History Music / AftermathAlbum

This is the band's first album to wholly consist of songs written by Music/MickJagger and Music/KeithRichards, and consequently features no covers. It was also the first Stones album to showcase Music/BrianJones's multi-instrumental abilities, as the band began to expand their musical palette beyond the R&B and blues influences of their earlier material.

This was the Stones' first album to wholly consist of songs written by Music/MickJagger and Music/KeithRichards, and consequently features no covers. It was also their first album that showcased Music/BrianJones's multi-instrumental abilities, as the band began to expand their sonic palette beyond the blues and R&B influences of their earlier material.

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[[caption-width-right:320:''Aftermath'' (UK cover).]]
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[[caption-width-right:320:''Aftermath'' (US cover).]]

''Aftermath'' is the fourth studio album (sixth American album) recorded by British rock band Music/{{The Rolling Stones|Band}}. It was released on Creator/DeccaRecords in the UK on 15 April 1966, and on London Records in the US on 2 July of that year.

This was the Stones' first album to wholly consist of songs written by Music/MickJagger and Music/KeithRichards, and consequently features no covers. It was also their first album that showcased Music/BrianJones's multi-instrumental abilities, as they began to expand their sonic palette beyond the blues and R&B influences of their earlier material.

* LeaveTheCameraRunning: According to Keith Richards, only the first 2 and a half minutes of "Goin' Home" was written before the recording session. The band decided to leave the tape running as the band jammed for 9 and a half minutes.

It remains a critic and fan favourite, and is usually ranked as among their best albums, along with ''Music/BeggarsBanquet'', ''Music/LetItBleed'', ''Music/StickyFingers'', and ''Music/ExileOnMainSt'', while songs like "Mother's Little Helper" (on the UK version), "Paint It, Black", and "Under My Thumb" became international hits.

* LongestSongGoesLast: The US version ends with "Goin' Home", clocking in at over 11 minutes.

* OneWordTitle: "Aftermath" and "Think".

--> ''I'm singin' this borrowed tune\\

This was the first Stones album to wholly consist of songs written by Music/MickJagger and Music/KeithRichards, and consequently features no covers. It was also their first album that showcased Music/BrianJones's multi-instrumental abilities, as they began to expand their sonic palette beyond the blues and R&B influences of their earlier material.

The album hit #2 on the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart (#1 on the ''Cashbox'' Top 100 album chart) in the US, and #1 on the Original Charts Company album chart in the UK. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA, but only Silver by the BPI. "Paint it, Black" would become their third #1 single on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and ''Cashbox'' Top 100 in the US, and sixth #1 single on the UK Pop chart.

''Aftermath'' is the fourth studio album (sixth American album) recorded by British rock band Music/{{The Rolling Stones|Band}}. It was released through Creator/DeccaRecords on 15 April 1966.

It remains a critic and fan favourite, and is usually ranked as among their best albums, along with ''Music/BeggarsBanquet'', ''Music/LetItBleed'', ''Music/StickyFingers'', and ''Music/ExileOnMainSt'', while songs like "Mother's Little Helper" (on the UK version), "Paint It Black", and "Under My Thumb" became international hits.

# "Paint It Black" (3:22)

** Brian Jones also begins his multi-instrumental experimentation here. For instance, "Paint It Black" features him playing a sitar, a new instrument in the Stones' catalogue.

** "Paint It Black" has become a StandardSnippet to play in media set during UsefulNotes/TheVietnamWar. The film ''Film/FullMetalJacket'' and the series ''Series/TourOfDuty'' both play the song over their end credits.

It remains a critic and fan favourite, and is usually ranked as among their best albums, along with ''Music/BeggarsBanquet'', ''Music/LetItBleed'', ''Music/StickyFingers'', and ''Music/ExileOnMainSt''. "Mother's Little Helper" (on the U.K. version), "Paint It Black" and "Under My Thumb" became international hits.

!! Tracklist (U.K. Version):

!! Tracklist (U.S. Version):

This was the first Stones album to wholly consist of songs written by Music/MickJagger and Music/KeithRichards, and consequently features no covers. It was also their first album to showcase Music/BrianJones's multi-instrumental abilities, as they began to expand their sonic palette beyond the blues and R&B influences of their earlier material.

It is the first Stones album that was fully written by Music/MickJagger and Music/KeithRichards, and features no covers. It's also their first album to showcase Music/BrianJones's multi-instrumental abilities, as the Stones started to expand their sonic palette beyond the blues and R&B influences of their earlier material.

It is the first Stones album that was fully written by Music/MickJagger and Music/KeithRichards, and features no covers. It is also the first Stones album which showcases Music/BrianJones's multi-instrumental ability.

The album hit #2 on the Billboard 200 album chart (#1 on the Cashbox Top 100 album chart) and #1 on the Original Charts Company album chart. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA, but only Silver by the BPI. "Paint it, Black" would become their third #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and Cashbox Top 100 in the US, and sixth #1 single on the UK Pop chart.

* CutAndPasteTranslation: As with all Stones albums pre-''Music/TheirSatanicMajestiesRequest''.

* RefrainFromAssuming: That characteristic sound in "Mother's Little Helper" is not a sitar, but a slide being played on an electric 12-string.