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"Decade In The Sun - Best Of Stereophonics" offers a compelling overview of the band's first ten years, showcasing their evolution from gritty Welsh rockers to mainstream chart staples. The compilation is packed with standout tracks such as Dakota, Just Looking, and Maybe Tomorrow, each highlighting the band's knack for storytelling and emotive melodies. Kelly Jones' raspy vocals bring a raw authenticity to the mix, while the varied tracklist reflects their versatility—from energetic guitar-driven anthems to more introspective ballads. For longtime fans, it's a nostalgic journey; for newcomers, it's a concise introduction to one of Britain's most consistent rock acts.
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Decade In The Sun – Best of Stereophonics is a greatest hits album by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. It was released on November 10, 2008 in the UK and the US. The compilation brings together some of the band’s most popular tracks from their first decade, including songs like “Dakota,” “Have a Nice Day,” and “Maybe Tomorrow,” alongside two new tracks, “You’re My Star” and “My Own Worst Enemy.” The album was released by **V2 Records** in partnership with **Mercury Records**. It achieved commercial success, reaching **number 2** on the **UK Albums Chart**, and had a moderate performance in the **US**, where it did not chart in the Billboard 200 but had some presence in alternative and rock categories. The tracks featured on the album were originally recorded at various studios over the years, including studios in Wales and London such as Real World Studios and Rockfield Studios. Production duties across the compilation reflect the span of the band’s career up to that point, primarily produced by **Kelly Jones** alongside various collaborators including Jim Lowe and Bird and Bush. “Decade In The Sun” serves as a comprehensive look back at Stereophonics’ early successes and remains a fan favorite for its collection of anthemic, guitar-driven rock tracks.
Tracklisting
- Dakota
- The Bartender And The Thief
- Just Looking
- Have A Nice Day
- Local Boy In The Photograph
- Maybe Tomorrow
- Superman
- Pick A Part That's New
- My Own Worst Enemy
- I Wouldn't Believe Your Radio
- You're My Star
- Mr. Writer
- Step On My Old Size Nines
- Devil
- It Means Nothing
- A Thousand Trees
- Vegas Two Times
- Traffic
- More Life In A Tramps Vest
- Handbags And Gladrags