Rolling Stones announce “Foreign Tongues” album with Paul McCartney, Robert Smith and others

We're still learning new things about the Rolling Stones' upcoming album Foreign Tongues. After teasing the record's existence for weeks and dropping the stealth single "Rough And Twisted," the band finally let us know that the album will be out in July. At an event with Conan O'Brien earlier this week, the band had more to say. Now, we know that Foreign Tongues includes songs that the Stones recorded with Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, the Cure's Robert Smith, and their late drummer Charlie Watts. Apparently, there will be an Amy Winehouse cover on there, too. The post The Rolling Stones’ New Album Also Has An Amy Winehouse Cover appeared first on Stereogum.

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The Rolling Stones will release a new album on July 10 named "Foreign Tongues," the legendary British rockers announced on Tuesday. The band's 25th studio album will come less than three years after its last release, "Hackney Diamonds," which topped the charts in more than a dozen countries and earned some critical acclaim. "Hackney Diamonds" was the band's first album in 18 years. The Stones announced the release date of "Foreign Tongues" online on Tuesday, while dropping a new single, "In The Stars." A video posted on its Instagram channel showed singer Mick Jagger and fellow founding bandmate Keith Richards, who are both 82, with 78-year-old bass guitarist Ronnie Wood working in a recording studio. At a promotional event in New York hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien, the trio discussed their latest work and previewed a few tracks from the album. "We're still having a lot of fun," Jagger said. "It's a lot of fun, but also a lot of concentration," he added. O'Brien voiced praise for Jagger's vocals, remarking: "There are people who, at a certain stage, their voice gets thin. Yours is absolutely impeccable, and there's such force. How do you do that?" "Well, I was taking a lot more drugs in 1968," Jagger quipped, to laughter from the audience. He then added: "The secret is practice... it's simple." "I had the time of my life. I'm the biggest fan in the world," Andrew Watt, one of the album's producers, told AFP about working on the project. The rock act did not mention a concert tour during the event, with several media outlets reporting that it was discussed by their team but ultimately dismissed due to the age of the band members and the health risks it entailed. "Foreign Tongues" will feature appearances from former Beatles bass player Paul McCartney and The Cure frontman Robert Smith. Speculation had been mounting that they were poised to unveil a new record after they last month mysteriously released a new limited edition single on vinyl only, under the band name The Cockroaches. The name is an alias they have used in the past to play secret shows. The track, "Rough And Twisted," was sold at selected record stores only, in the UK for exactly £10.07 ($13.64) -- prompting fans to predict the album would appear on July 10.

The Rolling Stones announced a new album on Tuesday. It is titled "Foreign Tongues." It will arrive July 10 and feature the late Charlie Watts, Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney, The Cure's Robert Smith and The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith.

The Rolling Stones officially announced their new album Foreign Tongues and shared its lead single "In The Stars" today. A few hours later, they were onstage with Conan O'Brien at an album launch event inside the Williamsburgh Savings Bank building in Brooklyn. Our own Scott Lapatine was on hand, chilling with Jason Isbell and gathering news. The post Rolling Stones Reveal New Album Has Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Steve Winwood, & The Late Charlie Watts appeared first on Stereogum.

Foreign Tongues follows 2023’s Hackney Diamonds.

The band also found a way to incorporate late drummer Charlie Watts on the upcoming project.