Stereophonics: They're next

[baker6621]

Wow! In the past week, I have bought three (and all) of Stereophonics's CD's. After seeing them open @ MSG, I thought they had a few good songs. But after getting the first CD, I must say they are truly a special band. There are soo many good songs on each of these albums that they kind of resemble a U2 album in terms of liking the majority of the songs (something rare these days).

Kelly Jones has an awesome voice, and I'm loving the lyrics. I know they're not big in the U.S. - (even though they've been touring) but have been big in the U.K.

What do you guys think about this band? I really think they could be the next big thing. I love them, they're very cool. I can't wait too see them in Feb! I wanted to know what you guys thought of them.

If you've never heard of them, here are some essential downloads (guarenteed you'll like some of em):

-Traffic
-A thousand trees
-Have a nice day
-Mr. Writer
-Step on my old size nines
-Caravan Holiday
-Lying in the sun
-bartender and the theif (huge hit in brit)
-hurry up and wait
-pick a part thats new
-just looking

There's lots more, but I could go on and on. I truly think this band kicks ass! Creative lyrics, creative titles and a voice so awesome you HAVE to blast it.

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"Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, live like there is no tomorrow, dance like no one is watching." --Bono

"The only limits are the limits of our imagination. Dream up the kind of world you want to live in. Dream out loud. At high VOLUME".

 

[awakening]

OMG, I totally agree! They rock! Lyrics are amazing (and extremely moving sometimes), the music is fantastic, and they kick ass live! I was lucky enough to see them open for U2 5 times, and have now bought all three albums. Hadn't heard such new good music in years (aside from U2). I am even going to go see them in January

Totally agree with your list of songs, just would add a few more:

- Local boy in a photograph
- More Life In A Tramps Vest
- Not Up To You
- Last Of The Big Time Drinkers
- Same Size Feet
- Pick A Part That's New
- Nice to be Out
-...
ah, heck, I could as well list all of the tracks!

Amazing band, now part of my all time 10 favorites!

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

You totally read my mind-I love this band and was going to start an appreciation thread for them!

They were so great last week in Columbus. Can't wait to get their other cds.

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And in our world of plenty
We can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world
At Christmas time

 

[V Nura]

baker for once I agree with you...they are cool

 

[baker6621]

LOL ARUN V, who would have thought?

Hey, I'd like to know more about how they are live and maybe even a few sample setlists! I can't wait, Kelly Jones's voice is just the BOMB.

Stereophonics: The next U2?

Heh.

 

[PopFly]

I hope their stuff is generally better than Have A Nice Day, which is just crap in my opinion.

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"You gotta love living, baby, 'cause dyin's a pain in the ass."-- Frank Sinatra

Adam: Look guys, I got a Springfield spoon for my spoon collection.
Edge: Oh boy, here we go...
Bono: Wow, how many is that now Adam?
Adam: Nine. If I didn't have my spoons, I'd go insane.
Bono: Can I see it?
*adam gives bono the spoon, bono throws it away*
Adam: My spoon!

 

[Truly]

I saw them in November and they were brilliant! They're a very talented band and Kelly Jones has a great voice. Anyone who hasn't heard their music really should download some of the songs that have been mentioned - especially "The bartender and the thief" and "Pick a part that's new"

 

[Salome]

hmmm,
I personally don't like Kelly Jones's voice that much

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Salome
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