The Rolling Stones: Foreign Tongues

Key Points:

• The Rolling Stones' album Foreign Tongues features cover art by Nathaniel Mary Quinn that combines caricatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ron Wood, embracing the band's aging image and glam-trash aesthetics reminiscent of their late-1970s phase.
• Produced by Andrew Watt, the album continues the band's blend of classic rock swagger with modern pop songwriting precision, resulting in a mix of energetic tracks and more polished, calculated moments.
• Foreign Tongues is built from leftover material from their previous album Hackney Diamonds, sharing similar themes and guest artists but showcasing a more rhythmic and lively sound, highlighting contributions from bassist Darryl Jones and drummer Steve Jordan.
• The album includes notable tracks like a cover of Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Good,” marking a rare departure from the Stones' traditional blues covers, and politically charged songs that critique contemporary power structures.
• Rooted in American musical influences, Foreign Tongues reflects the band's complex relationship with the US, combining honky-tonk, country, and rock elements while addressing societal and political disillusionment.