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THE REVIEW
"An excellent modern rock record", and if NME says so, the English can even send a nice tune like Dakota to No. 1 on the charts. The problem is another: by now Kelly Jones doesn't know where to turn. From author of two very enjoyable albums like the first Word Gets Around and Performance & Cocktails, he played at being first the little acoustic storyteller in J.E.E.P. and then the new '70s "black crow." What we liked about him were the tear-jerking ballads and some britpop songs played and interpreted better than his friends Oasis, but now we are truly adrift.
Kelly Jones has turned his Stereophonics into a syrupy attempt to keep up with the new indie-rock bands that are so fashionable now. Small electronic intrusions in the songs do not make a great album, and neither does Bono-like falsetto from the old days; songs like "Brother," "Doorman," "Devil," "Girl," let's be honest, are quite dull. The old songwriting vein, the one we like, is in a little gem inserted halfway through the album, like "Rewind," where a guitar riff copied from Ride's "Vapour Trail," Kelly's voice, and the new drummer Javier Weyler reign supreme, giving us a nice atmosphere.
The closing of the CD, with "Feel," tries to lift the situation by giving us another track of great intensity... but nothing more.
As good old Keith Richards once said, "Come back when you have more to say."
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The review criticizes Stereophonics' album Language. Sex. Violence. Other? for losing its original charm and direction. Kelly Jones' attempt to follow current indie-rock trends results in dull songs. Although a few tracks like "Rewind" and "Feel" stand out, the album overall lacks impact and memorable songwriting.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Stereophonics
Stereophonics are a Welsh rock band fronted by Kelly Jones, known for hook-heavy British rock and Jones’ distinctive raspy vocal style.23 Reviews
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