Every Rolling Stones album, ranked
Los Angeles Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Mick Jagger, despite once saying he wouldn't want to perform "Satisfaction" at 45, continues to perform the song in concerts at age 80 during the Rolling Stones' 2024 "Hackney Diamonds" tour.
- The Rolling Stones, unlike many of their British Invasion contemporaries, remain active with Jagger and Keith Richards still leading the band as they prepare to release their 27th studio album, "Foreign Tongues," in 2026.
- A comprehensive ranking of the Stones' studio albums highlights "Exile on Main St." (1972) as their greatest work, praised for its raw, diverse, and soulful sound, while albums like "Dirty Work" (1986) and "Undercover" (1983) are viewed as low points.
- Recent albums such as "Hackney Diamonds" (2023) and the upcoming "Foreign Tongues" (2026) demonstrate the band's continued vitality and ability to produce fresh, compelling music well into their 80s.
- The band's six-decade output showcases a mix of classic hits, experimental phases, and late-career comebacks, underscoring their enduring influence and adaptability in rock music history.
