The Rolling Stones - Studio Discography -flac- ...

Jaime E. Villate e Luís Martelo. Universidade do Porto, Portugal,
ISBN: 978-972-752-350-4. Segunda edição, 2025.

The Rolling Stones - Studio Discography -flac- ...

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The acoustic guitars on "Street Fighting Man" sound massive and percussive. The dense layers of tribal percussion and vocal chants on "Sympathy for the Devil" remain perfectly separated without turning into a muddy mix. Let It Bleed (1969)

Primarily an American release, this album showcases the band expanding their repertoire at the legendary Chess Studios in Chicago. The acoustic guitars and harmonica on "Time Is on My Side" benefit immensely from lossless depth. The Rolling Stones - Studio Discography -FLAC- ...

The band has released roughly 30 studio albums, with early releases differing between UK and US versions.

As the band progressed, they began to experiment with different sounds and styles. marked a significant turning point in the Stones' career, as they moved away from their earlier pop-oriented sound and towards a more mature, experimental approach. This album featured songs like "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Street Fighting Man," which showcased the band's growing musical sophistication. To help you get the most out of

The Rolling Stones' early studio albums, such as , "The Rolling Stones No. 2" (1963) , and "The Rolling Stones (England's Newest Hit Makers)" (1963) , showcased the band's raw, energetic sound, which was heavily influenced by American blues and rock 'n' roll. These albums featured hits like "Come On" and "I Wanna Be Your Man," and demonstrated the band's ability to craft catchy, memorable songs.

The comeback album that launched the modern era of the Stones. The crisp, clean 1980s digital recording translates perfectly to FLAC. The acoustic guitars and harmonica on "Time Is

Their debut album is an energetic explosion of covers, featuring tracks by Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, and Willie Dixon. In FLAC, the primitive, single-track room recordings carry an authentic, club-like grit.

| Year | Title | Key Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | | | 1964 | The Rolling Stones (UK) | The band's debut, a raw collection of R&B and blues standards. | | 1964 | England's Newest Hit Makers (US) | The US version of the debut, with a different tracklist. | | 1964 | 12 X 5 (US) | A US-only release compiling tracks from UK EPs and singles. | | 1965 | The Rolling Stones No. 2 (UK) | Their second UK album, continuing their R&B trajectory. | | 1965 | The Rolling Stones, Now! (US) | The US counterpart to No. 2 , a hit in America. | | 1965 | Out of Our Heads (US) | The US version includes the iconic "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction". | | 1965 | Out of Our Heads (UK) | The UK version has a different tracklist, excluding "Satisfaction". | | 1965 | December's Children (And Everybody's) (US) | A compilation of leftovers and live tracks. | | 1966 | Aftermath (UK) | The first album to feature all original Jagger/Richards compositions. Released in the UK with 14 tracks. | | 1966 | Aftermath (US) | The US version has 11 tracks, omitting three songs from the UK version. | | 1967 | Between the Buttons (UK) | A pop-oriented and experimental album, showing psychedelic influences. | | 1967 | Between the Buttons (US) | The US version swaps the tracklist and includes the hit single "Let's Spend the Night Together". | | The International Era | | | | 1967 | Their Satanic Majesties Request | The band's full-fledged, controversial foray into psychedelia. | | 1968 | Beggars Banquet | A powerful return to their blues-rock roots, featuring "Sympathy for the Devil". | | 1969 | Let It Bleed | A dark, apocalyptic masterpiece featuring "Gimme Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want". | | 1971 | Sticky Fingers | The first album on their own label, featuring the iconic Andy Warhol zipper cover. | | 1972 | Exile on Main St. | A double-album magnum opus of blues, country, and gospel, widely considered one of the greatest albums ever made. | | 1973 | Goats Head Soup | A more laid-back, soulful follow-up to Exile , featuring "Angie". | | 1974 | It's Only Rock 'n Roll | A back-to-basics rock record, co-produced with The Faces' Ronnie Wood. | | 1976 | Black and Blue | An album that served as an audition for a new guitarist, featuring a reggae influence. | | 1978 | Some Girls | A brilliant reinvention for the punk/disco era, their last truly essential album for many critics. | | 1980 | Emotional Rescue | A playful, disco-infused follow-up to Some Girls . | | 1981 | Tattoo You | A collection of studio outtakes and leftovers that became a massive hit, thanks to "Start Me Up". | | 1983 | Undercover | A darker, more experimental album with political overtones. | | 1986 | Dirty Work | An album recorded amidst internal band tensions, featuring a harder rock sound. | | 1989 | Steel Wheels | A triumphant comeback after a three-year hiatus, launching a massive world tour. | | 1994 | Voodoo Lounge | A strong, rootsy return to form, winning their first Grammy for Best Rock Album. | | 1997 | Bridges to Babylon | An experimental album incorporating industrial and electronic elements. | | 2005 | A Bigger Bang | A confident rock album, the last to feature drummer Charlie Watts before his passing. | | 2016 | Blue & Lonesome | A spirited return to their blues roots, recorded live in the studio. | | 2023 | Hackney Diamonds | Their first album of original material in 18 years, a powerful and critically acclaimed release. |

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