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The Rolling Stones: Stones in Exile
In 1971, to get breathing room from tax and management problems, the Stones go to France. Jimmy Miller parks a recording truck next to Keith Richards and Anita Pallenberg's Blue Coast villa, and by June the band is in the basement a few days at a time. Upstairs, heroin, bourbon, and visitors are everywhere. The Stones, other musicians and crew, Pallenberg, and photographer Dominique Tarle, plus old clips and photos and contemporary footage, provide commentary on the album's haphazard construction. By September, the villa is empty; Richards and Jagger complete production in LA. "Exile on Main Street" is released to mediocre reviews that soon give way to lionization.
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Plot Summary
This documentary chronicles the making of The Rolling Stones' seminal 1972 album, 'Exile on Main St.'. It delves into the band's move to the south of France during the early 1970s, a period of intense creativity marked by drug use and bohemian living, as they recorded the album in a basement studio. The film explores the influences and circumstances that shaped the iconic double album, featuring interviews with the band members and archival footage.
Critical Reception
Stones in Exile was generally well-received by critics, who praised its in-depth look at a pivotal moment in The Rolling Stones' career and the creation of one of their most revered albums. The documentary was lauded for its intimate portrayal of the band's creative process and the chaotic yet fertile environment in which 'Exile on Main St.' was born.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its insightful exploration of the 'Exile on Main St.' recording sessions.
Lauded for capturing the chaotic yet creative atmosphere of the band's time in France.
Appreciated for featuring extensive interviews with the band members discussing the album's creation.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the documentary to be a fascinating and comprehensive look at the making of a legendary album. Many appreciated the candid interviews and the detailed context provided for the music.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video.
Fun Fact
The album 'Exile on Main St.' was famously recorded in the basement of Keith Richards' villa, Nellcôte, in the south of France, which was a former Nazi-era villa with a dark past.
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