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The Stone Roses — Waterfall
Album: The Stone Roses
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7.5

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Total ratings: 4193









Released: 1989
Length: 4:34
Plays (last 30 days): 4
Chimes sing Sunday morn
Today's the day she's sworn
To steal what she never could own
And race from this hole she calls home

Now you're at the wheel
Tell me how, how does it feel?
So good to have equalised
To lift up the lids of your eyes

As the miles they disappear
See land begin to clear
Free from the filth and the scum
This American satellite's won

She'll carry on through it all
She's a waterfall

She'll carry on through it all
She's a waterfall

See the steeple pine
The hills as old as time
Soon to be put to the test
To be whipped by the winds of the west

Stands on shifting sands
The scales held in her hands
The wind it just whips her and wails
And fills up her brigantine sails

She'll carry on through it all
She's a waterfall

She'll carry on through it all
She's a waterfall
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I'm still a Rose Bud. 
I used to jam out to The Stone Roses and Seahorses as I drove all over the wild country roads of the magical realm of Noto Hanto, Ishikawa-ken, from '93-2000, and though it hurts and grieves me that it was largely destroyed in the terrible quake of Jan '24, those memories of seeing that surreal coastal and mountain scenery while listening to such incredible, inspiring music shall live forever in my mind... Thanks, RP!
Wow again. I took a musical detour streaming some Liam Gallagher when RP played the new Liam Gallagher / John Squire track "Just Another Rainbow" and I return to RP to hear this! Sweet!
Thanks as usual RP! 
P.S. The backwards track "Don't Stop" is just as fun. 
Great Manc lads
OMG I'm in college and my GF is controlling the disc player!
(Love this track actually, and the DJ transition to this from Papa Wemba is masterful as per usual)
Love this song. Finally got into Rasputin Records and found their only copy staring at me. Waterfall is #4 but #5 [aptly named] flows beautifully and  continues the harmony and progressions. I'm happy.
Upping this to a 10. They never really reached these heights again, but really, how could they (or anyone for that matter)?
FEK oasis !!! EH Mate
Always loved this album. Now my 22 year old loves this album after he "discovered" it.
 paulprior61 wrote:

Bloody Hell! Did I just die and accidentally make it to Heaven? Kate Bush ... EMF ... and now the Stone Roses. WTF!!


Welcome to RP :)
Chair dancing! 
 DaidyBoy wrote:

The RP cache facility works a dream nowadays.  My life has changed forever...



I travelled half way around the world listening to RP at 36 thousand feet!
Love the triangle at 03:59.

Can't find a fault with this track - easy 10
Good Tune!
 Silvervanman wrote:

I liked a lot of what they've done in the studio but the dude can't hit a single note live. Thanks fuck for autotune eh?


I saw an interview with the singer from the Seahorses, John Squire's band after the Stone Roses. [for the uninitiated, Squire is the guitarist here]. He said Squire would have his on-stage amp so loud it was impossible for the singer to hear himself through the monitors. It's impossible to sing if you can't hear yourself for the ego of the guitarist. Great musician but a bit of dick (actually that goes for Brown too!). Autotune wasn't a thing in 1988 when this was recorded. 
Excellent!
Always uplifting Bill. Thank you!
The half backwards track Don't Stop is equally fun and will lead some folks to pogo dance. 
 Lemonhead wrote:

Bray head, Wicklow Rain belting off sea, This playing Best memory. Leaving and getting soaked with rain after a night of dancing to this and similar. All worth it.πŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸ’ƒπŸ»




I'm partial to Torc in Killarney. Always a soft rain to go with...
 Lemonhead wrote:

Bray head, Wicklow Rain belting off sea, This playing Best memory. Leaving and getting soaked with rain after a night of dancing to this and similar. All worth it.πŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸ’ƒπŸ»



Killiney beach for me, but much the same!
 paulprior61 wrote:

Bloody Hell! Did I just die and accidentally make it to Heaven? Kate Bush ... EMF ... and now the Stone Roses. WTF!!


You just made it to Paradise...

I've owned this CD for 31 years and worship numerous songs off of it weekly... 
 paulprior61 wrote:
Bloody Hell! Did I just die and accidentally make it to Heaven? Kate Bush ... EMF ... and now the Stone Roses. WTF!!
 

Heaven/ Paradise itΒ΄s the same.
this album was our soundtrack on a camping trip in Scotland fadΓ³ fadΓ³ - timeless tune
If only I'd known at the time how epic this track was  - I'd have spent some of my hard-earned cash on a record or new-fangled CD
 murrayn wrote:
I'm still dealing with how important this record is.
 

how stoned were  we! 
I'm still dealing with how important this record is.
I can't get enough of this track! I think I listened to it at least 50 times in a row once!
 t0m5k1 wrote:

This track was recorded in '85 and produced by Martin Hannett.
Bass is provided by Mani and his rikenbacker 4005.
Lead is Jon Squire and his Gretsch Country Gentleman (With humbucker & neck pickups) running through these pedals: Ibanez TS-9 Tube screamer, Ibanez CS-9 stereo-chorus, Fuzz-Face(solo only). Occasionally you'll see him with a strat too depending if it's a live clip!

So in summary the essential elements are: Guitar w/ humbuckers (neck pickup and played by bridge) --> Chorus --> Tubescreamer --> Amp (Fender and/or Mesa Boogie) w/ Reverb in effects loop. Fuzz Face for solos.

Goodluck :)
 
THAT was an awesome reply!  Thanks.
 folkes.tom wrote:
What is the lead instrument?  It sounds like a cross between a guitar and steel drums.
 
This track was recorded in '85 and produced by Martin Hannett.
Bass is provided by Mani and his rikenbacker 4005.
Lead is Jon Squire and his Gretsch Country Gentleman (With humbucker & neck pickups) running through these pedals: Ibanez TS-9 Tube screamer, Ibanez CS-9 stereo-chorus, Fuzz-Face(solo only). Occasionally you'll see him with a strat too depending if it's a live clip!

So in summary the essential elements are: Guitar w/ humbuckers (neck pickup and played by bridge) --> Chorus --> Tubescreamer --> Amp (Fender and/or Mesa Boogie) w/ Reverb in effects loop. Fuzz Face for solos.

Goodluck :)
What is the lead instrument?  It sounds like a cross between a guitar and steel drums.
I liked a lot of what they've done in the studio but the dude can't hit a single note live. Thanks fuck for autotune eh?
Brings back sooo many great memories for me.
What a time
Bloody Hell! Did I just die and accidentally make it to Heaven? Kate Bush ... EMF ... and now the Stone Roses. WTF!!
 khorn49 wrote:


Just can't keep politics out of anything can we?
 

Sad, eh? Ironically, this song may not play for another decade. Yet here it is playing just six days later. I know all about carrying on through it all... I AM A WATERFALL.
Image result for waterfall
 chinaski wrote:
The lyrics still hold true towards the U.S.A. and it's up to us to get that *&^%$#*& out sooner than the next election.  Turn this up to eleven!!!
 
Don't stop! Isn't it funny how you shine!
 

Just can't keep politics out of anything can we?
 horstman wrote:

.....

On a side, saw Steven Wilson in March for the Hand. Cannot. Erase. tour and I have to say that his new band totally blows anything that Porcupine Tree could do. And it took me a long time to come to this realization. 
 
Off-topic

Since then To the Bone has come out.  Agreed.  Wilson's supporting musicians are all super talented.  Adam Holzman.....
i have sooooo many good memories soundtracked by this album.. absolutely classic
Bray head, Wicklow Rain belting off sea, This playing Best memory. Leaving and getting soaked with rain after a night of dancing to this and similar. All worth it.πŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸ’ƒπŸ»
 ImaOldman wrote:
The vocals remind me of The Association from the 60's which is not necessarily a bad thing... 
 
And then along comes Mary. 
The vocals remind me of The Association from the 60's which is not necessarily a bad thing... 
Like a nice shower of music
 EdEastridge wrote:

If you have a smartphone, make sure your rentals have bluetooth/carplay/android, etc… 
That way you can have your Stone Roses, your Steven Wilson and if you have enough data and the signal to back it up, could listen to RP live on the road!
{#Cheers}
 
The RP cache facility works a dream nowadays.  My life has changed forever...
 chinaski wrote:
The lyrics still hold true towards the U.S.A. and it's up to us to get that *&^%$#*& out sooner than the next election.  Turn this up to eleven!!!
 
Don't stop! Isn't it funny how you shine!
 
Dude like uh, the lyrics say She'll carry on through it all, you don't have to go anywhere.
Pretty song.  60s style with much better sound, production, equipment, etc.  Like the Shins in that way.
Brings back so many memories from my teenage years.
Purple Suede St Vincent boots or wallabees different colour on each foot (swap with BFF) , Baggy dungarees, tie dyed over sized hoodies.
 TerrorGovernor wrote:
I kiss u
 

I don't kiss on the first date...
I kiss u
The lyrics still hold true towards the U.S.A. and it's up to us to get that *&^%$#*& out sooner than the next election.  Turn this up to eleven!!!
 
Don't stop! Isn't it funny how you shine!
 pinto wrote:
 
And then another four years after that
 
Oh No! No! No! 
 chinaski wrote:
The lyrics could sorta kinda apply to the US instead of Britannia now. Just 1426 days until the next US Presidential election.

  
And then another four years after that
 horstman wrote:

Bought this album when it came out Westy, still one of my favorites though it will not, no matter how many times I try to burn it, make it to MP3 for my ipod. So it lives in the CD slot of my vehicle. Sad thing is now I use rentals for work (primary listening time for music) and the stone rosies don't make the trip anymore.

Still a great, timeless song for me. Carry on RP!

On a side, saw Steven Wilson in March for the Hand. Cannot. Erase. tour and I have to say that his new band totally blows anything that Porcupine Tree could do. And it took me a long time to come to this realization. 

 
If you have a smartphone, make sure your rentals have bluetooth/carplay/android, etc… 
That way you can have your Stone Roses, your Steven Wilson and if you have enough data and the signal to back it up, could listen to RP live on the road!
{#Cheers}
Don't stop...isn't it funny how you shine!
chair dancing at the nonprof-which sounds like a title to something :)
Bill: Follow this with JA's Volunteers of America please..and thank you!
The lyrics could sorta kinda apply to the US instead of Britannia now. Just 1426 days until the next US Presidential election.
Gorgeous, chimey and Byrd-sey!! {#Hearteyes}
# 498 on Rolling Stone's 500 best albums, btw. 
 
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/500-greatest-albums-of-all-time-20120531/the-stone-roses-the-stone-roses-20120525 
One of the best outro's ever.
 westslope wrote:
For some strange reason, I used to like this song.  Now, it sounds, well... borderline annoying.  
 

EDIT:  In part perhaps due to the heavy rotation, 5 plays in the last month.......

Clearly it is popular with RP fans so don't stop on my account.   

 
Bought this album when it came out Westy, still one of my favorites though it will not, no matter how many times I try to burn it, make it to MP3 for my ipod. So it lives in the CD slot of my vehicle. Sad thing is now I use rentals for work (primary listening time for music) and the stone rosies don't make the trip anymore.

Still a great, timeless song for me. Carry on RP!

On a side, saw Steven Wilson in March for the Hand. Cannot. Erase. tour and I have to say that his new band totally blows anything that Porcupine Tree could do. And it took me a long time to come to this realization. 
Tear away at this for the obvious holes if you will but I think it is a simple hip-swayer that is always appreciated.
{#Clap}
 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
New Album due in June by all accounts. They are playing Madison Square Garden this summer for any American fans



 


Always uplifiting. I love this song. And I hope everyone is pogo dancing in that looney hotel room of yours.

Don't stop...
Isn't it funny how you shine
For some strange reason, I used to like this song.  Now, it sounds, well... borderline annoying.  
 

EDIT:  In part perhaps due to the heavy rotation, 5 plays in the last month.......

Clearly it is popular with RP fans so don't stop on my account.   
 coloradojohn wrote:
I agree; I think he's a phenomenal genius! and his incendiary work with Seahorses on 'Do It Yourself' is among the very best EVER... 
—— 
WonderLizard wrote:
I know I'm gonna get flamed for this, but John Squire's guitar on this is one of the greatest ever recorded.


 
That song and guitar is the reason for vinyl. 
 oudemir wrote:

Not anymore ;)

 
no matter what average is 7.7 sooooo who cares what you {#Drunk}think lol 
 Rotterdam wrote:
Hmmm. I am the only one, but this sounds boring and insipid to me. Sorry.

 
Not anymore ;)
 Padutarb wrote:
These guys were a cut above.
Caught them live and they were just awesome.
Let's hope we hear some new music from them.
 
That will probably never happen unfortunately.
To many ego's and issues.
 beinder wrote:
They always remind me of the Grapes of Wrath (the band, not the book).

 
Love the Grapes of Wrath.
 Rotterdam wrote:
Hmmm. I am the only one, but this sounds boring and insipid to me. Sorry.

 
Don't be sorry, just know you are in the minority by a bunch! {#Cheers}
They always remind me of the Grapes of Wrath (the band, not the book).
 Pioneer_Sing wrote:
Nuffing else to say....they are the bogs bol*ocks

 
I think I require a dictionary.....
Nuffing else to say....they are the bogs bol*ocks
Hmmm. I am the only one, but this sounds boring and insipid to me. Sorry.
These guys were a cut above.
Caught them live and they were just awesome.
Let's hope we hear some new music from them.
 WonderLizard wrote:
I know I'm gonna get flamed for this, but John Squire's guitar on this is one of the greatest ever recorded.

 
No flaming here, Squire is one of the unmentioned greats, to my ear.
I agree; I think he's a phenomenal genius! and his incendiary work with Seahorses on 'Do It Yourself' is among the very best EVER... 
—— 
WonderLizard wrote:
I know I'm gonna get flamed for this, but John Squire's guitar on this is one of the greatest ever recorded.

 ziggytrix wrote:
Anyone ever listen to track 4 of this album backwards{#Cheesygrin}

 
Good catch! 2 songs in one. 
 ziggytrix wrote:
Anyone ever listen to track 4 of this album backwards{#Cheesygrin}

 
Not yet, but I know exactly what I'm doing after this ends (unless another good song comes on...)
So much nostalgia from this song...that deep wah-wah thing in the interlude used to give me such chills...I never could figure out how to make my guitar do that {#Cry} 
Edit: Wow, I've never heard that!  I never had the album.  Trippy stuff!
How many bands were influenced by these guys? Next Level Music
 
Anyone ever listen to track 4 of this album backwards{#Cheesygrin}
Such a great album.  It holds up so well.  I wish I could have seen them live in their hey day...They had one great album in the tank and that was it.
I know I'm gonna get flamed for this, but John Squire's guitar on this is one of the greatest ever recorded.
Everybody in my alien space craft be dancing buck ass naked and cross-eyed like Willy Shakes...  we love this song...  love this entire album...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll... 

Quite appealing, sonically.

Following 'Don't Change' with this is a nice touch on the ol' play list, I must say.

{#Idea}



 kingart wrote:
Anyone have an idea what this song is about? Seems to have something geopolitical to say but I can't get a handle on it.
 

As the miles they disappear
See land begin to clear
Free from the filth and the scum
This American satellite's won
She'll carry on through it all
She's a waterfall 

 

Probably the trash that live on the estate where the girl is escaping from.  Their lives revolve around American TV shows.

Ian Brown said in an interview it was about a girl who is fed up with everything, drops an acid and goes to Dover.
 Euskadita wrote:



I had that reaction, I0m one of those X generationeers.

 
Any context you can provide to this shock-and-horror look? Did someone tell her she can't have Ian's babies? 
{#Clap}{#Bananajam}{#Bounce}
Anyone have an idea what this song is about? Seems to have something geopolitical to say but I can't get a handle on it.
 

As the miles they disappear
See land begin to clear
Free from the filth and the scum
This American satellite's won
She'll carry on through it all
She's a waterfall 
Sounds just as good as when it first came out. Epicness....
Superb, yet please play more tracks.  I never got into them mid 90s, wish I hadn't missed them then.
Can't get enough of The Stone Roses.
{#Wink} Hippostar wrote:

Meanwhile the drummer stole the drum lick from the 1970's Price is Right theme.

 

{#Roflol}
{#Notworthy}  {#Notworthy}  {#Notworthy}  ........ when only 10 will do
 bindi wrote:

Wow, Gomez kind of stole that ending on Airstream didn't they?

 

 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:

It's OK.
The Stone Roses lifted from the Byrds.

 
Meanwhile the drummer stole the drum lick from the 1970's Price is Right theme.
Nice 
{#Daisy}
 snap_dragon wrote:
Anyone else hear the David Lindley riff in this ?



 
Interesting.  What David Lindley song?  I also hear the Beatles "Rain"
 coolpeople_rule wrote:
Simply perfection!!

 
GODLIKE then

Quite frankly, I like it!

{#Sunny} 

 
Simply perfection!!
Anyone else hear the David Lindley riff in this ?



I think the release date for this album may have been 1989...

everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked all across the world like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  we love this song...  love this entire album...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll... 
Sounding good. Just bumped this one up a notch!
Absolutely gorgeous......10  {#Daisy}
BILL



BRILLIANT
Ditto to the below{#Daisy}
Love it more than I can describe.
Looking forward to seeing the new film about the roses. 
We can slog through full disc sides of 60's artists but can't listen to the whole 4:37 of this song?

Why cut it short?
Sublime...{#Sunny}
Twice in twelve hours (remix, then original). Good thing I love this song...
Just reunited at Coachella in southern California. Interesting to see what comes next!!
I only found out about this group after they were current.  I really liked what I heard and bought their CDs.  Never understood why they weren't more successful.
 oilydwarf wrote:
Full volume after a gruelling day - rock on!!!

 
Just think what JFK would say...
 Euskadita wrote:



I had that reaction, I0m one of those X generationeers.

 

{#Lol}
Solid 9 for the outro alone.
Two in a row...thanks Bill!
 agd3 wrote:

Of course they do!
 
Thank you!  Hope you be having a marvelous time right this moment...

we be dancing...
 
 Lazarus wrote:

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
 
Of course they do!