Tracks:
1. Sympathy for the Devil: 10/10 a delightfully rebellious and infectiously catchy rock song, this not only shows The Rolling Stones at their best, it is perhaps the most entertaining depiction of the devil ever.
2. No Expectations: 6/10 while it's entertaining and boasts a strong acoustic instrumental, this song constantly sounds like it's about to really turn up a notch yet it never does. One can't help but feel they're still waiting for the song to start before it ends.
3. Dear Doctor: 7/10 perfectly good as a song, but it's oddly caged-in for the Stones.
4. Parachute Woman: 7/10 it hasn't got a lot to say, but it offers lots of fun.
5. Jigsaw Puzzle: 8/10 an excellent Dylan-esque track that finally gets the album back up to the standard of the opening track.
6. Street Fighting Man: 8/10 a song so punchy it might actually leave you dazed.
7. Prodigal Son: 7/10 a quieter song, but still worth a listen without a doubt.
8. Stray Cat Blues: 8/10 a highly entertaining song that refuses to boxed in.
9. Factory Girl: 8/10 it may be short, ambiguous and repetitive but it's a lot better than it first looks.
10. Salt of the Earth: 9/10 an affectionate and unexpectedly moving tribute to the working class which, despite its break from the normal rebellious tone the Stones embody, still has all of their musical fire.
Best song: Sympathy for the Devil
Worst song: No Expectations
Summary: The album begins with maybe the best Rolling Stones song ever. After that, it drops only to suddenly regain its momentum. The album doesn't let up until the very end after that. The Rolling Stones, in my eyes, still lack the brilliance of The Beatles and other 60s bands, but this album channels the fiery quality of their music brilliantly, and there isn't a bad song here. All of them are united by their punch and weight, but they are also all different songs with their own interesting statements and personalities. Overall, a successful and highly entertaining record.
Final rating: 8/10
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