The Rolling Stones Keep Writing Rock History With "Foreign Tongues"
- Charles Luberisse
- Jul 10
- 2 min read
Written By: Big C
There comes a point when influence becomes legacy, yet The Rolling Stones continue proving those two ideas don't have to be separate. Their new studio album, Foreign Tongues, arrives with the confidence across 14 tracks. The records blends gritty rock, blues, soul, and timeless songwriting while finding room to stretch beyond familiar territory. New singles like Jealous Lover, In The Stars, and the swaggering opener Rough & Twisted carry the unmistakable chemistry which has defined the band for generations. The album also tips its hat to musical history through a spirited take on Amy Winehouse's You Know I'm No Good and a closing salute to Chuck Berry with Beautiful Delilah. For a group that has already shaped the language of rock music, Foreign Tongues succeeds by sounding newly energized. Mick Jagger reflected on the sessions, stating:
I loved 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 from everyone.
That momentum came together in less than a month at London's Metropolis Studios, where Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood reunited with GRAMMY-winning producer Andrew Watt following the success of Hackney Diamonds. Longtime collaborators Darryl Jones, Matt Clifford, and Steve Jordan help anchor the sessions, while guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, Robert Smith, and Chad Smith expand the album's musical palette. One of the project's most meaningful moments comes through Hit Me In The Head, featuring Charlie Watts during one of his final recording sessions before his passing. The striking cover artwork by Nathaniel Mary Quinn reinforces the album's blend of classic identity and contemporary vision. The Rolling Stones continue defining what enduring rock music sounds like with "Foreign Tongues."
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