Stereophonics – Just Enough Education To Perform

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Artist: Stereophonics

Title: Just Enough Education To Perform

Year: 2001

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1. Vegas Two Times (4:29)
2. Lying In The Sun (4:31)
3. Mr. Writer (5:19)
4. Step On My Old Size Nines (4:00)
5. Have A Nice Day (3:25)
6. Nice To Be Out (3:08)
7. Handbags And Gladrags (4:37)
8. Watch Them Fly Sundays (3:29)
9. Everyday I Think Of Money (3:24)
10. Maybe (4:34)
11. Caravan Holiday (3:12)
12. Rooftop (11:24)

Review

Imagine, if you will, a musical education that's just enough to perform—and then hit the top of the charts for dessert. "Just Enough Education to Perform" by Stereophonics is precisely that, a brilliantly crafted third studio album that took 2001 by storm. Topping the UK Albums Chart, it served up several delicious top-ten singles such as "Mr. Writer," "Have a Nice Day," and "Handbags and Gladrags." The title itself is a witty nod to a lyric in the song "Mr. Writer," adding a layer of clever introspection to the album.

Despite critics having a mixed bag of opinions, the album didn’t just perform—it excelled. It earned a Metacritic score of 68 out of 100 and reached number one in the UK, selling over 83,000 copies in the US by 2009. Certified 5× platinum in the UK, it became the 4th best-selling album there in 2001. From the energetic "Vegas Two Times" to the wistful "Rooftop," the band showcases an ability to weave different styles into a cohesive and engaging listening experience. With crystal-clear instrumentation and impeccable mixing, "Just Enough Education to Perform" remains a high-water mark in Stereophonics' career, a testament to their musical evolution. - Oliver