On this episode we tackle the Rolling Stones 1968 LP Beggars Banquet. 1968 was a tumultuous year for much of the world and a transitional time  for  the Rolling Stones. Their founder and original leader, Brian Jones,  was  increasingly absent due to his drug use, and their long-time  manager/producer Andrew Loog Oldham had grown disinterested in the band  due to his own drug and alcohol use, leaving them to produce their next   album on their own. The result, 1967's Their Satanic Majesties Request,  was widely considered a misstep for the band and the Stones were looking   for a fresh start. They found it with producer Jimmy Miller, who helped the Stones get back to their roots, and found ways to inspire the band to create what most believe to be the first album of their classic period, showcasing acoustic blues and hard-hitting social commentary. While not without its controversies, Beggars Banquet does contain some of the most compelling music this classic band has ever made. Visit us at www.tappingvinyl.com.