Forty Licks

The Rolling Stones

Forty Licks

Review

Forty Licks by The Rolling Stones is a stellar celebration of the band's legendary career, offering a comprehensive mix of their greatest hits spanning four decades. The double album delivers a powerful dose of rock 'n' roll energy, with iconic tracks like "Satisfaction," "Start Me Up," and "Angie" perfectly showcasing their timeless appeal. The addition of four new songs provides a refreshing touch, blending seamlessly with the classics. Forty Licks serves as both a nostalgic journey for longtime fans and an excellent introduction for new listeners, reaffirming The Rolling Stones' status as one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Info

"Forty Licks" is a greatest hits album by The Rolling Stones, released on September 30, 2002, in the UK and October 1, 2002, in the US. The album celebrates the band's 40th anniversary and features 40 tracks, including four new songs. It was released under Virgin Records and ABKCO Records. The tracks were recorded at various studios over the band's career, spanning from the 1960s to 2002. The album was produced by Jimmy Miller, Andrew Loog Oldham, The Glimmer Twins, Don Was, and others, depending on the original recording sessions. "Forty Licks" peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and number 2 on the US Billboard 200. It remains a definitive collection of the Stones' work, showcasing their evolution as a band.

Tracklisting

  1. 1. Street Fighting Man - 50th Anniversary Edition / Remastered 2018
  2. 2. Gimme Shelter - Remastered 2019
  3. 3. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Mono
  4. 4. The Last Time - Mono
  5. 5. Jumpin' Jack Flash
  6. 6. You Can't Always Get What You Want - Remastered 2019
  7. 7. 19th Nervous Breakdown - Mono
  8. 8. Under My Thumb
  9. 9. Not Fade Away - Mono
  10. 10. Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow? - Mono
  11. 11. Sympathy For The Devil - 50th Anniversary Edition / Remastered 2018
  12. 12. Mother's Little Helper - Mono
  13. 13. She's A Rainbow
  14. 14. Get Off Of My Cloud - Mono
  15. 15. Wild Horses
  16. 16. Ruby Tuesday
  17. 17. Paint It, Black
  18. 18. Honky Tonk Women
  19. 19. It's All Over Now
  20. 20. Let's Spend The Night Together