The Rolling Stones’ ‘Think’ hides fuzz bass, bitter lyrics and a surprising Chris Farlowe connection beneath one of the lesser-known Aftermath tracks.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Think’: The Story Behind the Aftermath Song (1966)
Keith Richards on Making December’s Children and Aftermath in 10 Days
Keith Richards recalls making December’s Children and Aftermath in roughly 10 days, while taking on work Brian Jones normally handled. Pressure, apparently, was the production method.
The Rolling Stones and ‘Mother’s Little Helper’: Pills and Pressure in 1966
The Rolling Stones turn Valium, suburban frustration and domestic boredom into one of their sharpest 1966 songs. Even the medicine cabinet gets a Stones makeover.
Rolling Stones: La oscura historia detrás de «Mother’s Little Helper» (1966)
Detrás de ‘Mother’s Little Helper’ se esconde una extraña mezcla de Valium, frustración suburbana, un misterioso sonido de guitarra y una de las observaciones más mordaces de The Rolling Stones sobre la vida cotidiana.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘Under My Thumb’ (1966): The Story Behind the Controversial Classic
‘Under My Thumb’ sounds deceptively breezy, but beneath Brian Jones’ unforgettable marimba lurks a song about revenge, role reversal, controversy—and plenty of Stones attitude.
The Rolling Stones’ ‘What To Do’ (1966): A Portrait of Modern Alienation
Forget the swagger. In this overlooked Aftermath cut, The Rolling Stones captured the specific, hollow ache of 1966 urban burnout. It’s an accidental anthem for the beautifully, hopelessly bored.
‘Out of Time’ de The Rolling Stones: La historia del clásico de 1966
Más allá de su fachada pop, ‘Out of Time’ esconde un filo hiriente. Descubre cómo The Rolling Stones llevaron finalmente al escenario esta historia de amor caducado.
Los Rolling Stones y ‘It’s Not Easy’ (1966): Una Joya Escondida de Aftermath
Los Rolling Stones escondieron una de sus confesiones más inesperadas en Aftermath. ‘It’s Not Easy’ suena segura… hasta que escuchas lo que realmente está diciendo.
The Rolling Stones Board ‘Flight 505’ to Nowhere (1966)
A plane ticket, a fresh start, and a very bad landing. The Rolling Stones turned ‘Flight 505’ into one of their strangest stories—and that’s only the beginning.
Andrew Loog Oldham on Brian’s Contribution in ‘Aftermath’ (1966)
Brian Jones’ innovative contributions in the Rolling Stones’ 1966 album Aftermath reshaped their sound, introducing various instruments and experimentation that transformed the band into psychedelic rock innovators.
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