F.E.A.R.

Trust me #123F.E.A.R. by Ian BrownWhen The Stone Roses broke up in 1996, things didn't exactly go quiet. By that time, the band had left a huge legacy through their music, art, personalities and style. Post 1996, there is plenty to discuss and debate around; drugs, guitars, vocals, Mani joining Primal Scream, Squire at Knebworth, Reni's brief flirtation with The Rub, the sad fact that Reni hasn't drummed on enough recorded and released music, Brown's solo work and collaborations (especially Be There with UNKLE), Squire's solo work, the band reforming - touring the world and releasing 2 new singles, Squire's album with Liam ...I really loved Ian Brown's burst of solo output post Roses. Three albums and a steady stream of singles from 1998-2001 evidenced a creative energy that had been built up over the years and was now exploding into life with a huge sense of freedom. It was cool, different, but still Ian Brown. Check my 2024 blog on Ian's debut solo album, 1998's Unfinished Monkey…