Performance and Cocktails
Stereophonics · 1999
50 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · hard rock · post-Britpop
Energetic guitar-driven anthems blend with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of late '90s rock.
Why this album works
'Performance and Cocktails' received critical acclaim, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and producing hit singles like 'The Bartender and the Thief'. Its blend of post-Britpop sounds influenced many contemporary rock bands and helped define the late '90s musical landscape.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo energy for late-night drives sing-along anthems with friends
- Context
- Upon its release in March 1999, 'Performance and Cocktails' marked Stereophonics' second studio album, following their successful debut 'Word Gets Around'. The band was solidifying its presence in the UK rock scene, showcasing a maturation in both sound and lyrical depth as they transitioned from breakout stars to mainstays.
- 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 Roll Up and Shine 3:58
- 2 The Bartender and the Thief Standout 2:54
- 3 Hurry Up and Wait 4:40
- 4 Pick a Part That’s New Standout 3:33
- 5 Just Looking Standout 4:13
- 6 Half the Lies You Tell Ain’t True 2:55
- 7 I Wouldn’t Believe Your Radio 3:50
- 8 T‐Shirt Sun Tan 4:04
- 9 Is Yesterday, Tomorrow, Today? 4:02
- 10 A Minute Longer 3:46
- 11 She Takes Her Clothes Off 3:55
- 12 Plastic California 4:30
- 13 I Stopped to Fill My Car Up 4:29
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