August 20 [16:00 EDT] -- The Seahorses is an offshoot of the Stone Roses, a veteran British rock band credited for planting the seeds of the retro-modernish Brit-pop sound that has taken bands like Oasis to the top of the charts.

The Stone Roses enamored some critics, but the band's fractious lineup failed to capitalize on their rep. They hated to tour, took five years to record albums, and couldn't stand each other. The Stone Roses ultimately went their separate way after a tense 1995 tour. Vocalist Ian Brown is working on a solo album with the Roses' bassist, Gary "Mani" Mounfield. Guitarist John Squire formed the Seahorses, and may see his post-Roses career bear early fruits.

The Seahorses's debut is Do It Yourself, a record described as "slight and pleasing rather than immediate and groundbreaking" by Rolling Stone. Squire, a perfectionist known to never pass up a chance to remix, emphasized a short and sweet approach on Do It Yourself. With his York, England, homeboys-bassist Stuart Fletcher, singer Chris Helme, and drummer Andy Watts -- John Squire wrote and recorded the album in a swift 28 days.

Perhaps the presence of respected producer Tony Visconti helped. Visconti's credits include such seminal artists as David Bowie and T. Rex, among others. Or perhaps Liam Gallagher energized Squire. Oasis' lead singer co-wrote one tune, "Love Me and Leave Me," while he and Squire will chillin' out one day. Then again Squire had a lot of music to get off his chest. His Seahorses want to make due on the promise of the Stone Roses' hit, "I Am the Resurrection."