For rock, Exile really brings it. And I really hate the idea of someone like Mick Jagger.

MWilke wrote:Exile is just so ballsy for 1973.

It was ballsy for 1972, too.

And Exile is in the lead! I feel better...my life is dumb.

The song "Moonlight Mile" absolutely runs circles around every other Stones song. Whatever their second best song is, it can't lick this song's boots. It's so much better than everything else put together, and if I remember right, Keith Richards' paws were nowhere near it. This song closes Sticky Fingers, so I'll take that album. Not even "Dead Flowers" can bring it down.

rashiedgarrison wrote:

Ty Webb wrote:And Charlie Watt's backing vocals on "Gimme Shelter" are stunning.

?? It was Merry Clayton.

Obviously a joke. Do you really think I mistook Merry Clayton for Charlie Watts?

Lose the choir before 'You Can't Always Get What You Want" and it's 'Let It Bleed'.

Until then, 'Exile...' takes it.

Ty Webb wrote:

rashiedgarrison wrote:

Ty Webb wrote:And Charlie Watt's backing vocals on "Gimme Shelter" are stunning.

?? It was Merry Clayton.

Obviously a joke. Do you really think I mistook Merry Clayton for Charlie Watts?

This internet! So hard the funnies to see sometimes.

Only one of these albums has "Connection", the best ditty the Stones ever wrote.

I like the foursome as well: Beggars through Exile, but the most enjoyable start to finish is Beggars. Stray Cat Blues is my favorite Stones song, loosey goosey, laid back rhythm section on that one.