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When the tour was announced and rumours began to circulate that they were working on a new album, it was clear The Third Coming was finally upon us - and now we have a new single from The Stone Roses. Here's how the world reacted to 'All For One'.
The band dropped the news that a new single would be arriving yesterday, before 'All For One' received its premiere.
Led by a crisp and meandering guitar line by John Squire, the track is a propulsive and steady return for the band, seeing them stepping into the future with their best foot striving ever forwards - a festival-ready anthem and typically Roses call for free love. It would make a pretty good Euro anthem for England, following Manic Street Preachers releasing theirs for Wales yesterday. Check it out below.
The world then went online to share their reactions - starting, of course, with Manchester United's Juan Mata who was filmed listening to it for the first time by the Manchester Evening News. "Good," he said, "it's very good" - adding that it was "very nice". Indeed.
And we know you were wondering what the Shadow Home Secretary made of it all:
How good is that new @thestoneroses single? Absolutely brilliant. #AllForOne
— Andy Burnham (@andyburnhammp) May 12, 2016
Loving all these 'yer dad' tweets about @thestoneroses. Anyone under 25 has got 'yer dad' to thank for getting you into them! #AllForOne
— Andy Burnham (@andyburnhammp) May 12, 2016
And here are some strong reactions from the fans who liked it...
But back to the Stone Roses. I thought the guitar sounded very Beatles-y. Well... more than usual. Revolution-like
— Wee Mowgz (@Mowgzilla) May 13, 2016
When life deals you lemons #stoneroses
— Paul Duffy (@pauljduffy) May 13, 2016
I love this from the Stone Roses, proper summer tune ☀ pic.twitter.com/zs6NWhfUwP
— Owynn Palmer-Atkin (@OwynnPA) May 13, 2016
Right. I've listened to the Stone Roses new song. It's not shit.
— Wee Mowgz (@Mowgzilla) May 13, 2016
More in-depth analysis, as it comes to me
aww the new Stone Roses song is pretty cute you know
— Lucy (@lucyinthesky94x) May 13, 2016
Not at all bad for a first song in 22 years #stoneroses
— Hodor (@Samm_Day) May 13, 2016
Stone Roses new tune......sounding mighty @dawkinscov1980
— HAYLEYJANE PARFITT (@HAYLEYJPARFITT) May 13, 2016
And those who weren't so keen:
That new Stone Roses song is tripe.
— Josef Rffty (@TheeJoeRaff) May 13, 2016
Decided to read the comments on the official Stone Roses Facebook page.
— George Guevara (@ItsOneOfThose) May 13, 2016
Anyone want a ticket for the Friday? 5 quid.
Did The Stone Roses have some sort of bet to see if they could make a more disappointing album than their second or something?
— Alistair Ryder (@YesitsAlistair) May 13, 2016
The stone roses song is better second time round. Still sounds like a Wigan indie band circa 2003.
— James (@james_1919) May 13, 2016
So the new Stone Roses single is a bit meh but still better than Radiohead's latest endurance test in tuneless guff.https://t.co/tGDUBMn5cK
— Dom Gourlay (@domlikesrabbits) May 13, 2016
I'm still listening to the new Stone Roses single and I've already forgotten about it.
— Alicia Eveson (@LiciEveson) May 13, 2016
How awful are the stone roses though
— Khal Monro (@Mon_tothe_Ro) May 13, 2016
The new Stone Roses sounds like a copycat band of kids who haven't really worked out how to write music yet.
— Karl Waters (@detlin808) May 13, 2016
That new Stone Roses song. Just no. pic.twitter.com/EcNSjnRFrU
— Matt Langham (@MattLangham) May 13, 2016
See Stone Roses' full UK tour dates below. Buy tickets and get more information here.
Wednesday 15 June - Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Friday 17 June - Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Saturday 18 June - Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Sunday 19 June - Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Friday 8 July - T In The Park, Scotland
Saturday 9 July - Marlay Park, Dublin
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