Hackney Diamonds
Hackney Diamonds is the twenty-fourth studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released on 20 October 2023 on Polydor. It is the first album of original material by the Rolling Stones since 2005's A Bigger Bang and their first since the 2021 death of drummer Charlie Watts, who contributed to some tracks in 2019. Produced by Andrew Watt, it features guest contributions from Elton John, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman.
Hackney Diamonds
20 October 2023
February 2019, 2020, December 2022 – January 2023
- Electric Lady (Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, US)
- Henson (Los Angeles, California, US)
- The Hit Factory/Germano (New York City, New York, US)
- Metropolis (London, England, UK)
- Sanctuary (Nassau, The Bahamas)
48:23
- Don Was ("Live by the Sword")
- Andrew Watt
Hackney Diamonds received positive reviews, with some critics considering it the band's strongest album in decades. It was promoted by the singles "Angry", "Sweet Sounds of Heaven", and "Mess It Up". The album was backed by an extensive marketing campaign that included publicity stunts and merchandise, amongst other promotions.
Hackney Diamonds reached number one in 20 countries, including the UK, Austria, Australia, Greece, the Netherlands, and Germany. It was the 14th Rolling Stones album to top the UK Albums Chart, in its first week and again on 22 December. It was certified gold in several countries and certified platinum in Austria, France, and Germany. The Rolling Stones embarked on the Hackney Diamonds Tour in support of the album in 2024.
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[115]
The Rolling Stones
Additional musicians
Production and technical staff
