*Kinda-Review* The Rolling Stones, Now!

The Rolling Stones, Now!

Released
February 13, 1965

The American version of The Rolling Stones No. 2. Instead of rating it’s songs again, I’m going to talk about its replacements. So if you really want to see a review of this, go see the UK album.

Everybody Needs Somebody to Love

So while not a replacement, this version of the song is two minutes shorter. Unfortunately, for some reason my version of The Rolling Stones No. 2 also has the three minute version, so I can’t really compare it.

Heart of Stone vs. Time Is on My Side

Oh, that’s a tough one. Both songs are fantastic, and both are kinda slow. I’ll say this; there’s no reason to hate the decision. Both songs were released in the United States as singles, so you’re not really getting any new songs either way. I think both songs pretty much match each other in terms of quality and music, so while I can’t say “good on you for changing that,” it definitely doesn’t hurt.

Mona (I Need You Baby) vs. Grown Up Wrong

Very weird decision, but I guess America did never actually get Mona from England’s Newest Hit Makers. However, Grown Up Wrong is a bit better and fits the Rolling Stones at this point in their career, because it was recorded at this point in their career. So bad choice here, but not too bad.

Oh Baby (We Got a Good Thing Goin') vs. Under the Boardwalk

A new song? Anything is better than Under the Boardwalk, and this sounds good.

Little Red Rooster vs. I Can’t Be Satisfied

I like I Can’t Be Satisfied a lot better. A lot better.

Surprise, Surprise vs. Suzie Q

Another new song. Honestly I didn’t even realize there were new songs on here until I started this review. I’m under a lot of stress right now with my carbon dioxide alarm going off for no reason every 5 minutes, so I’m not going to rate it. I appreciate the Stones using a longer song for the ending, and while Surprise, Surprise is a good song, Suzie Q wins by a small amount. Because I like the guitar better. Although Surprise, Surprise’s vocals are pretty good. I guess they’re evenly matched.

Overall, I guess I like the American version better. I just wished they could’ve found a way to keep Time is On My Side and still include Heart of Stone. But if I was rating this, it would definitely be a bit better than The Rolling Stones No. 2.

*Review* (Single) Little Red Rooster / Off The Hook

*This is part of my ongoing, personal project of listening to every Rolling Stones material released, posted onto this blog for everyone to read and for opinions to flourish. The rating doesn't mean much, because I hate ratings, but might as well.*

Little Red Rooster / Off The Hook

Little Red Rooster

(Willie Dixon)

This is my opinion, and probably an opinion that a lot of people will not agree with, but these covers lack the heart the originals had. It makes them bland. Jagger just couldn’t reach appropriate blues voice on this one.

3/10 (ß Look, ratings by 10 now, which make low ratings look even worse)

Off The Hook

(Jagger / Richards)

Wow, that’s a drastic change from the a-side, and a much better change, even if the way Mick says hook is a bit funny. I enjoyed it, even if it was a simple song.

7.5/10 (or 3.75/5, see how weird that looks)

10.5/20

The B-side really dominates this for me. I think it’s a fun tune, and belongs up front. Little Red Rooster has some fine instruments backing it, but with Jagger up front he needs to work on getting some soul. That’s what blues is all about.