10 Greatest Live Rock Albums Since 2010
10. The Rolling Stones - Havana Moon
While the Stones’ continued success as a live act is commendable, it’s not always totally dignified. Watching Jagger et al (mainly Jagger) cling desperately to their youth can be trying, even if they still sound remarkably good.
All that is washed away on Havana Moon, the official bootleg soundtrack album to their 2016 concert film of the same name. For the first time, the Stones play Cuba, and 500,000 attendees can’t believe their eyes.
It’s a beautiful scene, set during the thawing of Cuban-American tensions, and the Stones get themselves up for the occasion. The setlist is business as usual, but few can provide bigger hits, and they tear through the likes of “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Satisfaction”, and deeper cuts like “All Down The Line” with gusto.
Even for a band who have seen it all, the Stones look blown away by the reception they receive here. Playing to a crowd of half a million, it still manages to feel like a moment of genuine connection.