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April 15, 1966, marks the release of Aftermath, a defining turning point in The Rolling Stones’ evolution from blues revivalists to bold innovators. Entirely written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the album captures a band finding its voice with confidence and edge. With Brian Jones experimenting across unusual instruments, the sound expands beyond traditional rock into something more daring and textured.
April 15, 1966: Release of Aftermath, the Stones’ fourth British studio album (Decca SKL 4786) SIDE A: 1. Mother’s Little Helper/ 2. Stupid Girl/ 3. Lady Jane/ 4. Under My Thumb/ 5. Doncha Bother Me/ 6. Goin’ Home SIDE B: 1. Flight 505/ 2. High And Dry/ 3. Out Of Time/ 4. It’s Not Easy/ 5. I Am Waiting/ 6. Take It Or Leave It/ 7. Think/ 8. What To Do
When Aftermath hit the shelves in England it marked a big moment for the band. For the first time, every track on the album was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, showing just how far they’d come as songwriters. Gone were the days of relying on covers—Aftermath was pure Stones from start to finish. This album also showed how much Brian Jones was experimenting. He played all kinds of instruments—like sitar, dulcimer, and marimba—which gave songs like Paint It Blackand Under My Thumb a unique edge that stood out from anything else at the time. The band was clearly moving beyond just blues and rock ‘n’ roll—they were pushing boundaries and playing with new sounds.
Clocking in at over 50 minutes, it was also one of the longest rock albums released up to that point. Tracks like Out of Time, Lady JaneandStupid Girl showed the band’s growing confidence and versatility. Aftermathwasn’t just another album—it was the Stones proving they were here to stay, not just riding the British Invasion wave. It was bold, it was different, and it set the stage for what came next.
Apr. 15, 1967: Houtrusthallen, The Hague, Holland The Last Time/Paint It Black/19th Nervous Breakdown/Lady Jane/Get Off Of My Cloud-Yesterday’s Papers-Get Off Of My Cloud/Ruby Tuesday/Let’s Spend The Night Together/Goin’ Home-Satisfaction
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