The legendary band The Rolling Stones Score a Fresh Hit Album in their Native Land
The Rolling Stones seldom keep their fans in anticipation for long before serving them fresh music. Although they might hold back their pure original albums for several years, they've mastered the art of dishing out collections, rereleases, and live albums, ensuring their colossal fanbase remains content while they work on new studio projects.
One of their live albums resurfaces on the U.K. charts this week, propelling the Rolling Stones back into the limelight. Their recent release, titled Welcome to Shepherd's Bush, hit the shelves earlier this month and has quickly gained traction in the band's homeland, where they originally united to revolutionize music with their sounds.
Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush manages to break into three of the U.K.'s charts this week. The album starts its journey on two of the three charts it appears on within the top 40, marking another success in sales for the band.
The Rolling Stones commence their chart run in the same position on a pair of sales-centric charts across the pond. Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush debuts at No. 26 on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts.
Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush also claims a spot on the Official Album Downloads chart, though it performs marginally less well on this downloads-specific ranking than it does on the sales-focused charts. The live project debuts at No. 87 on this list.
According to the band's website, Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush was recorded a quarter-century ago during a surprising gig at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire. The set, which lasted 96 minutes, treated an audience of 1,800 fortunate fans to a selection of seldom-heard gems.
As their latest live full-length becomes a runaway hit, the Rolling Stones manage to maintain one more title on yet another chart. Their greatest hits compilation Forty Licks still features on the Official Albums Streaming chart, as it's the collection most people gravitate towards on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Forty Licks slides to the bottom, No. 100, on this tally, but it's expected to climb again.
The Rolling Stones' live album, 'Welcome to Shepherd's Bush', re-enters the UK charts, showcasing their enduring popularity. This new release is a rerelease of a concert recorded at Shepherd's Bush in London over two decades ago. The album's successful chart run includes a No. 26 position on the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts.
The sales success of 'Welcome to Shepherd's Bush' extends beyond these two charts though, as it also appears on the Official Album Downloads chart at No. 87. The Rolling Stones, renowned for their new music and chart-topping hits, continue to keep fans engaged with their timeless music.
According to the band's website, 'Welcome to Shepherd's Bush' features a 96-minute set list of seldom-heard gems, treated to an audience of 1,800 lucky fans during that legendary concert at Shepherd's Bush Empire. The Rolling Stones' music, now available on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms, continues to captivate fans worldwide, solidifying their place in the UK charts and international music scene.
The release of 'Welcome to Shepherd's Bush' has also resurfaced their greatest hits compilation, 'Forty Licks', on the Official Albums Streaming chart, currently standing at No. 100. The Rolling Stones' vast library of hits, including their latest live album and classic studio works, continue to engage fans and dominate various music charts, solidifying their prestigious legacy in the music industry.
As music enthusiasts anticipate the Rolling Stones' next big release, their ongoing chart presence serves as a testament to their timeless music, enduring popularity, and unwavering influence on the music industry for over five decades.
