Ian Brown - Music Of The Spheres (CD 2001)

Initial impressions are, well, it's OK BUT!! I really liked Ian Brown's Stone Roses songs, and his lyrics are very strong in this album. Musically however, he seems to have been under some influences that have way-layed him. The melodies, chord progressions and even , dare I say it, his vocals remind me of Oasis. Quite a few what I suppose could be called, Techno synthesiser sounds have been used so one does not get that coherent "Band" feel that some solo singers manage to assemble. Perhaps I should persist with this album? Well my son tells me his follow up album is better so I think I'll try that.