Friday, December 2, 2016

Throwback Thursday: Sticky Fingers, by The Rolling Stones



In 1971 The Rolling Stones put out their 9th British album (11th American one), titled Sticky Fingers. It just so happens that it has become one of their most monumental landmark albums (so much to the point where in America it went triple platinum and is considered by many their best album). At this point these guys were definitely on top of the world. They were on fire and nothing was about to make them stop any time soon.

Sticky Fingers has a bit of a variety in sound, ranging from the jumping and jiving rock tunes that everyone loves, to blues, to even bits of country at certain moments. It's definitely a well rounded record to say the least. That's probably why it has done so well over the years. Of course it also helps that it features mega hits like: Brown Sugar, Wild Horses, Dead Flowers, Can't You Hear Me Knockin', etc. If ever there were an all killer no filler record, this would be it.

Wild Horses is one of my personal favorite Rolling Stones songs. It might not be fast, loud, or rocking, but it is lovable nonetheless. It's soothing, calming, and relaxing. Those guitar chords played by Keith Richards are so smooth and buttery, washing you away in the relaxing chill of the night while Mick Jagger's soulful voice just makes it that much more impacting. This is the kind of song you put on in your car after a long hard day at work and you just need something to calm you down and put you in a better state of mind.

If high energy fun times rock n' roll is what you're looking for however, then look no further than Brown Sugar. That opening solo guitar riff is iconic. Everyone knows what song it is and who is playing the second it comes on. It has a killer groove to it and will get everyone moving. Plus, that saxophone solo done by Bobby Keys really brings everything together and exudes the good atmosphere the song is meant to present to the listeners.

Sticky Fingers has sold as many copies and been revered as much as it has over the past few decades for a damn good reason. It's definitely a lot of fun and gives first time listeners an excellent idea as to what the Rolling Stones are about. It has its peaks and valleys and they all manage to come all at the right moment. These guys in their prime definitely had a lot of talent. I would recommend this as the first album that anyone looking to get into the Rolling Stones pick up. You're shooting yourself in the foot if you don't.

Sticky Fingers, by The Rolling Stones receives 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Track List:

1. Brown Sugar
2. Sway
3. Wild Horses
4. Can't You Here Me Knockin'
5. You Gotta Move
6. Bitch
7. I Got the Blues
8. Sister Morphine
9. Dead Flowers
10. Moonlight Mile

Buy the album on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Fingers-Remastered-Rolling-Stones/dp/B002KV4NTQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480658900&sr=8-1&keywords=Rolling+Stones+Sticky+Fingers

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