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Rolling Stones Studio Albums Ranked
Rolling Stones Studio Albums Ranked
From the blues-driven debut The Rolling Stones in 1964 to the newly released Foreign Tongues in 2026, the Rolling Stones have sustained one of rock music’s most influential studio careers. This ranking includes all 25 original UK studio albums, using UK editions for the early records rather than counting alternate American configurations as separate albums. Each entry links to a full Louilink album review. Live albums and compilations are excluded, and the ranking order is an editorial starting point that can be rearranged.
1. Exile on Main St. (1972)
A sprawling, immersive blend of blues, gospel, country, and rock and roll that rewards repeated listening.
2. Sticky Fingers (1971)
A near-perfect balance of gritty riffs, soulful ballads, and adventurous guitar performances.
3. Let It Bleed (1969)
Dark, dramatic roots rock with Gimme Shelter and You Can't Always Get What You Want.
4. Beggars Banquet (1968)
A focused return to blues and roots music, featuring Sympathy for the Devil and Street Fighting Man.
5. Some Girls (1978)
A lean, energetic late-1970s reinvention that embraces punk urgency and disco grooves.
6. Aftermath (1966)
A creative leap into original songwriting, unusual instrumentation, and adventurous pop.
7. Tattoo You (1981)
An enduring collection of muscular rockers and atmospheric ballads, led by Start Me Up.
9. It's Only Rock 'n Roll (1974)
A guitar-driven transitional record with standout performances and extended grooves.
10. Between the Buttons (1967)
A melodic, eclectic experiment in baroque pop and British psychedelia.
14. The Rolling Stones (1964)
The raw UK debut that introduced the band's swagger and love of American R&B.
15. Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967)
A fascinating if uneven psychedelic detour featuring She's a Rainbow.
16. Hackney Diamonds (2023)
A spirited late-career rock album with energetic performances and modern production.
17. Foreign Tongues (2026)
A confident new chapter mixing rock and roll, soul, and blues with guest collaborations.
18. Blue & Lonesome (2016)
A lively, direct return to the Chicago blues that first inspired the band.
22. Bridges to Babylon (1997)
An eclectic late-1990s mix of traditional rock and contemporary production.
23. Emotional Rescue (1980)
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A playful, disco-tinged collection with breezy grooves and sly humor.
