Stones' Historic Chart Topper
Rolling Stones' New Album 'Foreign Tongues' Debuts at UK No. 1, Tying The Beatles
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Steve Winwood is listed as a guest on Foreign Tongues, joining Paul McCartney, Robert Smith and Chad Smith as collaborators.
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The Stones’ Instagram post claims Foreign Tongues is also No. 1 in Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria and Belgium, extending the album’s international reach beyond the UK.
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Foreign Tongues is described as having 14 tracks, indicating a substantial late-era set with renewed energy.
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The album includes a cover of Amy Winehouse’s You Know I’m No Good, highlighting the Stones’ approach to reinterpreting classic material on Foreign Tongues.
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Foreign Tongues was produced by Andrew Watt, adding a notable production pedigree to the Stones’ 25th studio album.
The Rolling Stones have scored their 15th UK No. 1 album with Foreign Tongues, debuting at the top of the Official Albums Chart the week of July 10, according to Dubai Eye and Delta Plex News. The milestone ties the Stones with the Beatles for the second-most UK chart-toppers ever, with only Robbie Williams ahead on 16.
Foreign Tongues is the band's 25th studio album. It features 14 tracks and was produced by Andrew Watt. Guest appearances include Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Chad Smith, and Steve Winwood. The album also includes a posthumous recording from drummer Charlie Watts, who died in 2021.
Stones and Beatles Now Level on UK Chart History
Only one act has more UK No. 1 albums than the Rolling Stones right now: Robbie Williams, who sits alone at the top with 16. The Stones and Beatles are now locked together at 15 each, according to Yahoo Music. That's a remarkable run for a band that released their first album in 1964.
The chart milestone lands during a special week. The Official Charts Company is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Other big debuts this week came from My Chemical Romance and Bring Me The Horizon. But the Stones topped them all.
Amy Winehouse Cover and Star-Studded Collaborations Stand Out
One of the most talked-about moments on Foreign Tongues is the Stones' cover of Amy Winehouse's You Know I'm No Good. Critics have pointed to that track and Mr. Charm as highlights of the 14-song set. Reviewers praised the band's sustained energy, especially given that Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood are both in their 80s.
The guest list adds serious weight to the record. Paul McCartney, Robert Smith of The Cure, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, and rock veteran Steve Winwood all appear on the album. A recording made by the late Charlie Watts before his 2021 passing is also included, giving the album an emotional edge.
Foreign Tongues Hits No. 1 Across Europe Too
The UK chart win is just part of the story. The Stones posted on Instagram that Foreign Tongues also debuted at No. 1 in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, and Belgium, according to Yahoo Music. That's six countries topping the charts in the same week — a strong global launch for any act, let alone one six decades into their career.
Jagger and Wood Hint at Taking the Album on Tour
The Stones aren't stopping at the studio. Frontman Mick Jagger and guitarist Ronnie Wood have both hinted at bringing Foreign Tongues material to live shows in the future, according to ARN News Centre. No official tour dates have been announced yet.
For a band that started in London in 1962, hitting No. 1 with their 25th studio album is a statement. Critics have called Foreign Tongues a strong late-era release. Produced by Andrew Watt — who has also worked with Ozzy Osbourne and Eddie Vedder — the record brings a sharp, modern sound to the Stones' classic style.
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