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One all time favourite - tunes start to finish !
that was actually surprisingly enjoyable I’ve been getting a lot of this 90s britpop but it hasn’t yet been bad 9/10
Massive formative part of my life was spent listening to this album. if you took don't stop off then this would be very close to perfection for me. i wonder what the yanks think of the whole baggy manc thing?
As a very famous 90s footballer, I know this record incredibly well. The boys in the dressing room would always stick this on after a big win and suck eachother off. Those days when the entire Chelsea first team and backroom staff would jizz all over me were some of the best times ever.
I have loved this album since it first came out. Every time I listen to it I can't believe how good it is. The best!
Is it one of the best debut albums of all time? It's up there.
Classic 5 out of 5
Some of the best songs ever written. A couple of duds though still what a banger.
One of the best albums ever, still a relevant soundtrack to my life
Solid gold banger.
Nostalgia strikes again! I was a bit too young when it was first released, it wasn't until the mid/late-90s when the rock nightclub in Liverpool, the Krazy House, used to always play I Am The Resurrection for their penultimate song. I picked up a copy of the album and it became a regular listen.
This one my top five albums, one of the easiest five star reviews ever. Everthing they wrote and recorded around 88-91 are just magic.
Superbonito
❤️
Uuh, paluu ikisuosikkien pariin. Varsinkin ekat 3 biisiä mennään oman musamaun zeniitissä. Loputkin maistuu ja fiilaan tunnelmaa. Fools Gold on tietty upea ja kai sen voi tälle levylle laskea. Ehkä tää on puolet 5/5 ja puolet 4/5, mutta pyöristetään nyt ylöspäin, kun ei vitosia tule liikaa jaeltua.
"I don't need to sell my soul; he's already in me" is one of the great rock lyrics of all time. 5 stars for that line alone.
Having never heard of this band before, I am completely blown away. I loved every song on the album and this is the first time that I can remember tapping my foot to any album yet (7/26/25); between the varied styles, the lyrics, the presentation, it all kept me guessing and I couldn't get enough. That's the thing that really got me, they never stuck to a genre really, but their style stayed the same. You know it's their music but are pleasantly surprised with the direction. Stellar album, really makes me happy that I decided to do this list. Favorite songs: I Wanna Be Adored She Bangs the Drums Waterfall Elizabeth My Dear Fools Gold
As I think back to the summer of 2012, I believe that it would have been utterly bleak if it weren't for this album. I don't remember much from this period of time but, what I do remember, this was the soundtrack. A path down the rabbit hole ensued with this band (I never ventured into the third album) and they are forever engrained, in my mind, in these sublime sounds they created. Thank you Stone Roses, you are adored indeed.
Loved it, some really great songs
Great Debut album! Never explored this band before, but this album is an amazing gem.
Debut album is very good!
10/10
MADCHESTER. BIBLICAL.
Classic and excellent
Sí escuchabas Radio3 en los finales de los 80 y principio de los 90 este es tu disco. Una banda que se fue a la porra por el negocio y las mierd*s de los contratos. Después de este disco impresionante tardaron años en volver y en cierta forma ya era tarde, pero este éxito no se lo puede quitar nadie. 5 estrellas ***** totales. I wanna be adored, She bangs the drums, Waterfall, Don't Stop, Sugar spoon sister, Made of stone, Shoot you down, This is the one y I am the resurrection.
A solid album through and through. Dig a lot of the songs, especially I Am The Resurrection.
This will always be one of my favorite albums ever. It's certainly their high point as a band. Song For My Sugar Spun Sister, Fool's Gold and especially I Am The Resurrection are the highlights.
Oh yesssss, my kind of music. So Moody. Makes me feel alive.
Britpop perfection. One of the best albums of the 80s. 9-10/10 1. Fools Gold 2. I Wanna Be Adored 3. Made of Stone
The most formative album of the Madchester scene. I wore out my tape and had to buy an album!
Fantastic
One of the best debut albums ever, I didn't like it at all when I first played it. A masterpiece...5/5
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a fantastic album this is. My favorite from this Madchwster scene. So melodic and soulful. One great song after another and my vinyl copy doesn't even have Fools Gold. 5 🌟
Adored.
One of the greatest debut albums of all time. It’s influence spanned far and wide and it barely has a weak moment - an easy five stars
Very good
Great suprise here, the album is full of catchy songs with lots of harmonies, my guilty pleasure. Interesting sound also for late 80s, prog and psychodelic rock paired with some 80s dance influence
Rock, Alternative/Indie, Pop 1989
Shame he's an absolute whopper
Otro clásico.
Me gustó mucho. Aprecio la ondita ecléctica y medio caótica que tiene y a ratos hypnagogica, así como que se te pasó el clonazepam. Un poco de aquí, de allá y maracuyá, el britpop hubiera sido mejor si se hubiera seguido una linea más parecida a lo que traian estos dudes. Favs: Don´t Stop, Made of Stone y I wanna be adored. Mood: I don't need to sell my soul.
Some of it gets a bit wanky, especially the backwards parts but it doesn't really detract from the high points
5/5 - fantastic album! Great surprise
Never heard of these guys before but was a solid album, good guitars, chill music with some oomph. Another review compared to Oasis before there was Oasis and I could see where they're getting that. Dig this, will be adding some of their tunes to my playlist.
Masterpiece!
One of the best
Dear god, the shimmery chorus pedal… inject that directly into my eardrums. Cranberries-esque. I love it. Vocal melodies and harmonies are great. I bet the Uninvited guys love this album. There’s a clear influence there. “Elizabeth, my dear” - cheeky “Scarborough Fair” parody. But she’s still queen, you poor bastards! 32 years later! First time I have rolled it back for a second listen. That’s probably a good sign, lol
Great album. Feels like the missing link between The Beatles and Oasis. 'She Bangs the Drums' is a banger.
this is really great.
false
buenisimo
one of my all time favourites
Best debut album ever
Yes, good
Listened to this once or twice down the years!
Classic British indie rock. Best Tracks: I Wanna Be Adored, She Bangs The Drum, I am the Resurrection
Ridiculous debut from the godfathers of indie
A classic
Feel like I've been giving out a lot of 5s recently, but this is a great album that influenced so many of the bands I used to love, and some j still do.
6/5.
best yet.
Beim Debutalbum der Stone Roses könnte ich zu fast jedem Song eine eigene Geschichte schreiben, wann und wo er in meinem Leben eine Rolle gespielt hat. Bin zwar zu jung, um sie zu Release-Zeit als das Phänomen wahrgenommen zu haben, dass die Stone Roses bis heute sind, aber 4 Abende nacheinander das Etihad Stadion in Manchester auszuverkaufen ist auch knapp 30 Jahre später mühelos möglich und fühlte sich wahnsinnig junggeblieben an. Für alle! Allein „Fools Gold“, dieser Song ohne Strophe aber mit einer Zeitlosigkeit behaftet, dass er auch noch frisch und verheißungsvoll klingt. Und niemals, niemals altert. Mann, was für ein Album. Und das an deinem Geburtstag, Guido! This is the one!
All-Time-Lieblingsplatte. Zwischen "I wanna be adored" und "I am the Resurrection" ("Fool's Gold" war auf dem Originalrelease nicht drauf) nichts als Größenwahn und Zärtlichkeit, Working Class und Klassenkampf, Melodien für Jahrhunderte und frei flottierende Rhytmik. Und zwar galore und in jedem einzelnen Song ("Don't Stop" ist ja kein Song). Dazu die Looks, die Attitude und die Gang-Mentalität, mit denen sie selbst im Manchester ihrer Zeit (und es war ja IHRE Zeit) klare Außenseiter waren - und damit natürlich auch immer unerreichbar. Was sie dann aus all dem gemacht haben (Scheitern vor allem, vor dem ihnen sofort errichteten Denkmal) steht auf einem anderen Blatt. Fragt mich gern, dann erzählt Opa mal so richtig von früher und wie das damals war und heute ist in Manchester! Hierfür: klare 6 Sterne.
This is so much better after the previous two albums. Honestly, it could be something I wouldn’t like much on its own, but hearing it after two albums I really didn’t like gives it a boost. So yeah, I do like this one. It’s definitely heading toward that alt-rock vibe that I prefer, and it’s good background listening music. I might actually consider looking up more of them for further listening.
Loved this album. Absolute banger. It was a psych rock explosion.
Cheery mood songs :)
A real pre-Oasis, the LP started off okay, but really got more and more captivating as it went on.
4/23 Hell of an album, from the production, the melodies, the songwriting, they went all-out for their debut. Standout Tracks: I Wanna Be Adored, Don't Stop, Bye Bye Bad Man, Made of Stone, This Is the One, Fools Gold
I want to be adored :)
First time through this whole record, although I was familiar with the singles. The psych touches on the album cuts added to the vibes of the groove based cuts.
I’ll admit, I know about this album, and I’ve read in great detail how influential the Stone Roses and this album were, but this is the first time I’ve ever actually listened to it. I’ve heard songs from it, there was a lot of familiarity in here, but never sat with it in its entirety. I’m a stupid man. This album could sit in any era from the past 50 years and be comfortable. While it finished one era of the UK Madchester rock scene, opening the way for grunge through the 90s, it also has its tendrils in the psych rock resurgence of the 2000s and could still stand on its own in the 2020s. Don’t be like your dad, give this a good listen. I’m curious to see if it could fit through your teens and beyond.
a last gasp of 80s music before I became disenchanted with the 90s version of rock
Almost perfect
I am a resurrection has one of the best gutter solos ever!
What a pleasant surprise. In a time of synth and bubblegum pop, the Stone Roses ushered in the 90's with a unique Brit-pop/alternative album full of influences. You can hear the Beatles' sway on the band through their catchy harmonies and chord progressions.
Three classic tracks supported by a decent, fairly unique sound. Liked it.
Made of Stone and I am the Resurrection went straight into the playlist
This was GREAT!
bueno, hipnótico, le debo otra escuchada
Side 1 is a 5, side 2 is a 4. Overall a really good album, but slows down in the second half. High 4.
Great
The only good thing to come outta Manchester
didn't like it at the time, but it's good
Pretty good, some of the tracks run of the mill, but I Wanna Be Adored is top tier.
4.5 One I'd been meaning to listen to for ages. Knew more of the songs on here than I was expecting to
I was pleasantly surprised by this album. It took me about 20 minutes to realize this was not an album by grunge band Stone Temple Pilots.
A nice sort of bridge between older brit rock and more modern alternative. Not the best I've heard from them but it still works
3.5 to 4 Need to listen more to decide
cool
made me feel like I was in Skins
great album, nice musical memory. i remember when they were new and we thought who the hell is this and aren't they great! 4
I really liked this one! Had never heard of them.
You can hear all the brit influence from the Beatles to The Smiths in this jangly psychedelic brit-pop album. Also a large influence on the 90's alternative bands to come after them. I think it has a cool dreamy atmospheric sound and I can dig the rhythm section. They almost create a danceable alternative pop album. There are some big hits and a couple duds that keep me from rating this a 5
Why do I like this album more than other British albums at this time? It’s chill and fun. It’s something I can vibe with I guess Rating: 8/10 Favorite Song: I Wanna be Adored
Seth - 4/5 Logan - 3.5/5
Really enjoyed this band/album, but not enough to warrant a 5
A chill, melodic album, 'Stone Roses' brings the music of psychedelic Beatles to 1989. It's a solid listen, good for falling asleep in a chair. Top tracks: "She Bangs the Drums," "(Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister," "I Wanna Be Adored"
It's good.
Great body of work, for me it slips in a couple of places but a strong album
Psychedelic, trippy, danceable and loaded with infectious melodies. This hits you just right...
Comes with a free Andy Burnham dark shirt and blazer combination. This is perhaps the iconic album of Manchester’s current cultural trendiness, and although it’s very good I’m not sure it’s quite worthy of that status. There are some great tracks to be sure, She Bangs The Drums and Waterfall probably the highlights of a psychedelic rock sound. But it does drift a bit into uninteresting places on occasion, and that’s a bit indicative of the fact that this flourishing of Manchester music had better examples than this. Very good, but maybe with an inflated reputation.
One of the most celebrated albums of its era, and listening to the first few tracks you can understand why. 'I Wanna Be Adored' is one of the best album openers, and is followed up by the anthemic 'She Bangs the Drums' and the pretty and slightly ethereal 'Waterfall'. Sadly the quality of the rest of the album doesn't quite live up to the same standard. While 'Waterfall' itself is fantastic, did we really need to hear a reversed version of it straight afterwards? There are some good songs, particularly 'Made of Stone' and 'I Am the Resurrection' alongside some other pleasant but not as memorable jangly guitar tracks.
I’ve got a vendetta against this jangly, neo-psychedelic indie rock album as I think it’s massively overpraised and should be nowhere near any ‘greatest albums of all time’ conversation. That said, every song here is at least decent-to-good, despite Ian Brown’s dreadful singing, with two exceptions: ‘Don’t Stop’ I find utterly pointless (it’s just the previous track backwards), and ‘Elizabeth My Dear’ is cringe-inducing. Slight hot take: it’s decent, but ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ doesn’t massively blow me away. ‘She Bangs the Drums’, ‘Waterfall’ and ‘I Am the Resurrection’ are all very solid, however. Just good enough for 4 stars.
This was a surprise to me; I love the pop-style guitar. I found myself bobbing my head and dancing along. I enjoyed the vibe for this one a lot. I think I would've liked to hear the words better, but they sounded a bit mumbled to me; they were still good.
This is a timeless debut to say the least. The peaks on this record are some of Britpop's finest for sure. However when it comes to consistency, it's not the best. The guitar and bass parts are absolutely killer on every single track, but sometimes the psychedelic nature gets a little out of hand and the songs tend to stray/get too repetitive. But I absolutely love this album's sound. The influence this record had on bands like Ride, The London Suede, Oasis, and many more is undeniable. I'd give this a 5, but I really don't get why Fool's gold even exists. Britpop masterpiece very high 4.
I was born a little bit too late to fully buy into this one but I still like it I am the resurrection is a tune
This was my first time listening to The Stone Roses. I dug it.
This is good. I still remember finding it in the CD review cabinet at KVRX I think I picked it up and carried it around in my backpack and never actually reviewed it and maybe only listened once. I should go listen to this again later. Not sure I fully grasped how good it actually is
Very easy to listen to
very nostalgic. feels like a perfect dream just before you wake up
Review - much better than I'd expected. As far as Madchester goes this is good. Interesting bass parts etc. But too much self-indulgent psychedelia. A whole track that's basically the last track backwards? And there are sections where it feels like they've added something in because they didn't trust themselves to write songs that were too repetitive - but the repetition is what makes the psychedelic vibe work! Case in point - I Wanna Be Adored is a great track that's almost the same repeating riff the whole way through - then with about a minute to go there's a little bridge section that's absolute shite. Why'd they do it? Stick to your guns lads. Score - 7/10 Need to listen? YES
Was surprised how much I enjoyed the album!
I don’t know how it is that I first listened to this album. It had to be at least a decade after its release. Somehow it got passed to me. Anyway, I always found it delightful. Something in its mix of pop and tongue in cheek musical joke making, with proper hooks, and clear musicianship always made me… bounce. A true good time. Not asking a whole lot more. 4 Boolean: True
A nice little pop album. Some people praise this as on of the greatest additions to British music since the Beatles, which I'm not quite sure I understand, but good fun nonetheless
Prety darn good listen.
Outstanding album, a very high 4* 4/5
really good
ровный хороший альбом, классика - 4
It’s something I never thought I would hear, each song drew me closer with how interesting it was. I will definitely come back to listen to it between 6-9 more times to really understand.
I really liked the album. I think I'll listen to it again. 4/5
A really fun a pleasantly rhythmic album that has soft sweet moments and fun uplifting beats.
This sounds really hood what. It’s like the smiths and interpol mixed together with VERY LONG instrumental solos but it is really good i will definitely listen to them from now on wau
when you press play on the first track of this album, you can't help but feel like you've heard this before. the appreciation for this debut, like many a piece of fine art, increased over time. it makes sense, I feel like this album feels so familiar because of its influence over the genre over time, which makes revisiting it in 2026 comforting. it's like reading a book that inspired a bunch of authors after you already read the progeny of its influence. it's like watching Get Out in 2026 for the first time after hearing the third term Obama joke referenced everywhere for years.
cool and vibey, definitely sounds ahead of it's time. maybe the first time i've got that *influential* feeling without any previous context. i don't think it packs a ton of crazy cool hits but the baseline is very enjoyable. the two big half-instrumental closers are so fun they bring the score up easy. favorite song is Made of Stone, maybe Fools Gold. solid 4
Solid, 3.5 leaning towards 4
07/04 Pretty good. Need to find a physical of this one
4.5
can be bizzare but 9/10
Good
Très cool
Me voy a dejar llevar por la emoción y le daré las 4 estrellas, great listen
not for my current mood but id def listen to it when im driving in the middle of the desert or idk a car with some sunroof. but def not a vibe location wise
This was a good album! I never have heard of these guys but I liked them and this album alot
This was fun. Liked Adored the best. Last few were good but all carried on a little too long.
Franchement très bon je m'attendais pas à ça sachant que le nom de l'album est le nom du groupe
Det er ved at være noget tid siden jeg hørte det nu - men jeg var *meget* positivt overrasket.
Was never really into English Rock, but this album has definitely helped with that. I Wanna be Adored, She Bangs the Drums, Sugar Spun Sister, Made of Stone and Fool's Gold are masterclass. Don't Stop didn't really do it for me, but I can definitely appreciate the attempt at something so experimental. Overall, definitely get the hype and will be revisiting this album.
Groupe anglais début 90s Premier son vraiment très bon et le reste est cool surtout la guitare sur les derniers
Very good album - the hits (6 out of 12) are classics, not completely bowled over by some of the album tracks, but touch and go for a 5 would certainly be a 9 out of 10
This shit picked up and got way better. Fun.
such an easy going album and definitely a good listen also as a Manchester united fan you just have to love The Stone Roses you can't hate them
It couldn't have started any better.
Me re gustó. Rock. También siento q lo escucharía louis. Igual la melodía son medio lo mismo todas
Not consistent enough to get a five, which is a shame as the best tracks are stratospherically high points.
First half is amazing, second half a bit too meandering, but happily surprised.
Nice. The overall sound is a little cloudy for me at times but we’ve got a lot of nice sounding guitar and some really strong melodies. Seems pretty ahead of its time. Will revisit
Neat. There are some great melodies and some neat guitar work too. Beatles-esque 60's pop rock with some sad boy mixed in works better than I would have thought. A wee bit long in the tooth at points (3.5)
Interesting alt-British rock sounds, great extended tracks
Surprisingly good album, really enjoyed the vibes
Hadn't heard about this band or album before. A hole in my music history knowledge. TIL about the Madchester scene. Overall loved it. Back half of the album is stronger than the front, to me. I can see why this is considered a rock classic.
Know The Stone Roses, haven’t really explored much beyond whatever few songs would’ve come across. Sounds like post punk meets alt rock. At times, has a more modern sound than late 80s. And at times is very 60s psychedelic. This is a fun album with a fun variety of sound. Like it better than a lot of the BritPop music that came later that I’ve encountered. I think its strength is that it does have a variety to the sound. It’s little bit long, and some of the jam songs seem to drag a little toward the end of the album. But overall I liked this a good amount. Somewhere between a 3 and a 4 for me.
the predecessors to Oasis. I really like this album. some awesome tracks like "I Wanna Be Adored", "She Bangs the Drum" and "Waterfall". ive been listening to this album for over thirty years.
Very good record. I just love the songs and easiness in which they are performed. I will say this though… their other album is better.
Not a band I ever followed. Pleasant listen.
191. good except for the end
Really interesting music that sets the mood. It has a great vibe that makes you want to go somewhere.
I really like this album!!! Such a nice vibe
Struggled to rate this one. Will give it 3.5
Really enjoyed it. Has some classic songs on and most of the songs I didn't know were solid too.
8/10 - a classic indie britpop album
nice one
Always found these to be overhyped personally. But this album does have all of their best songs luckily. First play through I wasn't impressed, but after a couple of runs through I enjoyed it more. 4 fantastic songs, and a few filler really, but the good is really good.
Overall 3.75/5: What stood out about this album was an interesting pallete of sounds. There were some really nice bass lines and guitar grooves in some of the songs. There were some very catch choruses I really enjoyed. The singing style is not my favorite and sometimes the melodies/chord progressions were a bit boring and repetitive for my taste. I Wanna Be Adored 4/5: cool atmospehric start, relaxing full sound, very 80 sounding with punch snare, 3:08 it is nice how it changes up a bit. A little repetitive with saying "I Wanna Be Adored" She Bangs The Drums 3.5/5: Nice bass line, nice harmonies in chorus, cool instrmental break, the singing style is not my favotite, reminds me of "I'll Be There for You" (Friends theme I think) Waterfall 3.2/5: cool sound to start song, she's a waterfall is a good hook, but the song doesn't seem to be going anywhere super interesting so far, nice instrumental at end Don't Stop 3.5/5: The warpy instrument being used is interesting, really long intro, really cool sounds right before lyrics start, the vocals seem to be overpowered a bit to me, most experimental song so far. Maybe not my style but I like that it is different Bye Bye Bad Man 3.5/10: Kinda sounds like the Beatles, classic minor 4 sound, like the bye bye bad man hook, nice guitar sound, I like how the drums switch up, builds up well Elizabeth My Dear 4/5: Beatiful and simple but why so short? (Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister 3/5: Not a huge fan of the guitar rif at beginning, very repitive, 0:46 gets better when chords change, the second verse I like a bit more, 3:00 I like that riff Made of Stone 4/5: Like the moody guitar riff, just an alright melody, I wish it went more places in verse, good catch chorus, I just like harmonic minor 5 chord. I am alredy wanting to sing the chorus, favorite chorus so far. Shoot you Down 3/5: Like that is starts out with the bass riff, 0:53 nice when it just singing. Overall though, a little boring. I wish it changed up more the second verse and chorus to keep my interest. Good guitar riffs. My least favorite so far This is the One 3.7/5: Big intro and than calm bass line is cool idea, interesting bass line, great start, chill first verse but I hope it builds. 2:08 starting to build up, nice harmonies. I wish the chords would change up a bit more or the melody change up to go somewhere different. Repetitive for the length of the song I Am Ressurection 4/5: Like the drum into, this is a long one so wondering where it will go. 0:42 nice riff into prechorus. Good buildup. I like the insturmental part. I am glad it is not just a long guitar solo. There are some nice parts where the energy goes up and down. I think it could be about a minute shorter because I got a little bored at the end. Fools Gold 2.75/5: Groovy drums and bass line to start. The melody is a bit boring. The instrumenation does not change much and I love funk music with repeated grooves but this song is way too long for how repetitive is it for my taste. The guitar solo was good but should have come earlier. Great drumming. The end is really cool though with the added sounds.
9/10 - Really solid album. Not a weak point on the album. Really loved this. Although Im sure some will say that the album is a bit flat (the singing isn't exactly varied), the songwriting and instrumentation makes up for it - there's a lot of memorable moments on this album for me - chorus of (song for my) sugar spun sister, the soft desperate plea on This Is The One, how everything drops out for a couplet on Shoot You Down Fav Tracks: Bye Bye Bad Man, This is the one, I wanna be adored, She bangs the drums Heard before? ---–- ❌ Saved a Song? ----- ✅ Saved Album? --–-- ✅ Will Listen Again? -- ✅ Album Cover -------
Does any band have a more outsized influence with only two studio albums than The Stone Roses?
já conhecia algumas músicas mas nunca tinha ouvido o álbum na íntegra, muito bom.
pretty great album. i liked “i am the ressurection” because it sort of sums up everything i like about this album. it is psychedelic but groovy. each song manages to develop and progress over time. it’s very good.
Beautiful sounding album with a sweet tone
Monumental early 90’s
This is really good. I love “I wanna be adored” and “made of stone”. Whole album has a dreamy, guitar-driven vibe
Great groove. 4.5
i wanna be adored: 8/10 she bangs the drums: 7/10 waterfall: 6/10 don’t stop: 6/10 bye bye bad man: 7/10 elizabeth my dear: - (song for my) sugar spun sister: 7/10 made of stone: 8/10 shoot you down: 7/10 this is the one: 6/10 i am the resurrection: 5.6/10 fools gold: 4/10
This is quite good. Good guitar, good writing, good vocals, with variety. A satisfying listen.
I like it! Feels as if I am in a movie while I listen.
Pleasantly surprised by this one. A late 1980s indie album that has grown on me over the day.
Classic of my 20s and still seems to stand up now.
fena değildi, klasik bir şeyler. 2000lerde çıkmış ama 60lar hissi verdi
Really great album, such a classic. Love the atmosphere created and the production. Great songs but some are better than others. A classic dad album.
317/1001 The Stone Roses - s/t Heard before? ✅ Revisit? ✅ Yes the singles have been played to death, but at the end of the day I've never gotten tired of them. Outside of the singles, it's still very solid.
3.5 que subo 4, me gusto mas de lo que esperaba
I can’t believe this was late 80’s as it sounds lush enough to be a decade or more later. This is what I’m doing this project for: expansion of my music collection and curiosity to explore more of newfound artists.
Close to 5 but lacked character
Couldn’t decide between a 3 or a 4. I went with 4. I think I’d like to listen to these guys some more. It took several listens before getting the tunes down. They weren’t super “catchy” but they were still enjoyable to listen to.
The Brit’s love their stone roses. They never broke in the US, but the follow up had a bit of a hit with live spreads - that is an awesome tune. But still - everything was all about the debut. Was pumped to hear it and yeah I get it it’s good but man I had higher expectations. I’m gonna give it three stars but feels like this one would be a grower - need multiple listens. Ok the last two songs may have taken this up to 4 star territory. Great jams.
Ja lekker,, af en toe mocht de punt van mij iets eerder gezet worden maar dat gold grappig genoeg niet voor de twee langste nummers op t eind
I'm a sucker for British rock, what can I say
geen idee waarom ie op 3 stond dit moet gewoon 4 zijn. heeeeerlijk !! de rest van hun muziek is minder maar dit album van begin tot eind is een genot. i DO adore
Me gusto mucho deberia volver a escucharlas a las canciones para repetirlas, se nota que es un álbum con un concepto e historia, empieza de una forma y termina con un rock progresivo. algunas canciones pasaron un poco desapercibidas...pero en general me gusto
Reminds me of so many people, and my conception of them as a punk band a la the Ramones was pretty far off. I think I was getting it mixed up with a venue called the Stone Pony?? I hear so much in here-- the Sundays, the Flamin Groovies, the Replacements. I really like them, my idea of their music was so wrong. Definitely in the realm of music I really enjoy. Adjacent to the 24 hr party people film soundtrack maybe?
Great album. Lots of memories singing these bangers in sticky clubs and at OT. Still sounds good but there are also a couple of duds on there.
Ett album jag lyssnat mycket på, men jag brukar nästan alltid hoppa över don’t stop. Man förstår att de tyckte det var en kul idé men det blev ju inte särskilt häftigt eller snyggt. Resten av albumet är bra dock, med andra delen av I am resurrection som albumets höjdpunkt. Stark fyra.
”Mani” var bajare. Det är etablerat, välkänt och dokumenterat. Det är bra. Skivan är också jättebra, men inte fullt så bra som sitt rykte.
Ruggigt stark början med I wanna be a dog, tappar lite i mitten, rycker upp sig in till freggin epic bass line of a lifetime (men även den tröttnar man lite på efter kanske sju minuter). Men en fyra helt klart
Lowkey hypnotic.
What a banger of an album. One star subtracted because Ian Brown is an absolute nut job. She Bangs The Drums is a time for all ages.
Upbeat with good arrangements and some unexpected instrumentation.
Idk I liked this!
British people have made some great music despite what this list would have you think
incredible stuff. the first three songs are perfect
A delightful psych revival effort that feels like enough of its own thing to not be a nostalgia rip-off. Ending with I Am the Ressurection and Fool’s Gold… I mean, come on, there’s not much better.
This album sounds like it came out in the early 60s. The soft tones are reminiscent of the Beatles, but with more modern production sounds.
I had only heard of the Stone Roses, never heard them, and was for some reason under the impression that they were a metal band. I don’t know how I didn’t immediately realize that was false when I looked at the cover, but it made the opening track catch me off guard. I wasn’t sure about it, but after the second track, I was hooked. For this being from 1989, it has some very ahead of its time elements. I think that if this album was released today, it could get a decent following. 4/5
It's catchy and shoegazey and proto-Britpop (which is a cool idea, even if the execution sometimes left something to be desired). Like the Britpop to come after them, sometimes it was much more about a sound and a vibe than really great songs. But this record has sound and vibe in spades - a solid 4.
3.5
I can see the progression from 80s new wave, shoegazey stuff etc into Britpop here.
It was pretty good! 👍🏼
I was looking forward to revisiting this one, since I don't think I'd given it a fair chance when I first listened. It's one of those albums where its reputation preceded it -- a reputation it would be difficult for any album to live up to. I hardly made it past "Don't Stop" because it annoyed me so much that it just seemed to be "Waterfall" again with some parts reversed. It felt like they were out of ideas already on track 4. Backing up, the first three songs range from great (Waterfall) to excellent (I Wanna Be Adored) to one of the best songs I've ever heard (She Bangs the Drums). She Bangs the Drums is seriously worth the price of admission on its own -- that guitar break in the middle gives me goosebumps every time. The next three/four really fall off a cliff by comparison. Don't Stop still annoys me years later, Bye Bye Bad Man and Sugar Spun Sister sound like average filler, and I can't hear the Scarborough Fair melody without it feeling like a Simon & Garfunkel reference. As a result, I've rarely made it past this point of the record. There are definitely rewards for continuing. Made Of Stone is the first thing that feels worthy of the opening three tracks and This Is The One is very good as well. The album's original closer, I Am The Resurrection, does go on a bit for my liking without really building into anything. Perhaps it would have been better if the band had ended it in a cacophony of feedback as they'd originally wanted. As it is, it just kind of limply fades out. Finally, Fools Gold feels like the longest 10 minutes of music I've ever heard. I don't like it -- I'm as bored listening to it as they sound while they're playing it. I can't really hold it against the album since it feels very "bonus track." This is a frustrating album for me, because I think there's flashes of brilliance that make me understand why it's rated as one of the best of all time. I can't help but think those reviews are rewarding its highlights and the influence of the band rather than the album as a whole. That does count for something -- but not for full marks.
Great Songs: She Bangs The Drums, This Is the One Good Songs: I Wanna Be Adored, Waterfall, Don't Stop, Bye Bye Bad Man, (Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister, Shoot You Down, I Am the Resurrection Mid Songs: Elizabeth My Dear, Made of Stone Bad Songs:
I had my doubts, but this album rocks.
I have a vague memory of this band as something from the radio in the late 80s/early 90s, but don't know this album. I enjoyed this, it’s a pleasant soundtrack for the text on dragonfly habitat selection that I’m reading for a presentation I have to do next week. There’s some great repeating noise here and there - organ, or synths of some sort? Plus some bluesy guitar - the playing is good. Favorite track: ”I am the Resurrection,” which is a little 60s-ish, but much more interesting than actual 60s music. Well, especially once that track went off into that nice long riffy breakdown at the end. That track is the best thing on the record IMO. BUT OF COURSE the song I like best by this band ("Fools Gold"), with its funky bass and guitar and interesting muted vocals, was only on the US release. I'm listening to it now anyway, ha: take that, 1001 Albums. 4 stars
Stone roses gör sig bäst på hög volym. Då kommer det grooviga samspelet med trummor, bas och Squires gitarrmackor bäst till sin rätt. På lägre volym blir det mer som habil 60-talspop från 80-talet. Skivan inleds med tre topplåtar. Sedan en liten svacka tills Made of stone, This is the one och I am the ressurection knyter ihop det hela till en stabil fyra.
Loserpool kan tas sin You never walk alone å köra upp i nån mörk öppning. Naturligtvis är This is the one Englands bästa inmarschlåt. Stone Roses är annars ett band som jag snarare fastnat för på senare tid än då det begav sig. SR måste vara ett av de mest rytmiska brittpopbanden (om de ens kan räknas hit) på gränsen till funkiga. Man dras med. Guldkornen är många. Förutom tidigare nämnda This is the one har vi I Wanna Be Adored, She bangs the drum, Waterfall, Made of Stone, I Am the Resurrection för att nämna några. Är uppe å tafsar på femman. Hade United varit med och tampats om ligaguldet hade vi kanske hamnat där. Nu blir det en vrålstark fyra.
The soundtrack to adolescence
Came across a Stone Roses song the other day that I liked a lot. Looked at their profile on Spotify and almost listened to this album (some reason got distracted and didn’t do so). Glad it came up on here because it was fantastic
I'm surprised that this is new to me. I vibe with it a lot. It's fun and very well thought out. There aren't any long runs of stinkers. The great tracks are interspersed very well to make it feel like it holds up to its own standards. I expect to revisit a good few of these songs. 4.2/5
Pretty good, need to give it another few listens when I'm not at work. Definitely some really good an interesting tracks.
Bouncy, poppy, excellent guitars and drums. Very interesting take on late 80s indie. Enjoyable and uplifting listen.
Good few classic tracks and the rest is decent
Really fresh, I think I needed this kind of sound right now, floating me through things
Loveee de vibe van dit album! Goede flow en good vibes 8.5/10
Hadn't heard before but it's a banger
actually so good. stupid spotify shuffled it so i listened to the last song first which was 9 minutes but i was entertained for the whole 9 minutes so that's awesome. first song is on right now, peak wishing it was summer playlist vibes. it feels very new, if you told me it came out this year i would believe you. very modern sounding. album cover is sick, love the lemons and the paint background. can't believe i've never heard this album before it is so me and what i like. kinda reminds me a little bit of the cures disintegration, can't tell they are british as much as i can the cure which i appreciate. love the drums and guitar, they are SO peak i can't. oh my GAWD, hello bass i love you. i am a sucker for sexy bass lines what the freak this is so good, feels like a song a moody teenager would be playing in their headphones/room in an early 2000s coming of age. awesome guitar very very awesome. would make a sick concert.
A grandaddy of indie rock! I want to be adored is a song that gets it
Good album. Happy nostalgia vibes. Like a happy memory during a sad day.
I liked this. I've already listened to this before and it holds up, guys.
Chill Album
The crown prince of the Madchester scene itself. I had heard loads about this album when I was first getting into music seriously, but only recently gave this album a proper listen. In true Madchester fashion, this album is a perfect fusion of psychedelia and jangling alt rock, both danceable and contemplative. Confident and self-assured, the Stone Roses came out of the gate swinging, with an opening one-two-three-four(!) punch summarizing their entire ethos. If the entire album was just those opening 4 it would be one of the easiest 5s I would ever give. However, the middle section never quite catches up to the early goings, which is a trait typical of many albums released in the early CD era. Nothing is ever truly bad on this though, so the album is at least consistent in that regard. After all, few bands ever release an album so fully formed, let alone have their masterpiece be their debut. Key Tracks: She Bangs the Drums, Waterfall, I Am the Resurrection
Pleasingly angry jangly. I want you black and blue, don’t care where you’ve been, couldn’t stand another second in your company, shoot you down, etc. lyrics put to 60s catchy wall of sound vibe 80s music. “Citrus-sucking sunshine” is an interesting description in a song about wanting to makes someone black and blue - “Bye Bye Bad Man.” Rather cheerful sounding to a song about wanting kick someone’s ass. “Elizabeth my Dear” is short and sweet and has sound that is somehow 17th century mixed with late 80s wall of sound. I enjoy “Song for my Sugar Spun Sister.” Music / sound moves around a bit. I also like”Shoot You Down.”
8 / 10
Never heard of this, but I was feeling it.
I really liked this album. Would buy
I may not have been around for The Stone Roses when they exploded in the late 80's but I think I can agree with a lot of people and say that they should have been the face of the future of music for the time. Now looking back on it all I can do is scratch my head and wonder why didn't this sound become more popular and mainstream, it seemed destined for music at the time but then it just disappeared off of the mainstream out of nowhere. Of course as well all know now, the sound went underground and has gained quite the following in the 30+ years since this project first released. I think the lyrics on this album are painfully simple, but the production holds this up to new levels because no one had heard anything like this before, it was like trying ice cream for the first time, and it blew everyones' minds. This album isn't super consistent with the quality of the tracks but they are just so charming that you can't help but enjoy everything here. I especially love how fun the instrumentals are and you can really tell the band was having a blast making this entire project. This project helped define indie heads from the day this came out and still even today, and I think that speaks volumes about the music encapsulated in this 48 minute blissful trip through the Manchester sound.
Very good, will need to listen to this more
Unfamiliar with them. Enjoyable listen, especially the first side.
Enjoyed listening to this. Knew a few of their songs beforehand but really liked Don't Stop after Waterfall as it messed with my mind with all the reverse.
Pretty cool and chill, nice vibes.
I have to round up on this one. Subtle surf rock + a pinch of punk + all the goodness of mid 80s new wave - synthesizer. 3.75*
Me gustó bastante che, creí que me iba a gustar más pero igual cumplió
Love the 60s vibes
never heard of them before. pretty good! groovy. would listen to this again
A lovely bit of Brit-pop here. I really love this one, and a lot of it has to do with the John Leckie’s Beatle-esque production and psychedelic leanings of the sound. And a nice variety of tunes. John Leckie also produced t25 O’CLOCK (EP, 1985) and the long-player PSONIC PSUNSPOT (1987) for The Dukes of Stratosphear, XTC's psychedelic pseudonym. If you like this debut from The Stone Roses, you may very well love The Dukes; thei EP and LP are collected on CHIPS FROM THE CHOCOLATE FIREBALL. At first, you may think XTC is cleverly lampooning the genres they’re aping here, but it’s a loving tribute to the era and a fine album in its own right. And “Your Gold Dress” would sound quite at home on this Stone Roses debut.
Thoroughly enjoyable
great beats and guitar sounds but the low volume vocals in the mix can make it hard to listen to a little bit.
A lovely opportunity to revisit a (sonically and physically) beautiful album. The first three tracks are all time favorite songs that make me smile. The rest of the album is a surprisingly varied affair; a short, acoustic ballad in "Elizabeth My Dear", to the psychedelic remix/mashup pre-empt "Don't Stop", and the finale, an 8-minute beautiful sendoff in "I Am the Resurrection". They didn't make another album after this for five years and it's easy to see why; not much can be really said that hasn't been said perfectly here. Early singles like Sally Cinammon also hold a dear place in my heart. Check out this pillar of late 80's, early 90's Britpop.
Some interesting songs here that make this album innovative in it's time. Another band for future album listening.
Classic! I wouldn't say it's underrated since it's well-regarded. Perhaps under-appreciated?
Always felt like they never got the notoriety they deserved. Such a solid album.
1. "I Wanna Be Adored" 2. "Made of Stone" 3. "(Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister"
really good!
Their sound on this album is pretty neat, and this is a nice introduction to them for me, too. I also like that atmospheric sort of feeling that the sound of this album gives off. I could get attached to a couple songs on here if I continue to listen to them. Thumbs up.
j'ai adoré, je pense que je le réécouterai un jour 4 étoiles, tous les sons sont biens, tout l'album est un produit en soi, pas de simple single intéressant
Back end is really good honestly
loved it so much!!!!
I liked their style.
I didn't get it at first, but then one day, it just clicked. Not just this album, but the whole of Baggy. This may not be as dance-y as one might think, given the movement's association with the then emerging rave scene, that is saved towards the end. And man, what an ending it is. I have yet to try out the band's second album, Second Coming, which supposedly is so bad it killed Baggy on the spot. This album is pretty amazing, so how bad can that one be? Key tracks: I Wanna Be Adored She Bangs the Drums Waterfall Bye Bye Badman (Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister Made of Stone I Am the Resurrection
Great album, more Madchester music that I have learned about only because of these albums and is a delight. Lots of varied songs with enjoyable instrumentation. Its a positive vibe that will be an easy re listen in the future. Sha Bangs the Drums, Waterfall, Shoot You Down, I Am the Resurrection and Fools Gold stood out for me.
80
Never had much time for the Stone Roses growing up. However, the singles on this album are all fantastic and are a staple of British rock/indie radio. Some of the rest I can take or leave but I can see why people love this album. Still can't see why they cut their hair like Ian Brown right enough.
The guitar work, the production, the *music* is tremendous. Influenced so many. Oasis before Oasis. The lyrics don't do anything for me. The instrumental at the end of I Am The Resurrection is four amazing minutes.
Very catchy jangle poppy stuff, some of the better stuff I've heard in this genre, consistently good melodies and a soothing atmosphere. A lot of great songs here
4.5 Stars “Soy la resurrección, soy la luz” con esa arrogante declaración, Ian Brown, vocalista y líder de TSR, vaticinó el rotundo éxito del disco debut, homónimo de la banda, The Stone Roses; mismo que para muchos ejemplificó la frase de “nunca hubo buenas segundas partes” (a discutir). Con el footprint de la escena de Manchester, The Stone Roses significó una marcada influencia para futuras bandas, incluida, aunque usted no lo crea, Oasis. She Bangs the Drums, es mi canción elegida de este álbum para mi Playlist de Spotify (Ceratiempo K-List)
Great album! New band for me
I don't think I realised how many of the songs I recognised without realising they were the Stone Roses. Dangerous uninformed opinions aside, songs are good. The opener is a belter and its a strong album overall. Enjoyed immensely. Picks : I wanna be adored, Waterfall, Fools Gold
Cross breed of The Cure and R.E.M.
- tuttu bändi vain tämän avausraidan perusteella, ja tämähän on klassikkokamaa kyllä - on hyviä biisejä ja cool meno! - varmaan yks väkevimpiä bändin debyyttialbumeita ever
this feels like a “average” old rock album
4.5!
Another album I heard many years ago, but lacked the ability to appreciate at the time. Glad my musical tastes have evolved, because this absolutely deserves the praise I've always heard for it. On the one hand, I regret being so narrow-minded in my early 20s, but on the other, it's really nice to have this as a newer discovery later in life. Lots of Beatles influence. I can hear The Kinks in there too. It's VERY brit-pop adjacent, without being easily pigeonholed into that category. Really solid release here that I’ll for sure be returning to often.
WOAAH -- this is really good
Wow, this one is great! It was clearly ahead of its time and paved the way for indie bands of the future. The music is lush, layered, and downright psychedelic at times, with interesting, hypnotic rhythms and beautiful melodies. I listened to it twice and liked it even more the second time. The whole album is a groove!
überraschend angenehm, wenn man den ersten Song überstanden hat war es ein tolles Album
Nu Smiths. Picking up the influence they had over Libs, Manic, et. al. A little bit of psyc pop, a little bit of punk, a tiny dash of ye olde folk?
💘 I Wanna Be Adored 💘 She Bangs the Drums 💘 Waterfall 💘 This Is the One 💘 I Am the Resurrection 💘 Fools Gold
Never heard of these guys before, but overall an enjoyable listen. I don't see myself obsessing over this album, but I think I would give it some re-listens. Favorite Track - Waterfall Least Favorite Track - Elizabeth My Dear ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shades of The Smiths - but happier.
I do have the urge to listen again. It's chill
Rating: 7/10 Was definitely enjoyable and worth listening to again. Great album for a hour long drive you done want to speed during.
Its like good but i didnt finish it cuz it wasnt peak but it was really good
It was amazing to learn this was their debut album because it was honestly a very pleasant experience.
This was a pleasant surprise, always kinda been mehhh oh this band and these songs. Have heard many of the songs on this before and they are fine, good even but kinda like mehhh. BUT listening to this full album gave me the vibe, perspective and context for the songs I've always just kinda heard every once in a while. They really elevate listening to them all together. Really great album on the whole. 4+
Started strong, enjoyed She Bangs the Drums (reminds me of pleasant valley sunday actually) Sounds very modern for 89, wouldn't be surprised if it came out in the 2000s at all Don't stop is pretty rough with the droning and reversed samples. Bye Bye Badman is wonderful; love that chorus sm Just a pleasant listen which is what i needed; cant complain at all
I like it! Would be good background music to something
Never heard of them. Very refreshing. Easygoing, it shows how an album doesn't have to overcomplicate things for it to be fascinating and a breath of fresh air (it's from 1989). Probably won't save because it's not my style, but really enjoyable to listen to through and through. A little too soft for me to listen to for 1 hour straight. Might be great for a road trip type thing though.
Groovy bri-ish pop sounding
its fine. a bit repetitive (Schwappdidudel-Musik) nice as background music but i guess it will get old/annoying fast the farther i get the better it gets! 4.0?
This finally clicked for me. Love the psychedelic britpop vibes. It's a 4.25/5.
One of the jangliest jangle pop albums, this updates the pop rock of the 60s into something dancey and psychedelic. It sounds a bit like a bridge from the Smiths to Britpop without actually sounding like either. Tracks like "Waterfall" have a cascade of guitars that wash over you. Oddly, the two best songs may be the two that sound the least like the rest. "I Wanna Be Adored" is a gripping opener, a sinister, egotistical song that bubbles up and eventually climaxes without really having a chorus. "I Am the Resurrection" continues that self-centered attitude but under the guise of classic rock. The chorus is one of the album highlights, but the four-minute guitar solo full of of bouncy drums that sends the album home is even better. There are a few weaker songs here that keep this from getting a 5, but the crisp guitars and strong hooks always make this worth coming back to.
second song is amazing! the first three songs are actually great (5/5) but then the rest of the album is alright (3/5)
First Song: started off so quiet, I turned the music up loud and scared me kinda, but love it. Def not what I would go for- I go for One Direction, Taylor Swift, Yungblud, Louis Tomlinson type music, but this is banger bro,
Just general good ass jam band music. Would love to hear this shit live tbh. My only criticism is it feels *too* easy of listening at times. But who can complain? Highlights: Shoot You Down, Waterfall
Kind of a banger 4/5
So viel Banger gha aber so zwei drü Songs sind eif so langwilig sgi
Han gmeint wird 80er rock slop. Isch aber echt geil au wenn die songs am end zu lang sind
Better than expected!
i liked it. i feel like it matches with my music taste a lot and has similar vibes with the Smiths who l love. Some songs felt quite similar to each other and i can’t remember what they sounded like. i added 3 or 4 songs to my playlist. my favs so far: i wanna be adored, waterfall, made of stone. i give it 7/10
Without having heard much about the Stone Roses, I approached this album very prepared to dislike it. I Wanna Be Adored seemed to confirm my fears of another downtrodden British post-punk-inspired band that can't bring themselves to show a glimmer of anything that may be misconstrued as happiness in their music. But as the album continued, I found my expectations shaken. Throughout the album, there are certainly elements of the Smiths and the Cure, but the Stone Roses don't succumb to the one-note depression of too much of the post-punk movement. Instead, they offer a surprisingly wide variety of sounds rooted in a fusion between 60s psychedelia (Don't Stop) and Smiths-style jangle (Waterfall) while straddling the line between radio-friendly (She Bangs the Drums) and experimental (I Am the Resurrection) . The Stone Roses are not a perfect band. Vocals are generally not strong, though the layering used on some songs made for a cool texture. Lyrics are also anodyne and repetitive (almost mantra-like) at points. Likewise, this isn't a perfect album musically, lacking much flow and coherence. But there are some great moments here as well. I Am the Resurrection is a standout track, combining some of the band’s most pointed lyrics with a fun, jam band-like transition midway through the song. Even the more pop-oriented songs on the album are enjoyable listens, and the album avoids any major missteps. Altogether, this makes for a fun, distinct project that I look forward to returning to.
Solid
Achei muito pika, não conhecia