The Rolling Stones – Blue & Lonesome Album Review

Blue & Lonesome (2016) is a Rolling Stones studio album reviewed for its songs, production, performances, and place in their catalog.

Music and Production

The band returns to blues standards with a largely live-in-the-studio sound, spotlighting Jagger’s harmonica and the guitar interplay of Richards and Ronnie Wood.

Standout Tracks

Highlights include Just Your Fool, Commit a Crime, Blue and Lonesome, Ride ‘Em on Down, I Can’t Quit You Baby.

Strengths and Weaknesses

The all-covers approach offers little new songwriting, but the direct performances make the record feel authentic.

The Final Verdict

A spirited tribute to the blues tradition that first inspired the group.

Album Information

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Blue & Lonesome
Release year: 2016
Type: Studio album