast and
uncomplicated Rock N’ Roll dancing, with a very good display of guitars
between Richards and Jones.
It’s impressive how, after so many years,
we have the opportunity to listen to such an important part of music
history. This album is entirely groundbreaking; it represents the desire
of five individuals to leave a mark on the world, to do things
differently, and at the same time, serve. They set an example, as their
song “You Can Make It If You Try” says... that nobody can limit you. You
can do anything you want as long as you manifest it and work on it.
(therockreview.net/the-rolling-stones-the-rolling-stones-eng/)
01. Route 66 (02:22)
02. I Just Want To Make Love To You (02:19)
03. Honest I Do (02:11)
04. Mona (I Need You Baby) (03:36)
05. Now I've Got A Witness (02:31)
06. Little By Little (02:41)
07. I'm King Bee (02:37)
08. Carol (02:36)
09. Tell Me (04:08)
10. Can I Get A Witness (02:58)
11. You Can Make It If You Try (02:03)
12. Walking The Dog (03:10)
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