Tracks:
1. Gimme Shelter: 10/10 an addictive, raw and occasionally terrifying rock song that is not only one of the most entertaining things in any medium capturing the fearful climate of the 60s era, but also one of the best.
2. Love in Vain: 7/10 overdone and lyrically uninspired, but certainly not lacking in raw emotion and authenticity.
3. Country Honk: 7/10 a thoroughly competent if pretty standard country song.
4. Live with Me: 8/10 an energetic and delightfully debauched relationship song filled with unsubtle innuendos.
5. Let it Bleed: 8/10 with artistry, angst and rhythm galore, this is classic Rolling Stones.
6. Midnight Rambler: 7/10 the title fits since this rambles on, but it isn't lacking in technical skill and interesting ideas.
7. You Got the Silver: 8/10 an excellent love song filled with thought-provoking metaphors.
8. Monkey Man: 7/10 the lyrics are gibberish much of the time, but the song is crazy in a good way and genuinely fun.
9. You Can't Always Get What You Want: 7/10 the verses lack meaning but the chorus sums up the song's excellent message very well. It's a good and entertaining tune in the end with a strong vocal performance from Mick Jagger, even if it goes on for too long.
Best song: Gimme Shelter
Worst song: Love in Vain
Summary: I've already discussed my issues with The Rolling Stones in other reviews, so I won't go into that too deeply. The thing is aside from the title track and the amazing opening song this album doesn't offer as much as all that. It's an interesting work with some diverse and effective instrumentals and some thought-provoking lyrics. It's got a really cool album cover as well. As always with this band, lack of energy is rarely, if ever, a problem at all. The trouble is, the continuous mood of cynicism becomes repetitive and despite the album's energy and anger, it comes at the expense of any true, genuine depth and the album occasionally feels superficial as a result.
Final rating: 7/10
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