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Review: Now pushing a terrifying fifty-five years into their career, one would be forgiven for thinking there would be precious few tricks up the sleeves of the so-called 'Strollin' Bones'. Yet they've confounded expectations by not only returning to their blues roots but in delivering their best record in at least half that stretch. Who knows whether the grit and raunch that originally inspired the ingrates back in the early-'60s has infused these readings with a timeless charge, or whether the band chemistry has simply been re-ignited by this old-as-the-hills yet fresh-as-a-daisy approach. All we can tell is that Keith and Ron's guitars have rarely sounded as sharp, nor the band this electrifying this century, and the 73-year-old Mick Jagger in 2016 has the strut and self-possession of a man one third his age.

Review: 'Goat's Head Soup' succeeds where a lot of Deluxe Edition releases fail - it adds a LOT to an equation most of us thought we had sussed out years (well, decades) ago. It's not necessarily the first Stones record fans would want to see expanded over a massive four discs, but let's face it, it's not the last by a long shot. The record met a wishy washy response when it arrived in 1973, following the benchmark-setting 'Exile On Main St.', yet this package proves it's very much worth revisiting.

Heard in a different light - one not overshadowed by preceding landmark releases - 'Soup' actually does stand up, whether it's the Americana twang of "100 Years Ago", or the proto-funk of "Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)" there's a lot to like. Add to this the fact the previously unreleased stuff here, "Scarlett" being a prime example, really stands up, too, and you've got so much more than a mere collection-completer.

Review: The Rolling Stones' Hackney Diamonds marks their liveliest work in decades, a testament to the band's enduring vitality. While not surpassing their late 70s peak, this album shows the Stones' strongest output since Tattoo You. Following the passing of drummer Charlie Watts, the Stones collaborated with producer Andrew Watt, who captured the signature interplay between Keith Richards and Ron Wood while maintaining a contemporary edge. The album's guitar-driven tracks like 'Angry' and 'Driving Me Too Hard' bring classic rock energy. A standout is 'Sweet Sounds of Heaven', with Lady Gaga's strong vocal contribution. Steve Jordan ably fills Watts' shoes, blending seamlessly into the Stones' timeless sound. The highlight, 'Live by the Sword', reunites Watts, Bill Wyman and Elton John, evoking the band's iconic rhythm. Closing with a raw version of 'Rolling Stone Blues', the album provides a fitting nod to the band's origins, offering a potential finale to their recording career. Ultimately, Hackney Diamonds reaffirms the Stones' ability to adapt while staying true to their roots, delivering a surprisingly spirited album that stands proudly in their vast catalog.

Review: The Rolling Stones celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Grammy-winning 1994 album, Voodoo Lounge, with a new reissue. The first album without bassist Bill Wyman, Voodoo Lounge features classics like 'You Got Me Rocking,' 'Out Of Tears,' and the UK top 20 hit 'Love Is Strong.' Produced by Don Was, with Darryl Jones stepping in for Wyman on bass, To many fans, this is one of their last excellent albums. Voodoo Lounge remains a strong album to the Stones' enduring appeal, reminding fans why they fell in love with the band in the first place.

Review: The Rolling Stones have announced their first album in 18 years, Hackney Diamonds, hot off the heels of a playful, vigorous viral marketing campaign - involving an intentionally faulty website and a one-off ad in the local borough newspaper, the Hackney Gazette - and the promotional single 'Angry'. For those seeking to find out more, here's a quip from Mick Jagger: "I don't want to be big headed, but we wouldn't have put this record out if we hadn't really liked it." Judging from 'Angry' and what has been said of its otherwise press-embargoed release, this is sure to be an incendiary comeback, not only a sating the completist urge for ever more from the Jagger-Richards estate, but also celebrating the legacy of the late Stones drummer Charlie Watts, whose drumming is heard throughout the album.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


If you ever wondered what was next for the Rolling Stones, here's your answer. Hackney Diamonds is their forthcoming 26th studio album; the first studio album of original material by the band in 18 years and the final album to feature the drumming of rhythmic fixture Charlie Watts. Kicking off with its first promotional single 'Angry' - a song on which Jagger and Richards implore us not to get angry with them, perhaps owing to the frosty reception the Stones have sometimes received from squarer audiences over the years - the song sets the tone for what is sure to be a Stones completist's favourite and a welcome, high-energy return to blistering blues-rock form.