Stereophonics-Just Enough Education to Perform

Just Enough Education Perform illustrates a more mature Stereophonics.Its an album containing 11 different narratives,each playing with areas of soul,aggro rock and moody pop/rock.The debut single "Mr.Writer" scowls at music reviewers for their quick witted opinions.The riffs in the song carry Jones' heartfelt aggression."Vegas Two Times" is one of the album's more ruffled tracks,but it's the old fashioned "Step On My Old Size Nines" that makes for the transition from rock to a ballad."Hurry Up and Wait" and "Traffic" are a little old fashioned but they are really charming songs.Changes from their personal lives probably shaped the sounds on this record,most notably "Maybe" and "Watch Them Fly Sundays".Crafted around blues-rock guitars and some nice percussions,the songs reflect the demise of Jones' relationship with his long time girlfriend.They are gorgeously haunting with emotions.A charming side is visible even though Jones had his row with the press.This album has a few elements of country in it.This can be noted in the song "Handbags and Gladrags".

Stereophonics have changed their style a bit but they can laugh off all the harsh comments whole heartedly.This album just shows off the amount potential Stereophonics have.

Band:Stereophonics
Album:Just Enough Education To Perform
Year:2001
Genre:Rock,Indie rock
Rating:7.5/10