The Rolling Stones became one if the best rock bands in the world by focusing on being the best blues band in London, Britain and the then the world. Now, fifty years on, they’re back with the same great formula in their latest single release, Doom and Gloom.
With elements of Exile on Main Street alongside a sweep through all the best singles that they’ve ever recorded, Doom and Gloom is a very cool song for a band that should have been cashing in their pensions for years. It’s not just a throwback though, it’s got a contemporary feel that brings blues rock well and truly into the 21st century.
The lyrics are sharp with clipping references to modern society and the state of play, as well an insight into how the band view the the world at large these days. The vocals are classic blues updated with Mick Jagger ripping out rapped riffs that lead to a drawled extension that sounds smart.
There’s the expected brilliance in the guitar section of the band with Keith Richards returning in fine style with riffs and rhythm to burn up the track. Charlie Watt’s drums are stripped back, creating a wide canvas for the big feel of the vocals and guitar.
Doom and Gloom is the first of two new tracks from the Rolling Stones that will both feature on their upcoming compilation album, GRRR! The other track is called One More Shot, which will be released with a raft of delux, super delux, vinyl versions of the new album on the 12th November 2012.
Rolling Stones, Doom and Gloom review: 4.5/5
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