Latest/On this day/12 May
The Rolling Stones: Exile On Main St.

12 May 1972 · 55 YEARS

Exile On Main St.

The Rolling Stones

The 1972 release carries the weight of a humid, late-night atmosphere. Rather than chasing studio precision, the band focused on delivering unvarnished energy during their time in tax exile.

Layers of grit define the record. By favoring a dense, boozy presentation, the musicians achieved a rougher quality that highlights their blues and gospel roots, resulting in a project that feels like a party refusing to end.

SourcesDiscogs master (identifies the album).

More albums released on 12 May