It's all been said before… Get Yer Ya-Yas Out is one of the greatest live albums of all time. And you know what? I agree with this, 110%. You might not. But this is MY review, so screw you! Wait, I'm sorry! Please, don't leave the site!

Anyway, Ya-Yas was recorded on the American leg of the Stones' 1969 tour and released, featuring mostly songs from their previous two studio efforts: Beggar's Banquet and Let It Bleed. And on this live album, they continued one of the greatest winning streaks in rock history, delivering another 5-star album, despite what AMG might say.

Of course, it kicks off with "Jumpin' Jack Flash," the single that announced their return to heavy blues-rock after a brief dabble into psychedelic music, and it seems heavier than the studio version. Equally as good, though. I said "of course" because it's a nice intro to things. Nevermind.

They also throw in two Chuck Berry covers, "Carol" and "Little Queenie" (the only diversions from their then-recent material). Both show the Stones in their prime of covering things (if there is such a thing). Both of them are good covers, but neither rank with their best original work. "Little Queenie," by the way, is the obligatory "not available elsewhere" song for this album. Every Stones album has at least one… smart marketing, I guess.

The lone ballad, "Love in Vain" is pretty. It's another cover, but it's sweet. As with most of the songs on here, it shows some of Mick Taylor's soloing abilities. Can't go wrong with a Mick Taylor solo.

"Stray Cat Blues" is somewhat slowed down compared to its studio counterpart. It's not as aggressive or mean-sounding. It loses a bit of the magic that was there on the studio version, and it's the only letdown here, but it's still a good song and played well. Just slower than it should be.

"Sympathy for the Devil" is the song that sounds the least like the original. The studio version was somewhat menacing and built up to a more bombastic ending after a subtle start. On Ya-Ya's, it's a solo-filled jam session. They're so different, it's hard to compare the two.

From the album Let It Bleed, "Midnight Rambler" and "Live with Me" are represented. The former is the most improved song here. It's a true jam, running 9 minutes long, with some KILLER harmonica work, courtesy of Mick Jagger. Evil and energetic wrap up the song pretty well. It's the tale of a murderer, rapist, etc. Sounds fun, doesn't it? "Live with Me" is about as good as the studio version. Which is good, but not great.

"Honky Tonk Women" makes its best live album appearance, too. It's not as sloppy compared to any of the later albums on which it appeared (then again, same goes for the rest of the album). And it hits harder than the studio version OR "Country Honk," its stepsister, for lack of a better term. Awesome. Next…

"Street Fighting Man" is the last song here, and it's a heavier song than the original. Because the original was acoustic, see, so when they go electric is just sounds LOUDER. Hot stuff. Can't get enough.

And there ya have it: My opinion on yet another Rolling Stones album. A live one. A week before I see them live. Man, this isn't going too good on the "credibility" scale. Not that I should have any credibility. I'm just a self-appointed pillar of society.