Rock legends the Rolling Stones have announced their highly anticipated new studio album, Foreign Tongues, will be arriving on July 10 via Polydor/Universal Music.
The incredibly vibrant 14-track collection follows less than three years after the band's universally acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning Hackney Diamonds. The new album was introduced by the upbeat and infectious lead single "In the Stars," released digitally on Tuesday alongside the album's opening track "Rough and Twisted." "In The Stars" receives a physical release on May 15.
In the lead-up to the announcement, the band have been subtly building anticipation for the new project, including the limited white label release of the track "Rough and Twisted" only on vinyl under the name The Cockroaches. Circulating among fans and collectors, the release has already sparked excitement and speculation around the sound and direction of Foreign Tongues, offering an early glimpse into the album's raw and exploratory energy.
Recorded during an exceptionally creative period, Foreign Tongues was brought to life in under a month at Metropolis Studios in West London, with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood reuniting with Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt.
The album features standout performances from Jagger, Richards and Wood, alongside their core collaborators including Darryl Jones, Matt Clifford and Steve Jordan. It also includes a special appearance from Charlie Watts, captured during one of his final recording sessions before his passing in 2021. Additional contributions come from guest artists, including Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney, The Cure's Robert Smith and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Reflecting on the recording process, Mick Jagger said, "I love doing these recording sessions in London at Metropolis. It was a very intense few weeks recording Foreign Tongues. We had 14 great tracks and we went as fast as we could. I like the room there as it's not too big so you can feel the passion in the room from everyone."
Keith Richards added, "The Foreign Tongues album has a continuity from Hackney Diamonds and it was great to be working in London again, and to have that London vibe around us. It was a month of concentrated punch. To me, it's all about the enjoyment of it. I'm blessed to be able to do this and long may it last."
Ronnie Wood commented, "The atmosphere in the room was so creative, and the whole band was on top form throughout the whole process. Very often we nailed it on the first take. I hope everyone loves it."
Foreign Tongues will be available in a wide range of formats, including CD, deluxe CD editions, cassette, multiple vinyl variants (standard and limited color pressings), exclusive retailer editions, and special box sets, alongside the single "In The Stars" on CD and vinyl formats.
Foreign Tongues is available to pre-order here.
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