The real reason why the Stones were better was because, in their prime (Beggars Banquet through It's Only Rock and Roll, I'd say) they wrote fucking great blues and country-influenced rock, while The Beatles mainly did sometimes boring, drippy "experimental", "psychadelic" stuff that can be pretty tough to sit through unless you're in the mood (which pretty much means you have to be high). Their reputation definately precedes them.
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