Stereophonics - Language. Sex. Violence. Other?

Artist:

Stereophonics

Description:

Welsh trio Stereophonics` fifth album dishes up seriously powerful hard rock that distinguishes itself in sound and attack from the band`s earlier releases. With the exception of a few cuts (the pulsing ballad "Rewind," the expansive "Lolita"), LANGUAGE. SEX. VIOLENCE. OTHER? packs a remarkably ferocious punch. No one would claim Stereophonics are breaking new musical ground here, yet their combination of post-grunge (bringing to mind Foo Fighters and Alice in Chains) and tuneful Britpop (a la the Stone Roses and Oasis) is synthesized in a fresh, convincing way.
The opening track, "Superman," builds on an edgy, repetitive rhythm and two voices, one mid-range and one falsetto, before launching into the crunching rock verses of "Doorman," which downshifts to an understated, slinky chorus. The near-danceable groove of "Brother" provides the perfect backdrop for frontman Kelly Jones`s fierce, raw-throated singing. The production--pristine, razor-sharp, and full of lush detail--sends every guitar solo and drum fill straight through the listener`s brain. This is glossy hard rock that has all the right elements, and is stylish and well-packaged enough to seduce at first listen.

Album Information

Release Date:

03/08/2005

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Brit Pop

Label:

V2 Records (Japan)

Catalog Number:

V2CP207

Original Release Year:

2005

# of Discs:

1

SPARS Coding:

DDD

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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