Category: The Stone Roses
In the kaleidoscopic world of ‘Madchester’, The Stone Roses reigned supreme. Their self-titled debut album shattered the glass ceiling of British rock, and ‘She Bangs the Drums’ quickly became both a clarion call and a tender hymn of the 90s youth. The track reverberates with a blend of optimistic rebellion and an infectious rhythm that encapsulates the exuberant spirit of the era.
In the pantheon of anthemic tracks that defined the late ’80s indie music scene, The Stone Roses’ ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ stands as a monolith of longing and desire. At first listen, the song could be brushed off as a simple yearning for fame and recognition. However, behind its hypnotic bass line and Ian Brown’s laconic delivery lies a complex narrative web that weaves through the human psyche, charting the dichotomy of ego and humility.
It has been put forth that a certain line in The Stone Roses’ “One Love” was inspired by one from the New Testament. But if so, this piece in its entirety doesn’t particularly read as if it...
Queen Elizabeth II had been in power for nearly 71 years, from 1952 well into 2022, thus currently making her the second longest-reigning monarch in verifiable history. In fact her reign was so long that – considering...
The song “Sally Cinnamon” serves as an ode to a lady named “Sally”. She is the romantic interest of the singer. And the way she has earned the appellation “Cinnamon” is due to her being very...
“She Bangs the Drums” is for the most part a love song. That is the majority of its lyrics are either intended to exalt a particular lady (the titular “she”) or to celebrate the...
The Stone Roses’ classic “I Wanna Be Adored” is rather-simplistic in its approach, as in its lyrics being repetitive. The primary sentiment Ian Brown is expressing throughout is the titular desire to be “adored”. In other words, his...