Thesis

"Let It Bleed", because of its tremendous subject range, musical prowess, experimental nature and especially the depth of feeling it inspired within its listeners, is not only an epic classic of a record, but a perfect goodbye to the explosive and dynamic sixties. In many ways, The Rolling Stones observed the madness, the violence and the disconnect of the decade, and offered their critical viewpoint and social commentary through "Let It Bleed'. Thus, again, "Let It Bleed" is more than a great album - it is poetry in its own right, and it marks a critical juncture in history, truly capturing the end of an era. For that, it deserves our careful analysis and attention, especially within the context of that explosive epoch in history called the sixties.