The album showcased an excellent, if changed, rock band, but the Roses' moment had passed. Reni left before the comeback tour, and one year later, the exit of Squire signaled the end of the band. They capture a moment and never grow old. They turn casual observers into fanatics.
Some records are just perfect.
At least, I think there are other records like this. I've never set eyes or ears on a record that gets anywhere near the spirit of The Stone Roses, but hey, I'm willing to believe it exists. Let me know if you find it. LP is a crystallization of everything there is to love about the last 40 years of pop music. John Squire's playing is endlessly inventive but never overwhelms the songs, guitar heroism without the attendant pomp and egomania.