A Bigger Bang
by The Rolling Stones
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Sep 6, 2005
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 76
  3. Negative: 9 out of 76

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  1. StéphanieV
    Apr 11, 2007
    10
    Great album! Definately 1000% STONES, blows your mind! They've done it again the Rolling Stones made a abso-fucking-lutely magnificent album once more ! The lyrics sound great - good old Jagger/Richards teamwork :) - and the RIFFS & MUSIC what can I say bold as ever. Every single 21th century band can wrap up, go home and change their nappies 'cos the Rolling Stones are in town Great album! Definately 1000% STONES, blows your mind! They've done it again the Rolling Stones made a abso-fucking-lutely magnificent album once more ! The lyrics sound great - good old Jagger/Richards teamwork :) - and the RIFFS & MUSIC what can I say bold as ever. Every single 21th century band can wrap up, go home and change their nappies 'cos the Rolling Stones are in town again; LEAN & Mean as ever...… Expand
  2. mechalln
    Oct 2, 2005
    0
    crap! all crap! god i h8 these guys! if our country and our leaders suck so much, go live somewhere else! totally overrated artists.
  3. PaulH
    Nov 7, 2005
    3
    It's just boring music, from what use to be a great band, it's so dull and long. they should of ended the band after "Some Girls", we all know this though some (most) are in denial. The Stones have been embarassing themselves for the last 25 years.
  4. ChuckS
    Sep 23, 2006
    4
    Not much to say about this.........lots of songs but .the lyrics are juvenile without much imagination. The drums and guitars let you know right off its the Stones, however.
  5. AlanR
    Nov 7, 2005
    0
    Why won't Mick Jagger just die already? Then I might be able to listen to their back catalogue and not feel dirty.
  6. JoséR
    Sep 6, 2005
    10
    Amazing
  7. EricZ
    Sep 6, 2005
    8
    A pretty good CD. While there are no "WOW that was amazing" hits there are a number of strong efforts. I love "Let Me Down Slow" and "Laugh, I Nearly Died." "Biggest Mistake" is pretty good too. And you've gotta love the Bush-bashing "Sweet Neo Con."
  8. NiklasE
    Sep 7, 2005
    10
    This is one of the best Stones records in a very long time.
  9. Giulio
    Sep 8, 2005
    9
    The greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world is back!!! Better late than never ;-)
  10. PaulG
    Dec 10, 2005
    9
    There is only a few songs i don`t like. In an age of "idol" music..i needed some grit. It`s in this album. It also has blues and country reference songs that show their roots. What`s interesting is if this band had never made an album and i heard bigger bang as their first i would consider the same rating...to judge it otherwise against a back catalogue is pointless..it may be the last There is only a few songs i don`t like. In an age of "idol" music..i needed some grit. It`s in this album. It also has blues and country reference songs that show their roots. What`s interesting is if this band had never made an album and i heard bigger bang as their first i would consider the same rating...to judge it otherwise against a back catalogue is pointless..it may be the last album and therefore there will be nothing to judge as a forward catalogue. they`re only songs...no one said "You have to eat it!"… Expand
  11. CarlosM
    Oct 4, 2005
    10
    Their Best Album since "Exile". It´s strong, smood, country. blues. They are The Rolling Stones.
  12. ShannonW
    Sep 12, 2005
    7
    While rock solid and more cohesive-sounding than "Bridges to Babylon," this does not have near the variety and scope of "Voodoo Lounge." That album had country, R&B, and ornate folk alongside the standard power-rockers. I can't see why anyone thinks "Bang" is a significant improvement over that. Probably 'cause it's much easier to go along with the "best album in more than While rock solid and more cohesive-sounding than "Bridges to Babylon," this does not have near the variety and scope of "Voodoo Lounge." That album had country, R&B, and ornate folk alongside the standard power-rockers. I can't see why anyone thinks "Bang" is a significant improvement over that. Probably 'cause it's much easier to go along with the "best album in more than 25 years!" hyperbole.… Expand
  13. JosephK
    Sep 13, 2005
    10
    Best recording in years. Not over produced like the last couple of ones. There are plenty of good song s but the one that stand out the most to me is "Dangerous Beauty". Classic Stones riff with Jagger's hard driving lyrics. Incredible!!!!!
  14. BM
    Sep 10, 2005
    10
    This is one great album. Once you've heard the separation of the instruments, you'll realize there are no bad songs. They groove very raunchy, bluezy, Mick in top form. I love TPIE. The Worlds Greatest Rock n Roll Band fo sho!
  15. jcarlson
    Sep 25, 2005
    2
    The writing is weak and juvenile. Jagger has be come bitter and Richard and Wood can't lift these tunes above that or the song structure.
  16. PatM
    Sep 28, 2005
    10
    Bought it today (Netherlands), I didn't buy it earlier 'cause I didn't expect much. Positive reviews and a number 1 entry in the album top 100 in the Netherlands convinced me to buy it. .................I've been jumping, bounching and shuffling for an hour or two right now. Very inspiring and energetic, I'm again proud to be a Stones fan. I'm not into Bought it today (Netherlands), I didn't buy it earlier 'cause I didn't expect much. Positive reviews and a number 1 entry in the album top 100 in the Netherlands convinced me to buy it. .................I've been jumping, bounching and shuffling for an hour or two right now. Very inspiring and energetic, I'm again proud to be a Stones fan. I'm not into comparing with older material, still going strong that's more important. Can't wait to see them performing next year.… Expand
  17. stevek
    Sep 7, 2005
    9
    best since some girls by far they will never stop evolving there jus missin 1 country song like far away eyes
  18. TimothyR
    Sep 7, 2005
    3
    This is not the big comeback we were all hoping for. This album is as ugly as Keith's leathery face. The lyrics do Spinal Tap proud and the music is dull and uninspired.
  19. RobertK
    Sep 7, 2005
    9
    Very good album, lots of energy and comparable to Some Girls. Mick Jagger really worked his ass off this time!
  20. steveM
    Sep 8, 2005
    4
    About four tracks show real effort (and kudos on "Sweet Neo Con", easily the best song on the CD). The remaining 12 tracks are anonymous knockoffs sprinkled with lyrics that make Spinal Tap jealous ("the phone kept ringing as we made sweet love"??). Did I really expect more? Foolishly, I did.
  21. radar
    Sep 8, 2005
    3
    "Bridges To Babylon" is an impressingly lot better than this. Don't ask me what the Allmusic and RollingStone critics are thinking about - daring to tell people anything else. Wipe the dust off of your Babylon-disc and enjoy some good Stones instead!
  22. nevilleq
    Sep 8, 2005
    10
    they are back sounding early stones post altamont . brave to take the honest approach and sound like a stones album should + not follow 2005 5 minute pleasers
  23. MikeH
    Sep 9, 2005
    10
    The Rolling Stones are the best band of all time and this just proves it again
  24. BrianK
    Sep 9, 2005
    6
    This sounds more like Tattoo You, Black and Blue and Voodoo Lounge than it does Some Girls. What makes this hard to listen to is the variety of Stones genres on this album. Some blues, some ballads, some punkish-rock, some reggae-influenced pop. That's why it reminds me most of Tattoo You. There are some good rockin' tracks but it gets watered down with some of Jagger's This sounds more like Tattoo You, Black and Blue and Voodoo Lounge than it does Some Girls. What makes this hard to listen to is the variety of Stones genres on this album. Some blues, some ballads, some punkish-rock, some reggae-influenced pop. That's why it reminds me most of Tattoo You. There are some good rockin' tracks but it gets watered down with some of Jagger's Alfie-like soundtrack songs. The best song by far is Keith's "This Place is Empty". Here' are the best songs on this CD in my opinion: Rough Justice (B+) - Sounds like a Some Girls leftover ala the Tattoo You, Emotional Rescue albums. Back of My Hand (A-) - Terrific blues guitar and almost sounds like something off Exile. This Place is Empty (A) - Sounds like a classic Steve Earle song. No doubt this song was 100% written by Keith and pays tribute to his late 60's all-American country influences such as Graham Parsons (again). Oh No Not You Again (B)- This sounds like the early 80's releases which were mostly leftovers from the mid and late 70's studio sessions.… Expand
  25. BKracke
    Sep 9, 2005
    6
    Sounds more like Tattoo You and Black and Blue than it does Some Girls. Entertaining, great guitar licks as always but the lyrics are not up to the Stones best work. Also, too much variety in terms of song styles on this CD make it inconsistent and uneven.
  26. MikeS
    Jan 1, 2006
    9
    One of the best albums they have ever done. I can't get enough of it.
  27. BeaufordeP
    Feb 10, 2006
    10
    This is the best rock album of 2005. The Stones reclaim the crown. There is some filler toward the end, but the body of this album is stunning in its eclecticism, range, and execution. Simply a breathtaking ride...the kind of album no other band in the world could make any more...or even dare try...except for the Stones.
  28. DrewJ
    Jan 31, 2007
    10
    Rolling Stones still and will forever have what most bands going today can only dream about...straight through great ablum...The rest of modern rock has just got the shit kicked out of them by seventy year olds
  29. JimR
    Nov 22, 2005
    9
    best since tatoo you, mixes all areas of stones sound since the exile days, if they are going out on this one it's a fitting end!!
  30. SatanicMajestyColombia
    Nov 4, 2005
    7
    No glowing moments, and still the over-and-over-again-dull-guitar-riffs. It's fairly nice to see the Stones rockin' once again as they seem to never sell out. And, yeah... Jagger is a charmy guy but his band they all got stuck into that fakie/rockin' sound of their last albums: "Flip the Switch" and all that... no rock progression since "Respectable" see? And let me finish No glowing moments, and still the over-and-over-again-dull-guitar-riffs. It's fairly nice to see the Stones rockin' once again as they seem to never sell out. And, yeah... Jagger is a charmy guy but his band they all got stuck into that fakie/rockin' sound of their last albums: "Flip the Switch" and all that... no rock progression since "Respectable" see? And let me finish with something: the Stones are the most "mere" Rock band so, expect no progression on forthcoming albums, as it has been for the last 20 years or so... It's been "Only Rock n Roll... But I Like it"… Expand
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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. AllMusic
    80
    A strong, engaging, cohesive Rolling Stones album that finds everybody in prime form.
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  2. Amazon.com
    70
    Some of their best work in nearly two decades.
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  3. Billboard
    40
    16 songs of stalwart Stones riffs that almost compensate for generally embarrassing lyrics. [10 Sep 2005]
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