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NME Originals Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 7 – Madchester: The Stone Roses | No Label
This issue of NME Originals (Vol. 1, Issue 7) offers a comprehensive retrospective on the Madchester music scene, with a particular focus on The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, The Charlatans, and other icons of the era. Featuring exclusive interviews, in-depth articles, tour diaries, and album reviews, this collector’s edition charts the rise and fall of an influential musical movement that shaped British culture in the late '80s and early '90s.
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Good condition overall. The item shown in the listing images is the exact one you will receive. Please refer to photos for condition details. Comes with a protective plastic covering.
Contents Include:
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Chapter 1 – And God Created Manchester (p. 04):
Early NME interviews with Happy Mondays and The Stone Roses. Coverage of debut albums, critical reception, and early live performances. -
Chapter 2 – The Future’s Mine (p. 32):
Behind-the-scenes access to the Blackpool show, travels to Paris and Switzerland with The Roses, and spotlight features on Inspiral Carpets. -
Chapter 3 – See You In My Star (p. 52):
First interviews with The Charlatans, the infamous Spike Island gig, and a chaotic European tour. -
Chapter 4 – Madchester United (p. 74):
The Charlatans’ debut album release, Happy Mondays in Rio, and reviews of landmark records including Kinky Afro. -
Chapter 5 – Hello, We Must Be Going (p. 98):
The decline of Factory Records, issues during recording in the Bahamas, and the long-awaited release of The Stone Roses’ second album. -
Chapter 6 – I Am The Resurrection (p. 116):
Returns and endings: Black Grape’s debut, The Stone Roses' final performances, and tributes to lost bandmates.
This edition is a must-have for fans of British indie music and those interested in the Madchester era’s cultural legacy.
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