Rock & Pop > 1980 to 1989 Rock & Pop > Brit Pop

pulp before they were famous

Advantages: brilliant album
Disadvantages: bought by so few

'Ten stories about power, claustrophobia, suffocation and holding hands' it states on the cover; it is that, and more. The first track, 'Fairground,' is freaky, unusual, strange, but above all, class. It as written before that Mick Hucknall version, and is at least ten times better. The album is a mix of monologues and singing, giving out messages, both funny and alarming, that always suit the music Few people have got this album though (published ...

piffles 30.03.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Freaks - Pulp

double double good

Advantages: madchester
Disadvantages: you cant hear it too well if your hoodie is up

Ironic happiness of workers at the start of the week? a response to I don't like Mondays? a response to another Manchester band-new orders blue Monday? wherever the name came from you have to admit they have a style of their own wether you like their music or not. BUMMED, the follow-up to 24 hour party people was produced Martin Hannett and released in November 1998.Drug influenced, almost Dadaist, huge drums, sirens, voice samples, funky guitar ...
...turkey lurkey goosey loosey and got away with it, quite a feat in itself. Almost a rap,sometimes a shout he was unique in his singing style & his lyrics had a nursery rhyme quality that oasis would eventually copy.The album runs to approx 46 minutes with do it better taking just over 2 minutes to leave room for the 6 minute epic wrote for luck.This is a good starting point for anyone who hasn't heard anything by the band country song moving in ...

earlofaldgate 28.03.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Bummed - Happy Mondays

They've Gotta Be Adored

Advantages: Very consistent, paved the way for many modern bands, a classic
Disadvantages: one bizarre track, nothing much else is wrong

The Stone Roses were a four piece indie/rock band formed in 1984 who were of huge part of the 'Madchester' music scene of the 1980's and early 90's which surged out of the city of Manchester and inspired a whole new brand of music which is still increasingly popular today. This album self-titled after the band wasn't released until 1989, five years after the band formed. The band was fronted on vocals by Ian Brown, who is now a succesful solo artist ...
...round track Some of the Stone Roses' finest lyrics and just about the best song on the album so far. -8.5/10- [Track 4 - Don't Stop] This track is a bit strange to tell you the truth. The instruments appear to be those from the previous track (Waterfall) only they are being played backwards... from finish to start, but with some difficult to understand lyrics put over it. I'm not a fan of this track and doubt many people would be, probably the ...

BZ2886 14.08.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Stone Roses, The - Stone Roses (The)

A rose by any other name couldn't smell this sweet

Advantages: Paved the way for every great guitar band since 1989.
Disadvantages: Slightly muted production, "Don't Stop".

...need another review on The Stone Roses?" On one level, you might be justified in taking that view. Writing reviews on albums by The Stone Roses, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin et al will always run the risk of carrying the cache of pointlessness. Those who love bands such as these (or other canonical 'greats') will not need any further eulogies to strengthen their ardour. Those who hate them will never have their minds changed. However, I ...
...Mondays and, of course, The Stone Roses. I only came to their debut album during my own generation's scene - Britpop. I am not going to sit here and analyse The Stone Roses' influence on Britpop, or how they opened the door for guitar bands again. Rather, I wanted to give my own opinion on what is widely accepted as one of the greatest albums of all time, and also share exactly what it means to me. The Band The band were: Ian Brown - Vocals ...

oberob 29.03.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Stone Roses, The - Stone Roses (The)

Distinctly, Decidedly, Average… 3 Words

Advantages: A few stand out tracks
Disadvantages: The majority is mediocre & forgettable

...Tracks *** 1) 3 Words 2) Parachute 3) Heaven 4) Fight For This Love 5) Rain On Me 6) Make Me Cry 7) Happy Hour 8) Stand Up 9) Don't Talk About This Love 10) Boy Like You 11) Heartbreaker The album starts off with the first of four tracks that feature Black Eyed Peas front man Will I Am. 3 Words is one of the more heartfelt songs on the album and Cheryl shines through over her collaborator. Despite Cheryl's vocals sounding surprisingly fresh on the ...
...during the chorus and unlike 3 Words the two seem able to strike up a good partnership with this record which makes for a very catchy number. Then comes yet another Will I Am collaboration with Boy Like You, with a heavy beat and Cheryl's subtle vocals that blend in well with the beat this is one of the more R&B focused songs on the album and is all the better for it. If you've heard Cheryl talk about this album she always expresses how R&B centred ...

Great_reviewer07 27.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of 3 Words - Cheryl Cole