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Hot Rocks, 1964-1971 by The Rolling Stones
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If faced with the absurd dilemma of picking one album to represent the meaning of rock music, the Rolling Stones compilation HOT...
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If faced with the absurd dilemma of picking one album to represent the meaning of rock music, the Rolling Stones compilation HOT ROCKS--which collects most of their commercially and artistically successful songs from 1964 to 1971--would certainly be in the running. A two-CD set (originally released as a double LP), HOT ROCKS' 22 tracks each have the ring of historical inevitability about them; more importantly, of course, they are great tunes. From the soulful wailing of "Time Is On My Side" (the only non-Jagger/Richards original here) to the nervous pop shuffle of "Mother's Little Helper" through the Indian-influenced psychedelia of "Paint It Black" and the gospel-inflected strains of "You Can't Always Get What You Want," it is hard to argue with the power of this music. Many of these songs have been tattooed on the cultural psyche--the amped-up rock nirvana of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "Satisfaction" (with their indelible guitar riffs), for example--but everything here sparkles and thrills: the mod clat...
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Hot Rocks for complete satisfaction.
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Pros: It's The Stones.
Cons: None. It's The Stones.
Bottom Line:
The ultimate collection of The Stones. It captures their essence.
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An Early And GREATEST Stage Of A Continuing Phenomenon
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Pros: The Stones. The best. The tops. The musical pride of my generation!
Cons: Absolutely without flaw.
Bottom Line:
Many albums and hundreds of songs later - the very best of the best. The first of several Golden Eras of Stones work. That from which all else has sprung.
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Pretty Good Stones Sampler
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Pros: Has some great music.
Cons: Is missing some great music.
Bottom Line:
Hot Rocks, while not a definitive collection, is an excellent introduction to one of the best rock bands ever.
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The best from the best
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Pros: Some of the best rock n roll of the 60s, great songs, great musical talent, great variance in styles
Cons: second Cd isn't quite as good as the first one Read More at Epinions.com
Rolling Stones' Greatest Hit?
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Pros: Greatest of the Stones Albums...
Cons: Why don't they make 'em like they used to... Read More at Epinions.com
The best cd's I have
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Pros: Amazing songs, good for any person, any age above 10
Cons: I can't think of any Read More at Epinions.com
The best at their best
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Pros: The Stones at their very best
Cons: None Read More at Epinions.com
unbelievable
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Pros: Great songs, double cd, fun to listen to.
Cons: didn't have all the songs i would like to be considered a "hot rock". Read More at Epinions.com
The Hottest Hot Rocks
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Pros: Great songs from a great band.
Cons: Do we need to hear "Satisfaction" again? Read More at Epinions.com
GREATEST BAND EVER!
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Pros: Great tracks, some of the best Rolling Stone's songs.
Cons: NONE!!!!! Read More at Epinions.com
Spring-board.
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Pros: Great songs; obligatory special mention of "Gimme Shelter."
Cons: Not definitive. But what is?
Bottom Line:
It's not close to definitive, but Stones virgins are going to want to start out with this one.
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