The Complete Stone Roses concentrates on the band's first album, compiling the A- and B-sides of the group's hits from "Elephant Stone" to "One Love." In addition to the familiar material, the disc includes rare, early singles like "So Young" and "Sally Cinnamon" for the first time on compact disc, giving their classic material some context. There's a fair amount of classic pop here, and the rarities are necessary for dedicated fans.
UK paper the Mirror is reporting that the Stone Roses will reunite this summer for 21 countrywide gigs. Nothing has been confirmed but a source alleges that they might even show up at this year's Coachella last minute.Split in 1996 following feuds between frontman Ian Brown and guitarist John Squire, the reunion would back the 20th anniversary of the band's self-titled, 1989 debut. However, som...
The Stone Roses were arguable the seminal Britpop band during the "Madchester" music scene in jolly old Manchester, England. Their songs were inspired by the house music movement at the time and the good ol' rock and/or roll. Their debut album, The Stone Roses , will turn 20 years old next year, and it's one of my absolute favorite albums of all-time. All-time--probably number one.So, I was...