Stereophonics Albums Ranked

Stereophonics are a British rock band that formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in the Cynon Valley, Wales. The band consists of Kelly Jones (lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboards), Richard Jones (bass guitar, harmonica, backing vocals), Adam Zindani (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Jamie Morrison (drums, percussion), and touring member Tony Kirkham (keyboards). The group previously included Stuart Cable (1992–2003) and then Javier Weyler (2004–2012) on drums. Stereophonics have released eleven studio albums, including seven UK number one albums. A successful compilation album, Decade in the Sun, was released in November 2008 and charted at number two on the UK Album Chart. The band has also been praised for their live performances, which have landed them headlining slots at many of the UK and Ireland’s most high-profile music festivals, including Reading and Leeds in 2000, Glastonbury in 2002, V festival in 2002, the Isle of Wight in 2004 and 2009, Oxegen in 2010, Tramlines Festival and TRNSMT in 2018, and Latitude in 2019. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene. Here are all of the Stereophonics albums ranked.

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10. Keep Calm And Carry On (2009)

“More catchy and tuneful poppy stuff from everyone’s favorite welsh working class millionaire rock band. Sung, played and produced excellently. Not exactly stretching the boundaries but who cares, just Carry On! Will keep all Stereos’ fans happy, me included. Nice keyboard touches here and there.”

9. Scream Above The Sounds (2017)

“Stereophonics have released a sizable amount of alums, but remains one of the most consistent rock bands by managing to great constantly good music with a sprinkle of great songs on each. They are not the most lively or attention grabbing music, but Kelly’s raw lyrics make it some of the best relaxing alt-rock around.”

8. Keep The Village Alive (2015)

“Another strong album by the Stereophonics, building on their last “comeback” release, Graffiti On A Train. The whole album rocks along quite nicely, with plenty of foot tappers and head nodders to keep the listener interested. In fact the only bad thing about this record is the cover!”

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7. You Gotta Go There To Come Back (2003)

“The best album so far. After three albums music matured from album to album Stereophonics introduced a blend of strong riff pieces like “Help Me (She’s out of her Mind)” with peaceful subdued “I Miss You Now”. The release include the biggest hit, and the band showcase piece “Maybe Tommorow”. Let’s hope that the band will be able to maintain the current condition for next albums.”

6. Decade In The Sun: Best Of Stereophonics (2008)

“Stereophonics are much maligned by the snobbier elements of the music press as well as the general music consuming public. Their sales don’t seem to suffer and perhaps this is part of why they are rarely given any credit.”

5. Graffiti On The Train (2013)

“Stereophonics have released a sizable amount of alums, but remains one of the most consistent rock bands by managing to great constantly good music with a sprinkle of great songs on each. They are not the most lively or attention grabbing music, but Kelly’s raw lyrics make it some of the best relaxing alt-rock around.”

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4. Language. Sex. Violence. Other? (2005)

“It’s time for another commercial success noticed by Stereophonics. With the single “Dakota”, which incidentally became another showcase of the band next to “Have A Nice Day” and “Maybe Tommorow”, the band promoted the album, a little worse than the previous one, but very equal musically. All of the songs on the disc maintain a good level, which was so lacking on the first albums.”

3. Just Enough Education To Perform (2001)

“How can you not be touched by such a story? Or by the one about the guy that drives “a truck that carries money” and loves his family? Or by the one about the caravan holiday? I really do NOT get the low ratings. Kelly Jones is a great storyteller, and the melodies are so relaxed they actually make me happy. Love this record, a desert island pick without any doubt.”

2. Performance And Cocktails (1999)

“Post Britpop we had the Stereophonics brand of Brit Rock which hit its peak with this record. It’s not just got some good singles but as an album it’s very complete and very consistent as well as being well produced and well put together. The riffs and hooks stick in your head for the most part but lyrics are not the strong point of this record. A couple of nice stories in a few of the songs but a lot of trite lines. One or two tracks you’ll skip over but all in all plenty to enjoy here.”

1. Word Gets Around (1997)

“The album is, in simplest terms, a collection of strong indie-rock songs. It’s melodically strong, with soaring choruses and catchy hooks, without ever resorting to cliches. Kelly Jones’s lyrics paint pictures of smalltown life in south Wales – the homeless guy with an uncanny resemblance to Charlie Chaplin, the minor celebrity’s daughter who killed herself on the edge of town, scandals involving football players – and are warm and incredibly evocative. The music occasionally plays towards rock (‘Too Many Sandwiches’) or acoustic (‘Billy Daveys Daughter’), but for the most part is crunchy, melodic indie-rock. Before the band had become global stars, this album has a certain innocent charm and warmth to it.”