Decade in the Sun: The Best of Stereophonics
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Decade in the Sun: The Best of Stereophonics is a compilation album of greatest hits by Stereophonics
. The album debuted at number 2 with sales of 67,073 in the UK. It features tracks from all six of the band's previous albums, beginning from the 1997 debut release, Word Gets Around
all the way through to 2007's Pull The Pin
, plus two brand new songs, "You’re My Star" and "My Own Worst Enemy". "You're My Star
" was also released as a single. The album is available in 20-track edition, 40-track 2CD Deluxe edition and DVD edition containing all the band's music videos, best live performances and some extra footage. With sales of 528,000 it was the 13th biggest selling album of 2008 in the UK. It has gained double platinum status, having sold over 1,000,000 copies worldwide and over 850,000 in the UK. To date the album has spent 94 weeks in the top 100 UK Album Chart.
The two-disc album features; 5 songs from Just Enough Education to Perform
, 7 songs from Performance and Cocktails
, 7 songs from Word Gets Around
, 4 songs from Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
, 6 songs from You Gotta Go There to Come Back
, 4 songs from Pull the Pin
, 1 song from Reload
, 2 B-Sides, 2 Non-Album Singles and 2 new songs for this album. The one-disc album features: 5 songs from Just Enough Education to Perform
, 4 songs from Performance and Cocktails
, 4 songs from Word Gets Around
, 3 songs from Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
, 1 song from You Gotta Go There to Come Back
, 1 song from Pull the Pin
and 2 new songs for this album
released by Welsh Rock band, Stereophonics
, coinciding with their greatest hits album of the same name. The DVD features all music videos from the band's debut album Word Gets Around
up to 2007's Pull The Pin
, and also includes the video You're My Star
.
Stereophonics
The Stereophonics are a Welsh rock band now living in turners x that formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in Cynon Valley, Wales. The band currently comprises lead vocalist and guitarist Kelly Jones, bassist and backing vocalist Richard Jones, drummer Javier Weyler, guitarist and backing...
. The album debuted at number 2 with sales of 67,073 in the UK. It features tracks from all six of the band's previous albums, beginning from the 1997 debut release, Word Gets Around
Word Gets Around
2-disc Deluxe EditionCD 1# Carrot Cake and Wine # Tie Me Up Tie Me Down # Poppy Day # Raymond's Shop # Chris Chambers...
all the way through to 2007's Pull The Pin
Pull the Pin
Pull the Pin is the sixth studio album by Stereophonics, released in the UK on 15 October 2007. A Stereophonics newsletter released the "Pull the Pin" album artwork to subscribers. The cover was also shown to MySpace users that had added the band in a bulletin...
, plus two brand new songs, "You’re My Star" and "My Own Worst Enemy". "You're My Star
You're My Star
"You're My Star" is a single released by Stereophonics from the Greatest Hits album Decade in the Sun: The Best of Stereophonics. It was released on October 27, 2008....
" was also released as a single. The album is available in 20-track edition, 40-track 2CD Deluxe edition and DVD edition containing all the band's music videos, best live performances and some extra footage. With sales of 528,000 it was the 13th biggest selling album of 2008 in the UK. It has gained double platinum status, having sold over 1,000,000 copies worldwide and over 850,000 in the UK. To date the album has spent 94 weeks in the top 100 UK Album Chart.
The two-disc album features; 5 songs from Just Enough Education to Perform
Just Enough Education to Perform
Just Enough Education to Perform, also known by its acronym J.E.E.P., is the third studio album by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. Released on 17 April 2001, the album topped the UK Albums Chart with 140,000 copies sold. and spawned three top-ten singles in the form of "Mr. Writer", "Have a Nice...
, 7 songs from Performance and Cocktails
Performance and Cocktails
Performance and Cocktails is Stereophonics' second album. It was released by V2 on 8 March 1999. The album was sponsored by Fender guitars which were used by the band on the album. All three members of the band were given equal credit for writing all the songs on this album...
, 7 songs from Word Gets Around
Word Gets Around
2-disc Deluxe EditionCD 1# Carrot Cake and Wine # Tie Me Up Tie Me Down # Poppy Day # Raymond's Shop # Chris Chambers...
, 4 songs from Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
Language. Sex. Violence. Other? is the fifth studio album by Stereophonics, released March 14, 2005 . 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...
, 6 songs from You Gotta Go There to Come Back
You Gotta Go There to Come Back
You Gotta Go There to Come Back is Stereophonics' fourth album, released on V2 in 2003. It became their third consecutive album to top the UK chart selling 101,946 copies in its first week. It was the final Stereophonics album with long-time original drummer Stuart Cable.The album shows a newly...
, 4 songs from Pull the Pin
Pull the Pin
Pull the Pin is the sixth studio album by Stereophonics, released in the UK on 15 October 2007. A Stereophonics newsletter released the "Pull the Pin" album artwork to subscribers. The cover was also shown to MySpace users that had added the band in a bulletin...
, 1 song from Reload
Reload (album)
Reload is the title of an album, released in 1999 by Welsh singer Tom Jones.After a lengthy career, and a notable absence from the music charts for several years, Jones resurrected his career with this album of 15 cover versions and 2 original tracks recorded as duets with current artists...
, 2 B-Sides, 2 Non-Album Singles and 2 new songs for this album. The one-disc album features: 5 songs from Just Enough Education to Perform
Just Enough Education to Perform
Just Enough Education to Perform, also known by its acronym J.E.E.P., is the third studio album by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. Released on 17 April 2001, the album topped the UK Albums Chart with 140,000 copies sold. and spawned three top-ten singles in the form of "Mr. Writer", "Have a Nice...
, 4 songs from Performance and Cocktails
Performance and Cocktails
Performance and Cocktails is Stereophonics' second album. It was released by V2 on 8 March 1999. The album was sponsored by Fender guitars which were used by the band on the album. All three members of the band were given equal credit for writing all the songs on this album...
, 4 songs from Word Gets Around
Word Gets Around
2-disc Deluxe EditionCD 1# Carrot Cake and Wine # Tie Me Up Tie Me Down # Poppy Day # Raymond's Shop # Chris Chambers...
, 3 songs from Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
Language. Sex. Violence. Other? is the fifth studio album by Stereophonics, released March 14, 2005 . 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...
, 1 song from You Gotta Go There to Come Back
You Gotta Go There to Come Back
You Gotta Go There to Come Back is Stereophonics' fourth album, released on V2 in 2003. It became their third consecutive album to top the UK chart selling 101,946 copies in its first week. It was the final Stereophonics album with long-time original drummer Stuart Cable.The album shows a newly...
, 1 song from Pull the Pin
Pull the Pin
Pull the Pin is the sixth studio album by Stereophonics, released in the UK on 15 October 2007. A Stereophonics newsletter released the "Pull the Pin" album artwork to subscribers. The cover was also shown to MySpace users that had added the band in a bulletin...
and 2 new songs for this album
CD 1
- DakotaDakota (song)"Dakota" is a song by the Welsh band Stereophonics. It was the first single from their fifth studio album Language. Sex. Violence. Other? and was released on February 28, 2005. It was the first Stereophonics single to reach number 1 on the UK Singles Chart or to chart on the US Modern Rock Tracks...
(4:57) - The Bartender and the ThiefThe Bartender and the Thief"The Bartender and the Thief" is a 1998 single by British rock band the Stereophonics. It was the first single taken from their second album Performance and Cocktails. It was released on 9 November 1998 and reached #3 in the UK charts....
(2:54) - Just LookingJust Looking (song)"Just Looking" is a 1999 single by British rock band the Stereophonics. It is the second single from the their second album Performance and Cocktails. It was released in February 1999 and reached #4 in the UK Singles Chart. It was certified silver for sales of +200,000. The song is track five on...
(4:13) - Have a Nice DayHave a Nice Day (Stereophonics song)"Have a Nice Day" is the second single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from the their third album Just Enough Education to Perform also known as JEEP. It was released in June 2001. It reached #5 in the UK charts equalling previous single "Mr. Writer."The song is track 5 on Just Enough...
(3:24) - Local Boy in the PhotographLocal Boy In The Photograph"Local Boy in the Photograph" is the first single from the rock band Stereophonics. The song is taken from their debut album, Word Gets Around and was initially released in March 1997...
(3:22) - Maybe TomorrowMaybe Tomorrow (Stereophonics song)"Maybe Tomorrow" is a single from the Stereophonics 2003 album You Gotta Go There to Come Back. It was used as the opening theme of the movie Wicker Park and was played during the credits at the end of the Academy Award-winning movie Crash...
(4:33) - SupermanSuperman (Stereophonics song)"Superman" is a song by the Stereophonics. It is the first track on their album, Language. Sex. Violence. Other?.The song was second single from the album and was released on 20 June, 2005, peaking at #13 on the UK Singles Chart...
(Single Edit) (3:52) - Pick a Part That's NewPick a Part That's New"Pick a Part That's New" is the third single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from their second album Performance and Cocktails. It was released in May 1999 and reached #4 in the UK charts. The song is track 4 on Performance and Cocktails...
(3:34) - My Own Worst Enemy (3:35)
- I Wouldn't Believe Your RadioI Wouldn't Believe Your RadioI Wouldn't Believe Your Radio is the fourth single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from the' their second album Performance and Cocktails. It was released in August 1999. It reached #11 in the UK charts....
(3:50) - You're My StarYou're My Star"You're My Star" is a single released by Stereophonics from the Greatest Hits album Decade in the Sun: The Best of Stereophonics. It was released on October 27, 2008....
(4:05) - Mr. WriterMr. Writer"Mr. Writer" is the first single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from their third album Just Enough Education to Perform. It was released in March 2001. It reached #5 in the UK charts....
(5:19) - Step on My Old Size NinesStep on My Old Size Nines"Step on My Old Size Nines" is the third single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from the their third album Just Enough Education to Perform. It was released in September 2001. It reached #16 in the UK charts.The song is track 4 on the album...
(4:00) - Devil (4:40)
- It Means NothingIt Means Nothing"It Means Nothing" is a single by Stereophonics from their album Pull the Pin. It was released September 24, 2007 and has so far made it to number 12 on the UK Singles Chart."Helter Skelter" is a cover version of the original song by The Beatles...
(3:49) - A Thousand TreesA Thousand Trees"A Thousand Trees" is the fourth single from the rock band Stereophonics. The song is taken from their debut album, Word Gets Around and was released in August 1997...
(3:03) - Vegas Two TimesVegas Two Times"Vegas Two Times" is a song by Welsh rock band Stereophonics, featured on their 2001 third studio album Just Enough Education to Perform. Written by lead vocalist and guitarist Kelly Jones, the song was released as the fifth and final single from the album on 1 April 2002, reaching number 23 on the...
(4:27) - Traffic (4:54)
- More Life in a Tramps VestMore Life In A Tramps Vest"More Life in a Tramp's Vest" is the second single from the rock band Stereophonics. The song is taken from the band's debut album, Word Gets Around and was released in May 1997. It reached #33 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is about life from the view of supermarket bag boy...
(2:20) - Handbags and GladragsHandbags and Gladrags"Handbags and Gladrags" is the name of a song written in 1967 by Mike d'Abo, who was then the lead singer of Manfred Mann. D'Abo describes the song as "saying to a teenage girl that the way to happiness is not through being trendy. There are deeper values."The original demo tape of the original...
(4:37)
CD 2 (Deluxe Edition only)
- Madame HelgaMadame Helga"Madame Helga" is a single from the Stereophonics 2003 album You Gotta Go There to Come Back. It reached #4 in the UK charts and was inspired after the band stayed at Helga's Folly while they were on tour in Sri Lanka. The Folly itself is owned by a woman called Helga Desilva Blow Perera and thats...
(3:55) - Bank Holiday Monday (3:15)
- RewindRewind (Stereophonics song)"Rewind" is the fourth single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from the their fifth album Language. Sex. Violence. Other?. It was released in November 2005. It reached #17 in the UK charts.The song is track 6 on Language. Sex. Violence...
(4:46) - My FriendsMy Friends (Stereophonics song)"My Friends" is a single released by Stereophonics from the album Pull the Pin. It was released on December 10, 2007, reaching #32 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the lowest charting single by the band since "More Life in a Tramps Vest" reached #33 back in 1997."Gimme Shelter" is a cover version...
(3:35) - Climbing the Wall (4:55)
- Mama Told Me Not to ComeMama Told Me Not to Come"Mama Told Me " is a song by Randy Newman written for Eric Burdon's first solo album in 1966. Three Dog Night's 1970 cover of the song topped the U.S. pop singles charts.-Newman original and first recordings:...
(with Tom JonesTom Jones (singer)Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE , known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer.Since the mid 1960s, Jones has sung many styles of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, techno, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records...
) (3:00) - Since I Told You It's OverSince I Told You It's Over"Since I Told You It's Over" is a single from the Stereophonics 2003 album You Gotta Go There to Come Back.- CD1 :#"Since I Told You It's Over" #"Nothing Precious At All" #"Madame Helga" -7":...
(4:43) - MoviestarMoviestar (Stereophonics song)"Moviestar" is a single by Stereophonics. A demo version of the song was released online in 2003 via the bands official website in a section called "The Place", where people would send a mobile phone text message to receive an access code to download the song in mp3 format...
(4:14) - Not Up To You (4:38)
- Getaway (4:09)
- I Stopped to Fill My Car Up (4:29)
- Carrot Cake and Wine (4:37)
- Billy Davey's Daughter (3:45)
- Raymond's Shop (3:05)
- Stone (4:17)
- I'm Alright (You Gotta Go There to Come Back) (4:37)
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your FaceThe First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is a 1957 folk song written by British political singer/songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who was later to become his wife. At the time the couple were lovers, although MacColl was married to someone else. MacColl and Seeger included the song in their...
(with Jools HollandJools HollandJulian Miles "Jools" Holland OBE, DL is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer, and television presenter. He was a founder of the band Squeeze and his work has involved him with many artists including Sting, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Who, David Gilmour and Bono.Holland is a...
) (3:55) - Same Size Feet (4:00)
- She Takes Her Clothes Off (3:15)
- Hurry Up and WaitHurry Up and Wait (song)"Hurry Up and Wait" is the fifth single from rock band the Stereophonics and the final single taken from the their second album Performance and Cocktails. It was released in November 1999. It reached #11 in the UK charts as did previous single I Wouldn't Believe Your Radio.The song is track 3 on...
(4:40)
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
2 | 2x Platinum | 863,000 |
| Irish Albums Chart Irish Albums Chart The Irish Albums Chart is the Irish music industry standard albums popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on its behalf by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured electronically... |
32 | Gold | 7,500 |
DVD
Decade in the Sun: The Best of Stereophonics is a DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
released by Welsh Rock band, Stereophonics
Stereophonics
The Stereophonics are a Welsh rock band now living in turners x that formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in Cynon Valley, Wales. The band currently comprises lead vocalist and guitarist Kelly Jones, bassist and backing vocalist Richard Jones, drummer Javier Weyler, guitarist and backing...
, coinciding with their greatest hits album of the same name. The DVD features all music videos from the band's debut album Word Gets Around
Word Gets Around
2-disc Deluxe EditionCD 1# Carrot Cake and Wine # Tie Me Up Tie Me Down # Poppy Day # Raymond's Shop # Chris Chambers...
up to 2007's Pull The Pin
Pull the Pin
Pull the Pin is the sixth studio album by Stereophonics, released in the UK on 15 October 2007. A Stereophonics newsletter released the "Pull the Pin" album artwork to subscribers. The cover was also shown to MySpace users that had added the band in a bulletin...
, and also includes the video You're My Star
You're My Star
"You're My Star" is a single released by Stereophonics from the Greatest Hits album Decade in the Sun: The Best of Stereophonics. It was released on October 27, 2008....
.
Track listing
- Local Boy in the PhotographLocal Boy In The Photograph"Local Boy in the Photograph" is the first single from the rock band Stereophonics. The song is taken from their debut album, Word Gets Around and was initially released in March 1997...
(1997 Version) - More Life in a Tramps VestMore Life In A Tramps Vest"More Life in a Tramp's Vest" is the second single from the rock band Stereophonics. The song is taken from the band's debut album, Word Gets Around and was released in May 1997. It reached #33 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is about life from the view of supermarket bag boy...
- A Thousand TreesA Thousand Trees"A Thousand Trees" is the fourth single from the rock band Stereophonics. The song is taken from their debut album, Word Gets Around and was released in August 1997...
- Traffic
- Local Boy in the PhotographLocal Boy In The Photograph"Local Boy in the Photograph" is the first single from the rock band Stereophonics. The song is taken from their debut album, Word Gets Around and was initially released in March 1997...
(1998 Version) - The Bartender and the ThiefThe Bartender and the Thief"The Bartender and the Thief" is a 1998 single by British rock band the Stereophonics. It was the first single taken from their second album Performance and Cocktails. It was released on 9 November 1998 and reached #3 in the UK charts....
- Just LookingJust LookingJust Looking is an American feature film from the year 1999. It starred Ryan Merriman, was directed by Jason Alexander and received a limited theatrical release....
- Pick a Part That's NewPick a Part That's New"Pick a Part That's New" is the third single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from their second album Performance and Cocktails. It was released in May 1999 and reached #4 in the UK charts. The song is track 4 on Performance and Cocktails...
- I Wouldn't Believe Your RadioI Wouldn't Believe Your RadioI Wouldn't Believe Your Radio is the fourth single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from the' their second album Performance and Cocktails. It was released in August 1999. It reached #11 in the UK charts....
- Hurry Up and WaitHurry Up and WaitHurry Up and Wait is the debut album from the punk rock band Riddlin' Kids. It was released August 6, 2002 under the record label Sony. The album features the song "I Feel Fine", featured on the American Pie 2 soundtrack, and "Pick Up the Pieces", featured in ATV Offroad Fury 2.- Track listing...
- Mama Told Me Not to ComeMama Told Me Not to Come"Mama Told Me " is a song by Randy Newman written for Eric Burdon's first solo album in 1966. Three Dog Night's 1970 cover of the song topped the U.S. pop singles charts.-Newman original and first recordings:...
- Mr. WriterMr. Writer"Mr. Writer" is the first single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from their third album Just Enough Education to Perform. It was released in March 2001. It reached #5 in the UK charts....
- Have A Nice DayHave a Nice Day (Stereophonics song)"Have a Nice Day" is the second single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from the their third album Just Enough Education to Perform also known as JEEP. It was released in June 2001. It reached #5 in the UK charts equalling previous single "Mr. Writer."The song is track 5 on Just Enough...
- Step on My Old Size NinesStep on My Old Size Nines"Step on My Old Size Nines" is the third single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from the their third album Just Enough Education to Perform. It was released in September 2001. It reached #16 in the UK charts.The song is track 4 on the album...
- Handbags and GladragsHandbags and Gladrags"Handbags and Gladrags" is the name of a song written in 1967 by Mike d'Abo, who was then the lead singer of Manfred Mann. D'Abo describes the song as "saying to a teenage girl that the way to happiness is not through being trendy. There are deeper values."The original demo tape of the original...
- Vegas Two TimesVegas Two Times"Vegas Two Times" is a song by Welsh rock band Stereophonics, featured on their 2001 third studio album Just Enough Education to Perform. Written by lead vocalist and guitarist Kelly Jones, the song was released as the fifth and final single from the album on 1 April 2002, reaching number 23 on the...
- Madame HelgaMadame Helga"Madame Helga" is a single from the Stereophonics 2003 album You Gotta Go There to Come Back. It reached #4 in the UK charts and was inspired after the band stayed at Helga's Folly while they were on tour in Sri Lanka. The Folly itself is owned by a woman called Helga Desilva Blow Perera and thats...
- Maybe TomorrowMaybe Tomorrow (Stereophonics song)"Maybe Tomorrow" is a single from the Stereophonics 2003 album You Gotta Go There to Come Back. It was used as the opening theme of the movie Wicker Park and was played during the credits at the end of the Academy Award-winning movie Crash...
- Since I Told You It's OverSince I Told You It's Over"Since I Told You It's Over" is a single from the Stereophonics 2003 album You Gotta Go There to Come Back.- CD1 :#"Since I Told You It's Over" #"Nothing Precious At All" #"Madame Helga" -7":...
- MoviestarMoviestar (Stereophonics song)"Moviestar" is a single by Stereophonics. A demo version of the song was released online in 2003 via the bands official website in a section called "The Place", where people would send a mobile phone text message to receive an access code to download the song in mp3 format...
- DakotaDakota (song)"Dakota" is a song by the Welsh band Stereophonics. It was the first single from their fifth studio album Language. Sex. Violence. Other? and was released on February 28, 2005. It was the first Stereophonics single to reach number 1 on the UK Singles Chart or to chart on the US Modern Rock Tracks...
- SupermanSuperman (Stereophonics song)"Superman" is a song by the Stereophonics. It is the first track on their album, Language. Sex. Violence. Other?.The song was second single from the album and was released on 20 June, 2005, peaking at #13 on the UK Singles Chart...
- Devil
- RewindRewind (Stereophonics song)"Rewind" is the fourth single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from the their fifth album Language. Sex. Violence. Other?. It was released in November 2005. It reached #17 in the UK charts.The song is track 6 on Language. Sex. Violence...
- It Means Nothing
- My FriendsMy Friends (Stereophonics song)"My Friends" is a single released by Stereophonics from the album Pull the Pin. It was released on December 10, 2007, reaching #32 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the lowest charting single by the band since "More Life in a Tramps Vest" reached #33 back in 1997."Gimme Shelter" is a cover version...
- You're My StarYou're My Star"You're My Star" is a single released by Stereophonics from the Greatest Hits album Decade in the Sun: The Best of Stereophonics. It was released on October 27, 2008....