indeed, a bit of a "throwback post", look you see, to those crazy, hedonistic days of a couple of weeks ago. as the title of this post gives every indication, yes indeed i did purchase the second comeback "single" off of Ian Brown, it being titled Black Roses.
any good? what, you want me to speak ill of Ian Brown, or anyone associated with that band he was in, the name of which escapes me for the moment? sure, that's going to happen.
i am quite digging it, to be sure. the song is a whimsical, south of three minutes funky rock number, with a most smart layer of guitar. which is slightly surprising as the original version of the tune was a boss, or if you like deft, reggae song. yes, i do indeed believe that i rather like this one even more than the first "comeback as a solo artist" single, the very decent homage to Primal Scream that was, is and always shall be First World Problems.
what of the title and lyrics? a member of The Stone Roses releasing a song with the word "roses" in the title is surely going to prompt questions. well, maybe it's a metaphor or a euphemism or a hint or a suggestion about the band he's decided to "drop" on us. to be honest, i am inclined to just accept it at face value, which is a most decent tune. one that makes the world a better place for it existing.
should First World Problems and now Black Roses reflect the sound and the vibe of Ripples, the album heading our way on February 1, well, then, i think we all know what my album of the year for 2019 shall be.
dig what you dig, and
be excellent to each other!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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