From the ashes of the bitter break-up of Stone Roses, iconic front man Ian Brown
managed to sustain a successful solo career for over a decade. Marching to a
baggy, indie trance, Brown touched on politics, dabbled in mysticism and settled
old scores, while creating a unique sound drawing on indie, hip-hop and dance
culture.
His debut album 'Unfinished Monkey Business' (1998) recruited the help of
guitarist Aziz Ibrahim before 'Music of the Spheres' (2001), 'The World Is
Yours' (2007) and 'My Way' (2009) were driven by brooding electronic grooves and
strutting beats. Singles ...