The Complete Stone Roses

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Total Tracks: 21   Total Length: 73:24

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They Say All Music Guide

The Complete Stone Roses concentrates on the band’s first album, compiling the A- and B-sides of the group’s hits from “Elephant Stone” to “One Love.” In addition to the familiar material, the disc includes rare, early singles like “So Young” and “Sally Cinnamon” for the first time on compact disc, giving their classic material some context. There’s a fair amount of classic pop here, and the rarities are necessary for dedicated fans. – Stephen Thomas Erlewine