Rolling Stones Unveil 25th Studio Album “Foreign Tongues”

The Rolling Stones issued their 25th studio album, *Foreign Tongues*, on 10 July 2026. The 14-track record features guest contributions from Robert Smith, Paul McCartney, Chad Smith and Steve Winwood, and includes a cover of Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good” with Mick Jagger on harmonica and gender-adjusted lyrics. Promotion includes a six-week “Speaking in Tongues” podcast, hosted by Norah Jones, documenting the band’s return to the studio after the 2021 death of longtime drummer Charlie Watts.

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Mick Jagger (lead vocalist), Keith Richards (guitarist) and Ronnie Wood (guitarist) lead the album, joined by guest artists Robert Smith, Paul McCartney, Chad Smith and Steve Winwood.

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Mick Jagger said his trial of a large-language model for album-title ideas produced “rubbish” and was unhelpful, though he noted AI can “unstick” creators and boost confidence. He described the song “Ringing Hollow” as exploring “America as an idea,” questioning whether the Iran war marks a modern “Suez moment.” Keith Richards called the United States a “nostalgic love affair” but expressed disappointment with its current state. Ronnie Wood recalled telling Amy Winehouse to “get together and get on stage,” lamenting she “didn’t get her full span.” Jagger acknowledged his body limits touring but hopes the band can resume live shows in 2027.

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The Guardian called the “Speaking in Tongues” podcast a “polished exercise in PR,” while critic David Mouriquand described the album’s cartoonish cover art as “bemusing,” suggesting a visual disconnect from the band’s legacy.

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Sources spell the late drummer’s surname differently—“Charlie Watt” (Guardian) versus “Charlie Watts” (Independent). Touring outlooks also diverge: Richards expressed reluctance to commit to a new tour, while Jagger voiced optimism for a 2027 return, leaving the live-performance schedule unresolved.

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• “No one could agree, and I threw all these titles at it, and it came back with such rubbish, it didn’t help me at all,” — Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones frontman

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• “She would go: ‘Oh Ronnie, what am I going to do?' I said: ‘Look, everyone knows you've got vodka in the water bottle. Get it together and get on stage.' But if you could get her up there and she stayed there, it'd be great,” — Ronnie Wood, guitarist

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• “I was always sort of ‘well, I'm bound to meet her down the road.’ You expect things to happen, and unfortunately no,” — Keith Richards, guitarist

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• “My body’s going, ‘What are you doing,’” — Mick Jagger, on his readiness for touring

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The “Speaking in Tongues” podcast will end after six episodes, offering a final behind-the-scenes look at the album’s creation. The Stones have hinted at a possible 2027 world tour to support *Foreign Tongues*, though dates remain unconfirmed. Additional promotional appearances and potential new collaborations are expected as the band continues its multi-decade career.

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