Beggars Banquet

album by the Rolling Stones

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Beggars Banquet is a 1968 album by the Rolling Stones. It marked a return to their blues-rock roots after their experimental psychedelic album, Their Satanic Majesties Request. The album features iconic tracks like "Street Fighting Man" and "Sympathy for the Devil," showcasing a darker, more ominous sound with layered percussion and haunting lyrics. Mick Jagger was inspired to write "Sympathy for the Devil" after reading Mikhail Bulgakov's novel The Master and Margarita. The album's release solidified the band's reputation for rebellious energy and their unique blend of sound and image.12

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