Stereophonics are a Welsh rock band formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in the Cynon Valley, Wales. The band consists of Kelly Jones, Richard Jones, Adam Zindani, Jamie Morrison 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.
"Gravity" is a song by English rock band Embrace, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Out of Nothing (2004). Written by Coldplay, the song was first performed live by Coldplay in 2002. Ultimately, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave the song to Embrace, although Coldplay released their own version in 2005 as a B-side to their single "Talk". "Gravity" peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart and earned a silver sales certification from the British Phonographic Industry in October 2019. The B-side, "Wasted", started off as "Logical Love Song" and was originally conceived during the Drawn from Memory sessions.
"Go Let It Out" is a song by English rock band Oasis, written by the band's lead guitarist, and chief songwriter, Noel Gallagher. It was released on 7 February 2000 as the first single from their fourth studio album, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000), as well as their first following the departure of rhythm guitarist Bonehead and bassist Guigsy. The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and was later certified Gold for sales and streams exceeding 400,000. It also reached number one in Ireland, Italy, and Spain, as well as on the Canadian Singles Chart.
"Little by Little" is a song by English rock band Oasis, first released as the sixth track on their fifth studio album, Heathen Chemistry. In September 2002, it was released with "She Is Love" as the first double A-side single by the band, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart and number nine on the Irish Singles Chart. "Little by Little" by itself reached number two on the Canadian Singles Chart and number five in Italy. Noel Gallagher provides lead vocals on both tracks, which he also wrote.
"Just a Little" is a song recorded by English-Irish pop group Liberty X. Written by singer Michelle Escoffery and produced by the BigPockets, it was released on 13 May 2002 as the third single from the group's debut studio album, Thinking It Over. The song proved to be Liberty X's breakthrough to mainstream and critical success, in the process overtaking fellow Popstars alumni Hear'Say in terms of success.
"Handbags and Gladrags" is a song written in 1967 by Mike d'Abo, who was then the lead singer of Manfred Mann. D'Abo describes the song as "saying to a teenage girl that the way to happiness is not through being trendy. There are deeper values."
"Just Looking" is a song by Welsh rock band Stereophonics, issued as the second single from their second album, Performance and Cocktails (1999). It was released on 22 February 1999, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart and number 18 in Ireland. It was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry for shipments of over 200,000 in 2002. The music video features the band in a car with Stuart Cable driving. He offers the other members a Jelly Baby and the car ends up sinking underwater. An acoustic version is featured on CD two of the "Step On My Old Size Nines" single.
"Pick a Part That's New" is a song by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. It was released on 3 May 1999 as the third single from their second studio album, Performance and Cocktails (1999). The single reached number four on the UK Singles Chart, number 17 in Ireland, and became a minor rock hit in Canada, peaking at number 22 on the RPM Top 30 Rock Report in March 2000. In 2017, it was certified Silver in the United Kingdom for sales exceeding 200,000 copies.
"The Bartender and the Thief" is a song by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. The song is the second track on their second album, Performance and Cocktails (1999). The song's full length intro is only featured on the CD1 single and in the music video but was edited off the album. A live version from Cardiff Castle is available on CD2 of the single. Another live version from Sheffield Arena is on the "Moviestar" single. A bar version of the song is on CD 1 of the "I Wouldn't Believe Your Radio" single.
"Hurry Up and Wait" is a song by Welsh rock band Stereophonics, released as the fifth and final single from their second album, Performance and Cocktails (1999), on 8 November 1999. The song reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, as did previous single "I Wouldn't Believe Your Radio". It also reached number 23 in Ireland, becoming the band's fifth top-30 hit there.
"Mr. Writer" is a song by Welsh rock band Stereophonics, taken from their third album Just Enough Education to Perform. It was released on 19 March 2001. It reached number five on the UK Singles Chart, number seven in Ireland, and number 53 in Sweden, where it was their first and only single to chart.
"Have a Nice Day" is the second single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from their third album Just Enough Education to Perform. Produced by Steve Bush and Marshall Bird, it was released on 11 June 2001. The song received negative reviews but reached number five on the UK Singles Chart and went on to become one of the band's biggest hits. It also found success worldwide, reaching number 11 in Ireland, number 37 in New Zealand, and becoming Stereophonics' first song to appear on a US Billboard chart.
"Step on My Old Size Nines" is the third single from Welsh rock band Stereophonics' third album, Just Enough Education to Perform (2001). The song is track four on the album. It was released on 24 September 2001, reaching number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and number 26 in Ireland. A live acoustic at Grand Opera House York is on CD2 of the "Step on My Old Size Nines" single.
"So Here We Are"/"Positive Tension" is a double A-side single by English rock band Bloc Party from their debut album Silent Alarm. It was released in the United Kingdom by Wichita Recordings and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, their second highest-charting single to date, behind 2007's "The Prayer". It also reached number 31 in Ireland. The UK 7-inch vinyl release contains "The Marshals Are Dead" instead of "Positive Tension".
Pull the Pin is the sixth studio album by Welsh rock band Stereophonics, released by V2 in the UK on 12 October 2007. A Stereophonics newsletter released the Pull the Pin album artwork to subscribers. The cover was also shown to Myspace users that had added the band in a bulletin.
"Madame Helga" is a single from the Stereophonics 2003 album You Gotta Go There to Come Back. It was inspired by the band's stay at Helga's Folly while they were on tour in Sri Lanka. The folly itself is owned by Helga Desilva Blow Perera, from whom the title "Madame Helga" originated. The song is also one of the heavier tracks produced by the band along with "Vegas Two Times". The song reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 on the Irish Singles Chart in May 2003.
"Maybe Tomorrow" is a single from the Stereophonics' fourth studio album You Gotta Go There to Come Back (2003). Written and produced by Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones, the song peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and found moderate success in several other countries, including the United States, where it appeared on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart.
"Moviestar" is a single by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. It was the fourth and final single released from You Gotta Go There to Come Back and the first Stereophonics single released following the sacking of drummer Stuart Cable. The single peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, number 26 on the Irish Singles Chart, and number 85 on the Dutch Top 100.
Doin' It is a song released by English-Irish pop group Liberty X, known at the time as Liberty. Released on 3 December 2001, the song reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was produced by Martin Hart from the MSain studios and was co-written by band members Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm, Jessica Taylor, Kelli Young.
