Track Listing

1. I Want You To Know
2. Blinded By The Sun
3. Suicide Drive
4. The Boy In The Picture
5. Love Is The Law
6. Happiness Is Eggshaped
7. Love Me and Leave Me
8. Round The Universe
9. 1999
10. Standing On Your Head
11. Hello

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3643 in Music
• Released on: 1999-06-18
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .22 pounds
• Running time: 46 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Do It Yourself proved exactly who was responsible for The Stone Roses' comeback album, the poorly received Second Coming. With its reliance on sturdy Led Zep riffs, and its worrying number of protracted guitar workouts, the Roses' swansong showed rather a close correlation to Do It Yourself--the debut, and only album from lead guitar virtuoso John Squire's post-Roses outfit. If this demonstrated anything telling after the acrimonious split of the Roses, it was that Squire liked to keep a firm grip on the reins. Certainly, the Britpop staple of "Love Is The Law" demonstrated that Squire hadn't lost it completely, but it was pleasingly ironic that the ex-busking singer Chris Helme--a musician that Squire drafted in, only to lose patience with after the album's release--composed the best track, the bruised lament of "Blinded By The Sun". Do It Yourself is a treat for air-guitarists, but after the wonder of the Roses, is a sad anticlimax. --Louis Pattison

CD Description
After the long-overdue breakup of The Stone Roses, all eyeswere on guitarist John Squire, whom many saw as the drivingforce behind the band. Squire eventually resurfaced as guitarist with the Seahorses on their debut album, DO IT YOURSELF. Seahorses singer-songwriter Chris Helme is an engaging vocalist, singing with clarity and sincerity (two qualitites not exactly in abundance in The Stone Roses). Bassist Stuart Fletcher and drummer Andy Watts give Squire solid ground to stand upon and plenty of room to work. And work he does, playing off every melodic turn and rhythmic break, filling his compositions with the chiming arpeggios and long, snaking leads which made the Stone Roses legendary.
Producer Tony Visconti (Bowie, T-Rex, Thin Lizzy), a distinguished figure in British pop history, brings his own powerful vision to DO IT YOURSELF. He Gives the album a huge, classic-rock sound, but also contributes unusual instrumental touches (Mellotron, tambura, Theremin), as well as some inspired string arrangements.

Customer Reviews

Underrated
I have seen many reviews for this album, most of which seem to score it really low. I can only think that these people are Stone Roses fans that think that whatever John Squire does should resemble the Roses (don't get me wrong though, I'm a Stone Roses fan myself). In truth this album is a great mix of catchy guitar riffs and good (if slightly surreal at times) lyrics, and if given some time I'm sure you will grow to love. Stand out tracks are Blinded by the Sun, Suicide Drive, Love is the Law (great Squire solo ending) and Round the Universe which all make the album worthwhile. All I'm asking is you give this one a chance and don't just reject it because it's not the Stone Roses

Number 1 Album
'The Seahorses' not the world biggest known band, this should change, this album is fantastic. I bought it in 1997, I am now onto my third copy! Each track offers a different mood, with rock to jump around to and slower songs to chill to, you really can not go wrong! Chris Helme the lead singer has an excellent indie band voice with the guitar talent provided by stone roses John Squire, plus a song in there written by a Gallagher, a perfect mixture of indie at it's best!

John Squire is a God
This album is actually better then a lot of people like to make out. Whilst the "Seahorses" are no "Stone Roses" this album still has quite a bit of quality. The best track is obviously "Blinded by the Sun", however the other tracks alright as well. One of the final tracks (I think it might be "Standing on Your Head") is a dead ringer for "Love Spreads", just with more melody and I reckon that is the bets way of describing the "Seahorses". They're the "Stone Roses" in a poppier guise.

(One final point - the lyrics are absolutely ridiculous featuring references to a giant squid and a mega-hyper-chocolate box)