Ah-huh ... hasn't happened yet... but like I've said all along ..people... they are planning on making another record. In fact they've been talking about that pretty strongly before Zip Code started as you will see in this article.

End of the year... Stones plan to go into the studio.


http://www.mojo4music.com/21182/keith-richards-new-mojo-cover-star/

This does not sound correct as there was a South American tour being planned to start in November....so...either the album plans were :

-scrapped months ago
-scrapped...unscrapped...(repeat)
-never decided and Keith is just talking out of his amp again
-MOJO went into super fast mode to get this down and out and there will be a new album
or
-The album is already done with production to be completed at the years end

They should forget the new album & just tour Europe.

Splendid idea Egon!

Aaaaand...it's on again!

Your turn, Gazza...

Various members of the band have 'talked about a new album' pretty much every year since 1997 as I recall. Sometimes even during tours.

In one of those years they actually got around to making one.

Thats why I'm cynical.

I'll take anything about a new album with a pinch of salt until I hear Mick Jagger confirming it. No one else.

Its effectively his band now and has been more and more as the years go by.  Part of the humble pie Keith had to eat in 1989 and again in 2012 to keep the band together as a viable performing unit.

And Mick, more than anyone, is the band member who's responsible for signing off what songs they are going to play every night. Does he really want to spend months working on songs that he'll never sing again after they came out?  None of the 20 or so reworked songs on the Exile and Some Girls reissues (many of whom he'd written fresh lyrics for) got a single airing in concert. Would it be that different a scenario on a new Stones album?

Its not as if they'd be doing a 'tour' behind a new release in the way they used to. We're now in a sort of Never Ending Tour cycle of tour legs of about 15 shows and 2 months and there's no real benefit to them or need for some kind of 'album/tour' concept a la Steel Wheels, Voodoo Lounge etc.

I dont actually buy into the notion that a Stones album wont sell, as some seem to believe. The last record they made sold over two and a half million copies, which is not shabby at all. And it could have been significantly more had they promoted it better.

With no contractual obligation to make a new record, thats another factor that is somewhat overlooked in terms of motivation. However, they could find some concept like U2 did with their last album (even though U2 are a band who still sell lots of records and whose audience actually KNOWS their new songs) and ram it down the throats of their fans and/or ticketbuyers so that they have no excuse for looking at each other like lemmings when the band dares play something from the current millennium. (remember when Prince gave away copies of his new album with every ticket bought? That would be a drop in the ocean in the overall cost of a Stones ticket)

I will be fucking DELIGHTED if the Stones release another album of newly written and recorded songs. I liked the last one even though I havent listened to it in ages.

I just think its going to take a serious about-turn in the way they have functioned as a band in the last few years for them to even take the idea seriously.  After almost two decades of effectively giving up on themselves as a creative force, are they suddenly going to start being interested in doing something artistic in their mid 70s when there's little financial reward in it (by their standards) and when they've been raking in zillions through the much easier nostalgia market for the last couple of decades?

Big changes potentially in store if thats the case. I'm not so sure - but I hope they're up to a challenge.

As for this :
"What do you think this article and his comments are all about? "

The article (which none of us has read) is a promotional interview for Keith's new solo album. Its not about a Stones album per se.

Put yourself in Keith's position - you're doing an interview for your new record and the interviewer asks you about future Stones projects. What do you seriously think he's going to say ? "We're happy playing warhorses every nigh, making shitloads of money but being creatively bankrupt? "

I just wish they would make a new calender...this 81 calender doesn't even match up with the proper day anymore...

All I want is a new header pic.

Sounds like
Ultimatums IAN.                                                  Life is A Big Bowl of Blueberries .......

I think it's an actual possibility. I suspect Mick Jagger wants to give it a shot (one more...). It's his best hope of doing any work that would be taken seriously, and the Stones do have a following in the streaming world. I don't know how the timing would work though, considering the South American dates. They aren't going to record an album over the holidays. I suppose they could do it like they used to, in more than one shift. I would also guess they would do it in New York.

Big Ian B...?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_LGoXOPDt8

Ian called the Keef album 4 years ago and he was heckled. Heed him...

it  only took Keith two decades to make his third solo record!!!! he talked about it for how long?

They're doing an EDM album of Taylor Swift covers…

still not trending.

Paranoid Android wrote on Jul 27^th, 2015 at 5:54pm:

News travels slow in Atlanta. 

Lets just sit back and enjoy Keith's current offering. Doubt he has anything new in the can now to bring to the table. Wouldn't be surprised if Mick goes solo again either.

Ian Billen wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2015 at 8:27pm:


Lighten up Francis.

job wrote on Jul 28^th, 2015 at 12:17pm:

It is a nice barrel, but its all about perception, as you kinda suggest.

Putting those old songs on deluxe reissues or boxed sets of outtakes (even if it requires a bit of polishing up) - totally logical.  (Give me the key to their archive and I'll even pick them out and save them the trouble  - for free!)

But not as a 'new' album. I've read some people suggesting a Tattoo You-like album with them touching up a few old leftovers. But Tattoo You consisted of basic tracks that were maybe 8-9 years old and in most cases 2-4 years old. They'd recorded about five studio albums in that time frame.

Even if they used leftover songs from their last album (and apparently there werent any, anyway) thats still material thats 10-11 years old at least.

I'd like to think that any band with three songwriters would be capable of having composed a dozen good songs in the last decade.

Gazza wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2015 at 9:34am:

Totally agree Gaz. Keith is always hoping Jagger will get down to composing an album. ALBUM- That's the key word. It's been ten years since A Bigger Bang, and I personally don't think that 1. Jagger can tolerate Keith for more than 15 minutes, unless it's on stage.
2. I just don't think 15 songs, or even 10 songs are in them. Let's face it; They've been doing this for 53 years, ABBang was it, I think anyway.

I think Keith just can't deal with the fact that Jagger has other interests. You're right two , three, or four songs tacked onto the next reissue, that'll be it. I said ten years ago; all this stuff that was tucked away in the vaults would be released as they wound it down. And now we have it.

In just six, or so years look at all the hidden stuff that's been released, I actually get quite a kick out all this vaults stuff and the reissues. I really liked 'Pass The Wine', One More Shot, and I thought 'Doom And Gloom' was a wicked track, I love it.

So, personally; although I know many, many people would love a whole new Stones studio job, I don't think it will happen. We've had a superb run, since 1963 for Christ's Sake! Imagine being a Status Quo fan, the band ending there career by selling out, and actually appearing in an Australian supermarket commercial, PLAYING....CARDBOARD FUCKING GUITARS? 'Down, Down, prices are down.' As Charlie Brown used to say;........GOOD GRIEF! So I say; keep the vaults coming. I can't wait to see what's next. Hope it's Paris, (Le Abbotoirs), 1976. The boot is great, but very blurred.

Bitch wrote on Jul 28^th, 2015 at 7:50pm:

No offence Miss Bitch but, They really can't get on in confined places such as studios. I mean if someone told the world that I had the tiny todger, I don't think I'd want to spend five minutes on the same continent with them.

Ian Billen wrote on Jul 28^th, 2015 at 7:09pm:



So you reckon a new Stones album will sell between 5 and 9 million?

Only if, God forbid, they're all killed in a horrible accident on the eve of its release.

As big as Some Girls and Tattoo You then, despite the fact that record sales in general have plummeted by about 70% in the last decade and 'A Bigger Bang' has sold 2.6 million copies in ten years even though they did 147 shows to promote it in front of about four and a half million people?

ABB has barely sold a million copies in the US.  Its a decent amount (if less than it should have been considering how many people saw the shows and how much money the tour generated)

The figures you're suggesting would have them selling records on the same level as Lady GaGa, Taylor Swift and the like. Thats not going to happen on any planet, let alone this one.

I read the Keith interview in MOJO today - its just out here in the UK.

His exact quote re; a new Stones album is a bit vague re: the timeline, but I doubt they'll start anything in 2015.

Jesus wept. Pedantic, much?

How is it vague?

He says 'yes' - then in the next sentence he says 'I think we will'

He says 'we'll do this year, then go into the studio' (meaning 'after 2015')  and then ends with 'end of the year'

Intent, but with a vague timeline.

'who cares when they start'? Only you, it would appear.  I've little interest in splitting hairs in July 2015 about something which I wont be able to hear for at least a year.


"thats what he says for now it's not vague at all... its a question with a direct answer. Not saying its set in stone.."

You dont see the contradiction in what youve just said - and then you're being obsessive about my use of the word 'vague' ?



And who's this 'guy' , anyway ?

I'd like to add something but it seems every angle of speculation has been covered. Any new album won't sell shit because no one buys anymore. We'd like to believe they have one last creative "give a shit" in them but it's a very long shot at best they bother. That I'll bet on. Best scenario? Keith's new stuff receives critical acclaim and we love the tunes. Stones are done recording (ooops I just speculated)

Gazza wrote on Jul 29^th, 2015 at 6:14pm:


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I agree. I'm sure they talked about it and suggested the end of the year as a slightly more than tentative plan to a 'fairly solid' idea to get started on one. However.. I'm sure nothing is totally firm... and I am sure no specific date has been set. You know them ...  and yes... I also agree ... any leg of any tour is always gonna take the priority over an album. They will shelve those plans till doomsday if they got a tour leg to do... unless there is ample break time in between. I think their goal is to stay active at this point. They are getting far too old to simply shut down and do nothing. Keith could not handle another tw0-three years of inactivity and get going again at this point. for Mick and all of them that would be a no-no at this age.. (fine line between getting worn down and staying limber /sharp / up to snuff at this age and it looks as if they are going to try and ride that fine line.

They know what they are doing...they ALMOST waited too long up to 2012. Was a long haul back lemme say.

Bitch wrote on Jul 29^th, 2015 at 8:55pm:



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Agreed... Agreed!! )

We're talking about thoroughbreds, fuck*r.

WaiteringOnAFiend wrote on Jul 30^th, 2015 at 3:23am:



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Ha.... Thanks My man!!   ...   (and tell em don't forget it)

I honestly don't give a shit if they release a new album or not. But if they do, it should be titled "for Ian Billen".

You've earned it Ian! 

Some Guy wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2015 at 7:56am:





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Lol ... well wait a second ... I must point this out...and not to toot my own horn but I do get thrashed here fairly regularly .... So Ok then...well I actually 'have' (with a select very few others). 

Soon my long time point in them being still very interested in making a record and that they plan on starting one / doing one at some point in the future will be a reality bc they will start on one (which btw... in which everyone said I was koo-koo and a total jack-ass for even thinking such a thing.... oh btw...those same people have significantly quieted down lately ...hmmmmm I wonder why?...).

They should record. They should tour behind it AND give the album away...not for FREE but with your paid admission to the show. This practice is now forbidden by Billboard  and SoundScan.

PRINCE did that with Musicology...a triple album that he knew would not sell OTC...but every week he moved 50K units by giving them away at the door.

bought at wholesale (which counts as shipped units) sold with the tickets at a modest profit (counts as units moved...voila...number 1 every week for a month ( top 5 in us, UK, Eurozone).
They handed you the CD when you walked into the show. One of his best tours IMO.

This pissed off Billboard and SoundScan that they changed the rules for units moved...that is why you know have the option to purchase goods with your ticket and not have it "included".

Like the U2 debacle only much more personal and nobody complained except the charts themselves. Well, I complained because now I had 3 copies in my house of the darn thing!!

leonid wrote on Aug 4^th, 2015 at 3:21am:


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I was not refferring to Gazza .. he at least is respectful (and has strong points).

I said they plan on recording a new album <at some point and time in the future> ..and are still interested in recording. However, There were two times I thought they were going to do an album (Forty Licks Sessions) ...and once around 2010 .. I heard Keith was going into the studio ..which it must of been from his solo ..?? or something.  I never friggin dreamed it would be for a solo record at this point from him.

Btw....this is unreal .. you are still seriously doubting they have plans. Nothing 110% solid but fair plans to get together.. later this year (maybe early next year) lol Unreal.

leonid wrote on Aug 4^th, 2015 at 3:21am:

Edith Grove wrote on Aug 4^th, 2015 at 12:46pm:



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What the hell kind of show is this? Obviously whatever it was it never totally took off. Who is Een Senfield...?

And as far as this eeeen? guy goes... his parents should have their heads checked. WHY name your kid "Een" ?? It's naming him Ian or leave it ... (I prefer them leaving it... I got a name to protect.. so to speak. That name is <Ian>

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Leonoid,

Hold on a min ... You misread / misinterpreted my statment above, or maybe I did not state it correctly. When I said that I had only stated The Stones were doing an album only twice (two years) in the past I meant that in the past it was my belief at two specific times they were in fact recording  / doing one ...<as I spoke> .... at those times (they were not.. I admit fault in those statements).

I HAVE certainly stated, and argued my thought here and elsewhere ..every year... that I thought they <would> once again record an album 'at some point in the future' all along and that there is still 'a strong interest' in them wanting to do that at some point and time (I stand by that today).

The reason they will want to do an album has not much to do with money.. It is for the very same reason Keith recorded and is releasing one of his own .. (...his solo album is not going to make him any money anyway ...right?.. so why is he / did he do it? .. Well it's simple... Because he likes to write /create songs and record albums and create recorded projects  .. he's an artist lol).

>> The Rolling Stones are <artists> and artists feel the need to create... They feel the need to add chapters to their catalogue... especially those at the level that The Stones have throughout their 50 years. Sure they took a HELL of a long break.. but I think they want to record a new product again and they always intended on it. I always stated that.. you seem more to the contrary that they wont. We shall see. I suppose when they do start recording one you will also be in the group that says it will surely suck. When it comes out you will probably be in the group that calls it rubbish lol. 


The reason I thought A potential Stones album could sell 9 million is bc I was under the impression Voodoo Lounge sold 5 million in the US alone...and three million elsewhere. I thought if they promoted it .. thats as good as it could possibly to in today's age for them .. (though times have changed considerably since 94... big time .. I realize that.. Internet... downloads... age... etc.).

Ian

The Rolling Stones are <artists> and artists feel the need to create.

I stopped reading at this point. Did I miss anything?