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The Rolling Stones’ Voodoo Lounge sessions in 1993 marked a pivotal moment for the band as they ventured into a new era. After parting ways with bassist Bill Wyman, the group was at a crossroads, but they wasted no time forging ahead. These sessions were held at Ronnie Wood’s Irish home and Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, Ireland, with producer Don Was joining the team. This collaboration resulted in an album that blended the Stones’ raw energy with a polished, modern sound.
It wasn’t just business as usual, though. The sessions showcased the band’s resilience and their ability to adapt. Darryl Jones stepped in as the new bassist, adding his groove to the mix while Mick Jagger and Keith Richards brought their unmistakable chemistry to the forefront. Richards, in particular, was in top form, contributing some of the album’s standout tracks like The Worst and Thru and Thru, the latter becoming a fan favorite for its gritty, soulful vibe.
These sessions also saw the Stones experimenting with a range of styles, from the stripped-down blues of Brand New Car to the anthemic bluesy rock of Love Is Strong. The band was clearly reinvigorated, channeling their classic swagger while embracing fresh ideas also leaving a few unreleased tracks like this very one, Fragile (Like China), which only showed up on bootlegs a few years ago. The result? Voodoo Lounge became one of their most successful albums of the ’90s, earning them a Grammy for Best Rock Album in 1995.
For the Stones, 1993 wasn’t just about creating another record; it was about proving they still had it. And with Voodoo Lounge, they did just that, reminding the world why they’re still the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band on Earth.
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