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Rock · 1965 · 6 tracks

12 x 5

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones' second American album, '12 x 5' expands on their UK EP, delivering a raw, blues-infused rock sound. Featuring their first UK #1 hit 'It's All Over Now' and an alternative 'Time Is

January 1965 · ArsNova

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This is the sound of the Rolling Stones just before they became *the* Rolling Stones, brimming with an unpolished, youthful swagger. '12 x 5' is a direct pipeline to 1964, a collection of gritty blues covers and burgeoning Jagger/Richards originals that feel like they were recorded in a smoky club, not a sterile studio. It's got that undeniable, rebellious energy, the kind that makes you want to turn it up loud and let the raw guitar riffs and Mick's sneering vocals wash over you. Essential for anyone wanting to understand the foundational blues-rock grit that defined their early career.

Tracklist · 6 Tracks
01
Around and Around
02
2120 South Michigan Avenue
03
Confessin’ the Blues
04
Time Is on My Side
05
Grown Up Wrong
06
It’s All Over Now
Moments Worth Listening For
The raw, driving energy and harmonica wail on 'It's All Over Now,' particularly the guitar solo that feels both loose and perfectly placed.
The distinctive organ intro and Jagger's confident delivery on the alternative version of 'Time Is on My Side,' showcasing a different texture than the more famous take.
The infectious, bluesy riff and call-and-response vocals on 'Confessin' the Blues,' highlighting the band's deep R&B roots.
The insistent, almost frantic rhythm section on 'Empty Heart,' propelling the track with a youthful urgency.
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