According to critics' reviews, the album may top the UK albums chart…

According to critics' reviews, the album may top the UK albums chart for the 15th time in the group's history.

Consensus

• The Rolling Stones released their 25th studioalbum titled Foreign Tongues.
• The album became available on streaming platforms and in physical sales on Friday.
• The album contains 14 tracks with a total runtime of one hour and two minutes.
• Andrew Watt served as the producer of the album.
• Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, Robert Smith, Chad Smith, and Ronnie Wood participated in the recording.
• The album's cover was designed by artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn.
• Nathaniel Mary Quinn is known for collage-style portraits with distorted faces.
• The cover features Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood in a collage style with altered facial features.
• Critics from Rolling Stone, The Times, and The Guardian reviewed the album positively.
• Official Charts Company praised the band's signature energy and style.

Points of divergence

• The previous album Hackney Diamonds was released in October 2023 and marked the first original studio release in 18 years. — fontanka
• The album may reach number one on the UK charts for the 15th time in the band's history. — m24
• The Rolling Stones have released approximately 50 studio and live albums, with total sales exceeding 250 million copies. — fontanka
• Madonna recently released a new album titled Confessions II, containing 16 tracks including previously released singles. — m24

Coverage (2 sources)

• The Rolling Stones Release Their 25th Studio Album — Фонтанка
• The Rolling Stones released their 25th studio album — Москва 24

Key entities

• The Rolling Stones
• Andrew Watt
• British
• Foreign Tongues