Stereophonics: Just Enough Education to Perform

I came across this album, like so many others, when the single from this record, "Have a Nice Day," was released. Its definitely a top 10 sounding song, but, it just barely scratches the surface or enjoyability of the album.

The lead singer, Kelly Jones, has such a raw intensity to his voice that on the more rockin' songs, you feel that power, while on the quieter songs, you get the emotion.

The other members, Richard Jones (Bass) and Stuart Cable (Drums, sacked in 2003 and replaced in 2004 with Javier Weyler) do a good job of accenting both the lyrics and the vocals of singer Jones.

"Education" is a strong rock album that should not be ignored. Their latest one, Language. Sex. Violence. Other? I've only had the opportunity to hear once, but It defnitely took them in a few directions at once. Look for a review later next week.

Highlights on the album are Vegas Two Times, Step on my Old Size Nines, and Every Day I Think of Money.

In the End: If you like rock, you'll like this and probably any other Stereophonics album. Its quite British (even if they are Welsh), but it is also quite enjoyable.