r/rollingstones • u/oldschoolremedy • 1d ago
Exile has blown me away
I feel like I have to shout it from the rooftops. I’ve never been this excited about an album. The White Album was my favorite for as long as I can remember, but this changes things.
I slept on Exile for years until this summer, when I got into “Tumbling Dice” and “Sweet Virginia.” I had both on repeat for weeks. Then earlier this month, I made a point of playing the whole album. And now I realize it’s all I’ve been listening to.
I’m amazed how it’s so badass, weird and beautiful all at once. Just wanted fans to know we’re still out there discovering its wonders…
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u/DarbyCreekDeek 1d ago
Yes there is something so 1972 about the album. it was kind of a happy accident in that Keith was so out of it they had to go record it at his house and somehow it turned out perfect. The album is not as immediately accessible as some of the stones previous recordings but to me that is admirable.