Kesington Ad Lib - 14/12/84
Christmas Punk Extravaganza

The Stone Roses are clumsy and Clash-influenced: slicked back hair and (admittedly) some obvious emotion with nowhere to go. To do this sort of rock 'n' roll - as Mercenary Skank have learned - you need to be deft and sparing, not loudmouthed and careless.

But be fair!! It was only their third gig. But be honest, too. It didn't make me want to see their fourth.

Robin Gibson
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