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The Stone Roses

Musical Group
Forfans of british indie/alt rock, madchester nostalgics, and curious newcomers to late-80s/90s uk scenes.
6 Reviews 15 Definitions 66 Charts
Indie Rock Indie Pop Pop Rock

The Profile

The Stone Roses are a British rock band formed in Manchester in 1983, central to the Madchester scene. The classic lineup features Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani (Gary Mounfield), and Reni (Alan Wren). Their acclaimed debut The Stone Roses (1989) and follow-up Second Coming (1994) bookend a brief but influential career, with a reunion from 2011 to 2017.

Formed in Manchester in 1983; classic lineup: Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass), Reni (drums). Debut album The Stone Roses (1989); follow-up Second Coming (1994). Disbanded 1996; reunited 2011–2017. Key to the Madchester movement; signature tracks include Fools Gold, I Wanna Be Adored, Waterfall, and Love Spreads.

DeBaser’s reviews hail the self-titled debut as a near-perfect landmark of UK indie and the Madchester sound. Reni’s drumming and Squire’s guitar earn special praise, with ‘Elephant Stone’ and ‘Fools Gold’ singled out. ‘Second Coming’ divides critics but gets a thoughtful defense for its 70s-rock lean. There’s skepticism toward best-of compilations, with a nudge to spin the two studio albums instead.

Notable Quotes

❝ Every sound naturally flows into the next with no conceivable alternative. Everything is exactly as it should be.
❝ Reni was wanted by the Who.
❝ Second Coming is considered by many critics to be a poor album, perhaps because it's compared to the famous and successful debut album.
❝ Not the best band in the world, perhaps the greatest promise of all time.
❝ To hell with the greatest hits!
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