The Stone Roses

Happy 60 To THE STONE ROSES’ Unique Drummer ALAN ‘RENI’ WREN

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10 April 2024


Reni on the left

ALAN ‘RENI’ WREN , the singular drummer of Madchester heroes THE STONES ROSES (1983–1996, 2011–2017) was born on 10 April 1964 in Manchester. Happy 60!

His unique combination of laid-back style with off-beat rhythms was influential in bringing about the blend of indie and dance music which formed much of the Madchester sound He is considered by many musicians, producers and journalists to be the best drummer of his generation.

He should make a record with Liam Gallagher.

Adore Reni.

The Stone Roses‘ self-titled debut LP (1989) is, along with Oasis’ Definitely Maybe and
the Sex Pistols’ ‘Never Mind The Bollocks‘ one of the best debut albums ever, and Reni‘s
drumming performance was an instrumental part of it.


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The Stone Roses: Story

Post-Easter Bliss – British DUMFRIES COMMUNITY CHOIR Cover Madchester Legends THE STONE ROSES

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While surfing on the Internet the other day I stumbled into this glorious performance.
The British DUMFRIES COMMUNITY CHOIR is renowned for covering big pop anthems.

Here’s their take on THE STONE ROSES‘ formidable psych-pop thrill
I Am The Resurrection from their fantastic self-titled debut LP (1989).

Post-Easter bliss.

Original

SUMMER PARTY PLAYLIST Part 9 – 15 Oldie Thrills

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19 August 2023

Turn up the heat and feel the beat.

It’s PART 9 of Turn Up The Volume‘s yearly hot summer playlists.
This week 15 punk-rock-pop-dance-psych-and-other-hot-stuff oldies.

TRACK BY TRACK

1. W.L.F. by HAPPY MONDAYS (1989)

2. ‘Feel Every Beat’ by ELECTRONIC (1991)
Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner

3. ‘Thank You’ by THE CHARLATANS (1995)

4. ‘Junco Partner’ by THE CLASH (1979)

5. ‘Door Deep’ by SINEAD O’CONNOR (2005)

6. ‘Original’ by LEFTFIELD (1995)
The Curve‘s utterly cool Toni Halliday

7. ‘Waiting For The Siren’s Call’ by NEW ORDER (2006)

8. ‘Good Stuff’ by THE B-52’s (1992)

9. ‘I Want To Be Adored’ by THE STONE ROSES (1989)

10. ‘Presidici (Et Chapaquiditch)‘ by THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN (2022)

11. ‘Now’ by DEXYS (2022)

12. ‘Flame’ by SEBADOH (1999)

13. ‘Untouchable’ by GARBAGE (2001)

14. ‘Slow And Low’ by BEASTIE BOYS (1986)


15. ‘Sour Cherry’ by THE KILLS (2008)

ALL TOGETHER


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See/hear you next week, music junkies

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SUMMER PARTY PLAYLIST Part 4 – 20 Top Thrills – New & Old

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14 July 2023

Turn up the heat and feel your heart beat.

It’s PART 4 of Turn Up The Volume‘s yearly hot summer playlists.
A mix of new and old tunes. A mix of adrenalin-infused punk/rock
anthems, dance fireworks, and some moony musings to end the
party when the sun comes up.

TRACK BY TRACK

1. ‘Casting No Light’ by NOBLE ROT (2023)

2. ‘Every Day Should Be A Holiday’ by THE DANDY WARHOLS (2010)


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2. ‘Fixer Upper’ by YARD ACT (2020)


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3. ‘Driving South’ by THE STONE ROSES (1994)


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4. ‘North American Scum’ by LCD SOUNDSYTEM (2009)

5. ‘Fixer Upper’ by YARD ACT (2020)


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6. ‘The Jezebel Spirit’ by Brian Eno & David Byrne (1981)


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7. ‘What We All Want’ by GANG OF FOUR (1981)


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8. ‘Bad Business Barbie’ by ROYAL CASTLES (2023)


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9. ‘Heart Like Chernobyl’ by SOFT CELL (2022)

10. ‘In The Room Where You Sleep’ by THE BANKROBBER (2021)


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11. ‘Leave Me Dry’ by ILA (2021)


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12. ‘Moving Too Fast’ by ANNIE TAYLOR (2023)


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13. ‘New Sensations’ by LOU REED (1984)


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14. Mr. E’s Beautiful Blues by EELS (2000)


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15. ‘Coming Home’ by DEXYS (2023)


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16. ‘Walk A Mile’ by AUSTIN GRIMM (2023)


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17. ‘Loud.exe’ by ODAWIN (2023)


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18. ‘Never Been Kissed’ by HOLLIE CARMEN (2023)


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19. ‘When I Look Out I Can See No Stars’ by LOSSLINE (2023)


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20. ‘Come Sit In My Chair’ by FRANCINE HONEY (2023)


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ALL TOGETHER


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See/hear you next week, music junkies

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THE STONE ROSES Released Their Masterpiece Debut Album 34 Years Ago Today

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Back in time

2 May 2023

Bold, innovative, cocky, tripped-out, ingenious, anthemic, huge and utterly cool.
One of the best debut LPs (along with the Sex Pistols‘ blitzkrieg punk album ‘Never
Mind The Bollocks’ and the anthemic first one ‘Definitely Maybe‘ by Oasis) in Turn Up The
Volume‘s book. Tons of Northern heart and soul from Manchester. No fillers, all killers.

THE STONE ROSES delivered a masterpiece, but from there on it
was downhill. Lawsuits, to much money, too many drugs, too lazy!

The masterpiece was released 34 years ago, on 2 May 1989, via small label Silvertone Records. Guitarist John Squire designed the iconic artwork for the front sleeve. It was inspired by American painter and abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock and expressed references to the May 1968 riots in Paris. The album sold over four million copies by now.

Three TUTV favs.

– I WANNA BE ADORED –

– SHE BANGS THE DRUMS –

– THIS IS THE ONE –

Full album

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THE STONE ROSES: Facebook

NOW PLAYING – The Best Ever Debut Album

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17 February 2023

THE STONE ROSES
Self-titled debut album
2 May 1989

No fillers, all killers!
Psychedelic groove
euphoria in motion!

Pitchfork wrote: “Exploding the false dichotomy of album band/singles band, The Stone
Roses is a logical, cohesive album made up of incredible stand-alone songs. Brown’s vocals, guitarist John Squire’s intricate fingerwork and mighty riffs, and rhythm section Mani and
Reni’s sly, lockstepping grooves, are a textbook case of the whole far exceeding its components.” Score: 10/10.

– I WANNA BE ADORED –
The anthemic single

– FULL ALBUM –

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THE STONE ROSES: Bio – Discography

7-Inch History – THE STONE ROSES Released Come Back Single ‘LOVE SPREADS’ This Day In 1994

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Great 7″ singles from the past

21 November 2022

Band: THE STONE ROSES
Who: Manchester’s indie heroes who made one
of the best-ever debut LP’s (1989) in my book.
Active: 1983–1996, 2011–2017 / 2 studio albums

Single: LOVE SPREADS

5 years (because of legal label battles, drugs, too much money, etc)
after their debut longplayer the lazy bastards came up with this new
rad single as the harbinger for their sophomore album Second Coming .

Let the love spread…

THE STONE ROSES: Bio – Discography

LIVE KICK OF THE DAY – When The FANS Of THE STONE ROSES Want To Be Adored

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One live track a day keeps the doctor away

1. The Stone Roses‘ self-titled album (1989) is
one of the best debuts in modern rock history.

2. The Stone Roses in London in 1994 is one of the best concerts I ever saw.
An awesome buzz from start to finish (even Ian Brown sang in tune).

3. They did some ‘take the money and run‘ tours
between 2012 and 2016. Greedy bastards.

But the fans in Manchester in 2016 didn’t care.
They all wanted to be adored …

THE STONE ROSES: History