Not many Namesakes to choose from this week, but I can guarantee they're all coming at you in both ears.
THE STEREOPHONICS #1
We kick off with some New York doo-woppers from 1958, led by Floyd and Nora Thomas.
The Stereophonics – No More Heartaches
THE STEREOPHONICS #2
And next, a mid-60s soul band from Detroit.
The Stereophonics – Run On, Little Girl
THE STEREOPHONICS #3
A lovely little tune (reminds me of the Mo Tucker VU Stuff) from Nashville in 1965.
The Stereophonics – I Can’t Help It If I Do
THE STEREOPHONICS #4
Unduly maligned Welsh indie band from Cwmaman, formed in 1992 by Kelly Jones and his mates, still going strong today. I thought their first album was particularly strong, but once they stopped writing about Wales and started writing about LA, I lost interest.
Stereophonics - A Thousand Trees
DA STEREOPHONICS #5
Oom-chakka oom-chakka oom-chakka from 1998, by which time the Welsh Stereophonics had already been bothering the charts for at least a year. Didn't seem to bother these guys...
Which one made you cover both your ears?
Without listening to them I can confidently say that number 4 is the worst!
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DeleteNot unduly at all. I cannot think of a single redeeming quality for #4. Where I differ from George is I am willing to withhold judgement as to whether they are the worst until I listen to the others. Off to an exciting meeting now, will listen later.
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