{"product_id":"goats-head-soup-the-rolling-stones","title":"Goats Head Soup, The Rolling Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Rolling Stones – Goats Head Soup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e The Rolling Stones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Goats Head Soup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Eleventh British \/ Thirteenth American Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e August 31, 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Rolling Stones Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Rock \/ Soul \/ Funk-Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eGoats Head Soup\u003c\/b\u003e was the highly anticipated follow-up to the sprawling masterpiece \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eExile on Main St.\u003c\/i\u003e Seeking a change of pace and a way to escape tax issues in the UK and France, the band relocated to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"224\"\u003eDynamic Sound Studios\u003c\/b\u003e in Kingston, Jamaica. Produced by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"280\"\u003eJimmy Miller\u003c\/b\u003e, the album reflects the hazy, tropical heat of its recording location, moving away from the gritty blues-rock of the late 60s toward a more polished, soul-influenced, and sometimes dark, \"decadent\" sound. The sessions featured the classic lineup of Jagger, Richards, Taylor, Wyman, and Watts, with significant contributions from keyboardists \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"635\"\u003eBilly Preston\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"653\"\u003eNicky Hopkins\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a diverse collection that balances lush ballads with aggressive, funk-infused rockers and controversial street-tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Global Ballad:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eAngie\u003c\/b\u003e became one of the band's biggest hits—a beautiful, string-laden acoustic ballad featuring Mick Jagger’s most vulnerable vocal performance and Nicky Hopkins’ delicate piano work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Funk Edge:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eDoo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003e100 Years Ago\u003c\/b\u003e showcase the band’s mastery of the \"wah-wah\" guitar pedal and brass arrangements, leaning into the urban funk sounds of the early 70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGritty Rockers:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eStar Star\u003c\/b\u003e (originally titled \"Starf***er\") and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003eSilver Train\u003c\/b\u003e provide the high-energy, sleazy rock and roll that defined the Mick Taylor era of the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Dark Side:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eDancing with Mr. D\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eComing Down Again\u003c\/b\u003e explore themes of mortality and drug culture, wrapped in swampy, atmospheric grooves that captured the \"Glimmer Twins\" at their most mysterious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e While often overshadowed by its predecessor, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003eGoats Head Soup\u003c\/b\u003e was a massive commercial success, hitting \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\u003e#1\u003c\/b\u003e on both the US and UK charts. It is frequently revisited by critics as one of the most underrated and atmospheric albums in the Stones' catalog. For vinyl collectors, the original 1973 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"316\"\u003eRolling Stones Records\u003c\/b\u003e pressings are a must-have, especially those containing the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"398\"\u003eoriginal goat-head insert\u003c\/b\u003e and the gatefold sleeve featuring David Bailey’s eerie, veiled photography. It is an essential cornerstone for any Shopify store focusing on Classic Rock, 70s icons, or the definitive era of the Rolling Stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e The Rolling Stones, Goats Head Soup, Angie, 1973 Vinyl, Rolling Stones Records, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Classic Rock, Funk Rock.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e 70s Rock Foundations, The Mick Taylor Era, Essential Rolling Stones, Rock \u0026amp; Soul Masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Faces, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Humble Pie, Rod Stewart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Rolling Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51343800074557,"sku":"5503","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/R-441777-1313684929.jpg?v=1769918993","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/goats-head-soup-the-rolling-stones","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}