Kelly Jones
Stereophonics' raspy-voiced frontman Kelly Jones is a songwriter in the tradition of the Kinks' Ray Davies -- a storyteller who empathizes with the day-to-day existence of blue-collar people. Along with earning seven number one U.K. albums since Stereophonics debuted in the late '90s, Jones has released his own recordings, including 2007's Only the Names Have Been Changed and 2020's acoustic album Don't Let the Devil Take Another Day.
Born in 1974 and raised in Cwmaman, South Wales, Jones formed Stereophonics while still in his teens with two childhood pals, Richard Jones (bass) and Stuart Cable (drums). At the time, the band were called the Tragic Love Company, inspired by three of the group's favorite artists: the Tragically Hip, Mother Love Bone, and Bad Company. The band rehearsed in Cable's bedroom, and they traveled frequently to London for pub gigs initially as a cover band. But when Jones studied screenwriting in college, his observations about small-town life began to unreel in original compositions. The group switched their name to Stereophonics in July 1996 and a month later signed to V2. Stereophonics' raw yet melodic guitar rock attracted both critics and mainstream audiences in the U.K. Jones' honest, straightforward lyrics are stripped of glamour and pretentiousness and instead reflect the modest perspectives of the common man. Stereophonics' 1997 debut album, Word Gets Around, earned them a BRIT award for Best New Group; it was also a Top Ten hit in England.
With Stereophonics, Jones has recorded over ten studio albums, including seven U.K. number ones. In 2007, he released his debut solo album, Only the Names Have Been Changed. The set was recorded in off moments during the sessions for Stereophonics' sixth album, Pull the Pin, and featured all live takes. Following more work with Stereophonics, Jones returned with his second solo outing, Don't Let the Devil Take Another Day. Released in conjunction with a band documentary, the album featured acoustic versions of his solo songs, reworked Stereophonics hits, as well as a cover of Kris Kristofferson's classic "Help Me Make It Through the Night."
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17 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Don't Let The Devil Take Another Day (Don’t Let The Devil Take Another Day Version)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Parlophone UK on 4 Dec 2020
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Only The Names Have Been Changed
Rock - Released by UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) on 1 Jan 2006
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Turn Bad Into Good
Alternative & Indie - Released by Ignition Records Ltd on 21 Mar 2024
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Little Windows
Alternative & Indie - Released by Cooking Vinyl on 1 Apr 2016
24-Bit 88.2 kHz - Stereo -
Inevitable Incredible
Alternative & Indie - Released by Ignition Records Ltd on 29 Feb 2024
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Help Me Make It Through The Night (Don’t Let The Devil Take Another Day Version, Single)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Parlophone UK on 28 Oct 2020
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You Can't Call Me Baby Anymore
Alternative & Indie - Released by Cooking Vinyl on 29 Mar 2016
24-Bit 88.2 kHz - Stereo -
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Energizer [Digital E.P.]
Rock - Released by Progressive Arts Music on 1 Jan 2009
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Inevitable Incredible
Alternative & Indie - To be released on 3 May 2024 by Ignition Records Ltd
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Never Knew You Loved Me Too
Alternative & Indie - Released by Cooking Vinyl on 15 Feb 2016
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Kissing Santa On Christmas Eve
Pop - Released by Good Morning Monkey Records on 4 Dec 2012
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