The Rolling Stones..?!??!

So, I anticipated much more during our investigation of the Rolling Stones. I can't name their songs by heart, but due to their big name and historical image I expected to be at least partially engaged. Following the Beatles is an impossible task, so I think that had some say in conventional hatred amongst our class. However there is still a small sliver of hope left-- my soccer coach is a huge, HUGE Stones fan, and he said he would make me a CD of the "best". This my own effort at appreciating their music, for I have a feeling their first album was not an accurate representation of their entire career. It seemed messy, loud, garage-band-y... not what I would expect from England's Newest Hitmakers. I'm listening to them now, and I feel like their later music becomes more purposeful and articulate. I remain optimistic in my pursuit of the Stones. "Gimme Shelter" is good so far....!!