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The Very Best Of The Stone Roses
''The Very Best of The Stone Roses'' is a compilation album released by Silvertone Records in 2002. It features most of their singles plus album tracks including "Breaking into Heaven" and "This is the One", all of which were remastered for this album.Stevens, PaulThe Definitive Stone Roses Discography: Basic Retrieved 15 June 2008. It charted at #19 in the UK and spent nine weeks in the Top 75. ''The Very Best of'' is a fairly comprehensive compilation in that it gathers all the Stone Roses' best known tracks. The track listing was decided upon by band members. The previous compilation ''The Complete Stone Roses'' had been criticized for not including material from the group's second album, whilst including inferior edits and alternative versions of many songs. Not only does the compilation contain six songs from their 1989 debut but the album is structured to open and close with the same songs in their album versions. It was re-released in 2012 following their reunion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses were an English Rock music, rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. One of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the band's classic and most prominent lineup consisted of vocalist Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Mani (musician), Mani and drummer Reni (musician), Reni. The band released their debut album, ''The Stone Roses (album), The Stone Roses'', in 1989. The album was a breakthrough success for the band and received critical acclaim, many regarding it as one of the greatest British albums ever recorded. At this time the group decided to capitalise on their success by signing to a major label. Their record label at the time, Silvertone Records (1980), Silvertone, would not let them out of their contract, which led to a long legal battle that culminated with the band signing with Geffen Records in 1991. The Stone Roses released their second album, ''Second Coming (The Stone Roses album), Second Coming'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stone Roses (album)
''The Stone Roses'' is the debut studio album by English rock music, rock band the Stone Roses. It was recorded mostly at Morgan Studios, Battery Studios in London with producer John Leckie from June 1988 to February 1989 and released in May of that year by Silvertone Records (1980), Silvertone Records. Despite not being an immediate success, the album grew popular alongside the band's high-profile concert performances, which also helped establish them as fixtures of the Madchester and baggy cultural scenes. The record's critical standing also improved significantly in later years, with ''The Stone Roses'' now considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time. It was voted number 11 in the third edition of Colin Larkin (writer), Colin Larkin's ''All Time Top 1000 Albums'' (2000). It has sold over four million copies worldwide. Background Based in Manchester, where the so-called Madchester musical movement was centred, the Stone Roses formed in 1983. Between their formatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Begging You
"Begging You" is a song by The Stone Roses, released as the final single before their break-up a year later, and was the third single from the album ''Second Coming''. "Begging You" was released in the UK and Australia, peaking at #15 on the UK Singles Chart. "Begging You" was a loud cacophonous track with heavy drum beats, soaring guitars, pulsing bass and apocalyptic lyrics. John Squire said that the song was loosely based on material from Public Enemy's ''Fear of a Black Planet''. The song also contains many references to Aesop's Fables. The song was used on the ''Boys'' (1996) film's soundtrack. In 2010, it was used by the BBC for its MotoGP coverage. Background and composition "Begging You" was inspired by the group's memory of a dark turn of events in Manchester's hedonistic club scene, where ravers would take too many drugs and drugs would become adulterated as "dealers try to maximise profit margins," leading to the emergence of drug gangs. Ian Brown explained, "to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sally Cinnamon
"Sally Cinnamon" is a single released by the band the Stone Roses in 1987. The song was the second single released by The Stone Roses, and was released before bassist Mani joined the band. It was not included in their first studio album two years later. The lyrics were written entirely by Ian Brown, who did so for the majority of the band's early tracks. The single entered the UK Indie Chart in June 1987, spending thirty-nine weeks in the chart in total, peaking at number three.Lazell, Barry (1997) ''Indie Hits 1980-1989'', Cherry Red Books, When re-released in 1989 it entered the UK Singles Chart where it spent seven weeks, peaking at number 46. When the single was re-released, the band refused to make a video for their former label, resulting in the label making a video which the band took objection to in January 1990, by trashing the offices of their former label by throwing paint and by throwing it over Paul Birch, as well as destroying several cars. This incident result ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Spreads
"Love Spreads" is a song by British alternative rock group the Stone Roses, released on 21 November 1994 as the first single from their second album, ''Second Coming''. The record reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, the highest peak for any song by the band, as well as number 55 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Airplay chart and number 67 on the Canadian ''RPM'' Top Singles chart. The single also reached the top 10 in Ireland and the top 20 in Sweden. Cover art John Squire designed the "Love Spreads" cover, using a photograph of one of the four stone cherubs on the Newport Bridge in Newport, South Wales. The cherubs on the bridge are modelled after Newport's coat of arms, which contains a cherub with winged sea lions. The cherub design was subsequently used on many pieces of ''Second Coming'' merchandise. Lyrics and composition "Love Spreads" is a blues rock song in D minor. Its lyrics are a telling of the Passion of Christ, reinterpreting Jesus as a black woman. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Made Of Stone
"Made of Stone" is a single from The Stone Roses' eponymous debut album. The band made their debut on national British TV by performing this song on the BBC's ''The Late Show'' in September 1989. A minute into the song, the power went out, prompting lead singer Ian Brown to walk off stage, cursing the venue.Murphy, John"The Stone Roses - The Very Best Of (Silvertone)" musicOMH.com The song has seen use in the 1997 American film '' Heaven or Vegas'', and in the PSP 2005 videogame World Tour Soccer. The B-side of "Made of Stone", "Going Down", references Jackson Pollock's ''No. 5, 1948''. Pollock's paintings influenced the cover art that guitarist John Squire Jonathan Thomas "John" Squire (born 24 November 1962)Larkin, Colin (ed.) (1998) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of Indie & New Wave'', Virgin Books, is an English musician, songwriter and painter. He was the guitarist for The Stone Roses, a rock ba ... made for the single and the album. The 12" vinyl and CD's B-side "Gue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterfall (The Stone Roses Song)
"Waterfall" is the ninth single from The Stone Roses. The fourth single taken from their debut album ''The Stone Roses'', it was released in 1991 and reached number 27 in the UK Singles Chart. The song was placed at number 5 in a 2013 poll, by readers of ''The Guardian ''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'', and changed its name in 1959. Along with its sister papers ''The Observer'' and ''The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardian'' is part of the Gu ...'', of their "all-time favourite songs by the band." Track listing ;7" vinyl (Silvertone ORE 35) ;Cassette (Silvertone ORE C 35) # "Waterfall" – 3:31 # "One Love" – 3:40 ;12" vinyl (Silvertone ORE T 35) # "Waterfall" – 5:23 # "One Love" – 7:10 ;CD (Silvertone ORE CD 35) # "Waterfall (7" version)" – 3:31 # "One Love (7" version)" – 3:40 # "Waterfall (12" version)" – 5:23 # "One Love (12" version)" – 7:10 Certifications References External lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Coming (The Stone Roses Album)
''Second Coming'' is the second and final studio album by English rock band The Stone Roses, released through Geffen Records on 5 December 1994 in the UK and in early 1995 in the US. It was recorded at Forge Studios in Oswestry, Shropshire and Rockfield Studios near Monmouth in Wales between 1992 and 1994. It went platinum in the UK, sold over 1 million copies worldwide and was dedicated to Philip Hall, the band's publicist, who died of cancer in 1993. Background The second album by the Manchester four-piece, it suffered greatly at the time from the sheer weight of expectation generated by both the 5½ year gap between it and the band's eponymous debut, and the band's withdrawal from the live arena for 4½ of those years. There had been speculation in the British press that the high expectations from their debut record had left the band "paralyzed with self-doubt" according to ''LA Times'' pop music critic Robert Hilburn. In addition, The Stone Roses made their return to a chang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten Storey Love Song
"Ten Storey Love Song" is a song by English rock band the Stone Roses, released as the second single from their album, '' Second Coming'' (1994), on 27 February 1995. It was written by guitarist John Squire. The song reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and spent three weeks on the chart. The B-sides, "Moses" and "Ride On", were the last new songs released by the group until " All for One" was released in 2016. Music video A music video, directed by Sophie Muller, accompanied the single but the video was shot without the drummer, Reni, who did not turn up. Only three members of the band (Squire, Ian Brown Ian George Brown (born 20 February 1963) is an English singer and multi-instrumentalist. He was the lead singer of the alternative rock band The Stone Roses from their formation in 1983. Following the split in 1996, he began a solo career, re ... and Mani) appear in the video although an unidentified man wearing a mask of Reni's face appears several times. Ian B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She Bangs The Drums
"She Bangs the Drums" is a song by English rock band the Stone Roses. The song was released as the second single from their eponymous debut album (1989). It was released in the UK, Japan, and Germany. The single was their first Top 40 hit, peaking at number 36 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1989. A reissue in March 1990 improved by two places. The single used a noticeably different mix of "She Bangs the Drums" from the album version. The album version's hi-hat intro was omitted and it featured a slightly heavier guitar sound and a marginally different backing vocal arrangement. This single version is the one most commonly used for compilations and radio play. The CD and cassette singles were noted for their strong selection of B-sides: "Standing Here", "Mersey Paradise", and the backward playing track "Simone". The song was written by Ian Brown and John Squire, with Brown writing the verse lyrics, while Squire was responsible for the chorus. In May 2007, ''NME'' magazine pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wanna Be Adored
"I Wanna Be Adored" is a song by the British rock band the Stone Roses. It was the first track on their debut album, '' The Stone Roses'', and was released as a single. The US release charted at number 18 on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock chart in 1990. In 1991, the single was released in the UK, Germany and Japan featuring previously unreleased B-sides. Composition "I Wanna Be Adored" begins with a collage of sounds. The first instrument to enter is the bass guitar, which appears 40 seconds in. This is followed by two guitars, one of which plays a pentatonic scale riff. The bass drum enters at 1:13, and the main portion of the song begins at 1:30.Rooksby, p. 126 The song is performed in the key of G. The song features two main sections: a four bar G–D–G–D–Em chord progression, followed by an eight-bar bridge that shifts from D to C repeatedly. The song's lyrics are minimalist, mainly consisting of the lines "I don't have/need to sell my soul/He's already in me" and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
