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The Rolling Stones – Some Girls – Half Speed Mastered 180 Gram Vinyl Record
By the time Some Girls was released on June 9, 1978, The Rolling Stones were at a crossroads. Punk rock had taken over London, disco ruled the charts, and critics were starting to wonder if the Stones—then over 15 years into their career—were becoming irrelevant. Instead of backing down, they responded with one of their most vibrant, energetic, and daring albums, embracing the changing musical landscape while still delivering their signature blend of blues, rock, and attitude.
From the opening track, Some Girls is bursting with swagger, wit, and reinvention. “Miss You” became their biggest hit in years, a seductive, bass-heavy disco groove that proved the Stones could dip into the club scene without losing their edge. Mick Jagger, always a keen observer of musical trends, leans into the falsetto, delivering one of his most playful and infectious vocal performances. While purists balked at the disco influence, “Miss You” has since become one of the Stones’ most enduring classics.
But the album isn’t just about disco flirtation. Tracks like “Respectable” and “Lies” are furious, punk-infused rockers, as if the band was responding directly to the sneering, rebellious attitude of younger acts like The Sex Pistols and The Clash. Meanwhile, “When the Whip Comes Down” is a grimy, fast-paced story of a hustler’s survival, filled with raw guitars and Jagger’s sneering vocals.
The album’s title track, “Some Girls,” is perhaps the most controversial, with its sharp and satirical lyrics about women, fame, and excess. Jagger’s delivery is equal parts tongue-in-cheek and provocative, and the song sparked backlash upon release, forcing the band to tweak some of the more controversial lyrics.
Then there’s “Beast of Burden,” a stunningly soulful, bluesy ballad that balances tenderness with classic Stones cool. With its laid-back groove, weaving guitar interplay between Keith Richards and Ron Wood, and Jagger’s aching yet charismatic vocals, it remains one of their greatest love songs—if you can even call it that. More than a straightforward love song, it’s a plea for understanding, companionship, and endurance in the face of rock-star chaos.
Perhaps the biggest surprise on Some Girls is the country-infused “Far Away Eyes,” where Jagger fully commits to a Southern drawl over a honky-tonk piano backdrop, poking fun at yet embracing country music’s over-the-top sincerity. It’s absurd, hilarious, and somehow still completely authentic—classic Stones.
Some Girls was an instant commercial and critical success, becoming one of the band’s best-selling albums. It wasn’t just a comeback—it was a reaffirmation of their place in rock ‘n’ roll, proving that even in an era of disco balls and punk riots, The Rolling Stones could still own the moment. More than four decades later, it remains one of their most exciting, versatile, and essential albums, a record that captures the sound of a legendary band adapting, thriving, and still refusing to slow down.
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Track Listing
Miss You
When The Whip Comes Down
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
Some Girls
Lies
Far Away Eyes
Respectable
Before They Make Me Run
Beast Of Burden
Shattered
