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EAN: 0724381337820 Format: Original recording remastered Label: Virgin Records Us Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us Number Of Discs: 2 Publication Date: 2002 Publisher: Virgin Records Us Release Date: October 01, 2002 Studio: Virgin Records Us Editorial Review: Amazon.com: The band that proclaimed itself "The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the World" has long since represented rock's most overarching confluence of art and commerce--with a distinct emphasis on the latter in recent decades--a notion this 40-track, five-decade-spanning anthology can't completely escape. While this is the first anthology to gather hits from the band's entire career, it's the early tunes that highlight one of the Stones' central ironies: virtually their entire "bad boy" reputation was built working for The Man. That original '60s musical arc bounded from '50s rock and R&B revivalism ("Not Fade Away," "The Last Time") to anti-Mop Top aggression ("Satisfaction," "Get Off My Cloud," "19th Nervous Breakdown") to proto-goth cynicism ("Paint It Black," "Have You Seen Your Mother Baby") and psychedelic minstrelsy ("She's a Rainbow," "Ruby Tuesday") to the epitome of blues-based cock rock ("Street Fighting Man," "Jumpin' Jack Flash") in quick succession. Wresting control of their own destinies--and future copyrights--at the end of the '60s, they'd spend the next 30 years largely recycling their earlier incarnation ad infinitum--their music sprinkled with occasionally successful forays into contemporary club and disco fodder ("Some Girls," "Shattered")--and resting on their well-paid laurels. Unfortunately, the listless quartet of new tracks that flesh out this collection seems little more than another business deal to hype their 2002-03 world tour, with "Don't Stop" arguably the weakest in a long string of post-'80s Stones McSingles. If Jagger seems typically detached here, Keith Richards injects some welcome, craggy warmth into the closing barroom lament, "Losing My Touch." But it's also a performance that suggests his legendary band has become little more to him than "The Greatest Day Job in the World." --Jerry McCulley Album Description: Limited 'tour edition' reissue of 2002 compilation is repackaged & includes one bonus track 'Sympathy For The Devil' (Neptunes Remix). Virgin. 2003. Album Details: Digitally Remastered Comprehensive Collection of 40 Tracks from their Entire Historical Career plus Four Tracks Recorded Specifically for this Set. Limited Edition with Four Different Covers and Booklet. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Excellent, Excellent Compilation!! Missing an album of Material- however...Fantastic journey through the blues soaked soul of the greatest rock band of the 60's through 90's. Amazing to see how their sound evolved through time- maintaining a tight signature sound that seems to always remain fresh. Truly a band- in that the sum of their parts far exceeds the contributions of each Rolling Stone! Simply Delicious... For a band with such far reaching influence, catalog, and musical tastes- a two disc set can't possibly comprise their musical genius. For those ... Read More Rating: - As Good As It GetsForty Licks is probably one of the most listenable Stones collections available. Worth getting but sorely missing one of my favourite tracks: Time is On My Side. This is a poppier upbeat collection rather than the ballads route. Most importantly, it does a good job of mixing the old with the newer tracks - not an easy feat, but tracks like "You Got Me Rocking" and "Don't Stop" blend in well. Agree that this could've and should've probably been 3 discs. But it's a nice punchy mix as it is. There ... Read More Rating: - Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones album Forty Licks is a great CD to listen to. To buy it new only costs twenty dollars from Wal-Mart. The album was released in 2002. My favorite song off this album is "Beast of Burden". The lead singer is Mick Jagger. This album is rated four out of five stars because it's so great to listen to. Rating: - A Strong CompilationA good compilation that covers all the hits. A good way to introduce yourself to a band with an overwhelming catalog. Rating: - GREAT !!!!!!!!I love the Rolling Stones. It is no wonder to me why they are rated # 1 rock & roll band of all time. This is one of the best CD's I own now. Every song on this CD is a winner. Unbelieveably Good!! You wont be sorry if you buy this album I promise. If your any kind of Stones fan YOU NEED THIS ALBUM. Peace & Love |
