Studio Album · No. 8
Aftermath Songwriting Credits by The Rolling Stones
Produced by Andrew Loog Oldham · Engineered by Dave Hassinger
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether The Rolling Stones carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Aftermath is the turning point: it is the first Rolling Stones album composed entirely of Jagger/Richards originals, with no covers, ending the band's dependence on interpreting other writers' material. Freed from the covers format, the partnership widens its range across pop, blues, and more ambitious arrangements, from the menace of 'Under My Thumb' to the courtly 'Lady Jane.' Brian Jones is central to its distinctive sound, playing sitar on the US opener 'Paint It Black,' Appalachian dulcimer on 'Lady Jane,' and marimba on 'Under My Thumb.' Produced by Andrew Loog Oldham and engineered by Dave Hassinger at RCA in Hollywood, it established the Stones as album-oriented writers rather than a singles-and-covers act.
A landmark album released in UK (April 1966, Decca) and US (July 1966, London Records) editions with different track listings. Aftermath was the first Rolling Stones album composed entirely of Jagger-Richards originals. The US version adds 'Paint It Black' (a concurrent single) and omits several UK tracks. Track listing here follows the UK edition.