Golden Greats

Ian Brown | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: April 25, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Interscope Records
• ASIN: B00004STP9
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #394,070 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars mediocre victory, April 28, 2000

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"eclectic42" (london, uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golden Greats (Audio CD)

Although Ian Brown does have one of the most unique, enduring, and pleasant voices, the new material leaves room for much improvement. Realizing that most of the material was formulated from his recent bout with a prison sentence, it does provide a more intimate window into Ian's life. Perhaps I yearn for a more traditional Rose sound. Not being much of a techno fan, I was a bit disappointed with the persistence to have the mechanical beats be the foundation of most of the tunes. However, I think that the album is worth listening to, if anything, for his alluring voice and personal lyrics.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Stone Roses are dead, get used to it., May 14, 2000

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J. Eichorn "Dillettente" (Oakland, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Golden Greats (Audio CD)

Yes, I still long for the days when I could expect something new from the Roses, but those days are gone. Heck, The Seahorses are dead too. This album is a triumph as far as I'm concerned, though. Sure, not all of it is "gold" (the lyrics in "Love Like a Fountain" are embarrassingly simple), and there is a touch too much drone here and there, but I see this as good jumping off point for more good things ("Set My Baby Free" has an incredibly catchy groove). This is NOT a Stone Roses album (although I can hear where Squire could fit in here and there), it's an Ian Brown album, and that's not a bad thing. There are good grooves, there is posturing, and there is stuff that sticks with you for the whole day. Mr. Brown has created stuff that I look forward to hearing over and over. I suspect Stone Roses fans will like it if they remember the Roses are no more. Take it for what it is, a very decent album from the former lead singer of a fantastic group.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very very good, November 26, 2004

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Sir Grand Citizen (Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golden Greats (Audio CD)

I was personally a bit disappointed with Brown's first solo effort "Unfinished Monkey Business", and purchased "Golden Greats" with a great measure of hesitation. I'm happy to say, then, that the album has over the years given much much joy and listening-pleasure.
The grooves on "Golden Greats" are somewhat loose and hazy, yet they do not lack focus or melody.
Overall, highly recommended, a fine return to form for Mr. Brown and - if you needed any further incentive to purchase this disc - the "DOLPHINS WERE MONKEYS" remix by U.N.K.L.E. is pretty bloody amazing.