Graffiti on the Train

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Graffiti on the Train charted at number three in the UK Album Charts on 10 March 2013, [90] becoming their third studio album to miss out on the top-spot. [7] It debuted at number two in Scotland and reached number one on the UK Indie chart. [91] [92] Four days after its release, the album was given a silver certification by the BPI, it went on further to get a gold certification on 3 May 2013 and then over a year later platinum status on 2 October 2014. [93] [94] The album took nearly as long as Word Gets Around to receive a platinum status, taking over a year and a half to gain the award. [93] It has, however, been in the UK charts for 34 weeks—making it the band's longest remaining studio album since Language. Sex. Violence. Other? [7] To date, the album has sold over 300,000 copies in the UK, while this outsold their previous two albums it failed to repeat the success their albums had set prior to the release of Pull the Pin. [6] At the end of 2013 it was the country's 24th biggest selling album of that year. [95] Purvis, Carl (10 March 2013). "Stereophonics: Graffiti on the Train". No Ripcord. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013 . Retrieved 11 October 2013. a b "9 STUNNING PHOTOS OF STEREOPHONICS ON UK TOUR AT LEEDS ARENA". Gigwise. 18 November 2013. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014 . Retrieved 22 July 2014. a b "2013 Top 40 Independent Albums Archive - 16th March 2013". Official Charts Company. 9 March 2013 . Retrieved 28 October 2013.

a b c d e f "Jim Lowe on Stereophonics and the Gemini". sE Electronics. 22 May 2013. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013 . Retrieved 25 July 2013.a b "Stereophonics Graffiti on the Train". The Telegraph. The Stereophonics Ltd. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013 . Retrieved 17 July 2013. a b c d e "Graffiti on the Train (Deluxe Version) – Stereophonics". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 4 March 2013. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013 . Retrieved 1 August 2013. Carroll, Grace (3 July 2012). "Stereophonics' planning double album release". Gigwise. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014 . Retrieved 4 November 2013. Nomination for worlds best album". World Music Awards. 2014. Archived from the original on 26 June 2014 . Retrieved 30 September 2014.

a b "Welsh wonders". The Irish News. 1 November 2013. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014 . Retrieved 3 November 2013. a b "Stereophonics to collaborate with Tinie Tempah and Labrinth". NME. 3 July 2012. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013 . Retrieved 15 July 2013. a b "2013 Top 40 Scottish Albums Archive". Official Charts Company. 16 March 2013 . Retrieved 27 July 2013.

a b c d Adams, Sean (8 March 2013). "Stereophonics Graffiti on the Train". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013 . Retrieved 8 March 2013. Indian Summer (10" vinyl). Stereophonics. United Kingdom: Universal Music Publishing. 2013. STYLUS4TE. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link) a b "Stereophonics - They've been at this for 15 years". BeatRoute. 5 October 2013. Archived from the original on 26 October 2013 . Retrieved 8 November 2013.

Christmas Tour". Setlist.fm. December 2012. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013 . Retrieved 10 October 2013. Extra Artwork For Graffiti on the Train". The Stereophonics Ltd. 1 February 2013. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013 . Retrieved 17 October 2013. In a Moment (10" vinyl). Stereophonics. United Kingdom: Universal Music Publishing. 2013. STYLUS1TE. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link) Stereophonics want 'hot girls' on rider". BANG Showbiz. The List. 27 January 2015. Archived from the original on 20 February 2015 . Retrieved 20 February 2015.Outside of their home territory the record has been the band's strongest chart performer since Language. Sex. Violence. Other? In Ireland the record reached number thirteen [c] on the albums chart while peaking at number three on the indie chart, [97] [98] remaining in the albums chart for eleven weeks. [96] In Austria it managed to peak at number sixty-three and remained in the chart for one week, their first album to chart since 2005. [99] On the Belgian ( Flanders) chart the album peaked at number forty-four for a week – it stayed on the charts for fifteen weeks, the longest a Stereophonics album has remained. [100] While on the Belgian ( Wallonia) chart it was their best performer since Just Enough Education to Perform (2003) reaching number fifty-five, though it was not their longest chart run. [101] Stereophonics announce new album Keep the Village Alive". XFM. 11 May 2015 . Retrieved 11 May 2015. As with “Graffiti on the Train”, the coloring effect of classic stringed instruments provides the extra texture needed to drive the point home. The violins’ presence is abounding throughout the record, handled deftly in virtually every circumstance and augmenting Stereophonics’ sound in just the right measure without dominating it. The instrument itself is referenced directly in “Violins & Tambourines”, a pensive piece with blues guitar lines that escalate into a mesmerizing swirl of rapid percussion and strained strings. “I killed a man / But life is cheap, they say”, Jones’ character states, again reinforcing the world’s callous disregard for mortals’ plans. Mayall, Kieran (4 March 2013). "Stereophonics – Graffiti on the Train". ClashMusic.com. Clash . Retrieved 11 October 2013. Pannacione, Maggie (5 June 2013). "Stereophonics to Release "Graffiti on the Train" on August 20". Artistdirect. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013 . Retrieved 12 October 2013.

The album has also been one of their weakest performing outside the UK. Out of the four albums that have charted in Australia, Graffiti on the Train ranks as the third top placing for peaking at number forty-two and remained in the charts for one week. [102] In France the record is their second worst chart placement at number fifty-eight, followed only by Keep Calm and Carry On and stayed in the charts for five weeks. [103] Accolade [ edit ] We Share The Same Sun video". The Stereophonics Ltd. 4 July 2013. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013 . Retrieved 11 July 2013. a b "Album now available in the USA & Canada!". The Stereophonics Ltd. 3 September 2013. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013 . Retrieved 12 October 2013.

Painting trains is illegal. At least in most countries. Punishments will vary from place to place. However, this rarely deters graffiti writers from painting trains. Instead, it can add to the risk and thrill. Plus, writers gain more respect from other writers by painting in high-risk locations. The album was released to a critical success, being called one of their best albums to date; commercial performance contrasted however when compared with previous albums, selling over 300,000 copies in the UK and peaking at number three in the country's albums chart. It produced the band's best performing single since 2007, " Indian Summer", and was nominated for the World's Best Album in 2014. Graffiti on the Train was supported by a world tour named after the album from 2012–2013 and became the tenth most popular tour of 2013. Indian Summer – Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 18 January 2013. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013 . Retrieved 15 August 2013.