10 Best Stereophonics Songs
8. The Bartender and the Thief - Performance and Cocktails
The first single from the band's second album Performance and Cocktails, The Bartender and the Thief has a noticeably heavier sound than other Stereophonics songs, which can be mostly attributed to the down-tuned guitars and impeccable drum work from original drummer Stuart Cable. Also worthy of note are the wah-infused guitar solos that crop up on a number of different Stereophonics tracks.
The lyrics of the song focus on a lesbian couple that are also Bonnie and Clyde-esque criminals, but the best part of The Bartender and the Thief is the catchy of the chorus melody, which complete with vocal harmonies, make this a truly memorable song from the group's earlier days.
This is a track that begs to be performed live, making it more understandable as to why this song is included on almost every live set the group has performed since its original release. If you're a fan of this song, the version played at Live 8 is definitely recommended listening.