Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds (1 Year Anniversary Edition) 180g 2LP (Clear/Blue Splatter Vinyl)

Rolling Stone 100 Best Albums of 2023 - Rated 65/100!

Hitting #1 in 19 countries upon release, Hackney Diamonds marked the return of the Rolling Stones as their first original studio album since 2005's A Bigger Bang. The album includes the GRAMMY-nominated lead single "Angry," alongside "Sweet Sounds of Heaven," featuring vocals from Lady Gaga as well as keys and piano from Stevie Wonder. Late drummer Charlie Watts features on two tracks, "Mess It Up" and "Live By the Sword," alongside Bill Wyman. The album also includes collaborations with Paul McCartney and Elton John.

This special 1 Year Anniversary version of Hackney Diamonds includes Live at Racket, NYC – featuring seven tracks the band performed at the intimate launch event in New York on October 19, 2023 with debut live performances of "Angry," "Bite My Head Off," "Whole Wide World" and "Sweet Sounds of Heaven," with Lady Gaga. The 24-page booklet includes photos from the performance by Kevin Mazur. 2 LP set on 180g clear/blue splatter vinyl. Limited Edition.

At its heart, it's nothing more than the Rolling Stones knocking out some good Rolling Stones songs, which seems like a minor miracle after such a long wait.

If Hackney Diamonds turns out to be the Stones' swan song, the band will have ended its epic 60-year run on a high note. Still, don't count them out.