Hey everyone. Just thought I'd give a brief synopsis of tonight's album.
Back in the late 80's there was a scene in Manchester England know as Madchester that spawned quite a few good bands including The Charlatans, Happy Mondays, The Inspiral Carpets and of course, my favorite band coming out of the Madchester scene, The Stone Roses. Their sound was so fresh and new compared to other bands coming out of England at the time like The Smiths and The Cure. It was their catchy guitar riffs with John Squire and his wah wah pedal and the mesmerising drum beats of Reni and of course Ian Brown's voice that made me come to really love this band and more specifically, this album. It was also the cocky and arrogant nature of their frontman, Ian Brown, that also drew me to this band as I was quite the cocky smartass in those days as well. 8) I loved how they would always proclaim they were not just the best fucking band in Manchester or in England, but they were the best fucking band in the world!
As for this album, if you aren't familiar with it, I hope you enjoy what you are about to partake in. My own personal feelings about this record are that it starts out with such a statement song in I Wanna Be Adored and really doesn't lose any steam until the powerful 3 song finish of This Is The One > I Am The Resurrection > Fools Gold!
Hope everyone enjoys... Cheers! :beer:
John Squire is one of the best UK guitarists in the last 30 years.
And dropping the needle now...
I just love the build up of the opener. The bassline gets stronger along with the drums and Squire's tickling of the guitar until the song just kicks in!
And yes, Squire is one hell of a guitarist!
Whoa man. What a listen....I have to say I'd only heard of the Stone Roses before tonight, never knew how good they were, I got it right away...thanks ILBeer for suggesting this album.
First impressions made me think of a British REM/Miracle Legion but with more guitar power!
Adored is a perfect opening track, pulled me right in, mostly due to the pop drone and Ian Brown's vocals.
Also good to see John Leckie's involvement as producer...he's only been on board with Pink Floyd's Meddle, producer for The Bends and Z to only name a few :thumbsup:
Such a fantastic album.
It's really too bad they got all muddled up in legal issues because I don't think they ever really recaptured the magic of this album. Second Coming took 5 years as a follow up and for such a highly anticipated follow-up, it didn't come close to living up to expectations.
She Bangs the Drums may be my favorite song of theirs.
She bangs the drums is quite a fun tune....they really nail that alternative psych pop, now I know who influenced Kula Shaker and the Coral
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Nov 09, 2011, 09:33 PM
And yes, Squire is one hell of a guitarist!
He really cuts loose on Second Coming however.
Cocaines a helluva drug
Quote from: mjk73 on Nov 09, 2011, 09:36 PM
Such a fantastic album.
Yes it is. This album was released just before I graduated from high school and it was the perfect album to listen to over and over and over in that glorious summer!
It's really hard for me to pick a favorite. As I said in the opener, the whole album really just flows from one great song to another as Elephant Stone is another great one!
Waterfall is a gorgeous tune....man that acoustic interlude and Squire's guitar work is understated but distorted through the jangle and quite the jam at the end, really awesome track :beer:
Quote from: wolof7 on Nov 09, 2011, 09:38 PM
She bangs the drums is quite a fun tune....they really nail that alternative psych pop, now I know who influenced Kula Shaker and the Coral
Yep. They influenced a boatload of future bands from across the pond. IMO, they were the biggest thing coming out of England since The Beatles and the Stones...
I wish I was going into college when this album came out but i was only 6. If I was I would have eaten this up....surprised I never stumbled into even when I was in college, I would have dug their jams and I was listening to a lot of stuff from across the pond.
This album and the La's pretty much ushered the rise of Britpop. Waterfall is pretty glorious. ByeBye Bad Man is one that starts off as one you are not sure you are going to like then by the end you are like fuck, this is so good.
Don't Stop was my least favorite track, it's probably gonna take another listen or two to get behind the psychedelics...
Bye Bye Badman on the other hand is brilliant.
Quote from: wolof7 on Nov 09, 2011, 09:43 PM
I wish I was going into college when this album came out but i was only 6. If I was I would have eaten this up....surprised I never stumbled into even when I was in college, I would have dug their jams and I was listening to a lot of stuff from across the pond.
Yeah, their jams are one of the things that really separated this band from the others IMO. I love how they just would go off in so many songs...
Yeah, Don't Stop is probably the only track on this album I could do without. Although, if you're in the right frame of mind, it's freaking killer... 8)
Bye Bye Bad Man is so understated, but you can really see the brilliance of Squire in this song!
Elizabeth My Dear was a short diddy, but it packed a powerful punch in pointing out the Roses' disdain for the monarchy.
Squires work on Shoot You Down is wonderful
Sugar spun sister is a great example of each member adding their own touch...the drummer and guitarist of this band I want to look into more....The vocals on this track are standout and this second time around I can hear the aggorance in his voice on this track, really great....
....Made of Stone is hands down my favorite song at this time.
This is the One on anthemic. I just want to shout This is the one THIS IS THE ONE every time I hear it.
Man. I just keep thinking, Sugar Spun was one of my favorites and then they start into Made of Stone and I'm like, that's pretty damn good too. And then Shoot You Down starts... :D
Shoot You Down is like the calm before that epic 3 song ending! 8) Like they knew they just had to let you catch your breath. :)
Quote from: mjk73 on Nov 09, 2011, 09:58 PM
I just want to shout This is the one THIS IS THE ONE every time I hear it.
Yes!
The funky guitar on Fools Gold makes me happy
I really do hope that when they do the inevitable US reunion tour, they hit St Louis or remotely close to St Louis so I can see and enjoy life for a few hours.
I guess I didn't listen to This is the One on my first listen, this song is great too Great anthemic guitar work and vocals, makes me feel like my legacy is secure!!!
I love hearing Reni and Mani playing off each other at the start of I Am The Resurrection. And then again in the jam...
And a great fucking jam it is to end this one! I think because of the jam at the end, this pushes Resurrection over the top for me as my favorite on this album!
Quote from: mjk73 on Nov 09, 2011, 10:06 PM
I really do hope that when they do the inevitable US reunion tour, they hit St Louis or remotely close to St Louis so I can see and enjoy life for a few hours.
One regret I always had with this band was that I never got to see these boys live. And you can be damned sure I'm not going to miss my chance this time around! I don't care how far I have to go, I'm going to see them live!
This album sounds like a bunch of great musicians jamming in a room the production is great.
Quote from: mjk73 on Nov 09, 2011, 10:04 PM
The funky guitar on Fools Gold makes me happy
Wah Wah at its finest! Again, the jam on Fools Gold sets this song apart as one of my faves on this album.
man the opening jam on Fools Gold is much much better on second listen.
Allright I'm off, great pick!!!
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Nov 09, 2011, 10:15 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Nov 09, 2011, 10:06 PM
I really do hope that when they do the inevitable US reunion tour, they hit St Louis or remotely close to St Louis so I can see and enjoy life for a few hours.
One regret I always had with this band was that I never got to see these boys live. And you can be damned sure I'm not going to miss my chance this time around! I don't care how far I have to go, I'm going to see them live!
I foresee them playing Chicago and KC and skipping here. I may be travelling to see them.
Quote from: wolof7 on Nov 09, 2011, 10:16 PM
This album sounds like a bunch of great musicians jamming in a room the production is great.
Their brash cockiness was very much understandable when you listen to this record!
Second Coming has it's moments, but as the much anticipated, 5 years in the making follow up to this masterpiece, it's easy to see why they fell far short of expectations.
I'm interested to see if they are going to be putting out any new material now that all the mates are back together. There are rumors that a new album or at least some new songs could accompany the reunion tour. I can only hope!
Quote from: mjk73 on Nov 09, 2011, 10:21 PM
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Nov 09, 2011, 10:15 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Nov 09, 2011, 10:06 PM
I really do hope that when they do the inevitable US reunion tour, they hit St Louis or remotely close to St Louis so I can see and enjoy life for a few hours.
One regret I always had with this band was that I never got to see these boys live. And you can be damned sure I'm not going to miss my chance this time around! I don't care how far I have to go, I'm going to see them live!
I foresee them playing Chicago and KC and skipping here. I may be travelling to see them.
Yeah, I forsee myself having to make the trek to Chicago to see them. Not that I'm complaining about having to go to Chicago. :P Cleveland has to be a stop though. I mean we have the Rock Hall in C'town! Maybe I can foresee a Detroit show as well? All would be doable for me. 8)
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Nov 09, 2011, 10:26 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Nov 09, 2011, 10:21 PM
Quote from: iLikeBeer on Nov 09, 2011, 10:15 PM
Quote from: mjk73 on Nov 09, 2011, 10:06 PM
I really do hope that when they do the inevitable US reunion tour, they hit St Louis or remotely close to St Louis so I can see and enjoy life for a few hours.
One regret I always had with this band was that I never got to see these boys live. And you can be damned sure I'm not going to miss my chance this time around! I don't care how far I have to go, I'm going to see them live!
I foresee them playing Chicago and KC and skipping here. I may be travelling to see them.
Yeah, I forsee myself having to make the trek to Chicago to see them. Not that I'm complaining about having to go to Chicago. :P Cleveland has to be a stop though. I mean we have the Rock Hall in C'town! Maybe I can foresee a Detroit show as well? All would be doable for me. 8)
i can't wait...i'll see them somewhere...even if i'm no longer in NYC by then...i WILL SEE THEM
Fool's Gold is my f-in jam!
And my college roommate's jam was Made of Stone...she LOVED that song....
sometimes...iiiiiiii ...fan--tuh---siiiiiize, when the streets are cold and lonely and the cars they burn below me, don't these tiiiiiiiiiimes, fill your eeeeyyyyyyeeeeesss.
if you listen to early Oasis bootlegs (which I know you don't), Liam sings just like Ian...it's so crazy...he found his own voice later on but back then....he was everyone's hero..
one more thing: SQUIRE RULES!
Quote from: Penny Lane on Nov 09, 2011, 10:54 PMone more thing: SQUIRE RULES!
And he's a great artist.