‘Muck Spreading’: A Rolling Stones Instrumental Track Possibly from the Some Girls Sessions (1979)

By Marcelo Sonaglioni on January 15, 2025

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Rolling Stones unreleased: Muck Spreading

Written by: Jagger/Richards
Recorded: Compass Pont Studios, Nassau, Bahamas, Jan-Feb. 1979

From Martin Elliott’s book THE ROLLING STONES COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS 1962-2012:
An instrumental track perhaps worked on previously during the Some Girls sessions.

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Muck Spreading is an instrumental track from 1979 that may have its roots in the Some Girls sessions, an album known for its experimental blend of rock, punk, and disco influences. While the track itself was never officially released at the time, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of the Rolling Stones during a period of musical transition. The song is both raw and experimental, featuring the band’s signature energy but without the usual vocal hooks that characterize many of their hits.

It’s believed that Muck Spreading was worked on during the Some Girls sessions as it shares some of the album’s production style, blending gritty rock elements with a more modern, almost futuristic edge. The track stands out as an instrumental, showcasing the band’s instrumental prowess and the experimental spirit that was present in their music at the time.

Though it was never included in Some Girls or any official album release, the track has gained attention over the years as a fascinating piece of the Stones’ recording history. Its raw, unrefined sound provides a window into the band’s creative experimentation, which defined much of the late 1970s Stones era.

With its dissonant, bluesy undertones, it’s often seen as a precursor to the band’s continued exploration of new sounds in the years that followed. It remains a curiosity for fans and collectors, as many other unreleased songs of the band out there, representing one of the many untold stories of the Rolling Stones’ legendary studio work.

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