The Rolling Stones, Now! 1965 Album

The Rolling Stones

Now! feels like a step back from the previous two albums, despite what many critics have said in the past. Sure, there are a lot of dark, gloomy tunes here, but I also notice a moderate lack of substance. Tracks like "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" and "Off the Hook" are light and fun, but are they true to the Stones' sarcastic tradition? Not so sure about that. On the other hand, "Heart of Stone" is an amazing, pleading ballad which is up there with their absolute best.