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| New Life for Rolling Stones' Classic "Exile on Main Street" Soundstage Direct, a leading online vinyl lp retailer, announces the release of the Rolling Stone's "Exile on Main Street: Super Deluxe Edition." Available on vinyl again for the first time in years, this limited release box set If ever there was a rock n' roll pantheon, the Rolling Stones would be the gods perched high upon Mt. Olympus. Approaching nearly a half-century as a working band, Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronny - all having reached that elusive first-name celebrity staus long ago - have set the standard for rock swagger with their blues-drenched sound and bohemian sensibilities. First making international waves in 1964 as part of the British Invasion, the Stones haven't slowed since. While it's hard to pinpoint the high water marks throughout such a long, illustrious career, 1972's "Exile on Main Street" is arguably their finest work. Ranked seventh on Rolling Stone's "500 Best Albums of All Time, " the record exemplifies the band's sultry combination of blues influences, reckless abandon, exquisite songwriting and flat-out sex appeal. Featuring such hits as "Tumbling Dice" and "Happy, " the album is a must-have in any rock vinyl collection. The deluxe edition box set will feature the original album, as well as unearthed Stones' classics, including "Plundered My Soul, " "Dancing in the Light, " "Following the River" and "Pass The Wine." And if that weren't enough for Stones' maniacs, the DVD contains a documentary entitled "Stones In Exile, " featuring rare, never-before-seen archival film; photos; interviews; and new conversations with the band and the artists they influenced. Produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker John Battsek and directed by Stephen Kijak, "Stones in Exile" offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the band as they recorded one of the greatest albums of all time. No matter if you're a Stones' fan or not, the "Exile on Main Street: Super Deluxe Edition" box set makes a welcome addition to any music library. And taking in the album on a classic vinyl lp is the best way to experience it. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Jazz News :: home page |