Voodoo Lounge (1994)
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Type: Studio album (20th UK / 22nd US)
Released: 11 July 1994
Label: Virgin Records (UK), Rolling Stones Records/Warner Bros. (US)
Genre: Rock • Blues rock • Hard rock
Length: 61:08
Producers: Don Was, The Glimmer Twins
Voodoo Lounge marked a major turning point for The Rolling Stones as their first album without longtime bassist Bill Wyman, who retired in 1993. The album blends classic Stones rock with blues, roots, and contemporary production, earning critical acclaim and commercial success.
It launched the Voodoo Lounge Tour, one of their largest tours, and reaffirmed the Stones’ status as global rock icons.
📦 Cover Art & Design
🎨 Tribal & Mystical Aesthetic
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🖌️ Photography and design by Mick Haggerty.
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🎭 Features a striking tribal mask surrounded by dark, earthy tones and textures, evoking a mystical, voodoo-inspired theme.
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🌌 The cover conveys a raw, primal energy consistent with the album’s blues-rock and roots-influenced sound.
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🖼️ Inner sleeves include band portraits, tour imagery, and handwritten lyrics.
The artwork emphasizes the album’s connection to roots, rhythm, and the raw spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.
🎵 Tracklist
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Love Is Strong
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You Got Me Rocking
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Sparks Will Fly
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The Worst
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New Faces
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Moon Is Up
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I Go Wild
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Out of Tears
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Breaking the Girl
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Suck on the Jugular
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Joy
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It’s Only Rock ’n Roll
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Thru and Thru
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I Go Wild (Reprise)
👥 Band Lineup
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Mick Jagger – Lead vocals, harmonica, percussion
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Keith Richards – Guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on select tracks
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Ronnie Wood – Guitar
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Charlie Watts – Drums
Additional Musicians:
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Darryl Jones – Bass (new permanent bassist)
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Chuck Leavell – Keyboards
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Bobby Keys – Saxophone
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Lisa Fischer – Backing vocals
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Bernard Fowler – Backing vocals
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The Memphis Horns – Horn section
🎶 Top Tracks
⭐ Love Is Strong
Lead single; classic Stones rock track with swagger and bluesy riffs.
⭐ You Got Me Rocking
Upbeat hard-rock number; became a live staple.
⭐ Out of Tears
Emotional ballad showcasing Jagger’s expressive vocals.
⭐ Sparks Will Fly
Blues-rock driven track, fan favorite for guitar riffs.
📈 Commercial Performance & Sales
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🥇 US Billboard 200: #2
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🥇 UK Albums Chart: #1
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💿 3× Platinum certification (US)
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🌍 Worldwide sales: 6–7 million copies
The album was a commercial success, reaffirming the Stones’ global dominance in the mid-1990s.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
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Won Grammy Award for Best Rock Album (1995).
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Singles “Love Is Strong” and “You Got Me Rocking” received heavy radio rotation and MTV airplay.
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Praised for revitalizing the band’s sound while maintaining classic Stones identity.
🎤 Fun Facts & Trivia
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🎸 Darryl Jones made his debut as the Stones’ new bassist, replacing Bill Wyman.
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🌍 The album inspired one of the band’s largest-ever tours, covering over 100 shows worldwide.
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🎶 Don Was co-produced the album with The Glimmer Twins, contributing a modern touch to their classic sound.
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🔊 “Out of Tears” was one of the first Stones ballads to receive extensive MTV airplay.
🤯 Did You Know?
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The album title Voodoo Lounge was inspired by the raw, rootsy, and mysterious vibe of the recordings.
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The cover mask was photographed in New Orleans, tying into the voodoo theme.
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The Voodoo Lounge Tour grossed over $320 million, making it one of the highest-grossing tours of its time.
