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Dakota
Rock · 2005 · 1 track

Dakota

Stereophonics

A high-octane blend of gravelly vocals and shimmering synth-rock. It captures the rush of nostalgia and the soaring energy of a stadium anthem.

February 28, 2005 · EMI Records

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Dakota represents a pivotal moment where Stereophonics shed their traditional blues-rock skin for something sleeker and more aerodynamic. The track is built on a foundation of a relentless, pulsating synthesizer line that feels more at home in a club than a pub, yet it is grounded by Kelly Jones' unmistakable, whisky-soaked rasp. This contrast creates a unique tension: it is music that feels both technologically modern and emotionally ancient, tapping into a deep well of yearning and memory while pushing forward with a 120-BPM heartbeat.

Tracklist · 1 Track
02
Long Way Round
2:11
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the mechanical synth pulse gives way to a wall of overdriven guitars in the chorus
Kelly Jones' voice cracking slightly on the high note of 'you made me feel like the one'
The rhythmic breakdown where the drums lock into a steady, driving beat before the final crescendo
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Dakota sound next to the rest of Stereophonics's catalogue?

Triumphant+2.4σ

Triumphant saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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