I had heard some of the Stones' songs on the radio and my dad had played them around me, but I never really thought them to be that great. I received 'Flashpoint' as a gift and thought I'd give it a whirl. It totally turned me on to the Stones and now I'm a die-hard fanatic. This album is essential to the CD collection of ANY and EVERY music fan. The energy is amazing, notably on 'Rock and a Hard Place.' This album contains excellent versions of such classics as 'Jumpin' Jack Flash'(my favorite song of all-time), 'Satisfaction,' and 'Paint it black.' 'Flashpoint' is undoubtedly the best live compilation the group has ever released, and definitely in the realm of their top five albums.