It’s been two decades since The Rolling Stones dropped their last album of new material – and it feels like they’ve never left. Their latest album Hackney Diamonds is an amazing return to form and it’s set to introduce the rock legends to a whole new generation of fans.
It’s been a while since The Stones have given us an album we’d enjoy listening to on repeat, but Hackney Diamonds proves they’ve still got it. From the very first track “Angry”, which they teased with a viral music video starring Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney, it’s pretty clear they mean business – and it turns out that the best is yet to come.
Over the course of the next 11 tracks, your attention will never weaver, as Hackney Diamonds takes you back to the band’s glory days. Producer Andrew Watt deserves a lot of credit for bringing the best out of the band that’s been around for decades and could’ve easily lost their shine if it wasn’t for his bold direction.
From “Whole Wide World” and “Bite My Head Off” to “Mess It Up” and “Driving Me Too Hard”, Hackney Diamonds has no-miss tracks, but The Stones saved the best for last. The album’s spectacular gospel-inspired anthem “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” featuring Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder clocks at seven minutes, but never feels too long and delivers a powerful closing before the acoustic cover of “Rolling Stone Blues” draws the curtain on Hackney Diamonds.
Hackney Diamonds could’ve easily been a novelty record by another washed-up classic rock band trying to sell more concert tickets, but it’s anything but. The Rolling Stones are definitely back, and this album cements their legacy as all-time greats while keeping their sound fresh.
