Gomper

So I just got a tonne of the Stones' albums, pretty much their entire discography, and it feels great to have it all wash over your ears once again (I lost all of it 3 years ago in one of many unfortunate computing disasters).

I always sort of took them at face value when first listening to their older stuff, I knew it was good, but I didn't really soak it in. But now, going through it again, so far Aftermath and Their Majesties Satanic Request is on my repeat at the moment.

Aftermath:

1.) Dontcha Bother Me: A bluesy clickety clackety tune with a scalpel-like precisioned slide guitar hook, the song embodies a simple rebellious Rock N Roll message at its core embryocity.

2.) Flight 505: ChuckBerry-ism leaks out in this tune, about Jagger well.. catching a flight.

3.) Going Home: A lengthy melodic ode about being away from a girlfriend or wife for awhile, delivered in a cheeky manner. The beginning starts off normal enough.. but halfway through breaks down, with some insane momentum building up into a subdued stone rolling frenzy, Jagger displaying pretty much his entire vocal spectrum.

4.) High and Dry: One of my album-favourites. Some great harmonica blowing, Jagger's voice is a little rough but displays incredible melodious acumen.

5.) I am Waiting: I don't know why, but the lyrics and entirety of the song reminds me of a very very primitive and rudimentary slice of Klaxons-esque pie.

6.) It's Not Easy: It's not easy livin' on your own.. I love how Jag pronounces Haaaaaaard.

7.) Lady Jane: Ahhh, what a lovely little tune. Sounds like an 18th century Victorian poet serenading to his woman [Romeo and Juliet style] with The Stranglers standing behind him strumming away with cheeky grins on their faces.

8.) Paint It Black: Nothing much to be said about this scorcher.. it's been made even more famous to a new generation of kids and oldie-goldies by becoming a memorable track on Guitar Hero III. The lyrics are powerful and introspective, it's almost as if like Ian Curis hired a few mariachi's taking Hook and Sumner's spot :p

9.) Stupid Girl:
Like a lady in waiting to a virgin queen
Look at that stupid girl
She bitches 'bout things that she's never seen
Look at that stupid girl

Sing it Playa! ;)

10.) Think: A little poppy ballad about a sour break up I think. I like the way he sings Tell me whose fault was that babe? So cheeky.

11.) Under My Thumb: A classic ditty about a girl (why do you reckon The Stones had a huge female fan base rivalling The Beatles at the time) though I'm not too sure what he's trying to say about her, maybe he's proud of how he's got control of the relationship [power is corruptive kids ;)]

Right, I apologise for my lack of creativity, it's 1 a.m. and I'm quite mind-numbed.

Cheers, Prayon Kid.