Exile on Main St.
Probably the best album of one of Rock and Roll's greatest bands, The Rolling Stones. The album was released in 1972, and initially wasn't met with lots of praise. But slowly over time it's quality was recognized. It takes time to get used to the songs on this album, to appreciate them, but the more you listen to them, the more you see how masterful and basically how "Rolling Stones" this album is. Rock and roll, blues, country, soul, it's all to be found here. It also happens to be the last recording of the Stones with Mick Taylor on guitar. I used to think the older albums were better, not so anymore. I've finally come to the conclusion that Exile on Main St. is the quintessential Rolling Stones album. Favorite songs? Hard to say. A few of my favorites are "Torn and Frayed", "Loving cup" and "Turd on the run". If you really want to get to know the Stones, then you should listen to this album. Highly recommended.