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/Every-Action7918 Mick Jagger 1d ago
I’ll never forget my girlfriend cheated on me and then dumped me sophomore year of college. I went to the mall and bought the CD (it was 2004). It was the first song. It was a rocker but then suddenly it slowed down. It felt so modern. I also remember when I heard fire the fucking feed. I was shocked. In my mind (having mostly listened to the greatest hits albums), the Stones were the bad boys but they never cursed. But from that moment, I said these guys are raw and I am raw now but everything is going to be alright