Originally scheduled for release on 8/05
Alongside the Beatles and the Who, the Rolling Stones are among the greatest bands in the great history of rock. 55 years of career, chaining together legendary albums and touring concert halls and stadiums, have made the British the most famous in the world, the greatest band in history!!! These 180-gram vinyl reissues have benefited, to the great delight of fans, from Half Speed Master techniques at Abbey Road Studios in London.
It’s Only Rock n’ Roll:
The band’s 12th album, It’s Only Rolck’n’roll, was released in 1974, as the departure of prodigy Mick Taylor was confirmed. Produced by the duo Mick Jagger and Keith Richard, this album sends a strong message, opening with an energetic Slave.
Black And Blue:
Released in 1975, Black And Blue established itself as the album that would see the Stones venture even further toward a more groove-oriented sound, notably on the standout track Hot Stuff. In search of a new guitarist to replace Mick Taylor, Ron Wood would join the Stones and become the equal of the legendary Keith Richard following the recording of Black & Blue.
Emotional Rescue:
Released in 1980, Emotional Rescue was cautiously received by critics but would nevertheless rise to the top of the charts in many countries such as the US, England, and France. On this album, Ron Wood is definitively accepted into the tribe and becomes a full member. Between groove and Caribbean rhythms, Emotional Rescue ushers the Stones into a new era. Discover on this reissue the quality of a Half Speed Master mastering, in very high definition.
Tattoo You:
Released in 1981, Tatoo you has the particularity of having been driven by the band’s desire to embark on a huge North American tour. A large handful of existing tracks would therefore benefit from mixing and rearrangements, forming this album, which would enjoy worldwide success and establish itself as a Stones classic.
Undercover:
Released in 1982, Undercover highlights the differences in artistic viewpoints between the two leaders, Mick Jagger and Keith Richard. Keith wanted to return to a more traditional rock sound, while Mick wanted to continue the artistic exploration begun on Emotional Rescue and push the experiment even further by incorporating decidedly 80s production.
Dirty Work:
Released in 1986, Dirty Work suffered from the increased tensions within the band, notably due to Mick Jagger’s decision to release his first solo album. The hit Harlem Shuffle nevertheless helped the album reach number one in the charts in several European countries.
Also worth noting is the presence of top-tier additional musicians such as Jimmy Cliff, Tom Waits, Jimmy Page, and Bobby Womack.
Steel Wheels:
Three years after a split that had allowed Mick Jagger and Keith Richard to release solo albums, Steel Wheels was announced with great fanfare to the
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