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The Stone Roses
« on: September 18, 2009, 07:19:31 pm »
I never thought I'd like The Stone Roses because the British music press (who have a habit of supporting some not-very-good bands) rave about them and the fact that their music is often described as *gulp* indie. But I heard I Wanna Be Adored and got their first album and I can see why it's considered a classic. I'm going back to it and kinda discovering another song I like. Got Second Coming too recently but haven't listened to it yet, but I have to agree with the critics with this band.

I even went and bought Ian Brown's 'Money' t-shirt. ;D
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Re: The Stone Roses
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2009, 12:32:33 am »
I've always generally had an anti-indie tendancy, I don't think outside that obvious hit, Fools....something?  I've heard any of their stuff, but if you dislike indie too yet like them I may have to venture into their back catalogue.

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Re: The Stone Roses
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 01:01:57 am »
I've always generally had an anti-indie tendancy, I don't think outside that obvious hit, Fools....something?  I've heard any of their stuff, but if you dislike indie too yet like them I may have to venture into their back catalogue.

Fools Gold (from the Turns Into Stone compilation), another song I heard through GTA radio. ;D I didn't think much of it at first but I've grown to like it after going back to the game (though I guess with GTA you're not usually focusing on the music...).

I finally got around to listening to Second Coming today and it's good but not as good as their first IMO (and the critics' opinion too). More 'rocky' than the debut, with longer songs. John Squire sounds like Jimmy Page on a coupla songs. I'm sure I'll grow to like it more as time goes on.
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