On December 5, 1994, “Geffen” label released “Second Coming”, the second Stone Roses studio album. It was recorded 1992 – 1994, at “Forge Studios” in Wales, and was produced by Simon Dawson and Paul Schroeder. The album was dedicated to Philip Hall, the band’s publicist, who died of cancer in 1993. “Second Coming” was certified Platinum in UK by “BPI”.

Personnel:

• Ian Brown– lead vocals, harmonica, recording of running water
• John Squire– electric and acoustic guitars, vocals, backing vocals, recording, collage
• Mani– bass guitar
• Reni– drums, backing vocals, vocals, recording of running water
• Simon Dawson – keyboards,Jew’s harp, castanets, Wurlitzer electric piano, acoustic piano, engineering
• Paul Schroeder – engineering
• John Leckie– recording
• Mark Tolle – recording
• Al “Bongo” Shaw – recording
• Nick Brine – assistant engineering;tambourine

Track listing:

All tracks by John Squire, except where noted.

1. Breaking into Heaven
2. Driving South
3. Ten Storey Love Song
4. Daybreak – Ian Brown,Gary Mounfield, John Squire, Alan Wren
5. Your Star Will Shine
6. Straight to the Man – Ian Brown
7. Begging You – John Squire, Ian Brown
8. Tightrope
9. Good Times
10. Tears
11. How Do You Sleep
12. Love Spreads
13. Untitled – Ian Brown, Gary Mounfield, John Squire, Alan Wren