On Air
by The Rolling Stones
Metascore
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  1. Q Magazine
    Nov 29, 2017
    60
    These BBC radio sessions from the period don't offer many revelations. There's still a thrill to be had from listening to them rattle through this selection of--mostly--non-originals though. [Jan 2018, p.117]
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  1. perli
    Dec 8, 2017
    10
    Live album of early sixties Stones on BBC, a 63-65 period with Brian Jones, when they were playing their own blend of blues and rock n rollLive album of early sixties Stones on BBC, a 63-65 period with Brian Jones, when they were playing their own blend of blues and rock n roll covers and acted as bad boys of British pop. A time when screaming girls were so loud that the band could not hear each other playing so that recording the gigs was difficult, if not impossible. But apparently BBC had sufficient control over the audiences. Due to their youth at the time, the music is adventurous, frenetic and fresh. There are some slightly different version of well know hits, then there are some less know covers and some that I heard for the first time. Among all the goodies, a perfect rendition of Route 66. For people who like their music of the period, this is great compilation, newly remixed and produced for today's audiences. Although some recordings are a bit rough, I agree with a review in Variety that all in all this is "a sonically optimized compilation". It worth getting extended "deluxe edition" with 2 CD and 32 tracks at 84 min.… Full Review »
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