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Rolling Stones Primer
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Sticky FingersSticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones
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The first salvo by the Stones in the seventies. "Brown Sugar", "Wild Horses", and more classics. There isn't a bad song here, people.
Exile on Main St.Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stones
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This is rock and roll. Enough said.
Let It BleedLet It Bleed by The Rolling Stones
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If Keith's guitar intro to "Gimme Shelter" doesn't raise the arm on your arms, you might be clinically dead.
Beggars BanquetBeggars Banquet by The Rolling Stones
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"Sympathy for the Devil" is only the first track on this album. "Street Fighting Man", "Jigsaw Puzzle", "Factory Girl", and "Salt of the Earth" are all amazing.
Goats Head SoupGoats Head Soup by The Rolling Stones
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The 3rd Stones' offering from the 70s isn't as strong as Sticky Fingers or Exile, but there are some great songs here nonetheless. "Winter" boasts a great solo by Mick Taylor and might be the best Stones' song you've never heard of.
Aftermath (UK)Aftermath (UK) by The Rolling Stones
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This is one of their best early efforts. You can really hear the beginnings of their sound here. Confident and cool.
It's Only Rock 'n' RollIt's Only Rock 'n' Roll by The Rolling Stones
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This would be the end of the most acclaimed era of the band. The standout track for me is the truly funky "Fingerprint File".
Some GirlsSome Girls by The Rolling Stones
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The best album the boys made with Ronnie Wood in the fold. Check out "Before They Make Me Run" and the excellent "Beast of Burden."
Love You LiveLove You Live by The Rolling Stones
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Superb live collection. The band is solid throughout. Keith Richards' guitar playing is especially emotive on this release. In my opinion, the best of the many live albums they've released.
Hot Rocks 1964-1971(DSD Remastered)Hot Rocks 1964-1971(DSD Remastered) by The Rolling Stones
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All the hits are here. A good place to begin if you're interested in their earlier music.