The wait is over – and what a moment it is! The Rolling Stones have finally equalled the Beatles' record for most number one albums in the UK, with their latest masterpiece 'Foreign Tongues' storming to the top of the Official Albums Chart. This 15th chart-topper crowns an incredible legacy that's left even the most die-hard fans – and critics alike – in awe.
And what a record it is! The album's 14 tracks showcase Jagger, Richards, and Wood at the very peak of their powers, their songwriting skills still firing on all cylinders. It's a triumph for one of rock's greatest acts, who continue to defy expectations with every new release. 'Foreign Tongues' follows hot on the heels of last year's critically-acclaimed 'Hackney Diamonds', cementing the Stones' status as one of the greatest – if not the greatest – rock bands of all time.
Elsewhere in the chart, British boy band December 10 are making waves with their debut album 'On Your Side'. A chart-topping entry at number five is a major achievement for this talented seven-piece, who rose to fame after being plucked from obscurity by music mogul Simon Cowell as part of his Netflix documentary 'The Next Act'. The lads – Cruz Lee-Ojo, Hendrik Christoffersen, John Fadare, Josh Olliver, Nicolas Alves, Sean Hayden, and Danny Bretherton – are still pinching themselves at their top 10 success.
The albums chart also sees US rock band My Chemical Romance remastering their 2010 classic 'Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys' to a number two spot. Olivia Rodrigo's recent chart-topper 'You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love' lands at number three, while Michael Jackson's compilation album 'The Essential' takes fourth place – a testament to the enduring power of his music following the release of a biopic about his life.
And it's all change on the singles chart! Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's stunning hit 'Rein Me In' continues its unbroken run at number one, now just one week shy of equalling Frankie Laine's record for most weeks at the top. And what an achievement that would be – with Bryan Adams' 1991 classic '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You' and Oasis' adopted anthem 'Wonderwall' closing in fast!