While many men their age are thinking about slowing down for retirement, The Rolling Stones are preparing for their next gig. But then again, the Stones are not like 'most' men their age.

Based on the success of their recent album 'A Bigger Bang,' it seems like life starts at 50 (or even 60!). Critics have lightheartedly poked fun at their old age, referring to their current world tour as the 'Grateful Dead.' However, with the release of their latest album, The Rolling Stones have proven that they can still 'kick it' after five decades of performing.

After dealing individually with the struggles of disease, sex and death, The Rolling Stones have come out of their darkest hour with a renewed sense of fervor, control and inspiration. To many loyal fans, 'A Bigger Bang' is nothing short of a masterpiece, with sixteen tracks of high energy, good ole' rock n' roll.

Everyone knows rock n' roll should make you feel good. It's that feeling you get when the music takes you over, when you can't resist tapping your foot or swaying to the sweet rhythm. It's undeniable''A Bigger Bang' is pure rock n' roll.

The album has a high energy, feel-good quality to it. Keith Richards raspy voice, Charlie Watts' sneering style and rhythmic ingenuity, and Mick Jagger's magic on the harmonica is truly a collaboration made in heaven.

The first track, 'Rough Justice' is three minutes and eleven seconds of feel good jams. It has an ageless, classic Stones sound to it with its high energy guitar track. The second song, 'Let Me Slow Down' has been acclaimed for its strong vocals and lyrical cleverness. An upbeat track, 'Rain Fall Down' has been described by critics as a 'funky groover' with a bluesy groove sound to it. One of the first singles on the album is 'Streets of Love.' The lyrics are about a lament over a lost love, while a moderate tempo song, 'Biggest Mistake' is a narrative ballad that reveals the tender side of the Stones.

The tenth track, 'Oh No, Not You Again,' is one of the faster songs on the album. As critics said, it's a 'rummage through their dirty laundry' with remnants of their older beats. The lyrics are simple, yet humorous, essentially a creative way of saying 'leave me alone!'

'Laugh, I Nearly Died' deviates from the typical Stones sound being the slowest track of the bunch, but features Jagger's highly stylized vocals. And what would be a Stones album without a political strike. In 'Sweet Neo Con,' the Stones take a direct attack on the Bush administration. Sixteen tracks later, 'A Bigger Bang' will leave you wanting more.

Although the Rolling Stones are old enough to be your fathers (or even your grandfathers), 'A Bigger Bang' is not your grandpa's music! Released on Sept. 6 under the Virgin Records label, 'A Bigger Bang' debuted at number three on the Billboard charts.

This is a definite sign that even though the Stones are passed their physical prime, they still have what it takes to produce hits. Perhaps the most consistent album in years, 'A Bigger Bang' is considered by critics as one of the Rolling Stones' top ten albums.