Shine A Light
by The Rolling Stones
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    60
    To a large extent, the music on Shine a Light confirms this to be true, proving that the band retains a remarkable alchemy that has deepened over the years.
  2. Billboard
    80
    More than 40 years into their career, the Stones sound raw and dangerously alive.
  3. PopMatters
    80
    As a longtime fan and collector of live Stones stuff, I personally feel that Shine a Light deserves a pivotal place in your listening rotation, especially if you are in search of a quality recent show.
  5. Rolling Stone
    80
    It documents the Stones on a historic roll, reveling in their mastery.
  6. The Guardian
    60
    Songs from dustier corners of their back catalogue and guest appearances from Jack White , Buddy Guy and Christina Aguilera pique the interest but don't dispel a sense of overkill.
  7. Uncut
    60
    Less is more, and the Stones are at their best on the spoof country of Faraway Eyes; and Richards’ attack on You Got The Silver, with Ronnie Wood picking holes in an acoustic slide guitar.
  8. Q Magazine
    80
    Shine A Light balances the hamminess with proper rock 'n' roll. [May 2008, p.132]
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  9. Mojo
    60
    As feisty good-time rock goes, the Stones get good and gone and its worth every penny for the duet with Buddy Guy on Muddy Waters' 'Champagne and Reffer' alone. [May 2008, p.103]
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