Soliloquy

Let It Bleed (1969) by the Rolling Stones is one of the most pioneering works of early, and dare I say, classic rock. Gentle in its hues and soft in its approach, apart from Exile on Main Street, it is perhaps the album that defined the band through the late 60s and early 70s. 

Gimme Shelter and the title song have broken barriers that go beyond the realm of common discernment, but it is the tones of Midnight Rambler, Monkey Man and You Can’t Always Get What You Want that change the perceptions that vacuities beyond the rhythms of time can aspire towards. 

What I liked about it: The lyrics, especially those of the title song, as well as Gimme Shelter, break barriers in ways that one had not thought to be possible. Live With Me‘s riffs and the bass of Honky Tonk Woman are one of the widest-reaching ever. 

What could have been better: For true rock fans, Let It Bleed is a little on the softer side. You can very well let it wash you over and embrace the subtleties or sidestep towards their other albums where drummer the late Charlie Watts had a more frontal role to play.

Rating: 4.5/5

If you like my work, please visit my website to get in touch with more of my writing. Also, sign up for the newsletter to get regular updates coming your way. Would love to get in touch with you!