November 2019 - Music
Album of the Month - Kind by Stereophonics
Woven into the fabric of popular music, Welsh rockers Stereophonics proved long ago that they have what it takes to come up with the song material again and again. Despite some ups and downs the band remain one of the most critically and commercially successful bands. ‘Kind’ signifies some of the band’s finest work released to date. Led by Kelly Jones’ raw vocal vulnerability the songs have an honesty that shines through every track. It comes with a direct approach from someone who really knows and really feels. Making use of a stripped back production style, combined with the organic approach of recording live to tape, the 10 tracks instantly capture and mesmerise. It is back to basics, but it works a fine treat.
Love is an overall theme on this record. But it is not limited to love between two people - it extends to love between friends and a love for life. ‘Hungover For You’ is about the sadness associated with a love that is no more and about coming to terms with what happens next. The compelling Tom Petty-like ‘Bust This Town’ tackles the idea of living in the moment. Two friends, or lovers, who choose to go with what is right whilst they maintain enough inner strength to never look back. Breaking all the rules in the process, they leave the small town in which they’ve been stuck too long. ‘Kind’ is a heartfelt, fully realised collection of songs, embedded with optimism providing a much needed hope for our challenging times.
Woven into the fabric of popular music, Welsh rockers Stereophonics proved long ago that they have what it takes to come up with the song material again and again. Despite some ups and downs the band remain one of the most critically and commercially successful bands. ‘Kind’ signifies some of the band’s finest work released to date. Led by Kelly Jones’ raw vocal vulnerability the songs have an honesty that shines through every track. It comes with a direct approach from someone who really knows and really feels. Making use of a stripped back production style, combined with the organic approach of recording live to tape, the 10 tracks instantly capture and mesmerise. It is back to basics, but it works a fine treat.
Love is an overall theme on this record. But it is not limited to love between two people - it extends to love between friends and a love for life. ‘Hungover For You’ is about the sadness associated with a love that is no more and about coming to terms with what happens next. The compelling Tom Petty-like ‘Bust This Town’ tackles the idea of living in the moment. Two friends, or lovers, who choose to go with what is right whilst they maintain enough inner strength to never look back. Breaking all the rules in the process, they leave the small town in which they’ve been stuck too long. ‘Kind’ is a heartfelt, fully realised collection of songs, embedded with optimism providing a much needed hope for our challenging times.
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