I can honestly say that I really never thought of this album as a Stones masterpiece. Don't get me wrong, there are some good songs on it, but I'll take "Beggars Banquet," "Let it Bleed" "Sticky Fingers" "Some Girls" and even "Goats Head Soup" over Exile any day. The album actually got poor reviews when it first came out. I have it on vinyl, maybe I need to give it a listen, it's been a few years.
New reissue of Exile on Main Street
Has anyone heard the new reissue (oxymoron?) of "Exile on Main Street"? Apparently, there's a ($19.95) 2 disc and a ($139) 5 disc version. I just heard one of the bonus tracks on XM (something about plundering Mick's heart), which sounded pretty darn good; I wondered if it was worth popping for all the extras. Best wishes to all.
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There are some great songs on "Exiles," but I always thought it was an uneven record. My personal favorites are "Beggar's Banquet" and "Let It Bleed," followed up by "Sticky Fingers." Oh, and "Get Your Ya-Ya's Out." I wore that last one out a couple of times. Still, I'm going to order the new "Exiles" vinyl. I've got a reissue on heavy vinyl that sounds pretty bright. |
Link to an article on att.yahoo.com http://www.att.net/s/editorial.dll?eetype=Article&eeid=7313308&render=y&Table=&ch=ne |
just got the reissued exile cd yesterday. gave it a quick listen last night and really enjoyed it. haven't listened to the original in a month or so can't compare sonics yet.....but i will. initial impressions are positive. some of the new, previously unreleased cuts are pretty good too. however...a few of them are as expected, are mediocre at best. have always liked exile. don't think it's the "best stones ever" but do feel it has a place up top on the list somewhere. gritty, dirty and full of kick. it's only rock and roll but i like it! |
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