Mick Jagger has identified Sticky Fingers, Beggars Banquet, and Hackney Diamonds as his favourite Rolling Stones albums. Speaking to Today ahead of the July 10 release of the band’s 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, the frontman also highlighted a diverse range of signature tracks, including “Sympathy For The Devil” and “Start Me Up,” while joking about some of the group’s earlier, shorter records.
Which Rolling Stones albums does Mick Jagger rank highest?
According to his interview with Today, he considers 1971’s Sticky Fingers and 1968’s Beggars Banquet to be “really good.” He also included the 2023 release Hackney Diamonds as “pretty good.” Beggars Banquet marked a return to the band’s blues and roots-rock foundations after the psychedelic experimentation of Their Satanic Majesties Request.
Sticky Fingers was the first Rolling Stones album on their own Rolling Stones Records label, featuring “Brown Sugar,” “Wild Horses,” “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” and “Dead Flowers.”
How is the band evolving for their 25th studio album?
The upcoming album Foreign Tongues, produced by Andrew Watt, is set for release on July 10 via Polydor/Universal Music. The 14-track project features guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith of The Cure, Steve Winwood, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, as well as posthumous contributions from drummer Charlie Watts. The band has teased the project through a series of singles, including “Rough And Twisted,” “In The Stars,” “Jealous Lover” and “Divine Intervention,” the latter featuring guitar work from Robert Smith.
Why does Jagger critique the band’s early catalog?
In his interview with Today, Jagger questioned the band’s earlier records, saying: “There’s some Rolling Stones albums that have eight tracks. I mean, you only have eight tracks, and you were like 30 years old? Come on, what were you doing?”
To accompany the album, the band has launched an official podcast series titled Speaking In Tongues. Narrated by Norah Jones, the six-part series features new interviews with Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Watt.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the release date for Foreign Tongues? The album is scheduled for release on July 10.
- Who produced the new Rolling Stones album? Andrew Watt, who also worked on Hackney Diamonds, produced the 14-track record.
- Does Charlie Watts appear on the new album? Yes, the album features posthumous contributions from the late drummer.
- What does Mick Jagger think of current music? Jagger has praised Geese for being “very experimental” and Rosalía for her “conceptual” album Lux, while adding that “loads” of current music is “rubbish.”
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