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Stone Age

by The Rolling Stones

Released: March 06, 1971

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

The album serves as a testament to the band's evolution during this period and their enduring impact on the rock music landscape. "Stone Age" is a compilation album by The Rolling Stones, released in 1971. It serves as a retrospective of the band's early years and features a selection of tracks from their first three UK albums: "The Rolling Stones" (1964), "The Rolling Stones No. 2" (1965), and "Out of Our Heads" (1965).

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The album showcases the raw and energetic sound…

The album showcases the raw and energetic sound that characterized The Rolling Stones' early work, with a mix of blues covers and original compositions.

Tracks like "Time Is on My Side," "Heart…

Tracks like "Time Is on My Side," "Heart of Stone," and "Paint It, Black" highlight the band's bluesy swagger and Mick Jagger's charismatic vocals.

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Essential Tracks

Paint It, Black

Tracks like "Time Is on My Side," "Heart of Stone," and "Paint It, Black" highlight the band's bluesy swagger and Mick Jagger's charismatic vocals.

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Reception

While "Stone Age" was not a commercial success upon its release, it has since become a sought-after collector's item among fans of The Rolling Stones.

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Legacy

"Stone Age" also includes early hits such as "Satisfaction" and "Get Off of My Cloud," which helped establish The Rolling Stones as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. The album offers a glimpse into the band's formative years and serves as a reminder of their enduring legacy in the history of rock music.

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The Complete Album Story

"Stone Age" is a compilation album by The Rolling Stones, released in 1971. It serves as a retrospective of the band's early years and features a selection of tracks from their first three UK albums: "The Rolling Stones" (1964), "The Rolling Stones No. 2" (1965), and "Out of Our Heads" (1965).

The album showcases the raw and energetic sound that characterized The Rolling Stones' early work, with a mix of blues covers and original compositions. Tracks like "Time Is on My Side," "Heart of Stone," and "Paint It, Black" highlight the band's bluesy swagger and Mick Jagger's charismatic vocals.

"Stone Age" also includes early hits such as "Satisfaction" and "Get Off of My Cloud," which helped establish The Rolling Stones as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. The album serves as a testament to the band's evolution during this period and their enduring impact on the rock music landscape.

While "Stone Age" was not a commercial success upon its release, it has since become a sought-after collector's item among fans of The Rolling Stones. The album offers a glimpse into the band's formative years and serves as a reminder of their enduring legacy in the history of rock music.