The set includes the harsher rockers such as, “The Bartender And The Thief” and “Vegas Two Times”. They sit comfortably alongside other, more subtle, tracks that really capture the 'Phonics at their captivating best. “Just Looking”, “Step On My Old Size Nines”, the memorable “I Wouldn’t Believe Your Radio”, a personal favourite “Traffic”, or “Maybe Tomorrow” all act as powerful reminders of the type of quality on offer.
The new single from Pull The Pin, “It Means Nothing”, makes a welcome appearance giving the collection a contemporary feel. The impossibly addictive "You're My Star", which will be familiar to anyone who has seen the band perform live recently, is also included.
To choose the best tracks from albums as successful as their 1998 debut, Word Gets Around, 1999's Performance And Cocktails, 2001’s Just Enough Education To Perform, You Gotta Go There To Come Back two years later, and 2005’s Language, Sex, Violence, Other? is no mean feat. The Stereophonics have managed to do just that.
Decade In The Sun is a timely release from a band who have provided a wealth of music that has helped form the musical backdrop to a generation. On the strength of this it is little wonder that they found such an eager worldwide stage.
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