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Another great Rolling Stones album. It's neat to see how they've grown as a band from the first album and how much the instrumentals have gotten better. That being said the album is pretty long even if it is consistent.
Classic album.
Some classics in there. Almost a 5.
What’s not to like about the Stones.
I liked it. Had some hits and catchy tunes.
Easy to listen to. Would do it again. Rock is always fine...
1.Sweet Virginia 2.Shine a light 3.Rocks Off Beautiful album, glad to have it discovered. Doesn't sound like a 1972 work
Lots of fun.
Exquisite
This was so electric and full of life. Will be revisiting.
Just enjoyed all round
Very good and interesting tracks at the beginning and the end of the album. Very experimental and quite challenging even today. However the middle part is a bit mediocre. It seems to be a more classic Stones sound. Not bad, but also not great. Overall I loved that loose sound, but the album sounded not that coherent to me. It might grow though.
Et af de sjældne albums, der er bedre end de enkelte numre. Ingen af Rolling Stones’ største numre er på denne, men albummet er vildt godt sat sammen. Lidt forud for sin tid, en håndfuld numre kunne godt være blevet lavet af Bruce Springsteen. Et engelsk band har aldrig lydt så amerikansk (kompliment)
De fleste gode Rolling Stones plader har et par kæmpe bangers men er ellers meget svingende kvalitet, den her er faktisk god hele vejen igennem (men måske stadig lidt for lang). Stor 4er
Solid, classic.
Not their best in my eyes. Solid for an hour, but there also aren’t many songs that stand out.
One of my least listened to stones records but I really enjoyed! Heaps of influence from Southern blues - banging
Love the Stones but I think the hype caused me to be a little disappointed in this one. I’ve listened a long time ago and it’s a good album but doesn’t seem all that special. Good tunes and very typical that you can tell their influences (in a good way). Probably 3.5 but I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt
This is a much more bluesy attempt from the Rolling Stones who do a great job of mixing it into their classic style.
I don't think I've ever heard something this groovy before. First half was incredible, definitely slowed down towards the end. If it was just the first half it would be an easy 5, but I was pretty bored with a lot of the later songs. Fav Songs: Shake Your Hips, Sweet Virginia, Loving Cup
Never listened to a full album Of the Rolling Stones so was a good experience
Very good.
I actually really enjoyed this album, which had a lot of "good album" qualities that made it flow well. I think I will revisit it later.
Hey, these guys are pretty good! I especially liked the first track, Rocks Off, with it's sort of ragtime piano and horns.
## Overview of *Exile on Main Street* *Exile on Main Street*, released in 1972, is often hailed as one of The Rolling Stones' crowning achievements and a landmark in rock music. The album was recorded during a tumultuous period for the band, primarily at a villa in France while they were in tax exile from the UK. This setting contributed to the album's raw and unpolished sound, which has been both praised and criticized over the years. ## Lyrics The lyrics of *Exile on Main Street* reflect themes of disillusionment, hedonism, and the complexities of life. They often feature a stream-of-consciousness style that can be cryptic and abstract. For instance: - **"Tumbling Dice"** explores themes of gambling and chance, paralleling the unpredictable nature of relationships. - **"Sweet Virginia"** offers a nostalgic look at simpler times, juxtaposed with the chaos surrounding the band. - **"Shine a Light"** serves as an introspective plea for redemption amidst personal turmoil. Mick Jagger's delivery often obscures clarity, leading to mixed interpretations of the lyrics. Critics have noted that while some lines resonate deeply, others feel clichéd or lack substance, contributing to a perception of inconsistency in lyrical quality[1][2]. ## Music and Production Musically, *Exile on Main Street* is a melting pot of genres, including rock, blues, country, and gospel. The album features: - **Raw Sound**: The production is characterized by a murky mix where vocals are frequently buried beneath layers of instrumentation. This has led to critiques regarding its overall clarity and coherence[2][4]. - **Instrumentation**: The album employs an array of instruments beyond traditional rock setups, including horns and pianos. This eclecticism is evident in tracks like "Rocks Off" and "Shake Your Hips," which showcase a vibrant blend of sounds[1][3]. - **Collaborative Spirit**: Many songs feature contributions from various musicians who were present during recording sessions. This approach resulted in a loose and spontaneous feel but also raised questions about band cohesion and integrity[2]. The production by Jimmy Miller is notable for its intention to capture the essence of live performance rather than polished studio perfection. While some listeners appreciate this rawness as authentic, others find it detracts from the listening experience[1][2]. ## Themes Thematically, *Exile on Main Street* delves into: - **Disillusionment**: Reflecting the band's struggles with fame and personal issues, many songs convey a sense of searching for meaning amid chaos. - **Hedonism**: The album captures the excesses of rock 'n' roll lifestyle—parties, drugs, and fleeting pleasures are recurrent motifs. - **Redemption**: Tracks like "Shine a Light" hint at yearning for salvation or clarity against a backdrop of confusion and despair. These themes resonate with listeners who appreciate the album's authenticity and emotional depth, while others may view them as repetitive or lacking nuance[3][4]. ## Influence *Exile on Main Street* has had a lasting impact on rock music and culture. Its influence can be seen in: - **Subsequent Rock Albums**: Many artists cite it as an inspiration for their work due to its genre-blending approach and raw sound. - **Cultural Legacy**: The album has become emblematic of the 1970s rock scene, representing both the highs and lows of that era. - **Critical Acclaim**: Frequently appearing on lists of greatest albums ever made, it has cemented its place in music history as a defining work for The Rolling Stones. The album's legacy continues to inspire new generations of musicians who admire its unrefined authenticity and emotional complexity[4][5]. ## Pros and Cons ### Pros - **Eclectic Sound**: The diverse musical styles showcased throughout the album appeal to a wide range of listeners. - **Authenticity**: Its raw production captures the essence of live rock performances, offering an immersive experience. - **Cultural Significance**: Recognized as one of the greatest albums in rock history, it has influenced countless artists across genres. ### Cons - **Murky Production**: The lack of clarity in mixing can detract from individual performances and lyrical comprehension. - **Inconsistent Quality**: Some tracks are perceived as filler or lacking depth compared to standout songs. - **Lengthy Format**: At 18 tracks over two discs, some listeners feel that it could benefit from tighter editing to enhance overall impact[1][2][3]. ## Conclusion *Exile on Main Street* remains a polarizing yet undeniably significant work in The Rolling Stones' discography. Its blend of raw emotion, diverse musical influences, and thematic depth makes it both a celebrated masterpiece and a subject of critique. While some listeners revel in its chaotic charm and authenticity, others struggle with its production choices and lyrical vagueness. Ultimately, it stands as a testament to the band's artistic journey during one of their most tumultuous periods.
Definitely a much more put-together and slick sounding Stones than albums I've heard before. It's a little messy but I think that adds to the fun - there's a raw, energetic atmosphere to the whole album and really it's a vibe you just want to stay with for hours. Can see this growing on me even more. Best Track: Tumbling Dice Worst Track: Rip This Joint
Best Song: Sweet Virginia Worst Song: I just want to see his face
Good album, I hear the blues throughout and that's neither a good nor a bad thing, it's just a thing that I felt like sharing.
Good bluesy rock and roll.
Great!
Have heard before many times still a really great album but prefer sticky fingers
Superb
Not bad, lots of classic Stones music. I've just heard it so much and it is such a part of pop culture that I don't need to hear it anymore. It's great but I will hear it just by living in our current society. Once again, no complaints about the music, it's good. It's just overplayed everywhere.
7/10
I won't go track by track but opener Rocks Off is a good start, an energetic rocker with the saxophone featuring prominently. We have sax in the second song too, and fast piano, this pulls more from 50s rock and roll than from country or blues. But then Shake Your Hips sounds very bluesy in an experimental way, the clipped rhythm guitar plugging along. Tumbling Dice is the biggest song here, although it's not one of their massive hits, followed by Sweet Virginia and its Dylan esque harmonica. Then Torn and Frayed sounds like a proto Sweet Home Alabama. We're covering a lot of ground here and it's still the first half. Oh yes, this album is 67 minutes long too. A second half highlight is Let It Loose, quite different from the rest. A gospel influenced ballad with a memorable melody. An unlikely favorite for me off the record. In a similar vein I also like Shine a Light, which features a great guitar solo too. There's a lot of songs and a lot to unpack here. I really think it's an achievement and there's tons of depth here to absorb. I'm just stuck at **** because it doesn't all resonate with me yet.
One of the best Stones albums - a step down from Beggars Banquet and Let it Bleed but still pretty great.
Quite a bluesy album from the Stones, I liked this one
Great album, a couple filler songs but other then that I really enjoyed it
Rocks Off is a lively introduction to the album, you would hope so after seeing this is a double LP, so you better hope this album can be this engaging for all 70 minutes. A solid opener. Rip This Joint is a fun rockabilly track, not a particularly memorable one and not quite my taste. Shake Your Hips made me think something is up with this album production-wise, and yes it turns out that this album was recorded over a number of years in different studios because it really shows as you go from song to song. The production value/musical style seems to vary quite a bit on this album and I suppose that's an artistic choice but not necessarily one that I know if I like. A serviceable song, nothing much else to say about it. Casino Boogie has some great horns on it, but is definitely one of those songs where I think "is Mick Jagger racist for basically doing blackface with his voice?" Tumbling Dice is one of two songs from this album I knew beforehand and it's fantastic. Classic weird ass Jagger vocals that I can barely understand the lyrics through, backing vocals hitting at the right time, I can picture Keith Richards laying down the guitar track while nodding off. Banger. Sweet Virginia is a return to the more downbeat, lo-fi parts of this album. It was at this point I decided to look up when the Stones kicked their drug habit (at least Jagger) and discovered that the recording of this album was basically a sideshow to the drug cyclone of which Keith Richards was the eye. It definitely shows! Torn And Frayed is a fine song, there really isn't much to say. The honky tonk/keyboard track as well as the backing vocals really makes me think the stones were quite fond of Songs From The Big Pink. Sweet Black Angel has a sweet percussion track, GOOD harmonica unlike a certain folk artist who is a contemporary of the Stones. It was somewhere the start of this track and the end of the next one where this album really clicked for me. Loving Cup closes out the second side of the first disk well, this song brings it all together and its good to see that though I had my doubts about the pastiche of production value and styles here that it came together quite well. Happy is sung by Keith Richards and he gets to show off that just because his body is a garbage disposal for schedule 2 drugs, does not mean that his voice has gone to shit (yet)! You have an album with this many songs on it, you're eventually going to have a name for a song as stupid as Turd On The Run. This song is fine, it sounds much like a few of the more forgettable songs on the first disk. Ventilator Blues feels like a rusty hand-cranked hurdy gurdy, its probably the grimiest and most lowdown track on either disk here and definitely a high point. I Just Want To See His Face has some really great keyboard work that goes well with the scatting lead vocals (going to assume it's scatting cause I can't understand anything he's saying) and backing vocals here. The smooth fading intro from the last song here works really well, and the drum track provides nice bookends. I am never going to be able to listen to Let It Loose without thinking of Jack Nicholson beating the shit out of Leonardo DiCaprio while he yells "I'm naht a fahkin cawp". This song fuckin rocks especially cause it makes me think of Jack Nicholson's way over the top performance in The Departed. Especially that one line in his opening monologue. You know the one. The last side of this album is alright, a lot less remarkable than the other sides with the exception of Shine A Light which stands out as probably my second favourite song on this album behind Let It Loose. Soul Survivor is a good closer but I will say after a few listens, each time I did feel kind of blues'ed-out by a full listen of this whole thing. This album is good, I certainly don't think that it deserves the EXTREMELY high praise that it has received. I think maybe the fact that this was recorded in such a tumultuous period, the return to a more 'basic' sound versus their previous albums, and the mythology surrounding the culture of the band and all the guests that visited them in this period probably contributed more to the band's favourable reception than the actual musical merit here. The Rolling Stones are the embodiment of the old saying "Good artists copy, great artists steal", this album is a bunch of university educated Br*tish toffs stealing tunes from starving black American artists. But at least they're honest about it unlike Led Zeppelin. Highlights: Sweet Black Angel, Ventilator Blues, I Just Want To See His Face, Ventilator Blues, Let It Loose, Shine A Light https://youtu.be/u5AuLTra3t8?si=whBm8Ha_L1MddB7i&t=53
Very solid rock & roll & blues album: great energy and pretty consistent sound while also exploring the subtleties of different rock flavors. Great interaction between the instruments here. The band works so well together, they don’t show off or try to impress and none really stand above the rest, they all just play the right parts together. Could probably cut a few tracks but there isn’t really bad material, just some that isn’t as good as the rest. The album starts phenomenally and has some excellent tracks in the middle, but I lose a little attention room towards the back-middle and end.
I think, so far, this is the best album by The Rolling Stones on this list (and there has been 5 or 6 in total). None of the songs is a hit or a popular track, but the 70 minutes long record is very solid and equally good from start to finish. Blues sound, a bit of rock or even rock'n'roll, pretty good vocal, some nice guitar solos. Definitely it stands out in the band's discography. Quite pleasant surprise.
Its the Stones, pretty good!
Great album but but my favorite of the Stones
wait do i like the rolling stones? 3.5
This was a very 'soulful' type of rock and roll album. I enjoyed it quite a lot!
Good stuff. Biggest result of this all is that I now like the Stones.
I was pretty apathetic my first listen which has tended to happen with the Stones. However, the bonus tracks were great and made me relisten thru the main album and it clicked a lot more on the second run through. Still not my favorite of theirs but a fun listen regardless. Rating: 4.1
It is a very solid album from front to back, but there isn't a single song on it that really jumps out to me. It's just consistently very strong.
I'm all over the map on this one. I've never listened to this album in full, and I knew it was iconic so I had high expectations. At times, it met them.
Some cool gospel influences and despite the song variety, holds together nicely
I especially enjoyed the first 10 songs. Sort of has an old timey rock and roll feel. And I love me some hot sax. Rocks Off, Rip this Joint, Shake Your Hips (sounds like a ZZ Top song), Tumbling Dice, Sweet Virginia (especially loved this one), Loving Cup, Happy... all great songs. But after that the album kind of drops off for me. It's about 8 songs too long.
I’m surprised that I haven’t heard this one before. It’s apparently well known
I must be the only person in the world who doesn’t lile Rolling Stones.
Not my typical music I listen to. But The Rolling Stones are fine in general.
Great Blues rock. I was unfamiliar with most of this album, but it was really solid. The album did suffer a bit from being a little long winded, which led to some of the songs being a little same-y, but overall really well done. Favourite songs: Ventilator Blues, Tumbling Dice, Sweet Virginia, Torn and Frayed, Shine a Light, Happy, Turd on the Run, All Down the Line, Rip This Joint, Rocks Off Least favourite songs: I Just Want to See His Face 4/5
Stones albums from the early 70's always seem somehow "smaller" than what I expect. I prepare myself for music that is straight-ahead rock (and perhaps overly sexual and way too flashy for me). Instead, I find a collection of little blues numbers loosely put together.
I liked the album but it was a bit long. The songs were upbeat and fun. They sounded full, and nothing felt out of place. Standouts: Rocks Off, Tumbling Dice, Sweet Virginia, Torn and Frayed, Loving Cup, Let It Loose, and Shine A Light.
Nice
Nothing really stood out for me, unlike on Sticky Fingers, but still an enjoyable Stones album
Standard Stones blues-y stuff, nothing particularly special but I did enjoy it more than expected.
I've never thought of the rolling stones to have jazz influences - mainly because I only really know a few of their most popular songs that are solely rock and roll - but the saxophone, the trumpets, the acoustic guitar, everything just makes the sound. And I welcome it. I think that this album starts and ends very strongly; however, there is a small dip in the second half - in my opinion - only a small one though. Despite this the entire album is extremely enjoyable. Most of the tracks are very strong especially Shine A Light, Sweet Virginia and All The Line. I love the blues, swing and gospel influenc; the myriad of different styles make the album sound almost disjointed but connected at the same time. This is an incredibly strong album that perfectly encapsulates rock and roll.
In my book, this is one of their top 3 albums when the Stones were hitting their peak in the late 60's and early 70's. (The others being Sticky Fingers and Let It Bleed) It's a bit long but still surprisingly solid, consistent and enjoyable.
Not many standout tracks but I can see why it’s a classic
First album on this list I own physically :) The second disc is even better than the first! The songs flow so nicely together and it paints this beautiful rustic picture of the 20th century. Rocks Off is one of their hardest no bullshit songs that starts the album off with such high energy and that momentum never lets up
I think having none of the big hits works well here as it doesn’t distract focus from the rest of the album. So many good songs of sufficient variety to make this a quality listening experience. Really enjoyed this one.
Alright
Works great as a complete piece of work. Reason that it misses a 5* is that it runs a little too long for me as opposed to Let It Bleed. Strong start and some stone cold classics. Playing is great and sounds like a hell of a lot of fun at Nellcôte. You can hear the party
Good album, had a few Rolling stone weirdos in there but also some bangin songs! Heard a few I already knew and a few I'd like to know.
I was listening to this when I received some pretty bad news and well the mood was set anyway.
Not all my favorite songs on this album.
still a great album,
I get why Mick and the boys don't really like this album. The production value did suffer a bit and it didn't have much commercial success in terms of singles. However, I also get why everyone else (including me) loves it. It's classic (not over-produced) Stones.
Good this
Lots of good stuff here. Definately a stripped down, bluesy approach. Feels like one big party. Catchy tunes all around. So many little ditties that I forget them about as soon as I hear them. But I'm enjoying the listen.
7/10…country rock
Once again proving that albums are a creature apart from our current culture of songs as singles, not part of a whole (maybe this reflects the general trend towards individuality that we presently live with?). I do love me some Stones, and ‘Sweet Virginia’ marries up my country leanings with crunchy blues guitar as well as any song out there, but it was the ‘other songs’ that grabbed me here, especially “Shine a Light” and “I Just Want to See His Face”. Maybe Mick and Keef felt they needed some saving - and they were probably right.
I’m always surprised at how unpolished and raw this album is at times and I mean that in a totally good way. When I first heard this over 20 years ago I loved it- over time I find myself revisiting less and less but I can still appreciate it and it allowed to understand why the stones were/are so huge.
It's a bit of a glorious double album mess but it delivers dirty rock and roll in an epic way
I know it’s supposed to be their best, but I prefer Sticky Fingers. Simpsons: Yes
de sound vom erste song gfallt mer seehr. gnau gnueg dreckig und clean glichzitig. sehr geil. rip this joint isch afoch chli boogie und sie schreied chli? gutmer etz gaar nüt. shake your hips tönt au seeehr noch john lee hooker. ich ha gern john lee hooker aber trotzdem. und es isch etz nöd würklich en song. casino boogie het cools wurlitzer sehr nice. sax solo hani etz recht whack gfunde. find ich d stones scheisse? aso nai aber mega mega geil isch etz da nöd. tumbling dice isch viel meh en song sehr cooli bgvs und so en refrain und e melodie und de keith richards five string shit sehr nice. ok super song. sweet virginia het au seehr schöni country gitarre torn and frayed chan au reeecht tschutte findi. sweet black angel (muss des?) musikalisch gfallts mer eigentli. glaub es isch eig en civil rights song. sie mached irgendwo glaub de N-bomb. weiss ich nich. loving cup? loving cup. ok. coole song ok. wird langsam mitem jahger warm. und nicky hopkins am klavier fitzt huere ane. cooli fills au vom charlie. happy isch wieder chli meh basic. aber easy. hahah turd on the run isch en riese songtitel. schnurregiige passt drums sind super tight und s riff isch halt es bluesrock riff. nüt erfunde (nöd erfunt). ventilator blues isch wieder chli meh en song mit ahspruch zum en song sii. sie wechsled ab zwüsched songs und bluesriffs findi. i just want to see his face isch recht nice. afoch de glich mood dure. let it loose isch die erst ballade bis etz. recht hübsch mit de chorus gitarre und so. die letste vuer songs sind jetz HAAAMMER e vieri e vieri.
The runtime for this put me off a bit but I ended up enjoying this. Mick Jagger's vocals always shine through when he's at his peak and this album proves so. If someone were to ask me what would be my go to album rock and roll I'd definitely tell em all about this. Best - Rocks Off, Tumbling Dice, Ventilator Blues, Stop Breaking Down, and Shine A Light Worse - no bad songs 4.50/5
I know some say this is the Stones’ best album, but that honor, to me, goes to Sticky Fingers. This a very good album though.
Pretty good Stones album, some very forgettable extra tracks make this lose its 5 star status. 4.4 stars
Probably the most fun Rolling Stones album I’ve heard to date. Didn’t need to be a double album though, I feel like a tighter runtime would’ve made this a 5.
Another one from my vinyl collection. Lots of great underrated Stones songs on here. Love Sweet Virginia, Tumbling Dice, Torn & Frayed, Shine a Light, Loving Cup.
Not a stand-out song but classic rock if I've ever heard it. All the songs together make it a complete album (no shit)
It's soulful, it's jazzy, it's bluesy, it's not like anything else I had ever heard from the Stones before...and it's probably also half an hour too long for its own good. It's cool to hear a lot of these concepts intertwined in a way that I don't really associate with this band and it's definitely my favorite project that I've heard from them so far. That being said, it's a little repetitive and the fact they don't really innovate on these ideas throughout the project leads me to believe that these aren't really their ideas and they are more or less copying what's already out there at the time. Very solid album though, but will have to miss top marks from me because of a lack of real creativity.
More mellow Stones than I'm used to, but still very enjoyable!
4.4 - Yeah I can't fault this, just really great listening and great style. Few tracks were already in my rotation. Just solid stones innit
this was a massive vibe, i liked a lot of the songs, its a long album with a lot of great tracks, really great
a classic
7.8
very southern, definitely delta blues inspired Better than I remember
A quality album. Perhaps could be shorter, but a lot of very strong tracks: Rocks Off and I Just Wanna See His Face are honourable mentions. A strong entry from the Stones' golden period.
Going to see my old teacher and listening to somewhere else's music. I always expect more edge from the stones but they do be rolling. I got into it!!
fun to listen to!
Great blues.
I've never really liked or listened to The Rolling Stones, but this was better than I thought "Rip This Joint" and "Shine a Light" were highlights Just wish that I could understand Mick's singing 4 ⭐️
Mostly straight up Blues Rock on this Stones album. Not as many 'hits' as some other albums but solid rock and roll throughout.
I was convinced that I didn't like the Rolling Stones. I see why they're such a cultural touchstone. Even divorced from their other work, this album is classic rock. It's versatile and interesting and I can imagine listening to it in any environment.
Good basic rock, several Stones albums that I prefer.
At first I just wasn’t in the mood to revisit this album. This is a common thing for me and The Rolling Stones. It took me until the age of 30 to truly appreciate their music. Until then it always felt like homework to take on a full album of theirs, still does sometimes. But sometimes I’m in the right headspace for this band and then it’s like they can do no wrong, every song is essential. This is especially true for this album. It’s a perfect end of day album and similarly every song sounds like it would fit nicely at the end of a movie as the credits go up.
The Rolling Stones are another band I wanted to be more familiar with, and didn't quite know where to start. Guess it's Exile On Main Street, which I heard was pretty good. This album varies between blues, country, and rock n' roll, all with the same Jagger swagger. I love the addition of horns on some of the tracks. This is raw, raucous, and keeps the party going. You can hear the fun they had while performing on this one. Lightning in a bottle. I imagine The Black Crowes forming out of a desire to recreate "Tumbling Dice" and "Soul Survivor" over and over and call it career. Low-register Jagger on "Rocks Off" could inspire countless Strokes' tunes. The repetitive chords with attitude of "Turd On The Run" could have easily been a Velvet Underground song. I'm sure for die-hard fans, every song is a gem; they certainly capture the Rolling Stones vibe. Some songs feel a bit like hanging out with your friends and making something out of nothing. In such cases, sheer enthusiasm carries the song moreso than the playing or songwriting. Like Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, this may benefit from a bit of trim, keeping only the best tracks for one great LP. No need for this to be a double album. However, if you're looking for that Roni Size "put this on to maintain an energetic and consitent vibe for a long time", Exile On Main Street works for this particular vibe.
Tbh, this is the only Stones ‘album’ I actually know (or knowingly like), but I’ve not listened to this or anything else that much. It’s got a really nice vibe to it, defo sounds like the band enjoying themselves. I quite like the variable production qualities of the songs, which gives some nice variability. No hits as such, but some tracks stand out for me (Rocks, Torn and Frayed, Ventilator Blues). So there aren’t any bad tracks as such, but as with most double albums it does drag, and there’s only so much Jagger vocals, Richards slide guitar blues and honky tonk piano one can take in one sitting. They were probably so strung out at the time they didn’t care, and I guess neither should we really.
Excellent album, one I don’t listen to enough.
A sprawling album I prefer the tighter Sticky Fingers. Admittedly impressive but not something I would revisit aside from some specific songs.
This stones album felt more pub anthem-ish in a very American way which was both fun and somewhat exhausting by the end. No particular song stood out, it just felt like an overall crowd pleaser album to put on at a family reunion or something.
I had never listened to a Rolling Stones album before so wasn’t really sure how much I would like 67 minutes of Mick Jager but I quite enjoyed it. I loved the overall feel and energy of the album. It was just always going there never came a point where I thought wow this really drags. That’s pretty hard to do typically on an album this long but they succeeded I thought. I also really liked all the horns on the album and the brass thought they added a nice touch (and kinda one I didn’t expect) and added some nice layers. Overall very enjoyable experience.
enjoyed this more than I thought-especially since the album has so many tracks. felt like it was a nice blend of styles & sounds-enjoyed the bluesy-er feel on couple pieces, piano/keyboards, & harmonica in others. pleasant surprise
One of the best from one of the best!
Wonderful songs on this album. Wasn't exactly sure what to think based on the album art if I'm honest. I prefer the first half of this album, the second half is definitely a bit weaker.
Thought this was a lot of fun, especially as the album went on. Really good stuff here, none of which I have ever heard.
I ended up listening to this on repeat most of the day. Amazingly American sounding album by a British band.
I'm not really a Stones guy but this wasn't bad
It's really interesting how this is their longest album and also their most consistent. Their early discography is just extremely inconsistent albums, then last album is pretty consistent and while it is better than this one, this is completely worth listening to the whole way through. An artist who put out 30 minute albums with skips has a double album without any. A
Arguably, Exile on Main Street has The Rolling Stones at their peak, though it isn't hard to debate that their peak lasted longer than just an album or two. This album showcases the Stones' iconic rock sound but also throws back to their blues origins. But because the Stones are never satisfied, there's a touch of jazz. Retrospectively considering their long career, hearing an unusual genre in their music is exciting and refreshing. The xylophone and harmonica combo on "Sweet Black Angel" was another refreshing aspect. And their album opens with a banger of a song, "Rocks Off," to make sure the audience knows rock and roll's their bread and butter.
Literally two days ago, 1001 gave me the Stones' first album. Now this. And what a stark contrast this album is! Exile on Main Street was the Stones' tenth studio album. By this point, they have not only established themselves but released several fairly-consecutive albums where they are fully leaning into what I would call their "true Rolling Stones" sound: more removed from the late 50s/early 60s "rock and roll" sound, bluesy but hard, and very forward Jagger vocal quirkiness. And here's the thing: I would only call two, maybe three of the songs on this album "major hits" for the Stones. Their hits tend to be scattered all over the place and there isn't a big concentration of them on any one album. But that said, when you look at this album as a cohesive product and piece, it is clear to see why this album is so revered; it is no doubt among the best albums that they made, if not THE best album that they made. When most people think of The Rolling Stones, the version of them that is present on this album from start to finish is who they are thinking of.
The Stones deserve their own genre. There’s a reason this band has been successfully recording and playing out for over 60 years. Nobody does exactly what they do on or off the stage. Exile is a solid album, not their huge hits but sonically pleasing. Loving Cup is still one of my favorite Stones songs.
Very British in that it invades a foreign land, exports only the good stuff, and profits. But it's also incredible that the Stones proved such a perfect fit for the blues, bringing their own pop-rock sensibilities with them.
The whole reason I started this experiment was because I realized I’d never listened to a Rolling Stones album which sent me down a rabbit hole to here. So this is my first one! Hopefully I like it!! This fucking rips so hard I love it. Shake Your Hips, or as I like to call it, Not La Grange, does suffer from “British band attempting blues” but this one is way less embarrassing than others I’ve heard so far
hell yeah
Prob their most consistent and maybe my fav, but I'm not a huge Stones guy
The Stones doing what the Stones do best. Just straight up bluesy goodness.
Fine to good, but nothing breathtaking. 3.5 if it were possible!
It’s decent but they are really a singles band!
This is a great album. I typically don't listen to the Stones, but I was getting into it. I love the initial groove to Shake Your Hips. Okay, not exactly their creation, but it offers even more range to the album.
Lots of classics on here, like Rocks Off, Rip This Joint, Shake Your Hips, Tumbling Dice, Torn and Frayed - though it increasingly sounds more like appropriation than homage. If anything it makes you want to seek out the juke and blues inspirations like John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, BB King and others. Nonetheless, a lot of fun and very evocative of the place and time it's trying to depict.
I really like the Rolling Stones, and I know to many of their fans this is their masterpiece, but to me there’s just too much blues-rock for my taste. There are several good songs so, overall it’s still a good album, but too many skippable tracks to warrant 5 stars.
Not my jam, but good music
Some classic songs on here but also quite a few throw aways.
4.5 I started this project with Abbey Road and decided to make a greatest hits of the project playlist. I limited myself to 5 songs per album to keep it honest and not too unwieldy. I had the hardest time so far limiting myself to 5 on this one. There were many really good songs, but none that were head and shoulders above the others. I started with about half the album and ended up sticking with Rip This Joint, Tumbling Dice, Sweet Virginia, Ventilator Blues, and Shine A Light (I was tempted to pick Turd On The Run for the title alone). Will definitely revisit this album as a whole in the future.
Serious energy in the room. Shout out phish 8 but this was much better, possibly peak of one of the classic rock greats
This is peak Stones. Tight rock songs with delicious lead parts by Keith Richards.
Not my favorite Stones album but still a good album
Great album, but it ain't Some Girls
Really nice album, enjoyed jamming to it. You can imagine how people were listening to this back in the day.
I like the Stones when they're more bluesy.
I have it on good authority that this is the best rock and roll album ever recorded. I'm not sure I'd go that far, and I'm not a huge Stones fan. But in general I like it, and I'd be happy to listen again.
Without this album, so many bands wouldn't exist. A blueprint for making rock n roll. Blues, country, rock,.. You'll forget that your listening to a British band
The Rolling Stones are what I call an "elite" band. They are among a very few that have been around forever and never fail to be steady and put out good to sometimes great music. I also like Mick Jagger's voice and... and... I have had a lifelong fascination with the way the band lives their lives. They always stuck together and the crazy Club 54 lifestyles and just a life really lived, and they play on! Amaze...
Is this the original rock n roll?
Long but very enjoyable - fav song was Sweet Virginia
Great. Probably a 3.5 really
glam clang blang bing bang boom
Stones and The Who in the same week. Solid. One day I'd like to listen to all the Rolling Stones albums from first to last, but I feel like it would take me years.
better then i was thinking of
Better on 2nd listen
A little long, a little contrived, a little bit country, and a little bit rock n roll. I personally wouldn’t agree that this is The Stones best, instead I would say it is their most controlled and chart-oriented. The presence of blues makes it very American, and the jazz horns add a delightful depth to it. Great casual listening, solid hits, classic Stones.
Loves: Shake Your Hips Sweet Virginia Ventilator Blues I Just Want to See His Face Let it Loose Shine a Light Notes: The beginning of this album makes me wanna dance like a wild woman. I enjoyed the album in general, but I feel like a couple songs could have been cut for the beginning to end journey. I really like how the blues and gospel elements are mixed into some songs (like “Let it Loose”). “Stop Breaking Down” sounded most like the general sound I associate with The Rolling Stones (very limited listening history), but there was a very nice range of sounds on this album. The intro to Shine a Light was so unexpected and beautiful.
I so need a 7 out of 10 for this one! I love the Stones but it did just feel a bit long. I've been inconsistent in rounding up or down according to personal preferences, so this time it's up, because I love Mick and Keef; they never compromised having a groove for being too arty or clever, and to me that's a good thing.
Rocks Off (Shake Your Hips is very close to ZZ Top's LA Grange) Tumbling Dice Sweet Virginia (acoustic) Sweet Black Angel (acoustic) Happy Let It Loose Shine a Light (so good!)
Day105 - if you think mick jagger will still be out there trying to be a rock star at age fifty, then you are sadly, sadly mistaken - dennis hope
I was afraid this would drag because of how long it was but I enjoyed it throughout. I like the party feel that the whole album gives off.
Really liked it.3.9
This is a great album. I'm glad I listened to it all the way through. Amazing consistency but still a very nice arc.
Crazy that in the early 70's, the Stones said "fuck it" and became tax exiles. What a different time to be alive. This album matters much more than I realized: it is both a return to some of the influences and genres that helped the Stones become who they are, but also followed Led Zeppelin in helping to bring more genres into the budding rock and roll. Some excellent songs and a fun double album
Still think it’s a bit overrated but appreciate it more after a more focused listen. Tumbling Dice might be best song ever.
Never listened to an entire Rolling Stones album. Just know them by their hits. This album was not what I expected. Lots of bluesy songs. Enjoyed it. 4/5
Not my favorite stones album but still a good listen
I really like some of these songs, they are favorites. But some of them kind of stink. Overall, it's a pretty good album.
Not a Stones fan at all, but for some reason this one just sticks out to me as a really great album. The songwriting is just way above their other stuff, the performances are exciting, love the horns added on a bunch of tracks. It's good rock music.
Rough and direct blues rock, also with picked soul songs ****
Love love love.
This album is a definite must, because it is the greatest example of a perfect single album hiding inside a double. I haven't decided which tracks make the cut, but I do know that side 3 is a gigantic waste of space.
Great album! Gritty and raw bluesy rock n roll. Stones at their dirtiest. Some throwaways towards the end. Doesn’t need to be a double album but what’s there embodies the stones more than any other album.
💖 stop breaking down 🗣️ 7️⃣
Great album with some hits that have survived to this day.
Lekker maar niet het beste album van de stones
The best stones album
A classic album
Awesome Stones album! One of their best for sure! For so long in my life I ignored the Stones, and man do I regret it!
“Alright lads, we got us a saxophone man for ‘is one, so let’s bloody well use ‘im, yeah?”
The quintessential Stones album, and one of the few that actually lives up to the Rolling Stones hype.
Quite enjoyed it but it wasn’t very memorable
Funcionou bem demais a sequência de rock and blues, o hit Tumbling dice define a qualidade do disco.
Can't go wrong with Rolling Stones.
I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting this album as a complete work, vs just the tracks that got airplay. Along with Beggars Banquet, another great stones blues album with great drive and rythms. Love the horns, keys and range of styles. A strong 4 if not 4.5 for me.
A real classic. Personally I preferred "Sticky Fingers" from this era but this one is a monster as well, though with a bit more filler.
At this rate we are going to knock out all The Rolling Stones albums real quick. Like aftermath more for the variety, but enjoy all the stones.
Finally! This album is how I always hope a Rolling Stones album will sound, with the right energy and depth to match their style.
Classic. Love the blues covers on this album in "Shake Your Hips" and "Stop Breaking Down".
It’s a wonder the boys were able to not only start but finish this album considering the summer long party occurring in the South of France in the name of work. The album itself is a bit uneven but the classic tracks will live forever.
Album from the Church of The Rolling Stones. No band better when it comes to using blues, gospel and rock & roll to make great music. The positives and negatives of making this album are legendary. A top 5 Stones album with Richard’s best Stones (solo) song. This album makes me Happy.
Gritty and energetic. This is an album that has grown on me over time. I’ve tried many times to get into the Stones. I appreciate the writing and melodies they provide, yet are they a band I’d go back to listen to? I can’t say for sure at this time. I think they will eventually click for me. Either way it’s a solid album
Best stones I heard on here
This is a good album. None of the songs really stuck out to me, but I wasn't dreading the next hour of listening. 4/5
4.5 3rd favorite stones album, love Keith's riff at the end of Tumbling Dice that follows the chorus
It’s no secret that I love 70s rock and so I wasn’t going to turn my nose up at this album. The stones do rock and roll to perfection - this was evident throughout. Is it their best album? No, but still enjoyed listening.
Its nice, its good, probably dont have anything to add besides that
Took a few days to get through the whole thing because life kept interrupting. Great to listen to lots of songs that I've heard throughout the years
My favourite Rolling Stones album I have listened to. It felt fresh and for me a surprising enjoyment. All the songs felt solid and I could definitely see myself listening to this album a lot more. Decent.
4,5
I don’t think I’ve ever given enough credit to the Stones for the level of soul in some of their music. Good album, but I can’t say that any one track got stuck in my head.
I’ve always preferred Beggar’s Banquet and Let It Bleed, in no small part because I tend to roll my eyes at double albums out of principle, but even if this has some of the bloat that turns me off double albums in general, there are so many great, punchy songs on it that it always wins me over.
Good stuff. Definitely a top tier album. For the Stones however I prefer Sticky Fingers or Some Girls. But this was clearly a great album as expected.
Classic Rolling Stones. Seems like their stuff from that era. Catchy, but not enthralling.
I mean the band is one of the greatest bands if not the greatest band of all times. So what can I say? I've never listened to a full album so I guess the hype around the Rolling Stones made me expect a little more? But that's not to say that it was a bad album!
Nice album. I sounds pretty much like blues, and a kind of country mixed with rock'n roll.
I'm not Rolling Stones expert, but this mid-60s to early-70s era Stones is the period I enjoy the most. This album feels looser and less refined, in a way that is sometime charming/exciting and sometime just flabby.
The best stones album. The production is earthy and authentic. The songwriting is expressive and inviting. The sequencing is natural and never forced, by far the most whole statement of a stones album. A couple songs do feel like padding, the pacing slightly drags in the middle, but the album is never fully loses sight of its ambition to make to make a timeless, genreless expression of creative freedom.
7.5/10
It's good. Very different style of rock to what I normally listen to. Need to listen to more of the stones
I'm all over the place with this one. I was brought up in a Rolling Stones household so this was on in the background all the time. When I got a record player this was one of the first albums I bought as I thought it was a mandatory thing. When the album came up I realized that a) I still had the record and b) I'd not played it in a decade. So I take a couple of passes on vinyl and one on my headphones and all I can say is, I'm underwhelmed. A lot of these tracks are obviously very good pop/rock/blues tunes. The guitars and rhythm are excellent and I can see why this became a seminal album in its time. But I don't think Jagger is a great singer. And also, as music availability has expanded it seems ludicrous to listen to this, admittedly good, imitation pop version when the original blues records are easily available. Go straight to the source and get it before it gets watered down.
Kein allzu wildes Album, dass man gut abends im Lehnsessel hören kann.
Can't go wrong with the Rolling Stones! I do enjoy their bluesyness.
Raucous and filled with highs, even through the quieter moments, Exile on Main Street is a tour de force for the Stones.
Rip This Joint and Casino Boogie are the best two songs. Not as famous as other Rolling Stones music but it’s still enjoyable. Too long though. Ez 4.
Pretty solid and consistent Rolling Stones album. Nothing blew me away, but it was good overall. 4/5
I mean I know a lot of people love the rolling stones, but this one was just alright. Nothing too mind blowing. Great production, some creative songwriting here and there. I enjoyed listening to it a lot. Unapologetically Rolling Stones
I was surprised at how much I liked this album. I’m not that big of a fan, but I genuinely enjoyed!
Un 4, venga.
All over the place! Old school rock n’ roll, rock, blues, country, and even some gospel. Its the Stones … or is it … but it is. Production is raw and kinda scattered but that just makes the record sound like a party that got going and kinda kept going longer than it should have but you’re still happy you were there. Not bad. Would repeat! It has party or Saturday in the Sun with friends vibes for sure.
I could listen to The Rolling Stones indefinitely and never get tired of them. 4.5 stars. Stand-out: Shine a Light
As a kid, I was taught Beatles over Rolling Stones so I didn't discover their raw power until my 20s. Speaking of the Beatles, its crazy to think of the timeline this album came out in, considering the Beatles were already broken up. I really like this album, its core Rolling Stones, no big hits, just 18 super listenable jams.
Some great tracks here, I now have a new appreciation for some of the lesser played Stones songs.
I love ❤️ listening to the Stones… they’re Great in concert according to friends( I’ve never been). This is an earlier album and I feel they were desperately trying to “Americanize” their music…
Interesting how an English rock band played so “American”, ie blues, gospel, honky tonk, and country. Why are the songs so good and Jagger’s voice so irritating?
I have heard a million times the single ‘Tumbling Dice’ and I love it. The others songs I was not familiar with but sound like Rolling Stones so I liked.
Love the Stones.
Liked it!
half way through. Classic early Stones; Jagger's voice somewhat "undeveloped" at this point versus older stuff. Some of the songs have a gospel like feel while others have a twangy Blue Grass/Country sound. Interesting mix. Also noticing how albums back then had sooo many songs! Most short, but many.
Cracking album!
Good- none of the songs seemed familiar, was easy to get into.
Rocking, rollicking, honky-tonk stones. Good times!
Heard of the Rolling Stones but never really listened. Rock album from 1972. Enjoying this quite a lot right off the bat. Think I’ll add this one to the library! 4.
Worth the length
Typisches Stones-Album.
A pretty solid album. Second half let it down a bit imo.
I never know what to say about The Rolling Stones. I like them, they’re good, although I don’t listen to them very often. I listened to this once before and noted that I really liked it. I’ll probably keep this one on my phone.
Interesting album, definitely out of my comfort zone. Towards the beginning, I wasn't sure if I was going to connect with the album because it was giving off midwestern-folk music vibes. But, there were songs with riffs that caught my attention early on like "Shake Your Hips". Some other songs were intense like "Sweet Virginia" with all the belting. The last third of the album was what I enjoyed the most. It's a lot of that classic blues sound which was much easier to listen to. I feel the need to come back to this album because, while I was "listening", I wasn't *listening* to the music. 6/10
Good
Weird that an English rock group does a great job with an American southern rock sound with influences of blues and gospel, but here we are.
I was going to rate this lower because it sounds like generic bluesy-rock music, but it only sounds generic because of all of the artists that have copied the style of The Rolling Stones. Still good music.
A good album, I liked the style. My favorite song from the album was Stop Breaking Down.
Exile on Main St. è il decimo album in studio britannico e il dodicesimo americano del gruppo rock inglese The Rolling Stones, pubblicato il 12 maggio 1972 dalla Rolling Stones Records. La registrazione iniziò nel 1969 in Inghilterra durante le sessioni per Sticky Fingers e continuò a metà del 1971 in una villa in affitto nel sud della Francia chiamata Nellcôte mentre la band viveva all'estero come esule fiscale. Un collage di varie immagini, l'artwork dell'album, secondo il frontman Mick Jagger, riflette i Rolling Stones come "fuorilegge in fuga che usano il blues come arma contro il mondo", mostrando "un sentimento di gioioso isolamento, sorridendo di fronte a uno spaventoso e futuro sconosciuto". Lavorando con uno studio di registrazione mobile, le sessioni sciolte e disorganizzate di Nellcôte continuarono per ore fino a tarda notte, con il personale che variava notevolmente da un giorno all'altro. La registrazione è stata completata con sessioni di sovraincisione al Sunset Sound di Los Angeles e ha incluso musicisti aggiuntivi come il pianista Nicky Hopkins, il sassofonista Bobby Keys, il batterista Jimmy Miller e il suonatore di corno Jim Price. La musica risultante era radicata nel blues, nel rock and roll, nello swing, nel country e nel gospel, mentre i testi esploravano temi legati all'edonismo, al sesso e al tempo. Queste tracce appena registrate furono combinate con alcune tracce registrate in sessioni precedenti dal 1969 al 1971, dando vita al primo doppio album degli Stones. Exile on Main St. contiene i principali concerti eseguiti di frequente ed è stato l'album numero uno nelle classifiche in sei paesi, tra cui Regno Unito, Stati Uniti e Canada. Ha generato le canzoni di successo "Happy", che comprendevano una rara voce solista di Keith Richards, la ballata di musica country "Sweet Virginia" e la hit mondiale "Tumbling Dice". Una versione rimasterizzata ed ampliata dell'album è stata rilasciata nel 2010 con un disco bonus con 10 nuove tracce. Insolito per una riedizione, ha anche ottenuto ottimi risultati al momento della sua uscita, raggiungendo il numero uno nel Regno Unito e il numero due negli Stati Uniti. L'album fu originariamente accolto con recensioni contrastanti prima di una rivalutazione critica positiva durante gli anni '70. Da allora è stato visto da molti critici come il miglior lavoro dei Rolling Stones e il culmine di una serie di album di grande successo di critica della band, dopo l'uscita di Beggars Banquet (1968), Let It Bleed (1969) e Sticky Fingers (1971). ). La rivista Rolling Stone ha classificato Exile on Main St. al numero 7 nella sua lista dei 500 migliori album di tutti i tempi nel 2003 e nel 2012, ed è sceso al numero 14 nell'edizione 2020, l'album dei Rolling Stones più alto nella lista. Nel 2012, l'album è stato inserito nella Grammy Hall of Fame, il quarto album della band ad essere inserito.
This was a really great album. I like the Stones and listen to them every so often, but I actually knew very few of the songs from this album, and they didn't disappoint. Not too many songs I would deem exceptional, but none of them were bad at all. An overall super solid album, but not good enough for the full five stars. 4/5
I consider myself a pretty big Rolling Stones fan, but this being their best album seems to be the one opinion I don’t have in common with most stones fans.
Erg goed stones album met eigenlijk alleen maar nummers die ik nog niet kende, niet hun beste werk maar zeer vermakelijk
En weer een banger, dit album was 2 uur lang en toch heb ik hem gister anderhalf keer geluisterd.
I don’t entirely agree with the consensus that this is the Stones’ best album, but it’s an able example of their rough and tumble blues. Charlie Watts is astonishingly rock solid here.
Great album. Great bluesy feel to this while record. Rip This Joint is probably my favorite song.
Listen, its a good album. And I know the Stones are an all-time classic rock group. But of the big three imho ( Beatles-Who-Stones) I've never really vibed with the Stones. that being said, the album kind of grew on me. so I'm not going to declare it a classic but it is was good. except for the n word reference.
4 stars.
3.7
Second Rolling Stones album this week. Nothing on it as instantly memorable as as on Sticky Fingers, but a damn good album that I thoroughly enjoyed hearing the whole LP. 4.5/5
Some of these songs are what my disease-ridden brain will remember as "good old days" when I'm 90 years old. I've heard Tumbling Dice hundreds of times and still like it. To be fair, this is 29 year old Mic Jagger singing some very inspired-by classic Rock & Roll and RnB tunes. By today's standards it would be like Lil Nas X releasing a Pet Shop Boys inspired album. Keith Richards was already in his Half-Man-Half-Heroine phase, so there is not much of his guitar flourishes here. I din't think its their best album, but I really dig it's atmosphere: sounds more like a jam session, than a studio album. Like you're at a party or something.
Great bluesy tock
Pretty good vibes for music made by a band half comprised of pedophiles, heroin really is a miracle drug. Researching and it turns out Jagger and Wyman were minimally involved in this album, so maybe that's why it's good.
bangers
Fun bluesy rock. Rolling Stones are not a band that I listen to on the regular, but I know a ton of their songs from radio airplay. Exile on Main Street feels like a homage to blues artists before them. The Stop Breaking Down re-do of Robert Johnson's blues number was a nice surprise in the line-up. I honestly only know that reference since the White Stripes had covered that song in an album too. 18 songs (1hr, 7mins) feels like a lengthy album. They could have edited it down a little to make it tighter.
As I'm laying sick in my bed, this was a comfortable distraction. Only real issue I have is that it is too long, got a bit bored of it near the end and it cost it the 5* rating.
Great album!
Nice album
pretty good
Oke of their best
Rocks Off Tumbling Dice Sweet Virginia Loving Cup Happy
I've had too many whiskeys and cokes. didn't have any cigarettes though.
oh yeah
good album. has one of my favorites- under my thumb. Bluesy.
Fantastic album. Has a blues/country undertone that makes it very fun to listen to; twangy guitar and harmonica to compliment that raspy voice. Standout song(s): - Shake Your Hips - Sweet Virgina - Ventilator Blues - Soul Survivor
4/5. While bigger doesn’t alway mean better, I thought every song consistently captured the spirit of the Stones.
Classic rock. Good for Chillout and perfect for working.
Great album, tons of fun and enjoyed every song. Added 3 and have been listening to sweet Virginia all weekend
Love this album, basically stoned rock and roll. Sometimes go on a bit long in the middle The start and end of the album is amazing but the long run of dreary songs in the middle spoil it. A bit more critical song selection would make this a 5
It's the Stones......
I don't know but I have to give it a 4/5 because it was pretty good.
It's a good Stones album; not my favorite, but good. Blues, rock unoffending background music.
I listened to my first full Rolling Stones album, Hackney Diamonds, last week. It opened my eyes up to what I had been missing with the Rolling Stones. Then I get this album. I didn't recognize any of the songs so I'm not sure what made it special enough to make the list. But I definitely enjoyed it more than I thought I would. There were a lot more blues elements than most of the Stones songs I've heard in the past. Lots of harmonica and trumpet (?). It was a fun listen. Solid album.
Rip This Joint, Casino Boogie, Tumbling Dice рок-н-ролльные. Sweet Virginia хорошо начиналась, а Loving Cup определенно неплоха. Понравились: Harry, Ventilator Blues, Let It Loose, Stop Breaking Down, Shine A Light, Soul Survivor. 6/18 = 33%
Classic rock, really nice vibe when listening on the beach
Classic and clean
This is a very consistent throw back album! Very song is at least good and a few are drop dead perfect! The only thing holding this back is I wish that Jagger had more of a presence on this album either with his lyrics or with just a more emotive voice. Like if he was yelling more or just sounded a bit less despondent that would easily take this to maybe a 5! Also, \"I Just Want to See His Face\" is so fucking underrated!! Why don't people love that song :(
Pretty solid all the way through
Really liked the blues-y elements to it probably my second favorite album of that type next to “Second Helping”. Fun and dynamic instrumentals. Fav son: Shake your hips. Entirely because I think it’s funny that it and “La grange” share a riff and neither made it.
Lot of great jams on this album. Really enjoyed the listen. I'm giving it a soft 4
Love the sax, love the keyboard, love the harmonica, love the voice. This album is a jam; I really enjoyed Stop Breaking Down. The southern rock tune combined with Jagger's voice reminds me of Van Morrison. Not much of a Stones guy, but I think this album changed my mind, the boys be jammin.
I share the position of Ian Cohen from Indiecast--I never had a Rolling Stones period and I don't know why. Obviously a classic album critical in the development of rock from the formative late 60s to the mature 70s form. That said, the cultural distance from Keith Richards at Villa Nellcôte in the early 70s to today is almost incomprehensible.
nice music but theres something its missing
Klinkt heerlijk!
More or less what expected from Beatles. Fav song probably Shine a Light. Feels more inspired than the rest.
Way more bluesy than I was imagining
I didn’t listen super closely but it was good 👍
The Rolling Stones' double album. I already know where I stand on the Rolling Stones: they're fine. They have a few great songs, but they've never been one to wow me. I will say that Exile does not have all that many heavy hitters in my opinon, but it is their most consistent album in terms of quality. Based on the now-5 albums I've heard from them, I can confidently say that this is their best.
First listen Saved 12/18 Top track: Shine A Light
Enjoyed this one
‘Ders sum rock n roll der
You can exile me to Main Street anytime
Still fun
I’m not the biggest Stones fan, but have tremendous respect for their career and longevity. This album has great songs on it, but it is quite long and overstays a bit. The chemistry in this band is palpable and the songs benefit from the added brass section. 8,5 out of 10
Sounds surprisingly American for an English band, very impressed
Ja echt wel goed, wel heel lang en sommige dingen waren niet helemaal voor mij bestemd. Muzikaal wel heel goed
The Stones at their loosest like the world’s most famous bar band. I love this record but there are some toss off tunes. This record is more famous for the situation surrounding the recording and the vibe but honestly not as many of their memorable tunes as other records. Still a great listen every time.
bluesy moolt bluesy
Not bad, but it does go on a bit
Great mix of blues, rock, and country. This feels like a super technical album with a great layout of tracks. Double length albums are hard to pull off but the Stones do it well here. Songs like "Sweet Virginia" and "All Down The Line" provide awesome contrast.
My wife is a huge Stones fan … or, rather, there are, like three Stones albums she loves but she kinda shrugs at the rest. When I played this one for her yesterday, she didn’t make a single comment. I find that telling. My super conservative friend, however, loves the Stones and bangs on constantly about how cool Mick Jagger is. He loves most (all?) Stones albums, and I’ve even heard him talk about this one. He’s in the closet. I find that telling, too.
Classic
As we arrive in the last third of this project, I expect to hear a lot more of the Rolling Stones. I was so surprised that this was just our second, after Sticky Fingers. I enjoyed this entire album. It's a solid double portion of classic blues-influenced rock and roll sound. What I didn't hear much of is a distinct Rolling Stones sound. I didn't really know any of the songs and none really stood out. However, since many folk consider this the best Rolling Stones album, maybe this is the sound that I'm supposed to think of. I'm no expert.
I loveddddd some of the early songs on this album. But at around the halfway point it lost its momentum for me - became a bit too country rock for my tastes - and then it dragged on until the end.
Solid album from one of the longest running acts in rock. Not my favorite, but definitely a good one.