by Lauren Rosier
Stereophonics’ Language. Sex. Violence. Other? is the epitome of a British rock and roll record.
I first heard the band from a friend of mine, Adam Smith, who is in the Harrisburg-based band, Bridges and a Bottle. He was a huge Stereophonics fan and for good reason. Stereophonics can really bring the rock and roll vibe on this release, but they also bring the nostalgia.
The opening track “Superman” is just dripping with rock and roll sex appeal. Lead singer, Kelly Jones, wails on the track singing: “Superman on a aeroplane / Sitting next to Lois Lane / You gotta that woman but you want her gone / So you can sleep with a teenage blonde”
On the track “Doorman” the band speaks about issues like immigration and race: “Doorman, you got an attitude / Ya like immigration in a cheaper suit / You’d like nothing more than to break my face / No rhyme, no reason, no color or race”
“Dakota” is heart wrenching to me. The lyrics Jones sings paints an image of two people together through the song and it has always had a special place in my heart.
You wanna hear some gritty rock and roll? Listen to “Pedalpusher” or “Girl.” Those two tracks are bound to make bang your head, whip your hair, and wish you were crazy and carefree.
