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BROWN IAN SOLARIZED

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If you've followed Ian Brown's career you've allowed yourself to be transported, cerebrally, through space and time; enlightened lyrics in harmony with mellow, blissed out trip rock tinged with a producer's nous. This is no different. Some people complained that, upon entering fatherhood, Ian Brown had gone 'soft'. And? This has groove, make no mistake, but it also keeps itself happy without interruptions as background music, in the car, the bath, a spaceship! This is definately in my 2004 top 5 - try it, you might like it.

In 1996, The Stone Roses could have been the greatest band of the decade. Instead they break up after two albums. Other bands steal the attention away. The music landscape changes. Ian Brown has been an influence all the way, especially on Oasis. Ian Brown released his first solo album around that time. After three albums and a load of touring he has the attention of the masses again. He was on the cover of NME in 2004. Is he now going to conquer America? It's part of the plans apparently. Brown played in California for the first time in a decade in September 2004. Some new songs like "Longsight M13" are excellent. "Time Is My Everything" recalls the sounds of Arthur Lee and Love. "Upside Down" is his most political song. That is more of a concern when you get older. Some songs reflect his experiences with collaborations with UNKLE and other techno dudes. "Keep What Ya Got" is his collaboration with Noel Gallagher. It is an excellent song and anthem. It's amazing that Ian Brown has created a powerful body of work. He has not just rested on his laurel. He has kept it up to date.

I bought this CD because I'm a Stone Roses nut. I didn't think it would be good. I was right, but in the wrong direction. It's GREAT!!! See, I never thought Ian Brown would be so good following the Stone Roses because his live performances with the Stone Roses, um, left a little to be desired. He seemed to be the least talented of the lads in the band; however, he's created a full-blown classic here if you ask me.

Melody, modernness, great lyrics, horns, guitars, bass, computers, emotion, mysticism...this CD has it all. It's a VERY good CD. Have no fear picking this one up Stone Roses fans and everyone else. It's a must-buy!

My favourites are Keep What Ya Got, One Way Ticket to Paradise, Kiss Ya Lips, Upside Down, Longsight M13, and Time is My Everything. I like the sounds and styles on these songs, it is nice to have someone using influences from other countries, especially someone who is such a Manc. And to be having songs like this not because it is the cool new sounds but because this is what he likes. And Ian writes really interesting lyrics and has a great and unique style all his own. I only wish Canada's version had the bonus track 'happy ever after'. It is a great little instrumental that sounds like a continuation of 'one way ticket to paradise'. It should have been a track on this album and not just in the UK, we are a Commonwealth. Then it would have got 5 stars from me. Is there a Duke of Niagara Falls?

Cheers to Ian Brown... a musical god... Send him to the U.S. for a tour...we need the vibe and energy... This album is top form and a must buy. The Monkey King is on the Rise!!!