The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses were the first shot fired in the British Indie-rock movement that swept the U.K. in the late 80's and early 90's. Their eponymous debut became an English sensation, inspiring bands like Inspiral Carpets, Happy Mondays, the Charlatans U.K. - and later, Oasis.
To this day, I can put the album on and listen to it from start to finish without it sounding dated. It never loses my attention and it makes me wish I could rock it like Ian Brown and John Squire. Their music was a curious blend of neo-psychedelia that was still heady enough to pave the way for the future of British rock.
If they could have held it together, they would have been one of the biggest bands in the world. Their second album, "Second Coming", never achieved the popularity or success of their first. But, their legend was already solidified.
The intoxicating blend of catchy guitar hooks and churning rhythms (the section of Reni and Mani) struck the perfect blend for the burgeoning rave culture that some say their music inspired. Around them, a scene exploded.
Unfortunately, so did the band.
Talk of a reunion and subsequent tours have persisted for years. If they do come back, I will be there. I am sure I won't be alone, either.
After all, the second coming of The Stone Roses is "what the world is waiting for".
Further listening: "Second Coming"
(I chose to include these two clips from The Stone Roses' legendary appearance at Blackpool. Many people consider the show one of the greatest moments in the history of British rock.)
2 comments:
I had to dig deep to find this precious relic....but I found it! My copy of The Stones Roses. How could I have forgotten about this one? I proceeded to blast "I wanna be adored" while stripping down to my panties & bra. This is my idea of a bedtime story.
I don't know you. But, I have created my own image of how you might look stripping down to your panties & bra.
I speak for many similar-minded men when I say, "Thank you".
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