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Metamorphosis (Rolling Stones album)

by The Rolling Stones

Released: May 06, 1975

Rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

Klein controlled much of the band's early catalog through ABKCO Records, and the compilation was released without the band's direct involvement. It features a collection of outtakes and rarities recorded between 1964 and 1970. As a result, "Metamorphosis" includes a mix of songs that feature early versions, demos, and alternate takes of tracks from the band’s formative years, providing insight into their development.

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Interesting Facts

Musically, the album spans various styles representative of…

Musically, the album spans various styles representative of the band's evolution, from early rock and roll to more experimental sounds.

The background of "Metamorphosis" involves its creation during…

The background of "Metamorphosis" involves its creation during a time of legal and financial disagreements between the band and their former manager, Allen Klein.

"Metamorphosis" is a compilation album by The Rolling…

"Metamorphosis" is a compilation album by The Rolling Stones, released in June 1975.

The album is part of the band's former…

The album is part of the band's former label ABKCO’s efforts to release material from the Rolling Stones’ early days.

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Reception

Despite its patchwork nature and somewhat controversial release, "Metamorphosis" reached respectable chart positions and remains an interesting artifact for fans interested in the deeper cuts of The Rolling Stones' early music catalog.

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The Complete Album Story

"Metamorphosis" is a compilation album by The Rolling Stones, released in June 1975. It features a collection of outtakes and rarities recorded between 1964 and 1970. The album is part of the band's former label ABKCO’s efforts to release material from the Rolling Stones’ early days.

The background of "Metamorphosis" involves its creation during a time of legal and financial disagreements between the band and their former manager, Allen Klein. Klein controlled much of the band's early catalog through ABKCO Records, and the compilation was released without the band's direct involvement. As a result, "Metamorphosis" includes a mix of songs that feature early versions, demos, and alternate takes of tracks from the band’s formative years, providing insight into their development.

Musically, the album spans various styles representative of the band's evolution, from early rock and roll to more experimental sounds. Despite its patchwork nature and somewhat controversial release, "Metamorphosis" reached respectable chart positions and remains an interesting artifact for fans interested in the deeper cuts of The Rolling Stones' early music catalog.