The Stone Roses Tracklist
The eponymous debut album from The Stone Roses fused the acid house rave culture of Manchester during the late ‘80s with an irresistible 'jangle pop’ sound that captured the hearts of British ravers. In 2003, this album was ranked as the best album of all time by UK publication NME.
Thematically, the album perpetuates ill feeling towards the Monarchy, Politicians and establishment in general. The avant-garde mood of the record is perfectly encapsulated by Squire in the album artwork as he blends Pollock’s expressionism with references to the French situationist movement (Lemon/Tricolour) in order to project the ethos' of the roses. The extent Album’s success can be seen through the subsequently dismal reaction towards the mediocre follow up Second Coming, which partly obliterated the mythological aura surrounding the band in the wake of the success of their debut album.
The Stone Roses is oft quoted as one of the best debut albums of all time and cemented the Roses into folklore, with Reni’s unique drumming slotting in perfectly with Brown’s swagger and confident mantra, the dynamic of the album is unmissable and unmistakable to say the least.
