Arabic version: فرقة رولينغ ستونز تكشف عن ألبومها الجديد ‘Foreign Tongues’ في نيويورك

The Rolling Stones launched their latest album, ‘Foreign Tongues,’ at a star-studded event in New York on May 5. The band, consisting of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood, gathered friends, journalists, and fellow artists for a preview of their 25th album. Host Conan O’Brien humorously remarked that this might finally be the album where the band achieves recognition after decades of obscurity, prompting laughter from the audience, which included notable figures like Leonardo DiCaprio and director Baz Luhrmann.

According to The Guardian, ‘Foreign Tongues’ features 14 songs that span numerous genres, showcasing the band’s versatility. Jagger emphasized the Stones’ ability to blend rock with ballads, country music, and dance tunes. The album was produced by Andrew Watt, who previously collaborated with the band on their 2023 album, ‘Hackney Diamonds.’

During the event, Jagger described new track ‘Ringing Hollow’ as a country tune inspired by their admiration for Hank Williams, while ‘Beautiful Delilah’ draws from delta blues influences. The album’s recording process was completed in about a month, which Jagger noted added urgency to their work.

O’Brien praised the album, likening it to the band’s classic ‘Exile on Main St’ and expressing his excitement after listening to it multiple times. The event also served as a moment of reflection for the band as they paid tribute to their late drummer, Charlie Watts, who passed away in 2021. Wood humorously remarked that Watts had passed the baton to their new drummer, Steve Jordan, while Richards bluntly stated, “When Charlie hit the bucket, he said: ‘Steve’s your man.’”

With more than 60 years in the music industry, the Rolling Stones continue to innovate and keep their sound fresh. Richards noted, “You don’t just want to sit on what you’ve done before,” highlighting the band’s commitment to evolving their music.