0563. The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses

A mere five years after forming, The Stone Roses released the album that both forever made them synonymous with the Madchester scene and also the saviours of British guitar bands.

And it is very Madchester. Not as out there as the Happy Mondays, but firmly planted in the swirly, reversed-sound (with a one song exception), indie that was the scene.
The album's very British, for its time very fresh, and I see why NME and their ilk treat it like it's the apex of all creation - if you're into indie you have to be into this.

Sadly Fool's Gold isn't part of this album as it was a single-only release about half a year after the album's drop-date (didn't stop it from being included on the re-releases, though).
But taking Scarborough Fair and turning it against the monarchy in Elizabeth My Dear, is a very nice touch.