Music acts with double albums - in pictures


  • British rock band The Rolling Stones released their masterpiece 'Exile on Main St' in 1972. AFP
    British rock band The Rolling Stones released their masterpiece 'Exile on Main St' in 1972. AFP
  • Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons performs songs from double album 'Mercury – Acts 1 & 2'. EPA
    Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons performs songs from double album 'Mercury – Acts 1 & 2'. EPA
  • The Beatles broke new artistic ground with 1968's 'White Album'. Getty Images
    The Beatles broke new artistic ground with 1968's 'White Album'. Getty Images
  • English guitarist, singer and songwriter Johnny Marr says double albums are made for artists who have plenty of songs to express. EPA
    English guitarist, singer and songwriter Johnny Marr says double albums are made for artists who have plenty of songs to express. EPA
  • With 'Mr Morale & The Big Steppers,' rapper Kendrick Lamar is the latest major music act to release a double album. Getty Images
    With 'Mr Morale & The Big Steppers,' rapper Kendrick Lamar is the latest major music act to release a double album. Getty Images
  • US band Red Hot Chili Peppers will release 'Return of the Dream Canteen' in October. EPA
    US band Red Hot Chili Peppers will release 'Return of the Dream Canteen' in October. EPA
  • Released in 2006, Christina Aguilera's 'Back to Basics' was one of the rare double albums finding popularity in recent times. Getty Images
    Released in 2006, Christina Aguilera's 'Back to Basics' was one of the rare double albums finding popularity in recent times. Getty Images
  • Jeff Tweedy, of US music band Wilco, said new album 'Cruel Country' has the band taking stock on the state of US society. EPA
    Jeff Tweedy, of US music band Wilco, said new album 'Cruel Country' has the band taking stock on the state of US society. EPA