The Stone Roses, who won overwhelming acclaim for their 1989 debut album before becoming legendary for their struggles following it up, re-emerged on Thursday with their first song in 22 years.
The English band, a key force in the Manchester scene that brought a touch of dance music to guitar rock, came out with a single entitled All For One.
The song stays true to The Stone Roses’ style, with the track driven by a bluesy electric guitar with breathy, studio-polished vocals by singer Ian Brown and the occasional electronic effect.
All For One came as a surprise after years of rumours of new Stone Roses music.
The band announced the release only hours earlier through its record label and social media as well as an advertisement on one of the giant overhead screens in New York’s Times Square.
The single was produced by Paul Epworth, a Londoner with a background in indie rock who more recently has worked with superstar Adele.
