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Stone Roses
Self Titled-Deluxe Edition

Silvertone (2009) Sean K.

Stone Roses – Self Titled-Deluxe Edition cover artwork
Stone Roses – Self Titled-Deluxe Edition — Silvertone, 2009

3 disc release of their debut, which was 20 years old last year. Remastered by original producer John Leckie and Ian Brown, the original record sounds fantastic. The close to 10 minute "Fools Gold" is tacked on as a bonus track at the end of the first disc. The 2nd CD is demos, with one song-"Pearl Bastard" being the only real rarity here. The DVD is a concert from Blackpool which is professionally shot and covers their whole set at this point. The only minor complaints I have is that the music videos are almost all rehashes of this same concert. Only the "Standing There" video diverts from this formula. The other minor disappointment is that the only band member that does not offer up new liner notes (even though drummer Reni's are nonsensical) is guitarist John Squire. You would think he would like to shed some light on what many consider his finest guitar playing ever, eh? Oh well-still an absolutely essential release. Get this right away, as I don't think a Second Coming reissue is on the way anytime soon.

9.0 / 10Sean K. • September 13, 2010

Stone Roses – Self Titled-Deluxe Edition cover artwork
Stone Roses – Self Titled-Deluxe Edition — Silvertone, 2009

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