Made of Stone

The Stone Roses

About Made of Stone

"Made of Stone" is a single from The Stone Roses' eponymous debut album. The band made their début on national British TV by performing this song on the BBC's The Late Show in September 1989. A minute into the song, the power went out, prompting lead singer Ian Brown to walk off stage, cursing the venue. The song has seen use in the 1997 American film, Heaven or Vegas and in the PSP 2005 videogame World Tour Soccer. The B-side of "Made of Stone", "Going Down", references Jackson Pollock's No. 5, 1948. Pollock's paintings influenced the cover art that guitarist John Squire made for the single and the album. The 12" vinyl's B-side "Guernica" is "Made of Stone" in reverse and with dubbed-over, seemingly unrelated lyrics which, in the same vein as "Don't Stop" from their debut album, bear resemblance to the lyrics of Made of Stone when played in reverse. 


Year:
1995
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Your knuckles whiten on the wheel
The last thing that your hands will feel
Your final flight can't be delayed

No land just sky it's so serene
Your pink fat lips let go a scream
You fry and melt I love the scene

Sometimes I fantasize
When the streets are cold and lonely
And the cars they burn below me
Don't these times
Fill your eyes
When the streets are cold and lonely
And the cars they burn below me
Are you all alone?
Is anybody home?

I'm standing warm against the cold
Now that the flames have taken hold
At least you left your life at style

And for as far as I can see
Tin twisted grills grin back at me
Bad money dies I love the scene

Sometimes I fantasize
When the streets are cold and lonely
And the cars they burn below me
Don't these times
Fill your eyes
When the streets are cold and lonely
And the cars they burn below me
Are you all alone?
Is anybody home?

Sometimes I fantasize
When the streets are cold and lonely
And the cars they burn below me
Don't these times
Fill your eyes
When the streets are cold and lonely
And the cars they burn below me
Are you all alone?
Are you made of stone?

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The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses are a British alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band's most successful lineup consists of vocalist Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield, and drummer Alan "Reni" Wren. more »

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Written by: IAN GEORGE BROWN, JOHN SQUIRE

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MADE OF STONE" RELEASE
"Made of Stone" is a song by an English rock band named The Stone Roses. It was initially released as a single in 1989 by producer John Leckie.
ALBUM POSITIONING
The song also appeared as the second track on their self-titled debut album, "The Stone Roses".
CHART PERFORMANCE
Despite its popularity, "Made of Stone" never charted in the UK during its initial release. However, following the success of their album, it reached No. 20 in a re-release in March 1990.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Despite not reaching high positions on the charts initially, the song is generally acclaimed as one of the band's best work and is a fan favourite.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video to "Made of Stone" represents the Manchester of the 1980s, with its working-class landscape as a backdrop. It showcases a car traveling through a northern English town.
MUSICAL STYLE
The song has a definitive 90s sound, proto-Britpop. The spinning guitar riffs and intricate patterns contribute to its melodic appeal.
LYRICAL CONTENT
"Made of Stone" is often interpreted as a song about the passage of time and inevitability of change, with references to 'shatterproof' being symbolic of resilience and endurance.
OVERALL IMPACT
"Made of Stone" by The Stone Roses became a cornerstone for the emerging Madchester scene. It played an integral role in defining the sound and mood of British rock music during the late 80s and early 90s.
TITLE OF A DOCUMENTARY
A documentary about the band's reunion, directed by Shane Meadows is also titled "Made of Stone" as a tribute to the song.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
The Stone Roses performed "Made of Stone" at their first reunion gig at Parr Hall, Warrington, in May 2012. It was the first time the band had performed together in 16 years.
COVERS
The song has been covered numerous times, demonstrating its lasting impact. Some notable covers include versions by the English bands Dum Dums and The Enemy.

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