Aftermath

Every song was composed by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. This shift provided the group with a personal voice and a cynical wit that helped transform them from a rhythm and blues band into a major rock entity.

Brian Jones incorporates the sitar and dulcimer to add a jangly texture to the songs. These choices align with the mood of the London music scene in the mid-sixties. The overall production favors a pop-rock approach that feels urgent and composed.