Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
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Language. Sex. Violence. Other? is the fifth studio album by Stereophonics, released March 14 2005 (22 March 2005 in the U.S.). It received critical acclaim in the British music press, who had been hostile to the band in recent years, and notably the NME, whose reviews of the band's previous two albums had been harsh. The album reached number one in the UK, selling over 100,000 copies in its first week of release. It debuted at thirty-five on the U.S. Billboard Heatseekers chart.
The first single, "Dakota", was released on 28 February 2005. It became Stereophonics' biggest hit in the UK, reaching number one in the sales chart, and also topping the download chart, where it remained in the top ten for eleven weeks. The single received good reviews, James Masterton calling it the single of the year.
The single steadily gained ground on U.S. alternative rock radio. However, since the Stereophonics lacked a fanbase or previous popular success in America, the single was at a great disadvantage and was initially added to very few station playlists. Nevertheless, the popularity of the song and its championing by such stations as WBCN led "Dakota" slowly to gain airplay and playlist adds across the country over a period of many months. Eventually, "Dakota" become the first Stereophonics song to chart on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It first charted on 9 July 2005, almost half a year after its original release. The song reached thirty-four on the chart.
The second UK single was "Superman", released on 20 June. It was added to BBC Radio 1's B-list, and moved to the A-list a few weeks later. The song reached thirteen in the singles chart; its low placing resulted from its edgier, harder feel compared to "Dakota," and its lack of download sales. Nevertheless, critic James Masterton gave it a positive review.
The third single was "Devil", released on 12 September 2005. The song was added to Radio 1's C-List but later moved to the B-List and it was also playlisted by XFM.
The album is the first to feature new drummer Javier Weyler. All songs have only one word in the title. The title of the song "Lolita" was inspired by Kelly Jones' baby daughter.
The song "Deadhead" was previously released as a demo version under a different track name on the "Maybe Tomorrow" CD Single, "Royal Flush". Though the CD single is no longer available widespread, the track can currently be purchased on the UK iTunes Store on the digital version of said single.
Track listing
All tracks written by Kelly Jones.
- "Superman " – 5:07
- "Doorman" – 3:49
- "Brother" – 4:04
- "Devil" – 4:40
- "Dakota" – 4:57
- "Rewind" – 4:46
- "Pedalpusher" – 3:18
- "Girl" – 1:59
- "Lolita" – 3:26
- "Deadhead" – 3:34
- "Feel" – 3:44
OTHER SONGS
- "Long Way Round"
- "Soul"
- "Dapper Dan"
- "Brother"
- "Hammerhead"
- "Ooh La La"
Singles
Dakota
- Released: 28 February 2005
- Highest chart position: 1
- CD1 — "Dakota", "Long Way Round".
- CD2 — "Dakota", "Dakota" (Footswitch Rework), "Soul" (demo 9), "Dakota" (video).
- DVD — "Dakota" (video), making of "Dakota", Dakota first rehearsals.
- 7" — "Dakota", "Long Way Round".
Superman
- CD1 — "Superman", "Outside".
- CD2 — "Superman", "I Wanna Be Your Dog", "Superman" (live from Milan), "Superman" (making-of video).
- DVD — "Superman" (video), tour diary, lyrics page, photo gallery.
- 7" — "Superman", "Outside".
Devil
- Released: 19 September 2005
- Highest chart position: 11
- CD1 — "Devil", "Dapper Dan (Live from Bridge Tower Rehearsals)".
- CD2 — "Devil", "Dakota (Live from New York), "Brother (Live from New York)", "Devil (video)".
- 7" — "Devil" (album version), "Devil" (Footswitch rework)".
Rewind
- Released: 21 November 2005
- Highest chart position: 17
- CD1 — "Rewind", "Hammerhead".
- CD2 — "Rewind", "Ooh La La (Goldfrapp Cover From The Live Lounge With Jo Whiley On Radio 1)", "Maybe Tomorrow (Live)".
- 7" — "Rewind", "Superman (MHC remix)".
