My Way is the sixth studio offering from the ex-Stone Roses front man Ian Brown. Whilst the trend for reforming bands has been prominent recently, it shows the strength of Brown’s solo career that there has yet to be any serious mention of The Stone Roses coming back.‘Stellify’, the lead single, kicks off proceedings here. Deriving from Latin and translating as ‘to change or be changed into a star’, it’s an immediate, concise example of latter day Ian Brown. It’s ever building, pounding keyboard stabs - which you can not help but tap along to - make it the ideal opener, setting the tone for the rest of the album.
The dramatic clanging bells of ‘Crowning of the Poor’ are more reminiscent of previous Brown albums, yet it is further evidence of the catchy beats that make this album so good. ‘In the Year 2525’ is another highlight from the album, and interestingly, a cover of the 1969 hit by Zager and Evans.
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