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Aftermath
Rock · 1966 · 9 tracks · 52m

Aftermath

The Rolling Stones

A pivotal shift from blues covers to cynical, original pop-rock. Brian Jones's exotic instrumentation meets Jagger's most biting, psychodramatic lyricism.

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Artistic breakthrough

A cold, psychological tension replaces the band's early R&B warmth on this all-original collection. The air feels thick with a late-night cynicism, trading straightforward blues structures for exotic instrumental textures that sound both expensive and deeply unsettling. A dry, clinical production frames the performances, allowing acoustic elements to sit uncomfortably close to sharp, buzzing guitar work.

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Medium Energy-2.4σ

It runs markedly cooler and more held-back than this artist's baseline.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 52m
04
Under My Thumb
3:20
05
Doncha Bother Me
2:35
06
Goin' Home
11:35
07
Flight 505
3:28
08
High and Dry
2:52
09
Out of Time
5:15
10
It's Not Easy
2:35
13
Think
3:10
14
What to Do
2:34
Moments Worth Waiting For
04Under My ThumbThe bright, wooden bounce of a marimba carries the central melodic hook on 'Under My Thumb', replacing the expected lead guitar.
06Goin' HomeAn unprecedented eleven-minute runtime on 'Goin' Home' allows the band to stretch into a loose, improvisational studio jam.
The group recorded the entire album at RCA Studios in California during breaks between their international tours.
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