Brit-pop has never been performed better than on the Stone Roses' self-titled debut album. Coming somewhere near to it, however, is this, Turns into Stone. Admittedly, Turns into Stone isn't made up of entirely original material. Rather, the album is a sort of "best of the Stone Roses' B-sides." Fortunately, these are B-sides of exceptional quality. Included in the track list is perhaps the bands finest moment, "Fools Gold." The track is driven along by Reni's domineering drumming, and Mani's understated bassline, while Squire impresses with his lead and Brown sings a rather sinister, but catchy, melody. While the album's approach has taken on a dancy edge, if you will, on the whole, Turns into Stone retains the guitar-driven musical style that dominated the Stone Roses' debut. Despite not being quite as consistent as the previously mentioned release, Turns into Stone has all the hallmarks of a great Brit-pop album, and will delight those who enjoyed the band's first release.
Originally I owned this as an 11-12 minute long extended version on gold 12" vinyl (sweeeet). I presented it to a great friend and music fan, JC, for his 21st b'day and I know that he still enjoys it 10 years later (he better or I want it back!)This tune is one that definitely has a place in my all time top ten tracks.Kicking off with a bad ass beat filled with bongos and kick drum, joined by s...
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If the rumors happen to prove true, it would be pretty damn amazing to witness a Stone Roses reunion. Who knows what the reality is gonna be? In the meantime, enjoy this week's random video for the insanely excellent Fools Gold from 1989. Such a great band:
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MinipopsTruly great, especially if you're into British bands. Scroll down to the Archive, past January of this year. My favorites are probably Breakfast Club (the movie), the Daft Punk dog (da funk video), Flying Burrito Brothers, Rod Hull and Emu, Public Enemy, "Seinfeld", Stone Roses, and "the Young Ones" but my most favorite is Jackson Pollack.Yes, Anna, there's even Placebo. :)Any that you...
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Ah, 1990. Different world, same Steve, it seems.A pop-lovin' fool all caught up in Madchester craziness bugs the heck out of a long-since-gone suburban Chicago record store that was known for stocking imports, calling almost daily to ask if "One Love" by The Stone Roses has come out yet.Once in his hands, right around his 20th birthday, our hero feels a sense of sadness. Something's changed, as...
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......the remix is soooo much tighter. Thanks to Reni (maybe the greatest drummer of o.g. brit-pop...if not of his time), we can see how an entire song can be written by a drum beat. just dont tell Ian Brown. Look, even I.B. wants to drop em like Alan Wren!
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Originally I owned this as an 11-12 minute long extended version on gold 12" vinyl (sweeeet). I presented it to a great friend and music fan, JC, for his 21st b'day and I know that he still enjoys it 10 years later (he better or I want it back!)This tune is one that definitely has a place in my all time top ten tracks.Kicking off with a bad ass beat filled with bongos and kick drum, joined by s...
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| 1 Elephant Stone |
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| 2 The Hardest Thing in the World |
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| 3 Going Down |
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| 4 Mersey Paradise |
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| 5 Standing Here |
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| 6 Where Angels Play |
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| 7 Simone |
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| 8 Fools Gold |
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| 9 What the World Is Waiting For |
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| 10 One Love |
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| 11 Something Burning |
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