The Rolling Stones Announce ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Live Album

The Rolling Stones are back in action, and they’ve just announced a new live album companion to their latest full-length, ‘Hackney Diamonds’. A surprise gig at New York’s Racket Club on 19th October 19, marked the kick-off of their 24th studio album. The setlist? A snappy seven-song performance, featuring tunes from ‘Hackney Diamonds’ and some classics from their extensive repertoire, like ‘Shattered’ and ‘Jumping Jack Flash’.

To add a cherry on top, Lady Gaga joined the band on stage for the live debut of ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’ during the encore.

Now, here’s the scoop on the live edition. The recorded magic from that memorable night will make up the second disc of ‘Hackney Diamonds (Live Edition)’, hitting the shelves on 19th January. As a bonus treat, The Rolling Stones have treated us to a lyric video for ‘Bite My Head Off’, featuring Sir Paul McCartney, spliced with scenes from the Racket gig.

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The band also announced their North American tour in 2024, hitting 16 cities across the United States and Canada. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood are set to bring the house down with their legendary performances.

Now, let’s talk ‘Hackney Diamonds’. It marks a significant milestone as The Rolling Stones’ first album in 18 years featuring all-new material, since the iconic ‘A Bigger Bang’ in 2005. The inclusion of tracks featuring the late drummer Charlie Watts added a poignant layer to the album. The last time we had a full-length treat from the band was back in 2016 with ‘Blue And Lonesome’, a soulful cover album of blues standards.

Critics applauded its spirited execution. He aptly summed it up, suggesting that if this album marks the end of the Stones’ unparalleled rock journey, it’s a natural conclusion – not a regular one. The Rolling Stones continue to leave their mark, proving that age is just a number in the realm of timeless rock.