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Ian Brown — Solarized
Album: Solarized
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:41
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Her heart gets broken, it's something she can't hide
She's cut like a diamond from a mine as deep as time
The words that she's spoken have energised my mind
A sheer elevation so like eagles high, we'll glide

Hot love it smoulders, it's something she can't hide
A manifestation of a force as old as time
Now morning has broken and solarized my eyes
Her sheer dispensation says like eagles high, we'll glide

Solarized in the sunrise, soul rise in the sunrise
Rise with the sunrise, solarized in the sunrise
Soul rise in the sunrise, rise with the sunrise
The light that she lives for in the dark, she'll always find
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grows on you
Posted 3 months ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Solarized has energized my mind, time and time again. Masterpiece.
Posted 7 months ago by greenbuilding    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

Unlike Liam Gallagher, who only thinks he's a God.


... or Eric Clapton who is God
Posted 7 months ago by ReggieDXB    [ Reply ]
 bombaysaphire wrote:

This is one of those songs that makes you stop what you are doing and ask, Who is this?




Let's call these "knock, knock songs" :)
Posted 8 months ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
FUCK YES!
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:

One of Ian's coolest grooves, to be sure! Every time I see that cover pic, it takes me back to the Taikodani Inari Jinja, near Tsuwano, Shimane-ken, one of the largest and most important of its kind, located along a misty ridge in one of the most surreal places in all of Japan... But part of its charm is that it's so remote, so it's more likely that he's at the main one in Fushimi, Kyoto-fu. I also think it's clever that the title reflects how in Shinto worship, the Sun is at the top of the pantheon, and a mirror is at the center of the altar of each of the thousands of shrines scattered throughout the country.



thankyou coloradojohn to the rescue again, cheers
Posted 1 year ago by B4D3neaker3    [ Reply ]
One of Ian's coolest grooves, to be sure! Every time I see that cover pic, it takes me back to the Taikodani Inari Jinja, near Tsuwano, Shimane-ken, one of the largest and most important of its kind, located along a misty ridge in one of the most surreal places in all of Japan... But part of its charm is that it's so remote, so it's more likely that he's at the main one in Fushimi, Kyoto-fu. I also think it's clever that the title reflects how in Shinto worship, the Sun is at the top of the pantheon, and a mirror is at the center of the altar of each of the thousands of shrines scattered throughout the country.
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Delicious lyrics & “vibe”. It either gets you. Or it doesn’t. It’s that simple.
Posted 2 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
 SchrodingersCat wrote:
agreed!
 
 

Posted 2 years ago by rfpresents2    [ Reply ]
More Ian Brown please?
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Every time this plays it GRABS me. Gotta check him out. Thanks RP!! Jumping to a 9.
Posted 3 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 SchrodingersCat wrote:

That set kicked some a$$ - Tom Petty, Puscifer, Unkle, T Rex, DJ Schmolli, Sneaker Pimps, Ian Brown...




Same playlist 8 months later
Posted 3 years ago by Kilgoretrout    [ Reply ]
This is one of those songs that makes you stop what you are doing and ask, Who is this?
Posted 3 years ago by bombaysaphire    [ Reply ]
That set kicked some a$$ - Tom Petty, Puscifer, Unkle, T Rex, DJ Schmolli, Sneaker Pimps, Ian Brown...
Posted 4 years ago by SchrodingersCat    [ Reply ]
 ExploitingChaos wrote:
Ian Brown is a god
 
Unlike Liam Gallagher, who only thinks he's a God.
Posted 5 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I really like the mysterious atmosphere this song  conveys.
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Ian Brown is a god
Posted 5 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Kind of dream-state.  Like his voice a lot.
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:
Sort of Radiohead and Portishead vibe about this which matches the time that this was released... 2004.

I think I like it now for its nostalgic sound but I may not have liked it at the time - just shows you to always keep an open mind :)

 

 
It's like he liked the results of the vocals he did for Unkle so much that he just had to make more like that.
I'd say, it's great stuff!
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Sort of Radiohead and Portishead vibe about this which matches the time that this was released... 2004.

I think I like it now for its nostalgic sound but I may not have liked it at the time - just shows you to always keep an open mind :)

 
Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
Very, very nice.  It just sort of rolls over the listener, but in a very good way.  It's easy to get lost in this sound.  For me, anyway.
Posted 6 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
Voted a Godlike Genius for a very good reason! 
 
Posted 7 years ago by david16    [ Reply ]
 {#Yes}Lowdown wrote:
Ian brown is super cool, like better than stone roses 

 


Posted 7 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Thought this was Unkle. Guess they rubbed off on him. I wonder if anyone from that outfit was involved in this production?
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Ian brown is super cool, like better than stone roses 
Posted 7 years ago by Lowdown    [ Reply ]
 Dillinquent wrote:
 Photo-John wrote:
Ian Brown kicks my ass over and over and over. The greatest hits album is called "The Greatest." I'm wearing that sucker out.
Don't let him kick your donkey over, next thing you know he'll be tipping your cows & shagging your sheep.
I'm with you on the quality of the album though. 
 
{#Roflol}
Posted 7 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
 civimixer wrote:
Very cool mood in this tune.

 
sounding cool today too
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
quite likable  .. just noticed RP has it spelled likeable .. I think both are correct.
Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Very cool
Posted 8 years ago by dubberdan    [ Reply ]
Is this Ian's mind on drugs?
Posted 12 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
{#Beat}
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Very cool mood in this tune.
Posted 13 years ago by civimixer    [ Reply ]
It's like Ian Brown jamming with an uninspired Radiohead.  Interesting if slightly over produced tune. 

I loved the first Stone Roses album, The Second Coming was much less exciting.  I've only heard a small amount of his solo stuff, but what I have heard I've liked.
Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
Yea, I like his solo stuff! 8
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
trippy
Posted 13 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Good stuff - Even better than some of his Stone Roses stuff {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 Photo-John wrote:
Ian Brown kicks my ass over and over and over. The greatest hits album is called "The Greatest." I'm wearing that sucker out.
Don't let him kick your donkey over, next thing you know he'll be tipping your cows & shagging your sheep.
I'm with you on the quality of the album though. 


Posted 14 years ago by Dillinquent    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
What a smooth segue from Energy 52's Cafe del Mar - I couldn't hear the join at all. Nice one, Bill :)

This number's slowly growing on me, musically at least - the lyrics are plain spaced-out stoner bollox. 6 from the Nottingham jury.
 
Lol!!!  Luv yer Fred...
Posted 14 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
 patrick_larson wrote:
I like it.
 
me too

Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
I like it.
Posted 14 years ago by patrick_larson    [ Reply ]
 Photo-John wrote:
Ian Brown kicks my ass over and over and over.
 
That ain't right! What's he got against you? This has gone on long enough, don't let him beat you. Call the cops, carry a weapon or call me. I'm not much of a fighter but maybe the 2 of us can turn the tables on him.

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
all the SR fans will be mad for it, but the geezer's only made a few good tunes since the first SR album, blinkered?
Posted 15 years ago by Casa_Blanca    [ Reply ]
What a smooth segue from Energy 52's Cafe del Mar - I couldn't hear the join at all. Nice one, Bill :)

This number's slowly growing on me, musically at least - the lyrics are plain spaced-out stoner bollox. 6 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
9 phat thumbs up
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
 TheCaseAce wrote:
Nice song but OMG someone needs to start adding some proper Ian Brown tunes to RP...

No "F.E.A.R."?
No "Stardust"?
No "Sister Rose"? 

Someone sort this travesty out please.  
 
That happens as they are uploaded.  If you have them, you can help sort the travesty.  Upload.

Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Finally got a hold of this album.  It's good across the board to my ears.

The music is interesting and (mostly) unique.
Posted 15 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Reminiscent of the Shamen and dog-on-a-rope New Age crusties. Ok for a while, but I suspect the lyrics could start to get on one's tits after a bit. 5 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 16 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Please... make... it... stop. 
Posted 16 years ago by cdanthony    [ Reply ]
Nice song but OMG someone needs to start adding some proper Ian Brown tunes to RP...

No "F.E.A.R."?
No "Stardust"?
No "Sister Rose"? 

Someone sort this travesty out please.  
Posted 16 years ago by TheCaseAce    [ Reply ]
Bill, you are most definitely NOT on a good roll. Please wake up and fix it! Thanks!
Posted 16 years ago by californiatwin    [ Reply ]
I vote Brown
Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
awful vocals
Posted 16 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
xkolibuul wrote:
Wow. I haven't seen cheekbones like that since King Tut.
Maybe he was locked in a vacuum chamber when the photo was taken.
Posted 16 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
I can get into this! 7 — 8
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
Sorry, folks, just can't get into it...zzzzzzzz.
Posted 16 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
kmh wrote:
is the entire cd this good ? or just this song?
This and Keep What Ya Got are the best. The rest is marred by overmixed fake horns....sad. Could have been a great album!
Posted 16 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
Wow. I haven't seen cheekbones like that since King Tut.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Ian Brown kicks my ass over and over and over. The greatest hits album is called "The Greatest." I'm wearing that sucker out.
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
Hi, I just might have to buy this CD, if only to get this song...very nice, indeed. Neil
Posted 17 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
Jamunca wrote:
I like this song. I also like toasted raisin-bread with a little butter on top. Make of that what you will.
OMG. That is awesome. Thanks!!!
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
Oooooo, now this just feels cool!
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
kmh wrote:
is the entire cd this good ? or just this song?
his entire back catalogue is essential listening - in fact this isnt even one of his better tracks - there was a greatest hits CD last year which is worth getting for anyone new to the legend that is Ian Brown
Posted 17 years ago by roodboy    [ Reply ]
Never heard this before. Very cool!
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
I like this song. I also like toasted raisin-bread with a little butter on top. Make of that what you will.
Posted 17 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
Dude, time to lay off the repeat button. You play any song more than once a day for a year, and its going to seem humdrum, because by that point it IS. That's the whole point of RP and eclectic radio. If the rest of Ian Brown's styles were this good, I'm sure Bill would sample more. But I'll take this, every few weeks, just fine in the mix. Frater_Kork wrote:
Quite. I digged this a year ago, a copule of hundred playings later it feels a bit humdrum, must be more Ian Brown albums with different styles out there.
Posted 17 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
I keep coming back to re-rate this song higher.
Posted 17 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
This is a good song. But there are far better ones on the album. This album is a great introduction to the lead singer from the Stone Roses (and points to his success as an individual musician). A solid 10 as an album, 8 for the song. Rock on Ian!
I didn't even know Ian had done anything since the Roses. Chalk up another CD sale as a result of RP. This is getting expensive.
Posted 17 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
This song (title mostly) makes me think of the movie Solaris.
Posted 17 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
trollboy wrote:
perhaps overplayed a bit?
Quite. I digged this a year ago, a copule of hundred playings later it feels a bit humdrum, must be more Ian Brown albums with different styles out there.
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
not bad. very trippy and original in some respects.
Posted 17 years ago by MahlerTheMartyr    [ Reply ]
Gotta get this!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
kmh wrote:
is the entire cd this good ? or just this song?
Whole cd. Nice trippy feel.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
This is a good song. But there are far better ones on the album. This album is a great introduction to the lead singer from the Stone Roses (and points to his success as an individual musician). A solid 10 as an album, 8 for the song. Rock on Ian!
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
pretty trippy groove, wonder what his other stuff sounds like. Reminds me of that crazy music towards the end of 28 Days Later
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Nine Inch Nails
Posted 18 years ago by matchball    [ Reply ]
Outstanding! Must buy this Album…
Posted 18 years ago by carbonatom    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of that little midget in Twin Peaks. Everything is "backwards forwards"!
Posted 18 years ago by Leatherpoker    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by designerGirl    [ Reply ]
is the entire cd this good ? or just this song?
Posted 18 years ago by KMH    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
perhaps overplayed a bit?
Posted 18 years ago by trollboy    [ Reply ]
mojoman wrote:
The way he pronounces "sun" tells me he's from the north of England. Does anyone know for sure?
On another website it states he was born in Warrington, England, this date in 1963. So not only are you all correct about north of England (between Manchester and Liverpool), but today is his birthday.
Posted 18 years ago by babygirl614    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
ariel wrote:
this song expands the boundaries of the known universe! expanded consciousness is divine.
Yeah martian should listen this, not us.
Posted 18 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
Psonic Psunspot
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
EVERY time I hear this I come back to rank it a 10... C'mon Bill, can't I please have a couple extra votes? ;)
Posted 18 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
jbo wrote:
I don't dig it. Sorry RP
Sorry, I don't either.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
mojoman wrote:
The way he pronounces "sun" tells me he's from the north of England. Does anyone know for sure?
It's almost exaggerated... I hope he's not faking it. I like the voice. I looove an accent!
Posted 18 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
The Roses were great.
Posted 18 years ago by Mack    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
I am very much in favor of solar energy, but I am very much against this song.
Posted 18 years ago by stinkycheese    [ Reply ]
I don't dig it. Sorry RP
Posted 19 years ago by jbo    [ Reply ]
v/cool
Posted 19 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Roland Orzabal would be weirded out by this. It is like covering one of his songs succesfully.
Posted 19 years ago by XXXX    [ Reply ]
this song expands the boundaries of the known universe! expanded consciousness is divine.
Posted 19 years ago by ariel    [ Reply ]
CaptTofu wrote:
If he's the dude from Stone Roses, (...)
Yes, he is.
Posted 19 years ago by Daneel    [ Reply ]
I like this song but keep hearing hiccups or something in the background...anyone else hear that?
Posted 19 years ago by jamm    [ Reply ]
mojoman wrote:
The way he pronounces "sun" tells me he's from the north of England. Does anyone know for sure?
If he's the dude from Stone Roses, then Manchester it is, since I remember back in 90 when Stone Roses came out, they were part of a batch of 'Manchester' bands that came out.
Posted 19 years ago by CaptTofu    [ Reply ]
The way he pronounces "sun" tells me he's from the north of England. Does anyone know for sure?
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
busch wrote:
It's hardly surprising when you consider that Ian Brown was the frontman in Stone Roses.
Yes, I know that! :D I've listened to the whole album a few times now and Keep What Ya Got is really the only one that still sounds like a Stone Roses song to me.
Posted 19 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
I can't put my finger on it but I love this song. I think it's the hint of a middle eastern/ancient feel.
Posted 19 years ago by Ladan    [ Reply ]
serendipity_blue wrote:
What I've heard of it so far sounds pretty much like The Stone Roses. But that's only another two or three songs.
It's hardly surprising when you consider that Ian Brown was the frontman in Stone Roses.
Posted 19 years ago by busch    [ Reply ]
Cachatons wrote:
This song reminds me of the Stones Satanic Majesty's Request… anybody else?
Very psychedelic! With some early Floyd also.
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
9...
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
mogwei85 wrote:
I can't see anything special about this song. Makes me fall asleep.
Yep. Same here.
Posted 19 years ago by diane    [ Reply ]
"Give the guy a gun and he's Superman. Give him two and he's God." 8)
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
When o hear this song i feel like i'm a robot .. weird? i guess yes! I like this song though! OScar
Posted 19 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
I can't see anything special about this song. Makes me fall asleep.
Posted 19 years ago by mogwei85    [ Reply ]
I would love to hear something from another album.
Posted 19 years ago by Melibe    [ Reply ]
bschena wrote:
I really like this song...v. different/exotic...anyone know if the rest of this album is this good/interesting?
If you like this one... you'll love the album.
Posted 19 years ago by CarpePotus    [ Reply ]
bschena wrote:
I really like this song...v. different/exotic...anyone know if the rest of this album is this good/interesting?
What I've heard of it so far sounds pretty much like The Stone Roses. But that's only another two or three songs.
Posted 19 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
gregorbill wrote:
Careful you don't blind anymore nightclub singers. We know how badly that can turn out!
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Cachatons wrote:
This song reminds me of the Stones Satanic Majestyￜs Requestￜ anybody else?
Can see that. Appreciate RP's work to keep the Stone Roses alive. Don't see that much.
Posted 19 years ago by hayduke    [ Reply ]
I've missed you, Ian!
Posted 19 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of the Stones Satanic Majesty's Request… anybody else?
Posted 19 years ago by Cachatons    [ Reply ]
winter wrote:
Makes me feel like Chow Yun-Fat, stalking Triad gangsters in a Hong Kong nightclub with a pair of automatics in my hands and a look of cool determination.
Careful you don't blind anymore nightclub singers. We know how badly that can turn out!
Posted 19 years ago by gregorbill    [ Reply ]
Nice mix of musical imagery, sounds, and lyrics......rather LSD-ish and 60's meets now. I can see someone blowing smoke rings in a dark club to this music......Thumbs up
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Makes me feel like Chow Yun-Fat, stalking Triad gangsters in a Hong Kong nightclub with a pair of automatics in my hands and a look of cool determination.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
I really like this song...v. different/exotic...anyone know if the rest of this album is this good/interesting?
Posted 19 years ago by bschena    [ Reply ]