Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
Stereophonics · 2005
43 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-Britpop
A vibrant blend of rock anthems and introspective ballads, reflecting the intricacies of modern relationships.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number four on the UK Albums Chart and showcased a shift towards more mature themes, attracting both commercial success and critical attention. It featured one of the band's most recognizable tracks, 'Dakota', which became a significant hit and remains a staple of their live performances.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo listening experience reflective themes on relationships catchy anthems for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Language. Sex. Violence. Other?' marked Stereophonics' sixth studio album and followed their successful record 'You Gotta Go There to Come Back'. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the post-Britpop landscape, experimenting with more personal themes in their songwriting while maintaining a commercially appealing sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Muse· Björk· Ed Sheeran· Alanis Morissette· The Corrs· Bryan Adams· Weezer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Superman Standout 5:07
- 2 Doorman 3:49
- 3 Brother Standout 4:04
- 4 Devil 4:40
- 5 Dakota Standout 4:57
- 6 Rewind 4:46
- 7 Pedalpusher 3:18
- 8 Girl 1:59
- 9 Lolita 3:26
- 10 Deadhead 3:34
- 11 Feel 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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