Blues Reviews
Exile on Main St. Review: Dirty, Ramshackle Brilliance
The Stones' sprawling double album sounds drunk, loose and thrilling. Our verdict.
Are You Experienced? Review: A Guitar Revolution
Jimi Hendrix's debut album redefined what the electric guitar could do. Our verdict.
Electric Ladyland Review: Hendrix's Sprawling Studio Adventure
Jimi Hendrix's third and last studio album with the Experience is expansive, experimental and full of fire. Our verdict.
Led Zeppelin IV Review: Hard Rock's Mighty Landmark
Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album balances thunder with folk subtlety and includes 'Stairway to Heaven'. Our verdict.
The Doors Review: A Dark, Theatrical Debut
The Doors' debut mixes blues, jazz and psychedelia with Jim Morrison's brooding poetry. Our verdict.
Beggars Banquet Review: The Stones' Return to Their Roots
The Stones' 1968 album ditched psychedelia for blues-rock swagger and began their great run. Our verdict.
Let It Bleed Review: The Stones in the Shadow of the Sixties
The Stones' 1969 album mixes menace and soul, and finishes with an anthem. Our verdict.
Sticky Fingers Review: Swagger, Sleaze and Soul
The Stones' 1971 album starts with 'Brown Sugar' and keeps the grit going. Our verdict.
The Band Review: Americana's Founding Document
The Band's second album is a warm, rootsy portrait of American history and folklore. Our verdict.
Trout Mask Replica Review: Wilfully Wild and Utterly Unique
Captain Beefheart's avant-garde double album is a challenging, singular listen. Our verdict.