Aftermath (US)

Release Date: March 31, 2023

The Rolling Stones' Aftermath from 1966 captures the band at their most adventurous, weaving sitar, dulcimer, and marimba into their blues-rock foundation. The album bristles with Brian Jones' multi-instrumental textures and Jagger's sneering vocals across songs that range from the menacing drone of "Paint It Black" to the sprawling 11-minute blues workout "Goin' Home."

Standout Tracks

• Paint It, Black: The sitar-driven opener with its hypnotic minor-key riff and apocalyptic lyrics
• Under My Thumb: Marimba-laced groove that became one of their most controversial classics
• Lady Jane: Elizabethan-tinged ballad featuring dulcimer and Jones' delicate instrumental work

Mood: psychedelic, dark, driving, hypnotic