The Rolling Stones to release new blues-drenched album this year

It's been a helluva long time since the last really great Stones album--Tattoo You, back in '81, if memory serves--but it looks like the old fogies haven't thrown in the towel as far as making records goes.

The Associated Press reported today that the British rock legends plan to release a new platter some time this year.

“We went in to cut some new songs, which we did,” Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood told the AP. “But we got on a blues streak. We cut 11 blues in two days.

"They are extremely great cover versions of Howlin’ Wolf and Little Walter," added Wood, "among other blues people. But they really sound authentic.”

Alright! It's about time they got back to their roots!