Rolling Stones: Harry Nutt ranks their five best albums
As the Rolling Stones release their 25th studio album, critic Harry Nutt selects their five best records, highlighting 'Aftermath' (1966) as a key work. The album features Brian Jones's multi-instrumental contributions, including dulcimer on 'Lady Jane', sitar on 'Paint It Black', and marimbaphone on 'Under My Thumb'. Nutt notes that 1966 was a pivotal year in music, with Bob Dylan's 'Blonde On Blonde' and the Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' pushing creative boundaries, while the Stones' 'Aftermath' is often overlooked.
Key facts
- Rolling Stones release 25th studio album
- Harry Nutt selects five best Rolling Stones albums
- 'Aftermath' (1966) is highlighted as a key album
- Brian Jones played dulcimer on 'Lady Jane'
- Brian Jones played sitar on 'Paint It Black'
- Brian Jones played marimbaphone on 'Under My Thumb'
- 1966 saw Bob Dylan's 'Blonde On Blonde' and Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds'
- Article published in der Freitag
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- Rolling Stones
- Harry Nutt
- Brian Jones
- Mick Jagger
- Keith Richards
- Bob Dylan
- Beach Boys
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