Posted by KB on 7/21/2026 to
Reviews In Brief
At this point I think the Stones will go on, in some form, forever. "Foreign Tongues" doesn't sound like 80+ year olds. It sounds better than bands a third of their age. Does it break new ground? Nope. But do they need to? Do they use the tricks they've already used years ago? Yep. They have nothing to prove. Driving rock songs with great engineering, hooks, riffs and Mick sounding like Mick (unlike Macca- sorry Paul). This is not a sentimental 'we have been here forever' soppy release and that is what makes this so solid. Not quite "Hackneyed Diamonds" but damn, if you don't appreciate what these lads are STILL doing you need to turn in your rock n' roll member card. They are not going die before they get old or fade away. Listen to this.
Favorite Songs: In Stars, Mr. Charm, Divine Intervention, Side Effects, Back In Your Life
