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The Voodoo Lounge Sessions from 1993, particularly the Kildare sessions, are a bit of a hidden gem in Rolling Stones lore. Picture this: the band, a little older but no less rock ‘n’ roll, set up shop in the lush Irish countryside, far away from the usual glitz of big cities.
Kildare, Ireland, may not be the first place you’d think of for a rock band’s studio session, unless that’s where Sandymount Studios where at (eventually, at Ronnie Wood’s house)The sessions were part of the prelude to their Voodoo Lounge album, which would go on to be a massive success. The Stones were in a different headspace back then – fewer tabloids, less drama, just a band trying to recapture that magic and create something fresh.
Now, this is where the funny part comes in. Picture Mick Jagger, the self-proclaimed energy machine, walking around the countryside, probably trying to keep his famous dance moves in check with the hills and sheep as his audience. Keith Richards, always the character, likely wandered around with a guitar in hand, making even the cows a bit jealous of his riffs. And Charlie Watts, as calm and collected as ever, probably just focused on the drums while wondering why he was in the middle of nowhere (except, you know, to make magic happen).
The vibe was relaxed but productive. The band dug into some experimental jams capturing a raw energy that would later shape Voodoo Lounge, but also in rockin’ tunes like Hands Off (available in bootlegs like Voodoo Brew or Fully Finished Studio Outtakes, among other titles) Despite the tranquility of Kildare, you can almost imagine the Stones causing a bit of chaos, mixing their wild, iconic energy with a touch of Irish charm. It’s one of those moments where everything aligns – rock ‘n’ roll, countryside, and a dash of Irish magic. Who knew the road to Voodoo Lounge ran through the rolling hills of Kildare?
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