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Beggars Banquet is the seventh studio album by the English rock band The Rolling Stones, released in 1968. It marks a significant shift in their musical style, incorporating elements of blues, country, and rock. The album is noted for its raw sound and lyrical themes that reflect social upheaval and personal introspection. Songs like 'Sympathy for the Devil' and 'Street Fighting Man' became anthems of the counterculture movement. The album is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, solidifying The Rolling Stones' status as rock icons.