Described as "classic UK rock delivered with whiskey vocals", the band have been summarised as possessing a sound akin to the genres of alternative rock and "British traditional rock". Stereophonics' debut album, Word Gets Around, was released in August 1997 and charted at number six in the UK, aided by the singles "Local Boy in the Photograph", "More Life in a Tramps Vest" and "A Thousand Trees". The band reached mainstream success with the release of Performance and Cocktails (and its promotional singles "The Bartender and the Thief", "Just Looking" and "Pick a Part That's New") in 1999 and have achieved a total of ten top-ten singles as well as one number one: "Dakota" (2005). Having sold around 10 million copies worldwide by 2016, Stereophonics are one of the most successful Welsh rock acts. Upon their release of Pull the Pin, they achieved five consecutive UK number one albums.
The band have also been praised for their live performances, which have landed them headlining slots at many of the UK and Ireland's most high-profile music festivals, including Reading and Leeds in 2000, Glastonbury in 2002, V Festival in 2002, the Isle of Wight in 2004 and 2009, Oxegen in 2010, Tramlines Festival and TRNSMT in 2018, and Latitude in 2019. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereophonics
Studio albums
Word Gets Around (1997)
Performance and Cocktails (1999)
Just Enough Education to Perform (2001)
You Gotta Go There to Come Back (2003)
Language. Sex. Violence. Other? (2005)
Pull the Pin (2007)
Keep Calm and Carry On (2009)
Graffiti on the Train (2013)
Keep the Village Alive (2015)
Scream Above the Sounds (2017)
Kind (2019)
Oochya! (2022)
Angie
Stereophonics Lyrics
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Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?
With no loving in our souls, and no money in our coats, you can't say we're satisfied.
Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried.
Angie, you're beautiful, but ain't it time we said good-bye?
Angie, I still love you, remember all those nights we cried?
All the dreams we held so close, seemed to all go up in smoke,let me whisper in your ear:
Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?
But Angie, Angie, ain't it time we said good-bye?
With no loving in our souls, and no money in our coats.
You can't say we're satisfied. But Angie, I still love you, baby.
Everywhere I look, I see your eyes. There ain't a woman, that comes close to you.
So come on baby, dry your eyes. Angie, Angie, ain't it good to be alive?
Angie, Angie, they can't say we never tried.
The lyrics of Stereophonics's song Angie talk about a relationship that has lost its spark and intimacy. The singer is questioning when the clouds of disagreement and problems will disappear and where the relationship is headed. The couple is not satisfied with their lives as they have no love for each other and no money to fulfill their needs. Although they have tried to work on their relationship, it seems that it's time to move on. The singer acknowledges that Angie is beautiful, but they need to say goodbye as the love has faded away, and all their dreams have vanished. However, the singer still remembers the good times they shared together and loves Angie. It's a bittersweet goodbye to the relationship that once held so much promise.
Line by Line Meaning
Angie, Angie, when will those clouds all disappear?
Addressing Angie, the singer questions when their troubles will come to an end
Angie, Angie, where will it lead us from here?
The singer questions what the future holds for him and Angie
With no loving in our souls, and no money in our coats, you can't say we're satisfied.
Despite lacking in love and finances, the singer acknowledges that he and Angie aren't content with their situation
Angie, Angie, you can't say we never tried.
The artist insists that he and Angie made an effort to improve their situation
Angie, you're beautiful, but ain't it time we said good-bye?
The artist remarks on Angie's beauty and suggests that it's time for them to part ways
Angie, I still love you, remember all those nights we cried?
The singer recalls shared emotional experiences with Angie and professes his love for her
All the dreams we held so close, seemed to all go up in smoke,let me whisper in your ear:
Acknowledging their shattered aspirations, the singer speaks tenderly to Angie
Oh, Angie, don't you weep, all your kisses still taste sweet, I hate that sadness in your eyes.
The artist comforts Angie while lamenting her sadness
But Angie, Angie, ain't it time we said good-bye?
The artist repeats his suggestion that it's time for them to part ways
With no loving in our souls, and no money in our coats.
The artist reiterates that their relationship lacks passion and financial stability
You can't say we're satisfied. But Angie, I still love you, baby.
Despite their dissatisfaction, the singer affirms his love for Angie
Everywhere I look, I see your eyes. There ain't a woman, that comes close to you.
The artist expresses his strong attraction to Angie and admittance that he cannot find anyone better
So come on baby, dry your eyes. Angie, Angie, ain't it good to be alive?
The singer tries to cheer Angie up while affirming that life is worth living
Angie, Angie, they can't say we never tried.
The song ends with the singer reiterating that they gave their best effort in their relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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Johnmac
Kelly has so much soul in his voice, it makes me shiver...Boss.
Lisa Jeffs
Great version. Great voice.
Hana Nainggolan
best cover of Angie! Stereophonics Rocks!
gelmir666
My God, great vocals.
Jason Ferguson
One of my favorite covers of all time. Right next to the Me first and the Gimme Gimmies version of "Nothing Compares to you", although these guys do a great cover of that song too thats just as great.. slow a slower tempo.
topgazza
I do prefer the Stones version mainly becuase of Mick's voice being so suited. Having said that, this is damn good
cyrogenicist
This is a fantasic cover......Vocal is awesome!!!! *****
FxMiK4
Thx !! Amazing cover !!! I love it, better than Stones'version !
dracken8
WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!! no way about the first bit. but definitely for the second.. Don't deny Mick Jagger's heart wrenching performance in that recording..
a chrissi is a chrissi is a chrissi
i want this played at my funeral.