Through The Past Darkly – THE ROLLING STONES*****

Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Mother’s Little Helper/2000 Light Years From Home/Let’s Spend The Night Together/You Better Move On/We Love You/Street Fighting Man/She’s A Rainbow/Ruby Tuesday/Dandelion/Sittin’ On The Fence/Honky Tonk Women US version includes Paint It Black/Have You Seen Your Mother Baby omits You Better Move On/Sittin’ On The Fence/We Love You

The second compilation LP from The Rolling Stones, Through The Past Darkly, comprises the group's essential tracks during the period from 1966 to the end of the decade. (US:2 UK:2)

“Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2) focuses on The Rolling Stones as they were entering their prime era from around 1966. This is a perfect compilation, one that could be a good foundation for starting a Rolling Stones collection, or to just get the songs that were not released on albums.”

“It's a brilliant reminder of the essential ingredient Brian Jones brought to this band. The dreamy textures and imaginative instrumentation are eternally fresh, it all still sounds revelatory. Yes, a major part of the chemistry is Mick's charisma and Keith's bite, but the Brian era had colour and a beauty that went missing with his passing. All of these tracks belong in every music collection.”

“What a collection when it first came out - new age octagon shaped cover, heightened sensuality; this release truly captured The Stones at their height despite the uncert “This 1969 album was The Stones' second hits collection and reflects the styles and times of the late sixties. It is heavy with their brand of psychedelia in shimmering masterpieces like Dandelion, She's A Rainbow and Paint It Black. Also the poetic Ruby Tuesday, the raucous classic rock numbers like Jumpin' Jack Flash and Honky Tonk Women, while 2000 Light Years From Home has a spacey, atmospheric feel. Street Fighting Man with its menacing air reflects the times, while Have You Seen Your Mother Baby is a soulful power ballad with a devastating hook. Mother's Little Helper is a topical song about the abuse of prescription drugs.”

Through The Past Darkly is the second greatest hits collection from The Stones and as the title suggests, many of the songs take on a harder, darker edge. They are at their best, when they explore the dark underbelly of life and you get ample amounts of that vibe on this disc.”