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Track Listings

1. I Wanna Be Adored

2. Waterfall

3. She Bangs The Drums

4. Don't Stop

5. Bye Bye Badman

6. Elizabeth My Dear

7. Song For My Sugar Spun Sister

8. Made Of Stone

9. Shoot You Down

10. This Is The One

11. I Am The Resurrection

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It's a classic, obviously: at the time it was released, the La's were the only other keepers of the hot seed of jangly West Coast Byrdsian pop. In The Stone Roses' wake, thousands of pale indie-boys fell pregnant with their own bands: Blur and Oasis wouldn't exist without them, and even Richey Manic cited "This Is The One" as his favourite ever song. But it wasn't just the frankly gorgeous Gene Clark and Pink Floyd guitar spanglings of "I Wanna Be Adored" or "Made Of Stone"; nor Ian Brown's triumphal proclamations on the assassination of the Queen ("Elizabeth My Dear") and his own Christ-like powers ("I Am The Resurrection"), that made the Stone Roses so seminal. That was down to the rhythm-section, Reni and Mani, who were hot and tight enough to prompt the first ever sightings of vaguely co-ordinated indie-kid dancing. Alas! John Squire would never be this inspired, nor Ian Brown this in tune, again. --Caitlin Moran

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The Stone Roses eponymously titled debut album is now regarded as the defining release of the late 80's early 90's 'Madchester' music scene. Byrdsian jangly guitar pop songs are injected with the attitude of The Rolling Stones. It includesthe singles 'She Bangs The Drums', 'Made Of Stone' and 'I Am The Resurrection'.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This IS the one, 19 Jul 2003

By	J. Gilborson (Bristol) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This album sounds as amazing today as it did the first time I ever heard it playing in my mate's mustard coloured Mini all those years ago. This album is timeless, it was ahead of its time then and every time I play it now, it stills sounds so fresh. This album was and still is one of the few albums I own that I can say that every song is worth 5 stars.

Things kick off with I Wanna be Adored, which quietly rises out of your speakers before building up into a rip roaring crescendo that leaves you with no doubt that you also want to be adored and probably soon will be. Any doubts at all about your imminent new found hero worship are dispelled quickly when the opening lyrics of She Bangs The Drums are delivered with the arrogance and cocky swagger that was The Stone Roses set against timeless melodies that initially leave you unsure where the choruses are. Waterfall is just a beautiful song that is immediately accessible but before you get too pleased with yourself, Don't Stop comes along and jolts you out of your happy little world and reminds you just why these guys were set to be the biggest thing the world has ever seen. Bye Bye Badman is the most poignant call to arms song that I've ever heard and back in the late 80's would have brought side A to a mouth watering, lemon juice in your eyes storming close.
Elizabeth My Dear, sung to the tune of Scarborough Fair, lasts barely a minute, and it's fairly clear where the boys stand on the monarchy, with Squire's guitar letting go a `bullet' as the song fades and segues into Sugar Spun Sister which, quite frankly is one of the happiest, most glorious songs ever written. Made Of Stone was the single that initially just blew me away and made me realise that my days of being a heavy metal rebel were numbered. I'd discovered melodies and there was no turning back. Shoot You Down, is a chill out classic and shows no sign of what is to come, mainly a blistering, 2 track tour de force of musical excellence. This Is The One is so completely brilliant it would be the `one'. Except it isn't, because I Am The Resurrection is. 8 minutes of musical heaven. It takes 3 verses until the chorus comes in and by the time it does your champing at the bit to let it scream out of your lungs as loud and as powerful as you can. The ultimate feel good break up song, you'll never feel better after screaming out - "you're a no one, nowhere washed up baby who'd look better dead". It fades out then resurrects itself before fading away for good, leaving all concerned with the knowledge that they rock, you rock and everyone and everything else really doesn't matter.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest album of the last 20 years bar none, 3 Nov 1999

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The Stone Roses redefined British indie music in the post-Smiths void, encapsulating the baggy-Manchester sound but giving it a strength and uplifting spirit and soul that numerous bands have tried to copy, but none have quite managed. Once you've listened to this, play it again. You'll find it impossible to skip tracks, each one justifying the purchase alone. You'll find yourself reassessing each song every time you play it - "no-this one's my favourite, no, this one". Turn it up loud and sing along to "This is The One", scowl with Mr Brown during "Elizabeth My Dear", shut your eyes and let "I am the Resurection" take you to another planet. I've been fortunate to have lived in 14 different cities in 6 different countries since I bought this album. Everyone who's heard it, or who I've played it to, whereever they lived, includes it in their 'Top Ten' albums, and so should you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Arguably the best album ever, 21 Jul 2004

By	TJA (Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

For me this is the best album there has ever been. Ian Brown's soulful voice is complimented by first rate guitar, bass and drumming (thankyou John Squire, Mani and Remi) that works beautifully. But what sets this album apart is it's lyrics - words and prose that the Gallagher brothers could only dream of coming up with. Classic anthems such as This Is The One and Waterfall provide a more upbeat foil for the murky depths of Sugar Spun Sister, Shoot You Down and Made Of Stone. Brown and Squire even have the audacity to have a pop at the royalty with the short but bittersweet Elizabeth My Dear. And just when you thought the album couldn't get any better, the Roses finish it off with I Am The Ressurection which I feel is quite possibly the best song that's ever been written - a upbeat, dreamy song with some of the most vitriolic lyrics penned.

It's easy to dismiss this album as just more Madchester 'lads' music but, for me, and the millions of other Roses fans it represents so much more. The arrogance found in songs like I Wanna Be Adored is completely merited - The Roses can back it up in every way. This is a fantastic album, and it takes pride of place at the top of my collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Come with me to a place no eyes have ever seen
To refer to The Stone Roses' eponymous masterpiece as "an album" is almost disrespectful. A genuine "work of art", an important slice of musical history, legend and folklore; the... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars I wanna be adored
The Stone Roses were one of those bands who burned brightly... and all too briefly. After only two albums, they shattered. Read more

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Tone Deaf what are you on about, you clearly he noidea about good music. The Libetines will inspire bands for generations just like the Stone Roses have.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Resurrection indeed!
This album was one of those that if you remember it coming out in 1989 was really life changing stuff. Read more

Published on 1 Feb 2007 by Fallon Young

5.0 out of 5 stars manc magic
simply the finest moment of music in my 36 years on this earth. nothing compares to the instrumental second half of ' resurrection '...genius.

Published on 26 Sep 2006 by Gillsy

2.0 out of 5 stars Madchester, so much to answer for
I'm sure I'll upset all those mad-for-it types who got caught up in the hype of the "Madchester" scene but I just don't get it. Whats all the fuss about? Read more

Published on 16 May 2006 by Tone Deaf

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Bangs the Drums. Simply the best ever
I have core favourite albums, and then this.. There has still been nothing to match it in 15 years of guitar music, or any music. Read more

Published on 20 Feb 2006 by Chris

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums ever made
I'm surprised with myself where this album is concerned - I'm not a rock/indie fan by any stretch of the imagination. Read more

Published on 12 Jan 2006 by D. Barlass

5.0 out of 5 stars Without doubt the greates album of all time
I have been listening to this album since it originally came out; I never tire of it; it always sounds fresh, it's certainly never boring, has the worlds greatest ever put... Read more

Published on 7 Jan 2006 by J. Parr

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