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My my Kelly Jones has been busy!

March marked the release of his solo project, Only the Names have Been Changed, a low key album that arrived as a result of little flirtation rather than a long and arduous process of planning and writing. As the lead writer and mastermind of the Stereophonics, it was only really a matter of time before a body of solo work emerged. And its ok but it really is just Stereophonics stripped. It doesn't compete with the band's material but it does prove that he really is the driving force behind the name.

[mp3] Kelly Jones - Emily
[mp3] Kelly Jones -Liberty


October welcomes the Stereophonic's 6th studio album, Pull the Pin. Headlining single, 'Bank Holiday Monday' was released some time ago, but if anything represented a step back, lacking the American rock 'n' roll ruggedness of Language, Sex, Violence, Other? and pop charm of Just Enough Education to Perform. Its just so very average. The LP as a whole doesn't compare either but its a decent listen with a few highlights.

[mp3] Stereophonics - Daisy Lane (from Pull the Pin)
[mp3] Stereophonics - It Means Nothing (from Pull the Pin)


For the Stereophonics enthusiasts, I've also got hold of some early demo material. Recorded under the name Tragic Love Company (you can see why they ditched the name) these couple of songs are the band's roots, their testing of the water and their first big hit at the big time. Enjoy


[mp3] Tragic Love Company - Believe
[mp3] Tragic Love Company - Be Like You
[mp3] Tragic Love Company - Before


Also I couldn't talk about the Phonics without posting my all time favourite tune by them, 'Maybe Tomorrow'.

[mp3] Stereophonics - Maybe Tomorrow (from You Gotta go there to Come Back)

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