After unveiling two first singles, the Stones are releasing “Hackney Diamonds” this Friday, their new studio album, the first since 2005.
This is probably one of the most anticipated albums of this end of year: the Rolling Stones unveil Hackney Diamondstheir new record and the first composed of original songs since 2005 and the first without their late drummer, Charlie Watts, this Friday October 20, 2023. Carried by Angry And Sweet Sounds Heaventhe two singles unveiled in recent weeks, this 24th album which lasts almost 50 minutes includes twelve new songs, including collaborations with Elton JohnPaul McCartney or Lady Gaga.
What about its title, Hackney Diamonds? The Stones borrowed this formula from London slang, given to broken glass. And the least we can say is that the group of octogenarians has lost none of its former energy. As predicted by the excellent first taste called Angry, Hackney Diamonds has a few nuggets, like the single Sweet Sounds Heavenon which the Stones have a choice singer and pianist: Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder, Cock my head offwith Paul McCartney on guitar or, at the end of the album, Rolling Stone Bluesresumption of Rollin’ Stonesuccess of their debut signed Muddy Waters. The circle is complete ?
At 80, 76 and 79 years old, Mick Jagger, Ronnie Woods and Keith Richards have lost none of their splendor and seduce with a lively record, which we expected more.
The album tracklist Hackney Diamonds :
- Angry
- Get Close
- Depending On You
- Cock My Head Off
- Whole Wide World
- Dreamy Skies
- Mess It Up
- Live by the Sword
- Driving Me Too Hard
- Tell Me Straight
- Sweet Sounds of Heaven
- Rolling Stone Blues