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Where Keep Calm and Carry On was blistering and full of oomph, the Stereophonics latest release, Graffiti On the Train is much more measured, more thoughtful and overall more in keeping with the band’s social commentary style. Both albums have worked well, both styles that the band are capable of give off positivity but it is this measured style that is more approachable in the end and the group are much better for it.
Originally published by L.S. Media. November 30th 2009.
The new studio album by Welsh rockers Stereophonics, Keep Calm and Carry On should be just another album title in the annals of rock history, a very good record that deserves much plaudits and admiration but has been unfairly been dismissed by some music critics. However the band deserve sincere praise for their skill and tenacity in recording an album that is eclectic, heart-warming and full of hidden back stories which seem very personal to the band .