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Review: What is there left to say to say about The Stone Roses' eponymous debut album that hasn't already been said already. Most of the songs here have become anthems for not one but several generations, from the bouncy opening moments of 'I Wanna Be Adored' to the elongated jam that brings 'I Am The Resurrection' (and the LP) to a close. For what is the iconic album for the indie-dance movement, it's surprisingly devoid if electronics, but the lethal combination of Reni's drums and Mani's bass playing create an irresistible foundation of grooviness, even in the more laid back moments like 'Shoot You Down' and 'Bye Bye Badman'. Steeped in the hazy 60's psychedelic pop of The Byrds and the 70's funk of Sly & The Family Stone, yet executed with a northern grit and football terrace singalong sensibility, this is the album that closed the 1980's and then went on to rule the landscape of indie rock for the next 30 years.

Review: In the fourth instalment of the famous film series, Rocky Balboa - the movie's namesake and heavyweight champion boxer - endured the fight of his life against the intimidating Ivan Drago portrayed by Dolph Lundgren. The soundtrack of the 1985 blockbuster has been remastered for vinyl and features timeless classics ('anthems' if you will) such as 'Burning Heart' and 'Eye of the Tiger, by Chicago-based rock group Survivor, the legendary James Brown's 'Living in America' and John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band's victorious 'Hearts On Fire' which will no doubt have you punching the air during a well earned victory march - much like Sylvester Stallone's titular character. Power vocals, macho guitar solos and neon-lit synths galore on this one, it's essential!