‘It kicks ass’: Rolling Stones launch new album at star-studded New York event
Summary
The Rolling Stones held a special event in New York to introduce their new album, Foreign Tongues. The band shared details about the album’s style, collaborators, and their creative process since the passing of drummer Charlie Watts.Key Facts
- The Rolling Stones previewed their 25th album, Foreign Tongues, at a New York event attended by celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Baz Luhrmann.
- The band is now a trio after drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021; Steve Jordan is their new drummer.
- The album was recorded in about a month and features 14 songs in different musical styles, including rock, ballads, country, and dance music.
- They worked again with producer Andrew Watt, who has also worked with Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber.
- Special guests on the album include Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, and Chad Smith.
- Songs highlighted include “Ringing Hollow” (a country tune), “Beautiful Delilah” (delta blues), and “Hit Me in the Head” (punk rock).
- The album cover is a painting by artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn, described as a mix of the band members.
- The Rolling Stones emphasized their desire to keep making fresh music, not just relying on past hits.
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