Hear the new Rolling Stones songs “In The Stars” and “Rough and Twisted”

The Rolling Stones released “In The Starts” and “Rough and Twisted”, the first singles of their upcoming studio album “Foreign Tongues”, which will be out next July 10. The follow-up of their Grammy-Award winning “Hackney Diamonds” (2023) is once again produced by Andrew Watt and has drum parts recorded by Charlie Watts before his passing in 2021.

Also appear on the album Robert Smith (The Cure), Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Besides Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, the Stones are nowadays formed by Daryl Jones, Matt Clifford and Steve Jordan.

Hear the new Rolling Stones songs “In The Stars” and “Rough and Twisted”

Mick Jagger talked about the album, saying: “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,” he said.

Keith Richards also commented, saying: “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,” he said. To Ronnie Wood: “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,” he said.

There is still no information about live shows, but rumors at the beginning of the year suggested that the band was not considering touring due to Keith Richards’ struggle with arthritis. The guitarist himself spoke about the condition in an interview.

“Yes, I do (play fewer notes these days), because I’m not as fast as I used to be. At my age, what I find most interesting about the guitar is you can compensate for certain disabilities and nimbleness and find other ways of getting around the problem.”

He continued:

“And it teaches you another thing – you never stop learning with the damn thing. I love it, and it’s my friend forever. Well, I do have arthritis and very large knuckles. They don’t hurt, but it does get in the way sometimes. I’m going for a wider fingerboard for that reason.”