The Stone Roses

An abortion in musical notes

Decent

Enjoyed front to back

Superbonito.

I was only familiar with "Fool's Gold", because of GTA San Andreas and wished, that more songs would be in that direction. But solid album nonetheless!

not a band i often enjoy hearing on the radio and such but listening to this album alone it's pretty good. song for my sugar spin sister is very good as is this is the one

So much to like about this, also some quite dull filler in the first half

I remember hearing a lot about The Stone Roses. I kind of thought their hey day was in the mid-late 90s, not 1989. Having just rated the Oasis debut and previously shit all over other brit-pop additions to this list, I'm not feeling quite so critical here. Maybe it's because these guys are bit more spacey than poppy. Getting some serious psychedelic-era Beatles vibes here. This is somewhere in the 3.5 range for me but I'm not going to round up today.

Not a huge fan of alternative music, and this album didn't really present anything special in my opinion. Pretty good instrumentals though

I listened to this 5-6 times right through. I enjoyed it more with each listen. The hits are really good, but the rest of the tracks are a bit jangly. I know that it is a pivotal Manchester genre album, and based on that, I'm happy to give it a solid 3.5 and round it up for the track 'Fools Gold'.

Apart from Fools Gold (which I though was by INXS! ha ha - whoops) I hadn't heard any of these tracks - I've been missing out! I really enjoyed this album and listened to it all day today, I had to do a lot of driving and it was a great album for the car. I feel like this sound influenced so many other musicians I love - but my one major criticism is backwards recordings are so naff (Waterfall/Don't stop), plus a few of the outros were a bit too long - BUT on the whole I loved it. I've delayed writing my review because I couldn't decide between a 4 and a 5 - It's not quite a 5, but I'm a lover, so I'm giving it 5!

I wanna be adored

A classic of the genre. The songwriting is perfect and the music perfectly captured a time a place. I was just too young for this when it first hit, but it didnt take me long to catch up and i've come to wrap myself up in this like a warm hug

I really enjoyed this album I also know that I'll probably never listen to it again. Nothing really stands out. 8/10 Forgettable excellence

Like The Smiths, but not as good - in other words, still pretty good. 3.5 rounded up.

This is the one and I am the resurrection are good enough on their own to earn this one a 5. But there's at least 5 more bangers on the album. One of my favorite albums ever.

One Hell of a record

I feel like I should really like this, and there are some classic tracks, but it just doesn't really hang together as much more than background music with some excellent singles

classic, obviously 4.4

Mostly fun little pop tunes, quite enjoyable to listen to.

First song is really good

❤️❤️❤️ I love this album ❤️❤️❤️ Been one of my favorites for years. Even Ian's conspiracy theories cannot change the feeling that this is the perfect album.

Never heard of these guys and after a few listens, I kept thinking, "who does these guys remind of" and I could never pinpoint, but they sounded familiar. Overall, this wasn't a bad album, but I never found that song that generated that excited to hear this vibe. Songs that stood out were Waterfall and Don't Stop, but damn, the music sounded almost exactly the same. Maybe that's why I enjoyed these 2 the most. I swear I could hear All Apologies in Nirvana in Bye Bye Bad Man. Thought this song was pretty good too. And of course, This Is The One made me think of my beautiful Mindy. A good, solid album, but just never hit the excitement level I am always seeking. I bet if they add a 'M' after the first 'E' in their name and replaced the word Stone with Roses, I would have loved! Get it, Luke? Pretty good overall. I'll go with a 3.5, but can't round up for this one. 3.5

4.5 How appropriate, on the long-awaited day that the Gallagher brothers put aside their differences in the name of reunion $ to get Oasis back together, we’re given probably the second-best Britpop band that the country has ever offered us. Granted, I know these guys are pretty infamous for their so-called sophomore slump follow-up, but I think they still deserve that title based on this album alone. This is actually an album I’ve been familiar with for some time now and even owned a copy of on CD back in high school, and to this day, I Wanna Be Adored and She Bangs the Drums are two of my favorite songs of all-time. Of course, there are plenty of other great songs here as well, with Waterfall, Made of Stone, and Elephant Stone being three other favorites as well - though, the latter didn’t seem to be included on the version of the album that’s on Spotify? It was definitely on my CD copy, so maybe it was some kind of bonus track just for the Yankee release. All that to say, if you enjoyed this album, I recommend giving that song a listen. What ultimately holds this back from being a 5 for me though is how frontloaded it is - of all five songs I’ve mentioned, four are (or at least were) in the first half. While I do like every song here, something about Sugar Spun Sister, Shoot You Down, and This is the One just don’t hit as hard for me. I Am the Resurrection is at least a solid track and should have been the grand finale to the album, but unfortunately, you have to sit through nearly ten minutes of Fools Gold from there. It’s not a bad song, but it is about six minutes too long and has no business being the closer to the album. Like Elephant Stone, I think it’s actually an included bonus track for certain regional releases, but either way, they could and should have placed it literally anywhere else in the tracklist before shipping it to us Americans. I teetered back and forth between a 4 and 4.5 on this one, but in the spirit of Britpop and what will soon likely become a public holiday in Britland (or at least in my home), we’ll aim higher on this one. This album is a total vibe, and there are so many songs here that just make me want to stand up and feel the music while I’m listening. Anyway, I’m off to try and score some Oasis tickets.

An excellent, highly unique album. This is much harder than most to pin down to a genre, its influences aren't different types of bricks, they're melted down and mixed together into the foundation to make this brilliant, sometimes gazey, sometimes old school poppy, sometimes post punky album that just works. My only minor gripe with this album is that the ending is a bit drawn out in my view.

This one has been an interesting experience. I'm not sure I've ever heard an album where I enjoy it but almost simultaneously grow fatigued by it. I think I'm able to unpack this a little. I really enjoy hearing the meld of influences and can track where and how this album influenced acts that would follow. Much of the guitar work is really well done, and the songs themselves are fun with some impressive hooks. What I've personally experienced with this album, however, is I almost begin feeling overwhelmed by it. Maybe it's a little over the top with a bit of overproduction. A great example would be 'This is the One', a definite highlight but does it need to be drenched in reverb? It also doesn't help that much of this album, though varied just enough, sounds very similar, so by the time the record comes to an end, I feel like I shouldn't return to it for a while, at least in whole. Perhaps I'm nitpicking, too much. This is still a good album, though, with great moments where I wished it was more dour as the opening track would suggest. I think it just takes a minute to sink in.

While I was pleasantly surprised that I didn’t absolutely hate it, this also is very much not for me. This is so stoned out, so vibey, and so goddamn British. It’s fine while it’s on, but I know I’d never go out of my way to revisit it. And truthfully, it’s so spaced-out and drug-fueled that even when it’s on, it faded into the background for me. It felt so invisible, in fact, that I’m having a hard time understanding how it still has retained such a high level of praise, even for folks who weren’t alive to witness this album in real time. It’s solid, sure, but very far from genius. It just doesn’t engage me, and while I know that’s the point in a way, I need something with more teeth. At least it isn’t just blatant pastiche for ‘60s British bands. That counts for something.

Weirdly i felt some folk in there, folk mixed with psychedelia and early indie sad-skater brushes, opening the huge door to britpop without knowing so that much. Like emotions put on a blender and drinking it raw, no filters.

This album gets a full star bonus just for I Want to Be Adored, and a bonus star for releasing this all the way back in 1989. This song could have released yesterday and it would still be a banger. This album was really good, with a great trio to open. Didn't love Don't Stop, but it has a unique style, almost like it's played backwards. The rest of the album is timeless and holds up very, very well. My favorites are I Wanna Be Adored, Waterfall, Bye Bye Bad Man, and Made of Stone.

Light. - good background music

Chill music nothing crazy but I like it

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Man, it doesn’t even remotely feel like it’s been one year. I started this as a silly little thing, figuring I’d only make it a week or two, and now here I am. But I’ve loved (almost) every second of it. And when this album popped up, I figured it might not be a horrible way to spend the 365th day. The Stone Roses’ debut is one of those albums that really resonates with a lot of people, and those who love it won’t ever stop talking about it. It very much has an albeit small, but cult following behind it. Baggy isn’t really a genre I believe it real though. Like, it’s named after a sort of British fashion trend? I feel this kind of music is so rooted in British culture and history, that you sort of have to be clued into that in order to appreciate what this did for the time period. And I think this album definitely tackles the psychedelic feeling very well. It’s a record meant to heard during the summer in the warmth of the sun, on your bike with your friends. So I apologize to any rabid fans of this record when I say I just don’t see it. It’s the same way I’ve felt about Sonic Youth for a long time. Daydream Nation was supposed to be this incredible album that indie-heads have been drooling over for almost 40 years, and it just did nothing for me. I wanted to like this album so badly, considering there are a few decent songs. But the rest of this just blends together, and I forgot what I was even really supposed to care about. There were seemingly trying to capture the same energy of The Cure’s less intense material, while also having a rhythm section reminiscent of Joy Division and New Order. And it lacks any real personality. This is unfortunately one of the more overrated albums I’ve heard, and it breaks my heart that I didn’t love it and couldn’t have an amazing album to celebrate one year of pain and suffering. Rating: 5/10

Fun. Probably would have cut the last song to make it a nice tight 40 minutes. Would be great.

Pretty decent Brit-rock. Still don't understand why this is such a vaunted album, though. I mean, it's good for a rock album, but I don't get why people look at it as transcendent, rather than just what Oasis ripped off in the 90's.

I've heard the name The Stone Roses but cannot recall ever listening to them. I guess they were bigger in England than the States. I found this album to sound so progressive for 1989. It sounds like it came out tomorrow. It does not sound like an 80's album (albeit on the cusp of the 90's). It was refreshing to listen to this album and I liked every song, especially Fool's Gold, which almost sounded different than the rest of the album so I'm ashamed to like it best but it seems like one of their most popular songs so I guess I have good taste. There aren't too many songs close to 10 minutes long that I can say I like this much but it is a jam. I would love to listen to this again and dive into the lyrics more as they sometimes get lost in the mix a bit, but even without them I give this 5 stars.

meh, low 3 imo

Listening to this while driving on a sunny Sunday afternoon, I was enjoying it so much I was tempted to give it a 5. But it just didn’t quite hit the same when I re listened while working on the Monday. Fools Gold and Waterfall secure the 4 though.

Just facking superb. It doesn’t get much better than this. It could well be the album I’ve listened to the most, certainly top 5. Simpsons: I doubt it

Album started strong, really enjoyed the first few songs. But then started to get bored. Big finish with Fools Gold, one of the best FIFA tunes ever. But overall was keen for the album to finish, an hour was too much for me.

loved this album. I recognised a lot of the songs on this album. 'Fools Gold' was on the first FIFA I remember owning, and ' She Bangs the Drum' was on Guitar Hero 3 This album would have gotten full marks if the song ' Dont Stop' wasn't on here, I hated it. it soured the whole thing.

Con este álbum de debut, los de Manchester adquirieron la etiqueta de leyendas del indie y, lo más importante, influyeron a un gran número de bandas alternativas posteriores. En su música se combinan las guitarras sesenteras con los ritmos bailables de los 80 (el acid house y las raves imperantes en la época). "I Wanna Be Adored" abre el disco y las espectativas ritmo y letra hipnóticos. Es la canción que más me gusta del disco. Le sigue "She Bangs the Drums", el segundo sencillo extraído del debut y su primer acceso a los 40, con una clebración de la música y su poder transformador. En ella, como en "Elephant Stone" los ganchos pop inspirados en los setenta y los ritmos ondulantes nos trasladan al mundo psicodélico del acid house. También destaca el tema que cierra el álbum, "Fool's Gold", su primer éxito del 'Top Ten', una canción destinada al baile en la que rock, dance y funk se entremezclan para rememorar el clásico cinematográfico "El tesoro de Sierra Madre" de John Huston en una metáfora sobre los peligros de ansiar riquezas a cualquier precio. Persoalmente me gusta la épica "Made of Stone". Su primer álbum fue el canto del cisne de los Stone Roses. Nunca más cumplieron con las expectativas de este, su primer álbum, y se desintegraron poco después de lanzar su segundo disco cinco años después.

Not bad

**The Stone Roses - *The Stone Roses* (1989) Review** The debut album by The Stone Roses, released in 1989, is often hailed as one of the most influential records in British music history. It helped define the "Madchester" sound and bridged the gap between indie rock and dance music. This review will delve into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and lasting influence, while also addressing its strengths and weaknesses. ### **1. Lyrics** The Stone Roses' self-titled album is imbued with lyrical themes of freedom, rebellion, and a sense of self-confidence. Ian Brown, the band's lead vocalist and lyricist, delivers his words with a mix of swagger and mystique, often using cryptic and symbolic language. **Key Tracks and Lyrical Themes:** - **"I Wanna Be Adored":** The album opens with this track, which sets the tone for the band's attitude. The lyrics are minimalistic but powerful: "I don't have to sell my soul, he's already in me." The line captures a sense of inherent value and defiance, expressing a desire for adoration without compromise. - **"She Bangs the Drums":** This track is a celebration of music and youth, with lyrics that evoke a sense of euphoria and liberation. Lines like "Kiss me where the sun don't shine, the past was yours but the future's mine" highlight a generational shift and a claim to the future. - **"Waterfall":** A tale of escape and reinvention, "Waterfall" uses natural imagery to convey freedom. The lyrics are vivid and poetic, painting a picture of a woman breaking free from societal constraints. - **"I Am the Resurrection":** The closing track is a powerful statement of self-reliance and resilience. The chorus, "I am the resurrection and I am the light," takes on a quasi-religious tone, elevating the band's self-belief to near-messianic levels. **Pros:** The lyrics on *The Stone Roses* are one of its defining features. They are often abstract and open to interpretation, which gives the album a timeless quality. The themes of rebellion, freedom, and youthful exuberance resonate deeply, especially with the album's target audience. **Cons:** At times, the lyrics can feel repetitive or too cryptic, lacking a clear narrative. While this ambiguity adds to the album's mystique, it can also alienate listeners looking for more straightforward storytelling. ### **2. Music** Musically, *The Stone Roses* is a masterclass in blending genres. The album fuses elements of jangle pop, psychedelia, and dance music, creating a sound that was both innovative and accessible. **Musical Style and Composition:** - **Guitar Work:** John Squire's guitar playing is one of the standout elements of the album. His jangly, melodic riffs are reminiscent of 60s rock but with a modern twist. Tracks like "Waterfall" and "Made of Stone" showcase his ability to create intricate, catchy guitar lines that are both technically proficient and emotionally resonant. - **Rhythm Section:** Mani's bass lines and Reni's drumming provide a tight, danceable groove throughout the album. The rhythm section is crucial in tracks like "Fools Gold," where the bass and drums drive the song's hypnotic, funky rhythm. - **Vocals:** Ian Brown's vocal style is understated and often more about mood than technical prowess. His delivery is relaxed and confident, which complements the laid-back yet defiant tone of the lyrics. **Key Tracks and Musical Highlights:** - **"I Wanna Be Adored":** The track begins with a slow, building intro that leads into a groove-heavy rhythm. The minimalistic approach allows the lyrics and mood to take center stage. - **"She Bangs the Drums":** This track is upbeat and melodic, driven by Squire's jangly guitar and Reni's infectious drumming. The song's structure is straightforward but effective, with a memorable chorus that has become iconic. - **"Waterfall":** A quintessential track that epitomizes the album's sound. The interplay between the guitar and bass is exceptional, and the song's dynamic shifts keep it engaging throughout. - **"Fools Gold":** Although not on the original UK release, this track is often associated with the album due to its impact. It blends acid house rhythms with rock instrumentation, creating a danceable, psychedelic experience. **Pros:** The music on *The Stone Roses* is both innovative and accessible. The band successfully blends multiple genres to create a unique sound that still feels fresh today. The musicianship is top-notch, particularly Squire's guitar work and the rhythm section's tight groove. **Cons:** While the album is musically strong, some tracks can feel a bit too similar in style, leading to a lack of variety. Additionally, Ian Brown's vocal limitations are sometimes evident, which might not appeal to listeners who prefer more technically skilled vocalists. ### **3. Production** The production of *The Stone Roses* was handled by John Leckie, who played a crucial role in shaping the album's sound. The production is characterized by its clarity, warmth, and attention to detail. **Production Techniques:** - **Layering:** Leckie used extensive layering to create the album's lush, textured sound. This is evident in tracks like "Waterfall," where multiple guitar tracks are layered to create a rich, immersive soundscape. - **Reverb and Effects:** Reverb is used liberally throughout the album, giving the music a spacious, almost ethereal quality. This is particularly noticeable in tracks like "I Wanna Be Adored" and "I Am the Resurrection." - **Balance:** The production strikes a balance between the various elements, ensuring that no instrument overpowers the others. The bass and drums are prominent, giving the album its danceable groove, while the guitars and vocals are crisp and clear. **Pros:** The production on *The Stone Roses* is one of its strongest aspects. Leckie manages to capture the band's energy while also giving the album a polished, professional sound. The use of effects and layering adds depth and texture, making the album a rich listening experience. **Cons:** Some critics argue that the production is too polished, potentially sanding down the band's rougher edges. This slickness can make the album feel a bit too controlled, lacking the raw energy of a live performance. ### **4. Themes** The themes of *The Stone Roses* are rooted in the band's experiences and the cultural milieu of late 1980s Britain. The album explores ideas of youth, freedom, rebellion, and a sense of cultural renewal. **Exploration of Themes:** - **Youth and Rebellion:** The album is a celebration of youth and its associated ideals. Tracks like "She Bangs the Drums" and "I Am the Resurrection" capture a sense of defiance and a rejection of the status quo. - **Freedom and Escape:** Many songs on the album explore the idea of escape, both physically and mentally. "Waterfall" is a prime example, telling the story of a woman breaking free from societal constraints. - **Mysticism and Symbolism:** There are elements of mysticism and spiritual symbolism throughout the album, particularly in tracks like "I Am the Resurrection" and "I Wanna Be Adored." These themes add a layer of depth to the album, inviting listeners to interpret the lyrics in various ways. **Pros:** The themes of *The Stone Roses* are universal and timeless, making the album resonate with listeners across generations. The blend of personal and cultural commentary gives the album a broad appeal. **Cons:** The abstract nature of the themes might not be to everyone's taste. Some listeners may find the lyrics and themes too vague or open-ended, preferring more direct or narrative-driven songwriting. ### **5. Influence** *The Stone Roses* is widely regarded as one of the most influential albums in British music history. It played a crucial role in the development of the "Madchester" scene and the broader Britpop movement that followed in the 1990s. **Impact on Music and Culture:** - **Madchester Scene:** The album's blend of rock and dance music was a defining characteristic of the Madchester scene. Bands like Happy Mondays and Inspiral Carpets were part of this movement, but The Stone Roses were its undisputed leaders. - **Britpop Influence:** *The Stone Roses* laid the groundwork for the Britpop explosion of the mid-1990s. Bands like Oasis and Blur were heavily influenced by the album's sound and attitude, with Oasis in particular citing The Stone Roses as a major inspiration. - **Legacy:** The album's legacy extends beyond its immediate influence on other bands. It is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time, appearing in numerous "best of" lists and polls. Its impact on British music and culture is still felt today, with many contemporary bands acknowledging its influence. **Pros:** The influence of *The Stone Roses* cannot be overstated. It helped shape an entire genre and had a lasting impact on British music and culture. The album's blend of rock and dance music was groundbreaking at the time and continues to inspire musicians today. **Cons:** While its influence is undeniable, some critics argue that the album's legacy has been somewhat inflated over time. The band's subsequent struggles and lack of a strong follow-up album have led some to question whether *The Stone Roses* has been overly mythologized. ### **6. Pros and Cons of the Album** **Pros:** - **Innovative Sound:** The Stone Roses' debut album blends genres seamlessly, creating a sound that was both innovative and influential. - **Strong Musicianship:** The band's technical skills, particularly John Squire's guitar work and the tight rhythm section, are top-notch. - **Timeless Lyrics and Themes:** The lyrics, while often abstract, explore themes of youth , rebellion, and freedom that resonate across generations. - **Polished Production:** John Leckie's production is clear, warm, and textured, enhancing the album's overall impact. - **Cultural Impact:** The album played a crucial role in the development of the Madchester scene and the Britpop movement, leaving a lasting legacy. **Cons:** - **Repetitive Elements:** Some tracks can feel too similar in style, leading to a lack of variety across the album. - **Vocal Limitations:** Ian Brown's vocal abilities are not as strong as his bandmates' musicianship, which may be a drawback for some listeners. - **Over-Polished Production:** The production, while polished and professional, can feel a bit too controlled, potentially lacking the raw energy of live performances. - **Cryptic Lyrics:** The abstract nature of the lyrics might not appeal to listeners who prefer more straightforward storytelling. - **Mythologized Legacy:** The album's influence and legacy, while significant, have been subject to debate, with some critics suggesting it has been overly mythologized. ### **Conclusion** *The Stone Roses* is a landmark album that has had a profound impact on British music. Its blend of genres, strong musicianship, and thematic depth make it a timeless classic. However, it is not without its flaws, including repetitive elements and vocal limitations. Despite these drawbacks, the album's influence and cultural significance are undeniable, securing its place as one of the most important albums of its era. For fans of indie rock, alternative music, or anyone interested in the evolution of British music, *The Stone Roses* is an essential listen. Its pros far outweigh its cons, and its status as a cultural and musical touchstone is well-deserved.

Nice and steady rock.

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Honestly, I've tried, but for the most part this album does absolutely nothing for me. There is one noticeable exception -- the extended instrumental outro on I am the Resurrection absolutely slaps.

Interesting album, albeitb abit meandering. Loved the last track, though.

Fede og catchy sange hele vejen rundt med et par stykker som er 100p classics + ekstra point for den mega indflydelse det havde. Bare et fedt album :D

Enjoyed this more than I expected. Wasn't a fan at the time, and they do seem to get adulation beyond their abilities or output. And that backwards track would have been so much better without the vocal. But the big 'hits' here are pretty good, and have a unique charm that took me by surprise. Starts and ends well, which always helps. 3.5 stars.

Refused to listen. Repittion is never a good thing. Forward ever, backwards never. But five stars, obvs, for what it meant to me at the time.

This is a 3.5 for me: it was artistically unique for its time and kept me entertained, although I didn’t give it as thorough a listen as normal.

3.5* Much like their 2nd album, couple standouts and the rest is pretty decent. They have a cool groove, I overall.

Awesome

A record that defines a generation and a style. The Madchester sound opening door.

i did not hate this at all.

Actually amazing. Incredible album. Forward thinking and embracing the sound of the 80s all at once. I want to give it a five, but I feel like it's not perfect, especially due to the last song. Maybe I'll change my mind at some point.

Liked this more than expected. A bit of Pixies and MBV in there with the folksy stuff.

This album is hard to pin down. Just when you think it's firmly in the the Smiths and Cure camp, they come in with songs so Beatles influenced I hope they didn't feel that they were being original. The album ends with a 70's style epic, wah pedal heavy and a bassline ala Steve Miller Band, Fly like and Eagle. All of it is good, but so derivative that I have no idea what their sound is.

I’m surprised that so many of the biggest Stone Roses hits are from this album. I think every Stone Roses song that I’m familiar with is here. It’s very much a sound of its time that you don’t tend to hear so much any more. The jangly guitars together with the overuse of chorus and reverb on vocals sounds like it would be a mess, but it works so well which is why brit-pop became as big as it did. If you’re curious about the Stone Roses, this is definitely the album to listen to.

Full of bangers

This was a new discovery for me! Loved those early 90s vibes.

Never heard it before, chill and easy listening with enough complexity to keep it interesting. I can see why people love this record

Psychedelic, dreamy, shoegaze

Absolutely superb from start to finish. A joyous mash of jangly guitars with "Summer of Love" vibes. "I Wanna Be Adored", "Waterfall" and "I Am the Resurrection" all absolutely monster tracks, but there are no low point here at all. Burned so bright and, inevitably, fell so fast.

Some very good songs but some of it goes on a bit.

I liked it but it's not going to be a regular listen

Britpop ain't my thing. Couple of OK tracks.

The Stone Roses are like The Smiths if Morrissey had discovered inner peace, a reverb pedal, and the concept of not being an insufferable twat.

There are equals but difficult to think of a better album in 30 years.

This feels like one of those hyped albums that you see and hear about so naturally assume it must be fairly decent. I found it a bit monotonous and boring if I’m honest!? Even the songs that I recognised the names of, I wasn’t really sure why they were popular!? But anyway, clearly not for me but I’m sure for some people it’s a top tier record

Sounds generic and very boring listen.

Great album. Really enjoyed.

7/10. Felt basic at first but ended up really enjoying a lot of songs throughout.

Fairly middle of the road for me. Almost was even a two. I think it was the last track of the album that was interesting for me, but pst that it was just aight.

Pleasant but nothing groundbreaking. It is also jarring when I’m thinking, “ok one song left” and that song is 10 minutes long. To me it felt fairly sterile - clean without a lot of glaring issues, but without the edge.

This is one of the Brit Rock albums I’m glad I came across on this list. Has a somewhat timeless feel to it with some songs seemingly in the wrong decade. A lot of fun to listen to front to back, plenty of songs that were jams, and something I’ll be returning to.

I didn't dislike it, but it didn't grab me either. Kinda forgettable.

never listened to this before. now after looking up a little can't believe i never did. this shit is why i'm still doing this stuff

A fine, easy listen. Very Beatles-esque at points and very The Smiths-esque in other points, both whom I enjoy. 6/10

I wasn't convinced by the first couple of tracks, but by the end of "Bye Bye Bad Man" it was clear this is the kind of alternative band I can get behind. They still know how to play a bit of rock'n'roll, and they are building on that instead of thinking of ways to sound quirky first and then using guitars as one of the tools to implement these ideas. The lyrics are definitely extra, but they still have solid concepts and sometimes a plot behind them. The understated vocals are purposeful instead of just sounding disinterested. Also, some of the songs just remind me of a crisp autumn morning, and that just can't be beat.

The one's hard. On the one hand, if they hadn't done so much acid they might have noticed how badly their contract would screw them. But on the other hand, this album would sound completely sober. I don't think anyone really wins here.

Melkoiset jumit lopussa. 9 min biisit? En ole varma, ovatko venytykset aivan tarpeen. Popimmista osuuksista pidin kovasti! Ei ärsyttävää indietä vaikka onkin indietä.

Mikä saa ihmiset tykkäämään heistä enemmän kuin tykkäävätkään? Bändin nimi? Levyn kansikuva? Projektin lyhytaikaisuus tai äänivallimainen soundi? No, loppujen lopuksi nämä ovat pahimmat 60-lukuhurahtaneisuudet poislukien aika hyviä kappaleita. Saattavat myös aueta hitaammin kuin kaikilla on motivaatiota odottaa.

Didnt fully finish, bur was very good

Wannabe classic rock? Okay. Fools Gold is pretty good with lively, danceable bass and flowy vocals.

I think it’s a good album overall with a few standout sections. I’d give it a 7/10

This is too great to fluke: I’ve heard demo versions of these songs that have made me flinch - they worked hard to reach this sparkling, weightless collection. The record’s retro in the same fashion as a Chesley Bonestell space station painting: a silver rocket weaving gliding past Saturn’s rings. They never matched this, but had they the octane to build on “Fool’s Gold” the result might’ve been even better.

A pure delight that still rings clear and true today. Melodies so primal I suspect the songs materialized by the invocation of a powerful ancient text. The rare album that brings together disparate yoof cultures in total admiration (the indie wallflower, the raver, the lad, the scally who doesn't give a shit about music) - at least for my generation and geographic origin. That said, more than one US friend has been keen to show me their fine musical taste using this as their example. I wanted so much to be *part of whatever created this* the moment I got to the end of "I Am The Resurrection". Can genuinely say that my life would be quite different if I never heard it. My greatest motivation for doing this 1001+ album slog/enchantment is to discover *the other record* that has the same effect on me. You'd better agree, Mark, or I'll cut your fucking hands off

The name of this group was familiar, but I didn't think I knew any of their songs. Of course, I immediately recognized "I Wanna Be Adored". This was really good, and I see from Wikipedia that it was hugely popular and widely acclaimed - it just missed my millenial American radar.

Knocked it out the park on the first one, shame they couldn't keep it going 🤷

It my have been a big thing at the time but I found it mostly forgettable. A record that I've heard 1000 times, maybe because it's been copied, but just not my thing

A favorite of mine from this era. Enjoyed revisiting it here for the first time in a while!

very good, but slightly blown out of proportion as to how good it is.

Had a great vibe and it was a well constructed album that all flowed well. Nothing really grabbed me, but the album was good

Ian Brown must be the worst singer ever to front a successful rock band, but nevertheless this is a fabulous album.

Started off a bit slow but only got more interesting. Goes well with everything that was popular at the time, although that's not always a bad thing. Chord progression is sometimes quite interesting. Not a lot going on for some of it though. Highlights: She Bangs the Drums Bye Bye Bad Man (Song For My) Sugar Spun Sister Made of Stone

it was a nice vibey album. Only enjoyed 4/12 tracks as I felt they were too similar and would blend in to each other, more than I would like. Good background music imo

Maybe I am in a weird mood today, but this record is Just sooooooo mediocre and boring... Maybe I'm a Stan today, but hard no...

Pretty good. Nice melodies. Might listen again. That's a good sign!

Finally, a Britrock record on this list that's worth a damn.

Fun vibes but a back half that overshadows the first. Favourite track: (Songs for My) Sugar Spun Sister.

Uggg, hard to like it. Almost like muzak to me. Soft rock, folkie, jam sessionsiony. I don’t like it.

I was in Australia, so missed experiencing "Manchester", but caught up with this a couple of years later. One of the best debut albums ever.

Classic

show demais.

A bit generic

A long time favourite

It’s fine. I didn’t like this stuff much in the 90s and I still don’t now.

One of the greatest albums ever

Some good songs Standout songs: Don't Stop Made of Stone I am the resurrection

Pretty damn good. But lost it's way a bit in the middle and finished strong I think I need a bit more time with it but it's a high 3 at the minute lad

I first listened to this album because I kept seeing it on all time album lists. Maybe it's the Sunday morning on the patio with dog friends and coffee, but this album is outstanding. I've listened to this a few times over the last 20 years was just ok with it. But today it's my soundtrack. Lol. The basslines are just cooking, very Peter Hook inspired I think. I'm also hearing how this album influenced the 90's. This thing really is an all time classic.

Pretty good

I listened to this for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it didn’t really make an impact. For whatever reason the whole album kept me entertained this time. I can hear how the sound helped inspire Oasis as well. Rating: 4.8

STANDOUTS: n/a; all sounded the same OVERALL: 2/5

decent album

Meh, bland late 80s rock. Not a great period for the genre.

Liked this more than I was expecting. I'd heard them before in playlists of bands with harsher, noisier or just weirder sounds and the Stone Roses always stuck out as too normal in that context. But by itself it was a really nice album. 3.5.

I enjoyed most of this. It felt somewhere in between the classic rock Zach braff would put on a soundtrack and the indie rock Zach braff would put on a soundtrack.

I was surprised I knew one or two songs on here! I liked the vibe this album was going for, and it sounded very clean. I just don't think it stood out all that much for me.

Hmmmm I liked most of it but not enough to go back to, I don't think.

Yes, Britpop…nothing more 5/10

Actually pretty enjoyable tunes on this one. Some chill and rocking songs that found the groove

- Not familiar with this group. The album encompasses an odd smorgasbord of genres that are hard to connect. - "I Wanna Be Adored" sounds like a precursor to grunge. Definitely my favorite track of the album. (I liked "Made of Stone," too.) - After that, the songs veer much more toward 60s psychedelic ("Don't Stop" being the most obvious example). This seems to be the Stone Roses typical sound. - The final track ("Fools Gold") is such a departure, circling around to mediocre funk, that it solidified this as a 3 star, rather than a 4 star, effort.

Pleasantly surprised by this release. I didn't give these guys the time of day when they came out, but after listening to this album I may have to explore their catalog.... Solid song writing mixed with great hooks and big choruses. I like it!

A great debut. Dynamic, cool and confident.

Unrecognized jangle-pop masterpiece ;). Really tight, they keep it simple and cool. Not the most profound music ever made but catchy and accessible. Great dynamics, lots of variety and little surprises embedded in familiar rock formulas that somehow feel innovative. Musicianship is the highest quality, really excellent playing. Again, not overly complex, not tedious or boring. Bears repeated listening for that reason. I like the recording quality. It's massive but intimate, full, crisp. A great record, like if there was a happier British REM. "Fools Gold" rules!

Enjoyable tunes brings it up to close to 4 stars, but freaking Reni's percussion, holy crap, that makes it 5. Had no idea who he was before hearing this album and so wish there more of his drum work available out there.

Unpopular opinion, but second coming is better.

Classic from the early 90's

Really enjoyable brit pop with some pretty obvious influences. A few bad songs, including one that is fully in reverse that I’m sure at the time was inventive but is close to unlistenable, float around in the midst but it’s a fun listen.

Ik weet niet veel van The Stone Roses. Eigenlijk gek, want Britpop is toch een genre waar ik geregeld naar luister. Misschien omdat ik de house invloeden meestal niet zo best vind bij de Madchester bands heb ik het onbewust een beetje overgeslagen. Natuurlijk ken ik de bekende nummers wel, een Fools Gold of I Wanna Be Adored. Tijd om in de rest te duiken. Meteen is She Bangs The Drums een aangename verassing. Combinatie van de boze baslijn en blije gitaartjes doet het onverwacht bijzonder goed. Waterfall en Don’t stop zijn interessant, vooral omdat de tweede een reversal is van de eerste. Made of Stone en Shoot You Down zijn solid, maar te weinig bijzonderheden. Maar van de laatste 3 nummers van het album word ik wel enthousiast. Al met al heel positief over het album. Rating: 8,5/10 Highlights: I Wanna Be Adored, Fools Gold, This Is The One, I Am The Resurrection

We blijven nog even in Britse contreien, en dat bevalt me wel. Nog een debuutplaat van een Mancunian rock band. Dit keer maakt hij niet officieel deel uit van het Britpop-universum, maar mag 'ie toch wel gelabeld worden als voorvader van. Deze plaat houdt veel meer verband met de neo-psychedelische en dance rock movement van die tijd, en is daarmee een sleutelwerk in de Madchester scene. Maar ook de shoegaze invloeden zijn niet te ontkennen, wat direct in het moody openingsnummer 'I Wanna Be Adored' te horen is. Wat de twee Mancunian bands dan wel weer verbindt zijn de jangley sounds en melodietjes die bijna een ode lijken aan stadsgenoten The Smiths. Dit album klinkt net als het debuut van Oasis als een verzamelalbum van greatest hits, en minder als een pril begin van een muziekcarrière. Toch, als ik de twee moet onderscheiden, heeft die van Oasis nét iets meer karakter. De nummers leven wat meer. De pieken van het album van Ian Brown en co zijn minstens zo hoog als - en misschien wel hoger dan - die op ''Definitely Maybe'', maar gros van de nummers hebben niet veel meer te bieden dan een goede hook. De waanzinnige jam-explosie in 'I Am The Resurrection' is een spaarzaam moment dat de groep de vaste jangle pop constructie los laat. Voelt een beetje onrechtvaardig om de plaat volledig langs de Oasis-meetlat te leggen, ook gezien de tijdschaal en de verschillende muzikale invloeden. Maar het is ook wel eens fijn om een enigszins relevant vergelijkingskader te hebben. Een heel sterk debuut, dat als hun epische funk classic 'Fools Gold' op de originele release stond misschien wel voor de 5 sterren was gegaan. Nu moet hij genoegen nemen met 4. Manchester City - Manchester United 1-0. 8,5/10 Highlights: I Wanna Be Adored Made of Stone This Is The One I Am the Resurrection

Legendarisch. De '89 sound en de grondleggers van de britpop in de jaren negentig. Maar vooral de flow van de nummers is zo uniek en overweldigend. De plaat rockt maar flowed tegelijkertijd. En ook dan lukt het de Stone Roses om te variëren en te verrassen tussen de nummers. Met bijvoorbeeld Elizabeth my dear of het vreemde Dont Stop. Wat jammer dat zij niet meer platen gemaakt hebben. Of misschien wel niet, des te bijzonderder is dit album. Eéntje om te koesteren! 9/10 Highlights Waterfall Fools gold I Am the Resurrection Bye bye bad man I wanna be adored

An often overlooked gem. Doesn't get enough praise.

The best song isn't even a song. A bit disappointing.

A mix of some beautifully crafted, ethereal, thoughtful tracks and some chuntering, country like songs with yodeling vocals. Not sure what to make of this.

I wasn’t familiar with this band before this album but I absolutely enjoyed it and would love to hear more of them.

nie moj styl ale sympatyczne

4.5 One of my favourite albums I've come across doing this. Unreal. Favourite tracks: I Wanna Be Adored, She Bangs the Drums, Fools Gold

Pretty much perfection. Every song is excellent!

Can't believe I hadn't listened to this one before. Love it so far. Songs kind of blur together but it's a sound I really like. Very Beatlesy in many ways. Would like to revisit! 4/4.5

The Stone Roses started off their career with I Wanna Be Adored?! Damn, talk about starting off with a banger. This is essential late 80s post punk shoegaze. 4.5 stars.

Long time fan of this album. Nice to revisit it after many years.

Classic rock mood

yeah it’s aight

A pleasant listen, I’m glad I heard it

It’s ok. I wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to it again.

9/10 hell yeah

great

hell yea thats what im talking about

Good for light-hearted, upbeat listening. The songs are mostly alike and the vocal gets a bit bored and detached, lyrics too self-indulgent with no apparent depth.

Classic Album, Not an album I tend to listen to much now, but it is a must listen 'Strong 8'

Fuuuuuck. Confession time, I like the second album way more. The one everyone hates. The one that killed the band. It’s more interesting, there’s even songs on there that are really good. This…this sounds so dime a dozen and boring oh god. I fucking hate how this album is mixed. The vocals are so far and quiet. BUT the album still has some good tracks…

This was an extremely nostalgic listening experience for me, which is pretty odd, considering id never heard this album beforehand. Not even a snippet. something about the echoey vocals and chill vibe just make it sound like a distant summer's memory. like something that'd play from my dad's shitty 30 year old boombox during a pool party. I fuck with that hard. Not every song did something special for me, but I liked it a lot all around. Strong 3, light 4

I never listened to this album, but this was excellent. There was a few songs that were meh, but 90% of it was excellent

I sit in purgatory, hoping for Fools Gold to end. The end does not come. Soon I wish for death. Still... the end does not come. The end doesn't come The end doesn't come The end doesn't come The end doesn't come The end doesnt come The end doesnt come The end doesnt cmme Thend doesnt com Ths end doesfn4 ckmw Tkw jwkwkskkksocoldjd Hehelphejeuwuw

fine

Dug this out last week and it's still as good as ever. Got a strong primal scream grove going. What could they have done if it wasn't so long between this and the next album. Classic band classic album.

I remember being in the gym a few months ago when they were playing a post-punk playlist and Shazamming a song that came on that I really liked — it was "I Wanna Be Adored’ by The Stone Roses. So I was looking forward to listening to this album. In theory, I should really like this album. It starts out sounding like it's going to be a mix of post-punk (think the poppier hits of The Cure or Echo and the Bunnymen), Pixies-style surf/alt rock, and Byrds-style psychedelia. And the first three songs are pretty good. But after that, it kind of just falls apart for me. The lyrics are mostly lame, and the middle tracks start to blend together. It sounds like someone trying to mash up the music of The Byrds and Oasis with the cynical lyrics of The Smiths but ending up with the worst parts of all three. I'm not sure what they were thinking with “Elizabeth My Dear” — it's more of an interlude than a song, and the random insertion of a track set to “Scarborough Fair" is very jarring. It's giving big “I'm edgy like Moz" energy. “I am the Resurrection” is a decent song. I was really enjoying the jammy break down at the end — until it kept going for another five minutes. And the album closer, “Fools Gold” is an annoying retro throwback disco rock song that sounds like everything Fat Boy Slim did in the 90s. Meh. It's alright, but nothing amazing. I have no idea why Brits seem to revere this band so much. But I've never really understood the whole rave culture over there either. I feel like this is a band the writers of Skins would have been obsessed with in their youth. 3/5 (I might round it to a 3.5 in the right mood).

muito bueno

Hm. Ok, I guess.

Favorite track was (Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister. 3.5 rounded down to 3.

I quite liked this. Nice jangly pop. Especially liked Waterfall, (Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister, This is the One and Fools Gold. Too bad they only had two albums.

The last time I listened to this must have been a while ago, because I had two “starred” songs on Spotify, which was its system before “likes.” My guess is that was a decade ago that it switched. On review, I think I’m just going to like one of those: made of stone. Sorry, bye bye bad man. I was pretty dead set on this being a 3, but I like the last two songs enough to consider a 4. May need to listen again.

Doesn’t get much better than this.

I wasn't very familiar with the Stone Roses before today. The instant I heard the first song start to play, I knew that I would love this album. It was catchy, danceable, and deep. I had high expectations for an indie rock album and my expectations were smashed. I loved this album. I'll have to listen to it again someday. 5/5

That was consistently good. Nice surprise.

Chill rock sounds

Overall I was into it. Remi ds of the smiths sad but poppy vibe. I'd be down to listen to it again. The track don't stop was definitely 5 minutes toooo long

Fools Gold is the only real jewel on this album for me. I wish they would have done this whole album in that style.

Northerners will try to tell you this is the best album of all time, and it’s really not. It drags a lot in the middle (Sugar Spun Man in particular is just a bad song), and even though I Am the Resurrection is a great closer it goes on far too long at just over 8 minutes (this is made even worse on the US release, where this is followed by Fools Gold - another great song for a bit but inexplicably 10 minutes long) The Stone Roses were inescapable when I was living in York so I got quite sick of them quite fast. I haven’t really listened to them in a while now so it was actually quite refreshing to go back to this with a relatively clean perspective and see what other people saw in it. The grooves are great, and there are some huge anthemic choruses and just generally really catchy hooks. It has 5 massive singles (7 if you take the US version, which just has two extra songs slapped in) and they’re all very deserving singles, and make a remarkable impact. The highlight for me is probably This is the One which is a bit more subtle but just builds beautifully and has a real sense of urgency To summarise, I have very complicated feelings about this album. I think it’s massively overrated but also get why it is, and do think it has elements of greatness. It may not be the best album of all time, but it’s pretty good, and it’s better than anything Oasis put out

Not my style. Mellow rock, a little too soft for my tastes.

It’s ok. Kind of easy listening background music. I thought I caught a few ear worms, but nothing too captivating.

Didn't do it for me. Kinda boring.

Eu simplesmente amei esse álbum. Ele tem algo leve e etéreo, que traz um sentimento de tranquilidade e contentamento. O timbre das guitarras é perfeito, assim como as frases com reverb que parecem improvisadas que floreiam o fundo das músicas; as linhas de baixo são simples mas trazem algo de interessante e com swing; a bateria sabe acompanhar o ritmo e o feeling da música sem ser monótona; e o vocal traz características de músicas psicodélicas que somam muito a atmosfera das músicas.

Expected worst, but it’s relatively inoffensive.

Really incredible album and production. I feel like this is an underrated gem. The interludes and instrumental sections on this album are where it’s at

3.5 stars, enjoyed it more than I thought I would

very nice. vocals are energetic and melody is has variations it can be too long without vocals sometimes or noisy. the whole album has lofi, country vibes but carries alot energy

Pretty good sound but nothing particularly caught me. One of the tracks was far too country for my tastes. Second to last one was really nice.

This was way more interesting than I thought and my pre conceptions of this album were that it sounded like Oasis, I was very wrong. Enjoyable!

It was fine. I'm having trouble remembering anything, but I remember thinking it was fine

A little bit of the Smiths, a little bit of Fleet Foxes, and a lot of wonderful chill guitar. When I saw that this was a British rock album from 1989 I was bracing myself for a lot of 80's synth, but was spectacularly and pleasantly surprised by what I got instead. Every song felt fresh and unique, and just as I felt like the vibe was getting stale, the next song would come in with a completely refreshed beat and melody that rejuvenated the listening experience. I don't often give out 5s, but I'm contemplating it with this one, mostly because of how enjoyable it was *plus* the pleasant surprise. I feel like this album was extraordinarily influential for later bands.

Love the chambery feel of the firsts tracks and then it lost my interest a bit, still really liked it, 3.5 to a 4

Pretty decent, but not my thing. 3.3

Nice surprise

Hell yeah, I’ve never heard these guys before so this was an awesome surprise!

Love this album

Loved this album for years. Hands down, one of the best debut albums. Contains a mixture of numerous experimental sounds.

Album 434 of 1001 The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses Rating : 3.75 / 5 Good album. Was not familiar with them. Certainly one I will go to again. Very easygoing vibe.

Alternative Brit Pop that I could never get into, no matter how hard I tried.

Classic album, I was already familiar with most of the tracks. This project's given me a new appreciation for it and I will definitely listen again.

Highlights: I Wanna Be Adored, She Bangs the Drums, I Am the Resurrection

Fun rock album with some catchy riffs.

One of the best albums of all time. Warped my cassette from playing it non-stop for a year. This absolute perfection.

кайф!

чем больше слушаю, тем больше нравится он чудесно смеется над фанком, кайфует от созвучных слов и просто наслаждается собой алкоальбом: голубое кипрское вино

Love it. I always wonder how I'd feel if I heard old favourite albums for the first time in 2024, for example, but I just have to give this a five, as I've always loved it. She Bangs the Drums, I Am the Resurrection - absolute crackers.

Pretty fresh sounding compared to the musical landscape when it was released... Definitely responsible for a lot of other music I liked down the line. I Wanna Be Adored is an all-timer.

Imagine what these guys could have done on a second record.

Not a super hyper for me

always really liked this record, gives me a similar feeling to rem and mbv. outside of i wanna be adored and dont stop im never absolutely amazed by what im hearing which keeps this at a high 8/10.

Very solid record. I was prepared to be "meh" but I enjoyed. Even heard some hints of jangle pop in there

A perfect album. Timeless. Epic. Just perfect.

The Stone Roses have a very distinctive sound. This album was alright, definitely listenable with some good tracks, but just didn’t quite cut it for me. It’s a 3.5 from mes

Whoooooooa I’ve always heard of the Stone Roses, even had them recommended to me once or twice. But I always confused them with Stone Temple Pilots (in name only) and never sought them out. But this was amazing. Really chill but upbeat psychedelic vibes. Great riffs and energy. Maybe slightly repetitive but not to the point of being annoying or excessive. Gives off big 70’s feelings but updated for the late 80’s. This sounds so totally different to anything else I’ve heard from the late 80’s, actually, that I had to check the release year multiple times. Rock was going a few different places around this time. Grunge was developing and would soon explode. Punk was doing its own thing and would develop into pop punk soon enough. Britpop was very much a thing and thriving in the UK. But this defies those trends and seems staunchly rooted in what must’ve been their influences from the prior decades. But it doesn’t feel derivative, as easy as it could’ve been to do that. It’s a fresh take on a genre that wasn’t, to my knowledge, in high demand at the time. I could gush about the different riffs and grooves I loved here, but just listen to “I Am the Resurrection” for everything you need to know. 5 stars. Happily. Just such great songs that don’t feel repetitive, have a consistent sound, and don’t get old. You’d think that’s easy enough to do, but it honestly seems like a high bar sometimes with this list… Standout tracks: I Wanna Be Adored, Waterfall, Don’t Stop, (Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister, Shoot You Down, I Am the Resurrection

An album that was released at least 20 years too late. At the end of the 60s it would have been something but for the end of the 80s it sounds a bit tiring.

ghostly and crystalline

4.6 - Such a cool album, great variety and very familiar even though I've never sat down to listen to the whole thing

Never been a Stone Roses fan, but this album is jampacked with their heavy hitters, I enjoyed it a fair amount. Fave Tracks: I Wanna Be Adored, Waterfall, Fools Gold 4/5

Great guitar sounds

good enough album, had a few decent songs, but probably won't listen to again

Lenge siden sist eg hørte da

What a pleasant surprise! This was super cool, a bit long and samesy. Still enjoyed it front to back.

I enjoyed the album as a whole, but i hated the third track.

Just didn’t hit like it used to.

This isn’t bad. Not great, but I would listen to some of this again. Maybe.

I bought this album when it was first released. It was good. I thought the band might be on to something. Not a bad song on the album.

Glam-y, jam-y, rock goodness.

I liken this to vanilla ice cream, or margherita pizza. It's a bit bland, maybe even boring if put next to other better albums, but I do enjoy vanilla ice cream and a slice of margherita so I'm not complaining

It's one of those albums that's a precursor to about a dozen sub-genres, while belonging to none of them.

I wanna be adored

This one is good. Maybe too long, but has a good flow through it. Will I listen to again: 70%

Practically ushered in the Britpop scene with a great debut album and did nothing else. I have to respect it.

Pretty dope, I really like 80s college rock when I hear it, REM vibes on this one.

Thoughts before listening: This album is a really big deal to British music journalists, but never really made much of an impact in the US. I think I've listened to it and it's fine. Late 80s/early 90s British alternative rock that was part of the Madchester scene of dance punk bands. Review: I don't really get the hype with these guys. There are definitely some good songs here such as "I am the Resurrection", but all in all they're just a fairly normal sounding post-new wave alt rock band. There are some 60s era psychedelic call backs and maybe a couple nods to dance music, but ultimately this is a poppy indie rock album. I feel like the Stone Roses are just another (maybe the first?) in the line of overhyped British bands i.e. Oasis, Blur, Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Libertines, etc. None of these bands are bad, and they all have some great songs, but they just don't blow me away. 3-stars

This sounds like the spiritual predecessor to Oasis. Overall I thought it was alright, but I didn't like it as much as I thought I would have. It could be something that requires more listening for me to get into. Perhaps something to do in the future...

Pretty unique

Baggy, indie rock. Incredibly memorable album full of catchy tunes. Post-punky bass, twinkly guitar, psychedelic and shoegazey soundscapes. An album to truly get lost in. It simply makes me feel good while listening to it. Very likely to revisit. 5/5

Actually really liked this, lot of lovely songs on here

This whole album was just great. Vibes of early U2 and INXS. Loved the clean Vox-y sounds and long instrumental jams.

In the 90s, there was a movement: britpop. Unfortunately, the album that forged that path was from a band that didn't put out an album during the peak of britpop — it's a little snotty and a little rocky and a little trippy and very British and The Stone Roses would be in the same breath as Oasis and Pulp and Blur if this would have been released four years later.

The best of the 80s plus the best of the 90s, and more! Energetic, psychedelic, tuneful, boastful, aiming for the broad and the narrow, and always fun. I didn’t find this album until about 20 years ago, but in that time it has continued to grow and expand in my world, and I find something new & amazing every time I listen.

Ok, 3.5, its 1h long, good to have I guess

was i high in the bath tub while listening to this? sure, of course, so what?

This one took me a while to come around on. Not that i hated it at first. But that after a couple listens I realized how great the whole album is. Def coming back to this one for years to come

plätschert so vor sich hin , aber schön

Love the guitar work here. This just got better and better.

Have always know about this album but have never given it a proper listen. A fantastic listen that kept surprising me with each track. It’s got a cohesive vibe, but without every track sounding the same. Great guitar work, spacey but catchy vocals, and a groovy rhythm section. What more can you ask for? This is one of those albums to put on when you need that uplifting chill vibe. Will definitely be in regular rotation for me in the future.

Get in, release one of the best albums of the 90s, get out (ignoring their second album as almost everyone else does)

Phenomenonal debut album, culminating sad post rock of the late 80's with something new and fresh. Straight from the heart of England, most songs offer music resolve and give the listener a sense of hope. Complex layering of intricate musical parts combined to create a wall of alternative sound in which the listener can't help at reach for the next track. I particularly think the drums shine on this album all the way through. Hard rock riffs and bitchin solos peppered throughout, all against this dance pop infused rhythm.

Rocky but easy listening. Not what I'm into

Not my type. But its okay

6 / 10 Pre Brit-pop. No està mal.

fun! will definitely listen to some of the songs again, kinda sounds like a mix of 60s and 80s

Reminder of how epic this free spirit, creative, dreamlike album is! Squires lead is the heart of the album. The melodies throughout make me appreciate different songs through the years.

Enjoyable. Some 60s psychedelia sounds. Will listen more.

A problem I often have with these less-known UK bands is that they often sound like a knock-off of a famous band. I don't think that happens with this album, they have their own sound and it's absolutely great. Will listen again and add to my favourites.

Every time this album threatened to be great, it would go and throw an insane curve ball to derail any and all momentum. It's sort of like that Colin Farrell series Sugar that was working great as a detective noir series until out of nowhere in the 6th episode, it's revealed that Colin's character is some blue Avatar looking alien. That's more of a warning than a spoiler. But at least this album is better than Sugar.

good enough album, had a few decent songs, but probably won't listen to again

Yet another 80s/90s Brit Pop album. My 3rd in a week, which seems sadly predictable. But I'm pleasantly surprised. This is rather good. The drums aren't quite over manipulated, the guitars are clean and jangly. It's not overloaded with synthesizers. I'm actually quite enjoying it. Good melodies, good hooks, nice vocals. Great bass sound. Sort of shades of The Zombies' Odyssey and Oracle updated 20+ years... There's a few peaks and valleys, but overall very solid. I'll absolutely listen to this one again 4/5

This is pretty awesome. I really wish it sounded better, but the mix of genres is really cool. Very modern considering it was 1989! 4.5

Surprisingly catchy psychedelic indie rock. Sounds years ahead of its time.

I'm not familiar with these guys, should be good to explore a new band. Right off the bat, I'm digging the artwork. Good, fun, jingly pop-rock. Some interesting psychedelic elements, with reversed looping effects. Lots of good/fun songs on here but not my favorite. Probably a band I will be revisiting, though. 3/5

One of the classics for a certain clientele

I very much enjoyed this album.

I really couldn’t get into this one

A pleasant, if unremarkable, listen. The most interesting part is that (aside from 1-2 tracks) this album could have been made in almost any decade. I actually was thinking it was a late 90s/early 00s album at first, then started wondering if it was from the 60s. Turns out it came out in '89.

1. be adored - 1 2. the drumz - 1.5 3. uuaterfall - 1 4. dont ztop - 0 5. bad man - 0 6. my dear - 0 7. zizter - 0 8. ztone - 1.5 9. zhoot - 1 10. the one - 1 11. rezurection - 1.5 12. foolz gold - 1

I blame my beautiful boy being born for missing this band & album back in ‘89…but that’s ok. This album would have been a big part of my musical life.so now it will be. Great stuff.

I really enjoyed this album. Psychedelic new wave. I like how Don’t Stop is Waterfall backwards with new lyrics. Great idea for a song

Not what I normally listen to but pretty good.

Meh.

Good album, better for certain laid back moods

Didn't do anything particularly special, but I like it

I felt like Waterfall was quite lonely on this album.

I Wanna Be Adored had a classic riff, there's some aggression here but it mostly fades into a dreamy sort of atmosphere. She Bangs the Drums opens with a great bass riff and some noisy guitars, but the overall effect is still soft somehow. The chorus evokes the 1960s. The next few songs don't really hit the same heights until Made of Stone, which is as good as the first two with a catchy chorus and nice melodies. I Am The Resurrection is a strong closer with an extended instrumental second half.

Absolutely nailed on 5 stars. Not a bad song here. One or two transition tracks, but still good. But after that I'd say there are 7 songs that could each have been hit single.

Wow. This album was ahead of its time. The production, the song structure, the ambient sounds, the guitar tones. So so solid. Really love this album. Will continue to listen.

It’s one of the greatest albums of all time, if not the greatest.

The music feels like it goes in circles, in a way. Interesting.

Really enjoyed, worth going back for another listen. Reached my emotions.

Fab album. As as Oasis fan, cannot fail not to like this band. This was, in my opinion their best album. 👍

Schöner Indie Rock aus England.

It's OK... A bit of indie rock feel. Almost more backround music than something engaging and front and center

Insanely good, nothing but winners, I Wanna be Adored

a bit repetitive but i liked it

As far as debuts go, this is one of the very, very best. King Monkey and his court absolutely killing it, start to finish. As a bonus, the Spotify version linked here also has Fool's Gold tacked on the end, which is epic.

The music is really great but the vocals and lyrics are utterly forgettable. I can see how the sound would be really influential though. It’s more chill and relaxing than I thought it would be.

Maybe a 5 could be a bit high, but this is sandwiched between a U2 album and an Elbow album, so it's the only thing keeping me alive right now. Full of bangers front to back, but especially at the front, and ESPECIALLY at the back. 'Don't Stop' could maybe do with being a couple mins shorter but otherwise no complaints.

Its hard to pinpoint what exactly makes this album so amazing for me. But pretty much every song on here just sounds great, has the exact length it should have, and is memorable after even 1 listen.

Took a while but this really grew on me. The laid-back, easy-going rock sound is a vibe! Standouts are Waterfall, Shoot You Down, Made of Stone, and I Am the Resurrection.

First few songs I felt like turning it off and coming back to it. Didn't think it was bad, just didn't feel like there was much to it and just wasn't in the mood to push through something I really didn't like for the sake of exploring new music. However, I'm glad I listened all the way through; there's some good stuff here. I am the Resurrection and Fools Gold ended this album on a high note. So solid. Definitely going to listen again

Killer. Music to my 90s kid ears.

An enjoyable album of jangly 80s pop. Given that I love music from this decade, I'm surprised I hadn't heard of this band. Particularly liked songs like "Made of Stone" and "This is the One." Enjoyable yes, but will I listen again? Probably not.

A purely creative and firm statement of art. Joyful and moody, quiet and reckless. What most SHOULD be.

she bangs the drums…

A fine psychedelic, pinger-infused classic. The bedrock of indie, twee, and the beginning of the end for Ian Brown. 3/5

Good old brit pop guitar band

So nearly a 5

Interesting and easy to listen to sound. Not particularly memorable but would listen to again.

“Can you play something from the last century” “This is pretty funky music” “can you put something else on this is putting me to sleep” “when Matt is in the back seat you listen to contemporary music” - my dad Yeah pretty good, thanks Lucas. Imma do an Abhi rating 7.7/10

Much much better than I remembered

Love the Stone Roses and one of my favorite early 90s era britpop bands. Some absolute classic, made-in-Manchester bangers on here that are already in my rotation. However, bias aside, I do have to admit the middle of the album is lacking for my taste. But still, proper album overall.

I liked the folky vocal harmonies. Pretty easy listening in general. Yacht rock esque.

Love this album. Joy Division / Sonic Youth vibes. Amazing new wave sound, just the right amount of distortion and reverb to compliment the lyricism without being too distracting. The experimentalism isn't necessarily groundbreaking given that the album was released in 1989 well after the peak of new wave, but the band's sound still manages to feel fresh. 4.5/5, rounded up. Fave tracks: I Wanna Be Adored, Don't Stop, Shoot You Down, This Is the One, I Am The Resurrection

Wow - this album is amazing. I had not heard this before, but I love absolutely everything about it. It's extremely well executed, the band is so tight and the production quality is stellar. It starts off with some quiet but beautiful longs, and then just ramps up the energy from there finishing with an 8 minute groovy jam. The guitar playing is something else, especially on the last 4 tracks, such smooth riffs and backed by a tight drummer. Great discovery, I've already listened to it 3 times... Fav Tracks: Waterfall, Made Of Stone, Shoot You Down, This Is The One

Sounds like a precursor to a lot of shoegaze and other indie styles.