Rolling Stones continue creative renaissance on new album, reviewers say

The Rolling Stones are proving their enduring relevance with the release of their 25th studio album, "Foreign Tongues." Critics note the band's continued creative momentum, a renaissance sparked by their 2023 album "Hackney Diamonds."

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There are no sharp turns or pop experiments here. The Stones, after all, know what a Stones record should sound like.

Reviewers generally agree that the new album stays true to the band's roots in blues, R&B, and early rock 'n' roll. Music magazine Rolling Stone awarded "Foreign Tongues" four out of five stars, highlighting the guidance of producer Andrew Watt, who also worked on "Hackney Diamonds." The Guardian echoed this sentiment, also giving the album four stars and noting the group's unwavering commitment to their signature sound.

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Their fidelity to blues, R&B and early rock 'n' roll is intact - and in case they should get lost, they have (producer) Andrew Watt, who also steered the ship on "Hackney Diamonds", to guide them.

However, not all reviews are glowing. New Musical Express (NME) offered a more reserved three-and-a-half stars, taking issue with a "tacky" cover of an Amy Winehouse song and calling the use of cowbell on a track featuring Bruno Mars "unbearable." Despite these criticisms, NME acknowledged the album's "refined" overall quality and noted guest vocals from Robert Smith of The Cure.

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Their fidelity to blues, R&B and early rock 'n' roll is intact - and in case they should get lost, they have (producer) Andrew Watt, to guide them.

The album also includes a posthumous recording of longtime drummer Charlie Watts, who passed away in 2021. The Rolling Stones, formed in London in 1962, have a storied history, known for iconic hits like "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "Paint It, Black." "Foreign Tongues" also features contributions from Paul McCartney.

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