First let me define what I mean by “rated” (because without doing that, “underrated” doesn’t mean much.) I’m talking specifically about the “ratings” of people in the US because some of these bands are actually quite highly rated in the UK (The Stone Roses & Oasis being obvious examples.) I’m talking about a combination of [...]

Today Michael Jackson extended his posthumous streak of being at #1 on the UK album charts to eight weeks (with The Essential Michael Jackson greatest hits compilation.) This week he beat out Beyonce at #2, Black Eyed Peas at #3, Paolo Nutini at #4, and a newly released remastered version of The Stone Roses self [...]

John Squire was born on November 24th of 1962 in England. He is most well known for his work as lead guitarist for The Stone Roses, a band he formed with lead singer Ian Brown in the 1980s. The Stone Roses’ self titled debut album, released in 1989, has received a huge amount of critical [...]

Gary “Mani” Mounfield was born on November 16th of 1962 in England. Mounfield is mostly referred to by his nickname “Mani” and is most well known as the bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, two of the most critically acclaimed bands of the last 20 years. The Stone Roses released only two albums [...]

A selection of bands whose best album was their first album. Includes Weezer, Van Halen, The Velvet Underground, & The Stone Roses.