Played this while I made a round eye roast, roasted potato wedges, cleaned up the kitchen, and made two litres of fresh vegetable juice:
But don't think for a minute that I consider this background music. To the contrary, the persistent beats, supported and augmented by one of the best rhythm sections in the history of rock, lifted my spirits, locked me into the tempos, and propelled me to perform a series of tasks while staying focused and aware of the various elements involved.
My binge-listening to Stones albums has given me a newfound appreciation for their genius and art. This particular best hits album drives home the consistent drive--and yet the variety--of their most engaging songs. Listening to this album lifted my spirits, gave me a newfound appreciation for the Stones' unique abilities, and left me with a beef roast, side dish, fresh vegetable juice, and a clean kitchen. I say this, not to diminish the power of the Stones, but rather to illustrate it. I don't usually get that much done that well in a week, let alone two hours of an afternoon.
Having been a drummer since I was 9, I appreciate good rhythms, and I love the driving rhythms--and sometimes polyrhythms--of some of the Stones songs, such as "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Sympathy for the Devil." I had a blast and intend to do it again soon.
I've listened to High Tide and Green Grass, Let It Bleed, Tattoo You, and "Hot Rocks" in short order. The last one I have is "Voodoo Lounge", which I'll be blasting through soon, and I'm looking forward to the experience. The earliest songs are only 53 years old. About time I caught up.