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Rolling Stones: Harry Nutt ranks their five best albums

opinion-review · 2026-07-09

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.

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  • 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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