- Vinyl (28 July 1989)
- Format: Import
- Label: Jive
- ASIN: B00008F94A
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. I Wanna Be Adored |
| 2. She Bangs the Drums |
| 3. Elephant Stone |
| 4. Waterfall |
| 5. Don't Stop |
| 6. Bye Bye Badman |
| 7. Elizabeth My Dear |
| 8. (Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister |
| 9. Made of Stone |
| 10. Shoot You Down |
| 11. This Is the One |
| 12. I Am the Resurrection |
| 13. Fools Gold |
Product Description
Album Description
Sony BMG offers the first in a range of eco-friendly packaged products: "Carbon Neutral Entertainment", a range of classic artist albums repackaged in 100% biodegradable and certified carbon neutral packaging. The carbon emissions generated in the production of each album has been calculated by The Carbon Neutral Company and balanced to net zero by investing in emissions reductions projects around the world that offset the equivalent amount of C0². Each album will contain a source of ten C0² reducing tips to help you think consciously about reducing your contribution to global warming. The original album booklet and label copy, rather than printed within the package, will be uploaded to a website for you to view online.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Stone Roses is arguably the finest debut album ever, and in mine and many others' opinion one of the finest albums full stop.
This imported version contains TWO extra tracks - Elephant Stone and Fools Gold. Whilst these extra tracks are both truly remarkable, in fact in the case of Fools Gold simply astonishing, I think most people who would compare the two versions of the album would say that the additions leave the record less balanced.
As a collection of 100% great tracks, it's better as there are more, but the running of the album is thrown slightly. Elephant Stone cuts into the original 3-track tour de force that opens the album, and Fools Gold comes along in the shadow of the gigantic I Am The Resurrection.
My advice to anyone still yet to buy the album would be to get the original 11 track version, and then buy Turns Into Stone for Elephant Stone, Fools Gold, and array of other 24 carat tracks, because some part of the beauty and the undenial classic appeal of the album lies in its flawless running order.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Stone Roses were one of those bands who burned brightly... and all too briefly. Thankfully their presence has been long-lasting -- the music of their self-titled first album still lingers long after the breakup of the band. They captured lightning in a bottle, even if their first album's musical perfection was their downfall.
After the panoramic, rumbling buildup of "I Wanna Be Adored," the Roses catch you with rollicking, infectious rock songs and psychedelic trips. While sticking to strong pop melodies and rock instrumentation, the Roses manage to experiment around a bit -- the delicate "Waterfall" is literally turned backwards and replayed, in a song that is almost as good as the original.
The true rock rebellion shows in "Bye Bye Bad Man" with protests concerning French student riots ("Every backbone and heart you break/We'll still come back for more") and an acid-tinged anti-royalist song. Finishing up the unalloyed brilliance is the bitter, complicated "I Am the Resurrection," and the melodic "Fool's Gold" -- two of the best songs on the album.
The Stone Roses spread their influence far in this album -- there are soft ballad-like melodies, whirling psychedelic trips, and rock that rises, crests and slowly sinks. Expect your heartbeat to rise and sink with it -- because this music has a richness and depth that most rock music cannot even begin to equal.
John Squire's guitar riffs are flexible and fluid; it sounds like this guy was reinventing guitar licks all on his own. His shimmering guitar riffs of "Waterfall" are truly magnificent. The deep basslines will drawn you in whether you like it or not, as will Reni's outstanding drumming. Everything culminates in a wild, dense psychedelic mass in the overwhelming "I Am the Resurrection."
Ian Brown's vocals are excellent; unlike many rock singers, he has genuine vocal talent. The writing for these songs is deeply vibrant. Sometimes the intensity is almost breathtaking, as Brown sings, "I am the resurrection and I am the light/I couldn't ever bring myself/To hate you as I'd like." Ow, heavy stuff. But he is equally good with the quieter songs, sounding sad and a little pensive.
"The Stone Roses" is an unforgettable musical experience. A culmination of musical genius, this is one of the handful of albums out there without a bad track or a sense of monotony. Very, very highly recommended.
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the best
MY FAVOURITE BAND PRODUCE ONE TIMELESS ALBUM AND AS I CAME TO TERMS WITH THEM SPLITTING ALL THOSE YEARS AGO ,NOW THEIR BACK AND IM GOING TO SEE MY THE GREAT BAND WITH NEW TUNES IN... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. D. J. D'agostino
Flawed retrospective of the 'Mad-chester' scene
'Stone Roses' (1989) epitomized the fusion of hypnotic hard beats, catchy melodies, surreal arrangements and Sixties-style exuberence. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Daniel Margrain
Iconic
Brilliant album. A defining moment in British music. If you don't own this album you might has well get it for the price it is. Well worth it.
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Mr. Mj Poplett
Oh look! A perfect album.
If you want the finest example of English music...you've found it.
Musically and lyrically the best album I've ever listened to and I'm a big fan of The Cure! Read more
Musically and lyrically the best album I've ever listened to and I'm a big fan of The Cure! Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by J. Watts
Faint Praise
This album is alright but the current hysteria "best British album ever" nonsense really gets my goat. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2009 by Numinous Ugo
The Best Album of a Generation
The best album ever is indeed a bold statement, but for those who grew up from the mid-eighties, through the baggy scene, the rave scene, the britpop moovement and are fans of... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by Stoned Rose
The Summer Of '89
Hi,
This album is the greatest album in my collection and will probably go down as my favourite album ever !
I was 16yrs old and had my first job after leaving School. Read more
This album is the greatest album in my collection and will probably go down as my favourite album ever !
I was 16yrs old and had my first job after leaving School. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2008 by Mr. Craig Bruce
Majestic
If I could have just one album in my collection, this would be it. It was my generation's Revolver. It's incisive, celebratory and everything that a good album should be. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2008 by Mr. Popplewick
Come with me to a place no eyes have ever seen
To refer to The Stone Roses' eponymous masterpiece as "an album" is almost belittling. A genuine "work of art", an important slice of musical history, legend and folklore; the... Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by Stephen
definite must for a music collection
I was aware of The Stone Roses as a teenager growing up in the 80s but it was only in my 20s that I bothered really listening to them and I'm glad I did. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2008 by UK reader
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