Miss You/When The Whip Comes Down/Just My Imagination/Some Girls/Lies/Far Away Eyes/Respectable/ Before They Make Me Run/Beast Of Burden/Shattered
Some Girls provides a return to form for the Rolling Stones after a couple of lacklustre albums, although still not reaching their creative best. Features the hit single Miss You, No. 1 in the US and No. 3 in the UK. (US:1 UK:2)
“The songs are much improved and the band's sloppy, swinging greatness shines through. Ron Wood doesn't offer the contrast that Mick Taylor did, he sounds a lot like Keith but the mesh of the two is perfect for this moment in the band's history, simply because the result is a more direct and aggressive sound that fits the songs like a glove.”
“Probably the last great album they ever released. The disco-infused hits Beast Of Burden and Miss You are the best, but the rockers are better than they had been in years as well.”
“Slow, crawling songs like Some Girls and Beast Of Burden are where the Stones really excel. Not to mention the disco influenced stomps of Miss You and Shattered, which showcase the Stones in prime creative form. This album definitely has its fair share of highlights despite the fact that there are some forgettable moments. Some of the lyrics might be too sleazy or racy for some.”
“This one is packed full of interesting tracks. Plenty of variety and some great rockers like Respectable. Mick sounds as fresh as ever, and the guitar work is well up there with their best.”
“Some Girls falls short of the best Stones records, and yet channels the times with both relevant and inspired stylings from the disco crossover Miss You, the sleazy slow-crawl of the title track, the punky Shattered, and the classic ballad Beast Of Burden.”
“This one came out during the days of disco, and the band was able to adapt without compromising their reputation. As proof, the dance rock hits Miss You and Shattered are still regulars on classic rock radio.”
“This is the last album in which the Stones don't sound like withering old geezers. On this back-to-basics record, they sound inspired and coherent.”
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