Exile On Main St
The Rolling Stones
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| Total: 18 Songs |
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In many ways the archetypical rock record, 1972's rambling double album Exile on Main Street shows the Stones at their least pretentious and least calculated. Their boozy, dingy, boogie-heavy blend of rock, country, blues, R&B, and gospel was never more powerful or instinctive. Recorded at Keith Richards's house in France, the album feels like a messy, muddy hodge-podge of musical ideas, but the truth is that each of the 18 songs has something noteworthy to offer. "Rip This Joint," complete with wailing sock-hop sax, might be the most feverish track they've ever recorded, and "Rocks Off" and "All Down the Line" are vintage rollicking Stones. Their forays into Southern soul ("Tumbling Dice," "Loving Cup," "Let It Loose," gospel ("Shine a Light"),honky-tonk ("Sweet Virginia"), and electric blues ("Stop Breaking Down") are each handled with tossed-off charm. The primal and puzzling "I Just Want to See His Face" stands as one of the band's most intriguing tracks.This is pure, unadulterated, unhyphenated rock — its patchwork feel and ragged, tattered setting only add to its magnetism.
Recent Customer Reviews
One more drink
by or, best stones album.This is truly the masterpiece of the Rolling Stones. The blues influence comes through amazingly if you think of the album as a whole. The songwriting is such a clear reflection of what The Stones were going through at the time. Let's get one thing clear: this is the kind of album that you buy the whole thing. You won't find any singles on here; trust me, just listen to the whole thing. By far the height of the Rolling Stones' art form.
Great
by DrewMania890I only gave it 5 stars because the best tracks are what made it so great. In my opinion Rock's Off is one of the best songs ever made. My 1st favorite is Rock's Off. My 2nd favorite is Sweet Virginia and my 3rd is Loving Cup. To be honest with you some of the songs are a little cheesy. Love the album. Definitely worth buying.
One Of the Greatest Albums Ever Made, Period !
by mitchumphreysNow to be honset I have a few Stones albums but after hearing these songs throught my life and to hear Phish Cover it. I am floored since all the wildness was going during this period the Stones , they produced one of the Finest Rock and Roll recrods ever made !!!
Biography
Formed: January, 1963 in London, England
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
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| 1 | Paint It Black | Hot Rocks 1964-1971 | 3:22 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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| 4 | (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction | Hot Rocks 1964-1971 | 3:42 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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- $9.99
- Genres: Rock, Music, Arena Rock, Blues-Rock, Hard Rock, Pop, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll
- Released: May 12, 1972
- ℗ 2008 Promotone B.V. Under exclusive license to Universal Music B.V.
